Enclosed trailer/Toy Hauler Conversion

jeff150 · Oct 16, 2020

ridered3 said:
That's why our enclosed trailers had the little roller ball at the top corner of the door and the awning.

Bingo

bgredjeep · Oct 16, 2020

Yeah, my door was made the full height of the trailer (even with the added height) so if I eventually get an awning it'll just need to be mounted behind the door.

The Luke · Oct 16, 2020

ridered3 said:
That's why our enclosed trailers had the little roller ball at the top corner of the door and the awning.

$100 says I'd have never of thought of that until I tore up my new awning

ridered3 · Oct 16, 2020

The Luke said:
$100 says I'd have never of thought of that until I tore up my new awning

Based on the number of layers and tape placement on our old 38' trailer, neither did one of the previous owners.

@Bebop found this link for in-floor storage in case anyone else wants to steal @jeff150 floor storage ideas.

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Cargo-Organizers/M-3-and-Associates/M387FR.html

RustyC · Oct 16, 2020

I would love some in floor storage on my but I ordered my trailer with crossmembers on 12" centers.
I guess I could do a little fab work and get one in there.

jeff150 · Oct 16, 2020

RustyC said:
I would love some in floor storage on my but I ordered my trailer with crossmembers on 12" centers.
I guess I could do a little fab work and get one in there.

Mine are on 16" centers. I didn't want to lose any width by adding a premade box so I used the crossmembers themselves as the "frame" and just added 1/2" marine plywood to the bottom underneath them. I set my skill saw depth to match the floor and cut it in the middle of the crossmember. Once I cut it out, I added the piano hinge to the piece I cut out and trimmed the rest with aluminum. That way the lid sits on top of and is supported by the crossmembers when closed. For a handle, I just drilled a hole in the top and made a loop with a knot out of some paracord

jeff150 · Nov 2, 2020

extremetownie said:
Your trailer looks great . There is one thing i want and you do not have it yet either. Have you checked into awnings? I want one but do not know enough to get one.

You talked me into it. I found a 12' shipped for $381.

extremetownie · Nov 2, 2020

Please share where you bought it. Also please tell me what was involved in installing it.

jeff150 · Nov 2, 2020

extremetownie said:
Please share where you bought it. Also please tell me what was involved in installing it.

https://www.alekoproducts.com/Retractable-RV-Patio-Awning-12-x-8-ft-p/rvaw12x8blkst33-ap.htm
They have 15% coupon code on their homepage, didn't charge tax and free shipping. Other sizes/colors available.

It isn't hard to install but the directions are horrible. I did it all myself except I had to get help sliding the fabric in the trailer rail. I used my own stainless screws and bolts the ones they sent were made for a camper that already has an awning and weren't long enough for my application. Main difficulty is making sure you have a solid mount. I drilled all the way through the wall and put washer/nut on inside of trailer wall.
I used a mixture of their instructions and this video to install mine.

extremetownie · Nov 2, 2020

I tried to buy one the the discount code did not work . I wrote them an asked for a working discount code. I the respond i will buy one also.

jeff150 · Nov 2, 2020

extremetownie said:
I tried to buy one the the discount code did not work . I wrote them an asked for a working discount code. I the respond i will buy one also.

Shows "MERRY" as the current code. I looked on my invoice and it shows DSC-653 as the code if you want to try it. If you get one and have questions, pm me.

ridered3 · Dec 10, 2020

Got any updates on your enclosed conversion?

jeff150 · Dec 10, 2020

ridered3 said:
Got any updates on your enclosed conversion?

Haven't done anything to it since I installed the awning. I ordered two vertical sliding windows to install in the sides. They should be here next week. Gonna try and get them in before next weekend and take it on a trip.

ridered3 · Dec 10, 2020

jeff150 said:
Haven't done anything to it since I installed the awning. I ordered two vertical sliding windows to install in the sides. They should be here next week. Gonna try and get them in before next weekend and take it on a trip.

Sounds good. Nothing like cutting more holes in the trailer!

ridered3 · Mar 2, 2021

Made any changes to the enclosed lately?

I noticed you have a City Water hookup on the front v-nose. Thinking about adding that to our trailer since I currently have the pump uninstalled and winterized.

Where/how did you plumb it into the water system as a whole? I assume it would need to plumb in after the water pump and directly to the water heater in order to bypass the pump, but I'm not 100% sure so figured I'd ask here before consulting the Googles.

jeff150 · Mar 2, 2021

ridered3 said:
Made any changes to the enclosed lately?

I noticed you have a City Water hookup on the front v-nose. Thinking about adding that to our trailer since I currently have the pump uninstalled and winterized.

Where/how did you plumb it into the water system as a whole? I assume it would need to plumb in after the water pump and directly to the water heater in order to bypass the pump, but I'm not 100% sure so figured I'd ask here before consulting the Googles.

Nothing new to report.
City water is plumbed in as you described. Installed a ball valve on discharge of pump and then a T for city water. City water also has a ball valve that I open/close depending on water source. This way it can't back feed the wrong direction.

ridered3 · Mar 2, 2021

jeff150 said:
Nothing new to report.
City water is plumbed in as you described. Installed a ball valve on discharge of pump and then a T for city water. City water also has a ball valve that I open/close depending on water source. This way it can't back feed the wrong direction.

Good to know and will also be stealing that plumbing whenever I add City Water hookup to our trailer.

GLTHFJ60 · Mar 2, 2021

Nice build man. Did you put any insulation in the walls/ceiling?

jeff150 · Mar 2, 2021

GLTHFJ60 said:
Nice build man. Did you put any insulation in the walls/ceiling?

Thanks. Ordered it new already insulated in walls and ceiling. If you're getting a new one, it's cheaper than doing it yourself.

Waffle · Mar 2, 2021

I'd love to know what this setup actually weighs now cause I just sold my enclosed. This is everything I wanted, just too much work and seemed like too much weight in the end, so I scratched the idea b4 I got started.
I had a 10k 22' Haulmark v-nose (23.5' to nose) and it weighed #3600 empty with 16" OC and no insulation. So with a #4400 buggy I was 8000lbs empty.

Looks great btw.