Yes id like to know, I ended up buying a 7x14 interstate and those mods look simple to do. If you could tell me how you did some of that, that would be awesome.

 

That is a pretty sweet set-up[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

That's an awesome setup Radical! You must have a good hookup on diamond plate aluminum, that stuff isn't cheap!!

My 7x16 enclosed will be delivered on Monday and I plan to do something very similar. I'll probably go with a futon instead of a raised bed though, I want to leave room for a toilet and shower.

 

I'm having a hard time finding a 7' wide cargo trailer with the wheelwells flush with the side panels, not covered by fenders outside. I have only so much room next to the house and anything else is too wide[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif[/img]

 

Thanks!


It is a "Rance Aluminum" 7X14EM (enclosed M/C) trailer out of Elkhart, IN. www.rancealuminum.com
it is an all aluminum trailer with a 5000 pound gross weight rating. It was about $5000 with the wheels, side trim, side door, roof vent, and front ATP guard. I added the rest. The inside was as shown in the first few photos....empty. I am still adding up the total cost. I'm sure my cost to build it will be mind blowing, but I didn't skimp on anything, and ended up with a better quality rig than I could buy, and just the way I wanted it. I could also spend a little $$ at a time as I used it and better understood how I needed to set up the trailer.
You can buy cheaper trailers with steel frames, but I am into this one for the long haul and didn't want it rusting away before I finished building it!
Here is a list of mods I did...

714EM Trailer modifications

Black 3M 1” reflective striping tape outlining all exterior walls
All stick-on reflectors relocated for striping clearance
Ten additional clearance lights installed
D.O.T. white corner reflectors on rear ramp door
Aluminum license plate frame with S.S. fasteners and white LED license light
All exterior lights replaced with LED type
Two rubber dock bumpers on rear frame
Two tinted, black framed, sliding RV windows with bug screens
Black vinyl mini-blinds
Insulated foil window and roof vent covers
Exterior “scare” light, switched, (also comes on in reverse to see curb when parallel parking at night)
“Clearance lights” can be powered from house battery
Aluminum grab handle for curbside door
“peep-hole” lens in curbside door with privacy cover
Padded weather strip on top edge of curbside door jamb for head bump protection
Full length mirror on inside of curbside door
Bubble levels on front, and each side
Anti-spray splash guards with anodized trim on rear of fenders
ST215/75/R14 Goodyear “Marathon” tire upgrade
McGard wheel locks
McGard lug nuts
Checkered flag pattern awning with aluminum roller tube guard, silver hardware and awning rail, with custom rope light, anchors, and de-flappers
Roof and wall reinforcement for A/C, and shelf/bed
Removable bi-folding aluminum shelf/bed in nose with gas spring assist and pull handles
“Memory” foam mattress
RV table with recessed base in floor, ramp door, and ground spike
“E-Track” on all walls
Carpeted pads above all “E-Track” to protect walls
Privacy curtains with flow-through mesh for ventilation and light
13,500 BTU air conditioner, roof mounted
Honda EU3000 generator on anti-vibration mounts
Fully insulated walls and roof (R6 walls, R8.5 ceiling, R10 ramp door)
.040” gray aluminum interior walls and ceiling
Two fold-down garment hangers, wall mounted
Ten flip-out storage hooks, wall mounted
Retractable “pull-out” clothesline, wall mounted
Twelve 110 volt receptacles in vertical aluminum tracks on walls
One 20A GFI duplex receptacle in nose
70 amp breaker panel
Larger “gel cell” house battery
Four, plug-in “night lights” on walls
Two low temperature electronic ballast, four foot fluorescent lights on ceiling, with rotary switches on each
150 watt, halogen, adjustable flood light above ramp door, with dimmer switch
Ramp door counter-balancer spring silencer
ATP ramp door hinge cover
Two “d” rings on inside of ramp door
Safety foam tubes for ramp door cables
ATP interior walls in nose
“Rhino” spray-on coating on floor, ramp door, and lower walls
Raised “threshold” at curbside door with glow-in-the-dark traction strip
Stabilizer jacks on ramp door for use as a deck/work table
700 watt, six speaker theatre surround-sound AM/FM DVD, CD, MP3 system
Sharp 13” LCD roof-mounted television with swivel/tilt bracket
Antennacraft UHF/VHF directional disk television antenna
AM/FM “rubber ducky” antenna
Playstation 2
“Flame” lamp
Two removable storage cabinets with hold-down hardware
Two removable storage trays above cabinets
Four flip-up wheel chocks with nine reinforced 5000 lb. D-rings
Shower floor drain
Removable storage pouches and soft cooler, wall mounted
Microwave mounts under awning on exterior wall and on V-nose
Gas “Magma” grill mount under awning on fender, and custom mount on L.H. exterior wall
One exterior 20A GFI duplex receptacle behind P.S. fender
One interior 12V outlet and one exterior 12V outlet
One additional 12V interior light for V nose area under bed
“Littlelite” LED gooseneck reading light over bed
“Screaming Meanie” alarm over bed
Inside/outside thermometer
Two flip out drink holders, wall mounted
Magazine holder, wall mounted
“Blingstar” fold-out ATP table/shelf
39 gallon fresh water tank, with two fill, and two pressure connectors
2.8 GPM 12volt supply pump with filter, accumulator, and switch
“Tankless” water heater
“Hartline” portable shower
“Thetford” portable electric toilet
“Water mist” system for electric fan
Outdoor carpet mat under awning with anchor grommets
Carpet for inside floor
Two awning strap storage hooks
Seven conductor trailer cord with backup light circuit
Fire extinguisher
Smoke, and carbon monoxide detector
Safety triangle kit
Tool kit
Sealed, heat shrink crimp connectors used at all exposed exterior electrical connections
Hensley Arrow hitch with custom adapter bracket

