Owyhee Trailer

We are working on an overlanding trailer concept. The key goal for this project is to provide a simple, lightweight enclosed hangout space that can be converted easily to sleeping...to be used as a basecamp for wheeling adventures. We experienced the need for this while "winter" camping in the Owyhee Canyonlands when I wheeled my FJ Camper (and slept in my very cold RTT), but then used my brother's 1966 VW bus to stay warm and dry after returning to camp. It made us think that we are not alone in needing this kind of basecamp trailer.

- Welded steel base frame
- Timbren axle-less suspension
- Rear offset receiving hitch
- Ark drop down corner stabilizer jacks
- Trailer brake and signal lighting
- A/T tires on 16" wheels (two plus spare)
- Welded aluminum tube body frame "cage" bolted to steel base frame
- .75" sheathed plywood foundation
- 1.5" ZIP system insulated subfloor
- Flooret vinyl plank finish floor (floating)
- Safeboard exterior aluminum honeycomb panels (5/8" thick) screwed directly to the body frame
- Fabric wrapped 1/4" Baltic birch plywood and  landau foam interior panels screwed directly to the body frame
- Havelock wool  2" batt wall and roof thermal/acoustic insulation
- Windows with awning style vents
- Aluminum roof access ladder
- Locking access doors for plumbing, fridge, and water tank servicing
- Exterior enclosed storage bin with locking access doors and spare tire mount
- Industrial-grade aluminum extrusion framing with hidden connectors for internal furniture
- Baltic birch plywood panels, laminated where necessary
- Solid birch drawer boxes with dovetail joinery
- Slide out bench seats that convert to a full-sized bed
- Corian galley counter top
- Hinged trash receptacle/bin integrated into the galley cabinet
- Drop-down bamboo table with hinged support leg
- Pantry cabinet behind table and on top of galley counter
- Full-height closet with hinged door and adjustable shelves
- Large storage drawer built into the closet base
- Camp stove drawer with laminated hinged lid on 28" heavy duty lock-in/lock-out slides. Lid serves as an outdoor kitchen countertop.
- Two-burner Eureka propane camp stove
- Wrappon porta potti in enclosed garage with hinged lid
- Iceco VL45ProS 47.5qt. dual-power fridge/freezer
- Power station with integral MPPT solar controller mounted under pantry
- Blue Sea ST Blade fuse block for DC load distribution (six circuits)
- Internal LED lighting
- Attic fan
- 3.0 GPM Shurflo water pump (7.5A max.)
- 15 gallon water tank
- Aquor freshwater fill inlet (with hose connector)
- Aquor sprayer/drain port (with hose connector)
- Stainless steel sink with faucet and spray head 
- Custom modular aluminum roof rack
- Dickinson P9000 propane furnace
- 20 lb. propane tank and bracket
- Two 5 gallon gas jerry cans and locking holders
- Four LED exterior flood pod lights 
- BougeRV 100W solar panels (3) mounted to roof rack
- Scanstrut multi-cable gland mounted next to front roof rack tower
- MORryde StepAbove RV steps (swing up and lock into doorway)
- Kammock Crosswind awning over the entry door
- AC/USB combo outlet
- LED reading/work/night light with red component
- Custom window covers

Rear quarter view with camp stove drawer deployed.

Aluminum body framing "cage" with closet door, drawer, and Wrappon garage open.

Rear view with entry door open. Furnace is mounted inside opposite the propane tank.

Side view showing propane tank, furnace chimney, and jerry cans. Also roof rack and awning.

Wrappon being used, drop-down bamboo table deployed, and trash lid closed.

Sleeping mode with benches slid out and back cushions filling in to make the full-sized bed.

Typical furniture framing and drawer construction...from our FJ Camper build. 

Typical LED light, USB/AC combo outlet, and laminated Baltic birch plywood.

Rear view with offset hitch-mounted, pivot bike rack and solar panels.

Rear view with hinged steps, open outdoor kitchen door, and rotated bike rack.

Top view showing roof rack, solar panels, attic fan, Starlink, and bike rack.

Bottom view showing welded steel frame and sheathed plywood.