Been a reader since about 2013 for projects off here which can apply to other small spaces (hunting cabins, PU bed "conversion," etc).
Addicted to small spaces and eco-friendly living, and already being a minimalist, I don't need a lot but have a few questions.
TLDR: Buying a 7x14x6H cargo trailer, alum skinned steel frame. The 7x14 instead of a 6x12 is bed sideways & room for a go-kart in middle (fits through door). TV is a 03 ranger, all regular maintenance, single owner. Pre-bought much of the stuff except paneling, insulation, paint.
Questions:
After reading on lithium vs AGM I'll most likely be buying due to weight savings, lack of voltage drop, and higher cycles. Do they off-gas like AGM?
V-nose or flat? I've been towing flat at 60mph MAX, often 45-55 on roads other than interstate. I'm only 27 but want to see everything along the way and don't like interstate semi traffic. I pulled a 6x10 3k lbs loaded at 50 and got about 18mpg, will a v-nose help improve this any?
Would you go with another 6-12" height or just bend your knees while showering? Planning on showering with curtains on a string and in a big pan, don't like the idea of wasted space when I'll be standing in it for 30 minutes a month and can have other uses for the space.
Counter tops, 1/4" quartz or something else? Suggestions? It'll be at the tongue with two 7-gallon water jugs and will fill/empty to adjust tongue weight as needed.
Mini fridge or cooler? Currently have a small 3.3 cu ft Danby that uses 1A/75W, but if eliminating the fridge I'll go from ~2500W a day to just 800 a day max.
I'll be having a professional install my solar panel (200W of panel + 80W portable for camping) so it doesn't blow off the roof. How many AH do I need for 800W a day if I go the cooler route?
Found some LED lights (battery powered). Any reason to go with wired lights vs battery and recharge as needed? I don't mind pushing lights 10 times turning the 5 LED pucks on/off.
DC positive is switched/fused and negative will be grounded yes?
Thanks for all replies, suggestions, etc. Will reply. Waiting on trailer to finish.
-Steve
PS: I have a few sketchup models but do the files get uploaded or just screenshot of them?