Thread: Camper trailer design options

Just continuing my researching on all things camper trailer and was wanting to ask those with trailers what they think are the pros and cons between a full body trailer (body from outer wheels) or standard box type trailer.

For one, I think the standard allows you to place the lpg and fuel cans OUTSIDE the area, and still have the drawbar area for toolbox etc.

But a wode body gives you more options to add things inside, minimising wasted space.

What are your thoughts? I will build one with my brother (well he will build it, I will assist ) later in the year (yes i will put it under Projects).

Here are some pics of hes last trailer he built. This one is a tipper trailer obviously, but the design would be the same except for things like AT35 hitch, flooring in front and behind wheel for LPG/fuel, large front toolbox and swing away tyre carrier/rear door singing to the right.











Cant wait to start it, hes work is QUALITY and knows hes stuff. One of the things he always says is that most DIY trailers are way over engineerined and therefore weight too much. We will build ours with smaller RHS but more bracing, aluminium body (perhaps, not sure yet) but has to weigh as little as possible without compromising strength.

Cheers,

Carlos

I like the Trak Shak models HERE
Tehy have the jerry cans on the side but well protected.