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[Mikedaub]

Well, first post...so first off, I would like to thank all those who help made this forum so we all have a voice and a place to ask questions and get answers and share ideas. So thanks to those who (or is it whom???) operate the forum and to those putting in their valuable time to make this forum worth all of our while.

Ok, so when I first started looking into some type of vehicle to go camping, a teardrop was my thought. After doing some research, even though I really liked them, I don't think they have the storage I need for what I plan on doing. I am looking for a rig that will allow me to take all my gear (I race about 10 endurance, 24 hours, 100 miles, that type of thing, mountain bikes all through New England) that I need to race, as well as keep my race bike dry and sleep in to the venues. I had a great idea of buying a cargo trailer and converting it to have some beds in it.. I AM A GENIUS. Then I found this site and saw an entire forum dedicated to it. DOH!! Seems as if my genius idea has already been thought of. Bummer. But the up side is I now can get more ideas and ask questions to those who have already done what I am looking to do.

So that is my story. I am researching trailers, looking to buy in the next few weeks and dig into making my race rig. So, I would like to say hello and thanks in advance for all the help and knowledge this board will provide...

[mandy]

Hello and welcome Mike. Just remember to take lots of pictures of your build. Be sure to check out the cargo trailer convervisons area, and the Bike scections.

Have Fun
Mandy

[cdfnchico]

Welcome to the madness, Mike! Remembered this post...might offer some ideas....
http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?t=29658

[Walt M]

Mike, are you thinking of making your own trailer? this is a project I'm in the middle of.

[Roly Nelson]

Hi Mike welcome, welcome, welcome. I have often thought that a cargo trailer would make the best toy-hauler and part-time bedroom for exactly what you propose to use it for. First of all, when you buy it, it's ready for conversion, which may include windows on front and sides, roof vent, fold-up bunks as required and a pull-out chuck-box for cooking meals under an ez-up outside. That minor work sure would be quicker than having to start from scratch, and space and money wise, you might be ahead of the game to get what you want. Check out what others have done with a cargo trailer, many are quite creative. (think AC unit, water tank, toy ramps, 12v and 120v lighting and outlets, porta-potty,etc) Good luck.
Roly

[Mikedaub]

Mike, are you thinking of making your own trailer? this is a project I'm in the middle of.

I have thought about it, but I don't think I have the woodworking chops to build from scratch. Plus, buying one will speed up the process and make sure things really are waterproof.

[Miriam C.]

to the playground Mike. A conversions sound perfect for your needs. Be sure to take lots of to keep the bubble oil level.

Enjoy