Pending:

On-board air compressor with built-in air lines
Generator enclosure with additional sound insulation and utility light
Removable, manual winch
Folding step for curbside door, with boot scraper brush
Vinyl/fabric wall for ramp door
Alarm system
Motion sensing annunciator with recorded message
Backup beeper
Oval LED reverse lights
Replace all axle mounting hardware with grade 8
Wire generator to charge house battery
Emergency egress on ramp door
12-volt control panel
Exterior cable jack
105 cfm bilge blower


Radical

 

I was lucky on the diamond plate and got it for free from a friend in the scrap business. I had to buy everything else!

On the bed, it was the cornerstone of the interior design. I placed a priority on being able to sleep in the rig without having to unload it first. You may notice in the photo of the floor being washed, that the bed is hinged up out of the way. it also is hinged in the rear third so it can fold up to the ceiling even with the side door. There are gas springs on the bed to assist in lifting it. I use a portable shower and potty so the bed location is not an issue. most of my storage is under the bed in the "v" of the trailer.

here is a list of stuff stored in the trailer or for optional use....

I'm working on the kitchen sink!

Radical
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Trailer inventory
09/30/04

First aid cabinet
Standard first aid items
Actifed
Tylenol
Pepto-Bismol
Scissors, surgical
Tweezers
Nail clippers
Multi-tool
Earplugs
Chapstick
Sunscreen
Latex gloves
Phone calling card
Cash
Matches/lighter
Ink pen
“Post-it” pad
Toothpicks
Key fob light, LED

Hanging personal organizer
Body wash
Toothpaste
Toothbrush w/holder (2)
Toothbrush, new
Razor, disposable (2)
Shaving cream
Hair brush
Shampoo
Cream rinse
Brut
Listerine mouthwash
Spray deodorant
Hand lotion
Liquid hand soap
Bar soap
Shower pouf
Anti-perspirant, roll-on
Foot spray
Baby powder
Finger brush
Comb
Hair gel

Wall pouch/soft cooler
Sleeping mask
Bath robe
Oakley sun glasses
Beach slippers
Handkerchief (2)
Bath towel
Kleenex
Playing cards
Swimsuit
Pepper spray
Hat
Lint roller
Briefs (2)
Socks (2 pair)
Can coolers (4)
Binoculars
Bug gun
Business card holder w/cards

