Thread: A problem for all the budding engineers

Why not have the rack for the tent fixed ?

You say you will only use the annexe sometimes, why not have a hing pivot arrangement to move the annex up to the correct height?

If the tent folds to the side the does not have the annex sail track this would work.

I would need to see the tent top you are using to help.

A couple of car ramps and extended axel stands would be the easiest, cheapes way to lift it about a foot, if you want to go a little expense, use alloy to make the ramps and stands.

If you make the ramps with holes for the wheels to fall into, and make them extra wide at the base, this will make the trailer more secure.

An axel stand with a ball welded on top of it (or treg coupling) can secure the drawbar.

I used to use this sort of equipment when I was towing vans for a caravan hire company and I used to put tri axel 5 tonne vans on stands and ramps as well as camper trailers.

The only problem is that your kitchen will be higher and you will need a skirt for the back of the trailer.