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Well Herd, tax season is right around the corner and I'm looking to make me a Train Hauler. Here's the basic plan in Live mode:
For my design, I'll be using a 8.5x16 Car Hauler. I've rendered my design using the specs from a Pace American Shadow GT.
You can see the mini fridge up front and center. A small bar-type sink will be on one side of the fridge and a two burner RV cook-top will be on the other side. Using small appliances should leave plenty of prep space as there will be uninterrupted counter over the mini-fridge. Below the cabinets, I'll have a small potable water tank on one side and equalize the weight on the other side with a couple RV/Marine Deep Cycle Batteries (boxed and vented of course). A 32" Flat Panel TV will be mounted in the O/H cabinets in the center with storage for dishes and food on either side.
To the rear, you'll see two bunks. They'll use two 4" thick 30x80 foam mattresses (I can cut a queen in half). The bunks will fold up while in travel mode as seen here:
The Motorcycle Box is to scale with dimensions of 94.5"x28". The length I got from my bike's brochure and the width I measured at the front pegs...the widest point...so there's actually a lot of wiggle room.
Here you can see that I'll still have the ability to put either bunk down while the bike is loaded so I can stop for the night when going on longer trips.
And here you can see that I'll be able to haul two bikes:
When hauling two bikes, they will have to be unloaded to sleep in the trailer. I've kicked around the idea of mounting the bunks up high, so I can put them down with two bikes loaded however, I'd like to put shelves up high for things like my windshield, touring seat, sissy bar, etc. Also, I may have problems seeing the TV from bed if I mount them up high like that. I have 7' of interior height though, so I may be able to have my cake and eat it too. The handlebars should be forward of the bunks, so I shouldn't have to make the bunks too high...More research and measurements needed.
This is just what I've got so far. I've still got quite a bit of planning to do. Some other adds I'll be implementing are an awning on the starboard side, a screen wall that will Velcro to the rear opening for nice nights, a roof-top A/C unit, a 30 amp electrical service, AC-DC converter for plugged-in charging of the 12vdc system, a roof mount solar panel for charging during boon-docking, and a roof mount Winegard TV antenna.
Did I ever mention that I used to sell RV's and know a little about 'em?
So whadya think Herd? Am I on the path of success for my Train Hauler?
For my design, I'll be using a 8.5x16 Car Hauler. I've rendered my design using the specs from a Pace American Shadow GT.
You can see the mini fridge up front and center. A small bar-type sink will be on one side of the fridge and a two burner RV cook-top will be on the other side. Using small appliances should leave plenty of prep space as there will be uninterrupted counter over the mini-fridge. Below the cabinets, I'll have a small potable water tank on one side and equalize the weight on the other side with a couple RV/Marine Deep Cycle Batteries (boxed and vented of course). A 32" Flat Panel TV will be mounted in the O/H cabinets in the center with storage for dishes and food on either side.
To the rear, you'll see two bunks. They'll use two 4" thick 30x80 foam mattresses (I can cut a queen in half). The bunks will fold up while in travel mode as seen here:
The Motorcycle Box is to scale with dimensions of 94.5"x28". The length I got from my bike's brochure and the width I measured at the front pegs...the widest point...so there's actually a lot of wiggle room.
Here you can see that I'll still have the ability to put either bunk down while the bike is loaded so I can stop for the night when going on longer trips.
And here you can see that I'll be able to haul two bikes:
When hauling two bikes, they will have to be unloaded to sleep in the trailer. I've kicked around the idea of mounting the bunks up high, so I can put them down with two bikes loaded however, I'd like to put shelves up high for things like my windshield, touring seat, sissy bar, etc. Also, I may have problems seeing the TV from bed if I mount them up high like that. I have 7' of interior height though, so I may be able to have my cake and eat it too. The handlebars should be forward of the bunks, so I shouldn't have to make the bunks too high...More research and measurements needed.
This is just what I've got so far. I've still got quite a bit of planning to do. Some other adds I'll be implementing are an awning on the starboard side, a screen wall that will Velcro to the rear opening for nice nights, a roof-top A/C unit, a 30 amp electrical service, AC-DC converter for plugged-in charging of the 12vdc system, a roof mount solar panel for charging during boon-docking, and a roof mount Winegard TV antenna.
Did I ever mention that I used to sell RV's and know a little about 'em?
So whadya think Herd? Am I on the path of success for my Train Hauler?
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