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I seriously can't stand how expensive these things are because they all come with stoves, AC units, solar panels, toilets etc and cost $10K+ for a bunch of bullshit I don't want.

I've tried looking and I can't find any kits that will just ship me pre-cut aluminum or fiberglass panels I can just screw and bolt together on a frame and call it done and let me furnish the rest.

I just want something like size related that I can throw a bed into and storage. No bells or whistles.

>> No.1759382

>>1759363
They are all made out of square tube steel, cut and weld it yourself, put wheel
hubs, hitch and axel on it. The vertical part has bends for roof, so you need a pipe bender. Why do you need someone to ship you 500lbs of steel you could buy at Depot

>> No.1759397

>>1759382
>They are all made out of square tube steel, cut and weld it yourself, put wheel
>hubs, hitch and axel on it.

Oh, is that all there is too it? What happens when his shitty A Team car battery welds break and he kills a family wish this shit heap? You also left out the 72 photographs of it, paperwork, and sucking the DMVs dick to get it registered.

>> No.1759402

>>1759363
>and cost $10K+
How much is your time worth and how many tools do you have. If you think "$10k" is a lot for a livable space then you're really naive.

>> No.1759445

>>1759397
rules might differ around the world, but its the frame, axle, brakes, lights that kind off stuff they care about here. what you put on top of it is not the concern of any officials as long as its goes within weight/width/heigh specifications and its secured properly. you can put a shed on a trailer and strap it down after all, they cant deny you to "transport a shed" thats buildt of steeltube, aluminium and fiberglass if you want to.

>> No.1759460
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This is a prefab kit.

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>>1759460

>> No.1759470

>>1759460
>>1759467
>axle set that far back
Tongue weight limits are actually important to avoid overloading the rear axle on the tow vehicle.

>> No.1759479

>>1759470
It’s not meant to be used. It’s meant for rich hipster retards to signal that they are just like the homeless.

>> No.1759480

>>1759363
If you just want something to bed down in, why not get a trailer tent?

>> No.1759481

I built a teardrop on a boat trailer. Registered the trailer for a tag. Camper made of aluminum used to make screen patio enclosures I was able to source from good friend that does that. Made mostly of 2"x2" square. Lots of brackets tek screws and thousands of pop rivets. The skin sheet came from diswasher front panels at a place I worked. Each d/w had 2 panels so 4 front colors to choose. I removed hundreds of the unused ones. Will put up pics if I am not range banned.

>> No.1759485

>>1759481
Pics got deleted a couple years ago. Will post when I get home to make new ones.

>> No.1759486

>>1759460
>>1759470
That thing doesn't look like it weighs much, and from the picture probably the only thing inside it would be a weekend supply of soi. Easily towable with a Fiat 500.

>> No.1759487
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1759487

Just design and build your own teardrop. I bought a 5x8 kit trailer from Noethern Tool and built a wood frame trailer on top of that.

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>>1759487

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>>1759488

>> No.1759526

>>1759486
>Easily towable with a Fiat 500.
>60 kg on the nose (tongue weight)
>800 kg total
Doubt.jpg

>> No.1759527

>>1759487
>5x8 kit trailer from Noethern Tool
Best value for the size. I have one I use as a utility trailer.

>> No.1759548

>>1759527
*Northern >>1759487

>> No.1759558

>>1759487
I was gonna get the harbor freight trailer fixed trailer and do something similar.

How much did you end up spending total? Was it worth it vs just buying a cheap 70s or 80s rv?

>> No.1759581

>>1759485
Post em

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>>1759363
The only reason you want a kit is saving a few dollars.

Yet you should ask for a bare camper/trailer sporting plumbing, electric and solar in place, everything other (interior) to be customized.

That will save you lots of headaches. And it won't wreck itself the second day you hit the road.

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>>1759402
I refuse to finance or spend nearly a 1/5th of my annual income on something that I'll use maybe half a dozen times a year.

A steel/aluminum/fiberglass box on a single axle can't be more then $2K to manufacture.
>>1759487
>>1759488
>>1759490
That looks really cool. I just want mine a tad more robust with metal.
>>1759397
>A Team car battery welds break and he kills a family wish this shit heap?
Funny enough im a welder by trade, but in my state it is a bitch to get the fucking thing approved by DOT.

Im thinking more on it, its less work just to buy pic related and convert it.

>> No.1759684

you can get one 150.00 online

>> No.1759709

>>1759684
not OP, but where?

>> No.1759715

>>1759558
Total ended up being just shy of 2k, but I had added a sun roof, solar, 12 gallon water tank, pull out ice chest, cedar lining, and a memory foam mattress.

>> No.1759720

>>1759672
It's pretty robust, has regular wood framing in the walls with 1" foam board insulation. Floor has 2x4 framing underneath and bolted to the trailer, everything screwed to the frame.
Registration was easy in ca because its size its considered a utility trailer, and if you buy a kit trailer it has all the paperwork and comes with a vin ready for dmv inspection.

>> No.1759820

>>1759581
Still blocked...

>> No.1759828

Part of the trailer experience is to feel like you're home.

If you want bare bones just toss an air mattress and a duffel bag in the back of your truck ffs.

>> No.1759831

>>1759820
so upload em to tinypic and post links.

>> No.1759928

>>1759709
try letgo.com

>> No.1760113

>>1759672
that size is barely enough for your Barbie doll.

>> No.1760149

>>1760113
>OP wants a small trailer
>posts 5x8 trailer

Did you even read this thread?

>> No.1760730

>>1760149

>let me furnish the rest. I just want something like size related that I can throw a bed into and storage. No bells or whistles.


You didn't read the OP.

The closest you will find to that is a utility trailer. An empty box on wheels that will allow you to customize to your heart's content. Short of scratch building a trailer, of course.