My Completed 6x10 with Lots of Pictures

[RMorris]

Looks great!

I love the flip-over side table, it looks furniture quality.

It's on my short list to add a small sink with a flip-down faucet and glass lid to my counter top. Could you detail how you have the plumbing for yours setup? It looks like it takes a minimum of space. Thanks.

Thanks...The flip up side table was custom made by my brother in law. I gave him some measurements and a couple weeks later the table showed up in the mail. He's a very gifted artist and master carpenter. He helped me alot on this project. He lives 1200 miles away from me (Spokane, Wa) but we spent alot of time on the phone. He also spent hours hand skecthing very detailed plans for me to follow...Then more time on the phone explaining what I was looking at and why....He is one cool dude...I could'nt have done this without him..

My plumbing is super simple... 3 gallon fresh water (blue), 12 volt pump to faucet (on/off switch is on top by faucet), then the sink drains to a 3 gallon catch (green). When the blue runs out I know its time to dump the green...3 gallons not alot but its enough to wash hands and brush teeth etc..

[bikerbanker55]

RMorrris: Your Cargo conversion is great. Nice work!

I too have been a lurker on this site. I'm in that "planning" stage and would welcome feedback.

I hope to do a similar project to yours but I'll start with a 6 x 12 v-nose aluminum trailer, 6 1/2 foot tall, RV style door with screen door, curb-side window, and curb-side awning. I've been shopping Featherlite, Aluma, ATC and Worthington. Some of these have 6 1/2 foot wide options. 7 foot wide is also an option, but it adds costs and towing hassles. A 6 foot or 6 1/2 foot wide trailer should pull behind my Toyota Highlander easily. I hope to order the basic trailer in the next 6 to 8 weeks.

My needs are based around off-road motorcycling, specifically enduro and dual-sport events: I want to be able to haul 1 (sometimes 2) dirt bike(s) to the event, have a place to sleep for 1 or 2 nights, and have heat for the colder nights. In order to keep costs down I'll forgo A/C, 120 power, toilets and a shower. The events are always in primitive camping areas w/o power. But they always have porta-pottys and I can sponge bath if need be. My up-town friends have Class C or Class A motorhomes so I sometimes get cooked meals and access to hot showers.

Cooking will be by small Coleman stove. Cold food will be in a basic cooler with ice. Your sink set up is very cool, so I'll consider that as well.

Obviously the inside will be small, so it is basically just a place to sleep or to get out of bad weather. However, your TV monitor was a cool feature! At my bike events 99% of the socializing with friends will be outside under the awning. Lawn chairs, a camp fire, and a cold beer is the agenda after the trail ride.

If anyone has specific input on the brands mentioned above, I'd like to hear them. I'm new at this game, but the way I see it is this: Featherlite has the brand name and reputation and is very well built. Aluma is feature-packed, with an aluminum floor, LED package, radial tires, and many other features standard. ATC starts out as the low cost provider but the trailer is bare bones; when you add options it comes in at the same price as the Featherlite or Aluma. I don't know much about Worthington yet.

I have a lot to learn yet, especially on the electrical side of things. This web site has been invaluable to me.

[RMorris]

RMorrris: Your Cargo conversion is great. Nice work!

I too have been a lurker on this site. I'm in that "planning" stage and would welcome feedback.

I hope to do a similar project to yours but I'll start with a 6 x 12 v-nose aluminum trailer, 6 1/2 foot tall, RV style door with screen door, curb-side window, and curb-side awning. I've been shopping Featherlite, Aluma, ATC and Worthington. Some of these have 6 1/2 foot wide options. 7 foot wide is also an option, but it adds costs and towing hassles. A 6 foot or 6 1/2 foot wide trailer should pull behind my Toyota Highlander easily. I hope to order the basic trailer in the next 6 to 8 weeks.

My needs are based around off-road motorcycling, specifically enduro and dual-sport events: I want to be able to haul 1 (sometimes 2) dirt bike(s) to the event, have a place to sleep for 1 or 2 nights, and have heat for the colder nights. In order to keep costs down I'll forgo A/C, 120 power, toilets and a shower. The events are always in primitive camping areas w/o power. But they always have porta-pottys and I can sponge bath if need be. My up-town friends have Class C or Class A motorhomes so I sometimes get cooked meals and access to hot showers.

Cooking will be by small Coleman stove. Cold food will be in a basic cooler with ice. Your sink set up is very cool, so I'll consider that as well.

Obviously the inside will be small, so it is basically just a place to sleep or to get out of bad weather. However, your TV monitor was a cool feature! At my bike events 99% of the socializing with friends will be outside under the awning. Lawn chairs, a camp fire, and a cold beer is the agenda after the trail ride.

