Cargo Trailers Converted for Camping

MrSimon · Mar 20, 2010

I was thinking it would be awesome to take a used box trailer and outfit it as a very basic camper. It would pretty much be a rolling box tent with a few mild comforts.

Until I found this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASKLopDLo9M

Apparently there are people out there who have already converted cargo trailers .... and done a very good job.

I just love the idea of having a smallish trailer to tow to Jeep events. Something that is really simple. No plumbing, water, or stuff like that. Just a couch, a bed, a table, and maybe an extension cord hook up for a 52" HDTV or something like that!!! It would be dry, comfy, and require no set up or take down. Just hook it up and go.

srimes · Mar 20, 2010

I love it. I want a camper that 1) I can afford, 2) the wife will use, and 3) I can pull with the jeep. Haven't seen much out there, but one of these just might work...

OverlandZJ · Mar 20, 2010

Jordan, you have any interest in something like this? It could be had for 3-400.

I know of one in NJ that fits a LB MJ.

http://www.wildernestcamper.com/

MrSimon · Mar 20, 2010

John, that thing is really cool, but there are two reasons why I'd prefer a trailer. 1) I don't want the weight/bulk still on the truck while wheeling, and 2) I want to be able to take it with me if I'm in the XJ or the family car.

Thanks for thinking of me though.

OverlandZJ · Mar 20, 2010

I understand your concerns.. and i wouldnt want that on my wheelin rig either.

But ya could turn the XJ into the wheeler, build the OverlandMJ style and buy another DD.

Knowing about that Wildernest had me seriously considering 99MJ's red 2wd he has for sale.

Sorry for the hi-jack..

MrSimon · Mar 20, 2010

I just KNEW you were thinking about that truck .... and its stiiiiiil for sale:spin1:

Here is the king daddy of cargo trailers ..... comes with a crazy high price tag though. But think how freak'n cool this would be to have at Jeep events.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so8rzeO4I3k

OverlandXJ said:
I understand your concerns.. and i wouldnt want that on my wheelin rig either.

But ya could turn the XJ into the wheeler, build the OverlandMJ style and buy another DD.

Knowing about that Wildernest had me seriously considering 99MJ's red 2wd he has for sale.

Sorry for the hi-jack..

MrSimon · Mar 21, 2010

Saw this on Craigslist for cheap and thought it might make a sweet little camping trailer .... with a little work.

What do you guys think?

OverlandZJ · Mar 21, 2010

That could work... whats the length on it?

Can i have a Dawg with mustard and onions? :wave:

stumpXJ · Mar 22, 2010

I turned this:

Into this:

Into this (not quite finished yet obviously):

Its not exacly the same thing you are talking about, but another idea. I have seen the forums of guys converting the cargos into campers, and there are some very good examples out there. However, if you plan on doing any offroading with it, I would re-consider. Having torn one completely apart, I dont think it will hold up to the twisting/bouncing.flexing etc. My trailer was a fairly well known manufacturer, not one of the cheaply built home depot specials, and I was not impressed. If you dont plan on any offroading, it would be a great way to build a camper!

~ James

MrSimon · Mar 22, 2010

James - that is great work!! Seeing that the cargo trailers are built on very basic steel frames makes me think about just getting a flat utility trailer and building up a camper from scratch.

Whatever I build will never see offroad use. It will be strictly for campgrounds and parking lots.

I had to pass on that blue concession trailer ... had a little rust.

stumpXJ · Mar 23, 2010

awww.... you can just paint right over that...LOL.

~James

SWAMPMAN · Mar 23, 2010

stumpXJ said:
awww.... you can just paint right over that...LOL.

~James

10 mins.. stuff it with newspaper and cover it with a little bondo you will be fine..

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