2012 8.5 X 24+3 V-nose All Aluminum Car Hauler Travel+Shop

[SH2OTS]

Hi, new here

I just started looking into converting a new all aluminum car hauler to a shop and travel trailer and will be looking for lots of help.

I work in Solar Thermal and will be hauling large 8x4 solar collectors and tanks, pumps, copper pipes, pipe insulation and tools and thinking to have the back 12ft for that and the front for a crew of three.

For now i started the insulation and adding some extra LED lights on the outside.









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[BC Cargo]

That is one great looking set up. I see you joined in July so I am sure you have picked up some great ideas. I guess you have the diesel in your Sprinter...I have the same engine in my Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Good luck with your build and take lots of pictures.

[SH2OTS]

Thank you. I put allot of thought in the size and weight and wanted a 8.5x20+3V but after i pulled the 24 and being so much smoother i went for it. Trailer weighs in empty at 2900# and has 5000# torsion axles.
I did some upgrades to the hitch for tongue weight and added weight distribution and the ride is incredible. I will try and post pics as i go along.

[vtx1029]

Nice trailer. I contacted Nashcar when we were looking at trailers but there were none locally to compare the quality to. Did you look at any other aluminum trailers and how did the quality compare? We ended up buying a 8.5x18 (+5'V) Neo mfg aluminum trailer.

[SH2OTS]

After a few months of research i could not find anything close to what i paid for my trailer. Honestly it's better then what i was expecting. So far after stripping everything down and a few heavy rain storms i have not found any bugs with the quality, good welds and everything is straight.

[Treeview]

Are you going to skin the walls with chipboard or plywood?

Plywood is going to be stronger for attachments.

Painting with a dull or semi gloss makes things bright and easy to clean.

When I was in HS I read Hot Rod and other car mags. There was a saying that the only substitute for cubic inches was cubic dollars! The same can be said for saving weight! Amazingly light cubic storage!

Tom