I've been ruminating for the past several years on my build of a hard side, A-Frame Pop-Up Offroad Trailer. I would like to thank those who commented on my previous posthttp://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=63529&start=15&hilit=piper+cub that helped me narrow down my design.
Well, the build has finally begun. I acquired a modified Off-Road Flatbedhttp://adventuretrailers.com/trailers/flatbed/ trailer from A/T Overland that incorporates an independent trailing arm suspension with airbags instead of springs to minimize the vibration to the trailer contents. The front nose box is deleted in favor of an expanded metal grate to act as both a “entrance porch” but also a place to strap down firewood or other dirty items enroute. Unfortunately, I wasn’t ready to start my build before the Summer Desert Heat set in and made my Garage a literal oven. Now that the heat has broken, the build has finally begun.
The Design, as I mentioned, is an A-Frame design with a door at the front. Construction is poplar fingerjoint framing with 1/8” Baltic Birch over a XPS foam core for both strength and insulation. It is designed with a Queen size mattress at the back with plenty of storage underneath for camping gear. The bed is designed so that it could be modified into a dinette, although I do not plan on using it that way, instead a real mattress will be installed. The galley will include a Dometic CRX110 12vdc fridge and a small sink with hot water provided by an Attwood 6gal water heater. I plan on incorporating MtnDon’shttp://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=54&t=62327 concept for heating the trailer with the water heater. Each roof panel will incorporate 2 awning style windowshttps://www.ternoverland.com/arctic-tern-window. Power will be provided by 1-2x100ah LiFePO4 Lithium Battery(s) using 2 hinged Zamp Solar Panels placed over the windows on the outer roof panel to provide protection while traveling and shade when setup.