If anyone has specific input on the brands mentioned above, I'd like to hear them. I'm new at this game, but the way I see it is this: Featherlite has the brand name and reputation and is very well built. Aluma is feature-packed, with an aluminum floor, LED package, radial tires, and many other features standard. ATC starts out as the low cost provider but the trailer is bare bones; when you add options it comes in at the same price as the Featherlite or Aluma. I don't know much about Worthington yet.

I have a lot to learn yet, especially on the electrical side of things. This web site has been invaluable to me.

Hi, thanks for the reply...There's alot of good info to be found on this site. You'll learn plenty here. If I could go back and start over I would get a 6x12 V nose. Featherlite or Aluma both are good. Your needs are similar to mine. I dont have any 120V shore power hookups at all. I just have two 100 amp hr deep cycle batteries that are maintained by one 20 watt solar panel mounted on the roof (we get alot of sunshine here). I have all LED lighting inside and out. My 15inch LCD TV draws very little power. I have a DVD player also. They are both powered thru a 400 watt invertor. I've never ran out of power yet ..I cook on a Coleman stove to. Anything fancier would not help the things I cook up. Plus, dont rule out your own Porta Potty. They work amazingly well. No odor, easy to clean and relativley inexpensive...Good luck with your project

[BC Dave]

WOW! Well done gentlemen!


My hats off to you and your brother-in-law; I'd like to borrow your brother in law since he's close! Glad to see your posting & sharing

Well thought out and it looks quite durable also. Hatchet holder is classic!

I have many questions ...

Is that a front wheel chock in the middle of the floor?? I just ordered 2 front wheel chocks; but there the tube hoop style with detachable cleats. How did you determine centre the bike weight?

Also whats your tounge weight like, completed, without water?

[bikerbanker55]

RMorris: The quality of your interior work is excellent! I suspect that mine will be a level lower. I have much to learn.

My camping life is very limited. I married a woman who only stays at hotels with room service. 25 years later, I'm still racing bikes and she stays home with the dogs. (She has other redeeming qualities. Such is life. LOL)

For the last couple years I have been "hoteling it" when I go to the events. I'm no longer a serious racer but I still enjoy being in the forest, competing when I can. The riding a just an excuse to hang out with my buddies. The "project" trailer will make the experience more enjoyable, and more affordable.

[Rvankeur]

V E R Y nice!

We're planning on a conversion to carry 2 cruisers, and this is a purty one!

I like the recessed chock, but what do you tie the bike down to in addition to the chock??

[RMorris]

WOW! Well done gentlemen!


My hats off to you and your brother-in-law; I'd like to borrow your brother in law since he's close! Glad to see your posting & sharing

Well thought out and it looks quite durable also. Hatchet holder is classic!

I have many questions ...

Is that a front wheel chock in the middle of the floor?? I just ordered 2 front wheel chocks; but there the tube hoop style with detachable cleats. How did you determine centre the bike weight?

Also whats your tounge weight like, completed, without water?

That is a recessed wheel chock in the middle. I have only hauled dirtbikes so far. There light enough to not have to worry about weight distribution. I've found out that this type of chock is only really good for lightweight stuff...Looks like I'll have to figure something else out...Not easy since I now have a hole in the floor to contend with.....As far as tounge weight, I wish I knew...I've never weight it, I do know that having two 100 amp hr batteries on the front at 65lbs each certainly doesnt help If I had to guess I'd say I was a little front heavy and should shift some weight to the rear

[RMorris]

V E R Y nice!

We're planning on a conversion to carry 2 cruisers, and this is a purty one!

I like the recessed chock, but what do you tie the bike down to in addition to the chock??

Thanks....I have some tied downs in the floor in the front. One is inside the left cabinet door and the right is in front of the Porta Potty door. Its not a system that I'm to proud of. It needs to be redesigned for sure. Its capable of carring light motorcycles (dirtbikes) only. I'm thinking maybe a pop-up style tie down that is revealed under a slit in the vinyl flooring maybe, providing they are heavy duty.

[Prem]

Very well done. Hope you use it a lot this year.

Prem

[Prem]

Do you think your brother-in-law got the bug to build one now too?

Prem

[RMorris]

Do you think your brother-in-law got the bug to build one now too?

Prem

He's been talking about it...I think he might be hooked

[Prem]

More power to him! Will be looking for his posts and photos here soon then.

[Miriam C.]

Love the details. That wardrobe is a great idea!

[Kixwy2]

This is cool! Great job and great craftsmanship!

[El3mo]

Excellent Build!
Have been learning tons from this site and you have brought some very good thoughts to my future plans. Thanks!