I've tried to do some googling but always end up with websites for truck bed campers or dedicated DIY travel trailer builds using a utility trailer as a base. I need to dig around on this site more but has anyone seen or built a stand alone "pod" that is tall enough for a 6'+ adult to stand in that would roll, slide or lift into a utility trailer? I have a 5x8' tilt bed utility trailer that will need some rehab and upgrades this winter. The trailer needs to retain the ability to haul brush, dirt, tractor, etc. and having the ability to slide a living unit on-board to take the family camping (when needed) would be nice. I'm 6'2" so interior height would need to be around 6'3"+. I'm just exploring feasibility at this point. There may be good reason why I haven't found much; too much time and trouble to make it removable? The biggest challenge I see is securing it to the trailer.
Trailers such as the Scamp and Casita fiberglass trailers look very basic and nice but I do not love the idea of another trailer sitting in the yard. I've seen guys put truck bed campers in a trailer which could work but the over-cab area being too far forward could be an issue. If I had a slide off unit, I could "store" it on a paver pad near my pond as extended guest housing (especially if I made it look like a little cabin or shed). Overall, it would be a very basic design:
- 6'3" interior height min.
- Dinette/bed
- Maybe a couch at 1 end
- Small enclosure for portable or composting toilet
- Small counter with sink; removable holding tank below and gravity fed water supply above
- Some sort of propane heating solution
- Minimal outlets and LED lighting run from a 12v deep cycle
- No complicated plumbing, pumps or holding tanks
- No kitchen/cooking indoors
- Load via a trailer mounted winch or truck bed camper jacks
I'm just starting my research and vetting ideas to see what is possible. Thanks for any suggestions. If finding a used Scamp or sticking to the 6-man tent is my bet, I can go that route too.
Thanks!