Right side tray
Electrical adapters
50’ cable for TV
Pump, inflator, 12 volt and 12-volt extension cord
Outlet, strip
Batteries, AA (4), AAA (4), 9V (1), C (2), D (4)
Rope light with 10’ extension cord
Misc. plumbing hookup adapters
Trailer manuals
Kerosene pump
Awning hooks
Generator charge adapter
12 volt charge cord
A/V adapters
Firewood caddy
Mister, fan
Ball bungees, beaded ties, Velcro, misc. ties
Bed support chain
Strobe light
Telephone

Left side tray
Trash bags, 39 gal.
Water bottle
Ziploc bags, qt.
Ziploc bags, gal.
Tin foil
Suction-mounted items
Laundry detergent
Outlet, strip
Extension cord, yellow
Baby wipes
Fly swatter
Vent cover
Propane cylinder ( )
Storage container, plastic
Placemat, table
Window covers
Net storage bag, folding (3)
Fire starter bars
Element, electric heating

Right side cabinet
Portable work light
Electrical cords
Hand wipes
Oil, 10w40 Castrol Syntec
Oil, 5w20 Motorcraft Synthetic
Silicone spray
WD40
Spray grease
Brake cleaner
Window cleaner
Starter fluid, charcoal
Rubber boots
Water hose, potable, with Inline water filter and pressure regulator
Water container, gray (5 gal)
Funnel for generator
Funnel for fresh water fill
10mm wrench
Levelers and pads
Insect fogger
Mosquito Cognito
Flying insect spray
Wasp and hornet spray
Ant spray
Ant powder
Ant bait (two types)
Cleanser (Comet)
Insect repellent
Insecticide bomb
Carpet stakes
Awning anchors (two types)
Vacuum, Dirt Devil
Wash bucket
Cleaning towels
Toilet chemical
Marker, dry erase

Left side cabinet
Coffee maker
Oven, microwave
Towels, (2), black
Hotdog/marshmallow forks
Camping pot and pan set
Water spray bottle
Dish soap
Scotchbrite pad
Toilet paper for portable toilet (Scott)
Toaster
Magma grill w/accessories pouch
George Forman grill
Frying pan
Paper towels
Paper plates
Plastic plates
Plastic utensils
Foam cups
Plastic cups
Toothpicks
Skewers, metal
Pam spray
Leather gloves
Wisk broom and pan
Propane cylinder ( )
Utensils, metal
Bacon cooking tray, microwave
Corkscrew
Can opener

V nose lower area
Air compressor
AV subwoofer
Sweatshirt (under shelf)
Rain suit (under shelf)
Hangers, plastic
Shower, portable, water hose, drain hose, and sewer donut

Tool kit area
Air pressure gauge, 0-50
Multi-meter
Tire plug kit
Flagging tape
Duct tape
Stabilizer tool
TV mount tool
Light sticks
Flashlight
Safety glasses
Hammer
Straight screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Channel-Locks
Adjustable wrench
Vise Grips
Wire crimper tool
Extra fuses
Cotter pins
Screws
Misc. fasteners
Square headed screwdriver
Electrical tape
Teflon tape
Assorted plumbing fittings
Bailing wire
Epoxy
Super glue
Air mattress patches
Spark plug for generator (BPR5ES), and wrench
Lug wrench set
Work gloves
Scissor jack
Triangles, emergency
7/16” lag bolts, fender washers, and ½” drive, 7/16” socket
Spray head assy. With potable water hose extension
Trailer jack wheel pad
Trash can/trash bags
Fire extinguisher
Step stool
RV table and leg
Cable and lock
Umbrella

Shelf/bed area
Ladder
Comforter
Sheets
Pillows
Weather radio w/warning alert
Flame light
Light, camping
AV system remote controls
AV theatre system
Movie DVD(s)
Music CD(s)
Screaming Meanie alarm timer, ceiling mounted
LED reading light, wall mounted
Cup holders, wall mounted (2)
Ash tray (Butt Bucket)
Radios, two-way, GMRS with charger/stand/arm holsters
Holder, magazine, wall mounted

Wall
Folding table, aluminum, with mirror
Folding chair ( ), large
Wall clock, suction cup mount
Mini-Maglight
Checkered flag foam tube (2)

Soft cooler
Condiments
Coffee
Tea
Hot chocolate
Soup
munchies
Spices
Sugar
Bottled water (in season)
Marshmallows
Cereal
Baked beans
BBQ sauce
Chips


Floor
Toilet, portable
Tie-downs/ Rubber straps/rope (in tan container)
Fan, electric, large,

Ramp door tie rings

Truck bed
Fuel can ( ), black, 5 gal. Regular

Truck cab
Cash ( )
Fan belt, F150, used spare
Phone list
Pens/pencils/paper
Sun glasses, prescription
Sun shade(s), silver
Spring bar jack tools
Hensley hitch tool
Air gage, 0-50 p.s.i.

Optional supplies
Air mattress, gray (twin)
Air mattress, Blue (full)
Air mattress, green (queen)
Air mattress, red (queen)
ATV flag ( )
Axe
Band saw, portable
Battery charger, 6 amp
Bed, folding base
Beer
Book, Pilot, reference
Bug zapper and extension cord
Camera, 35mm/ Film
Camera, digital
Camera, video
Campground directories
Carpet ( )
Cart, dump
Checkbook
Clothes
Cooler ( ), large
Drinks
Dolly, two wheeled
Drill, cordless
EZ-UP bug screens
EZ-UP canopy
EZ-UP side wall(s)
File box
Firewood
Folding chair ( ), w/footrests
Folding table
Fox gear bag
Fuel can ( ), 5 gal. premix
Fuel can, 1 gal.
Fuel can, 2-1/2 gal
GPS III Plus and data "Y" cable
GPS, Etrex
Heater, propane and tank
Heater, propane/electric and tank
Helmet, off-road, black
Helmet, off-road, red
Helmet, off-road, blue
Helmet, racing, Sidewinder
Helmet, street, white
Helmet, street, black
Helmet, street, silver
Honda FL400 Pilot
Honda NX250
Honda Elite SE50P
Honda TRX300EX
Honda XL-125
Ice
Impact wrench, electric
Jack stand ( )
Jacket
Kawasaki ZX9R
Laptop
Leaf blower, electric
Mig welder, w/accessories
Mini torch set
Moving blankets
Munchies
Neon parrot in case
Nitrogen cylinder kit
Oil, two cycle
Pen laser
Playstation 2
Pressure washer, electric, with all hoses and fittings in tub
Radar detector
Refrigerator/10’ extension cord
Riding gear bag ( )
Scooter, folding, small
Scooter, folding, large
Shovel, folding
Sleeping bag ( )
Spare parts box (Pilot)
Spare tires/wheels
Steering wheel, PS2
Supplies box
Suzuki LT80
Suzuki LT-Z400
Tarp ( )
Tent, large
Tent, small
Tire bead breaker
Toolbox
Tote box, folding
Tote box, wheeled
Water container, fresh (5 gal)
Work light, halogen

Perishable food item checklist
Bacon
Eggs
Bottled water
Milk
Orange juice
Soda
Gatorade
Beer
Butter
Jelly
Rolls
Bread
Buns, hotdog
Buns, hamburger
Ground beef
Hot dogs
Sausage
Pork steaks
Potato salad
Garden salad
Sliced onion
Tomato
Swiss cheese
Dip
Honey buns
Cinnamon rolls
Deserts

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When you get a moment, can you give us a more detailed list??[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

I was going to comment with a couple of smart-a$$ remarks regarding quieting down the EU3000 genny and stuff like that. Then I realised how much I would have to edit.

And people belly-ache about me making long posts!

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Wow...sweet trailer Radical! good job.

 

and it's all pulled by a F-150[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]