M989 Trailer to camper project

[Capehenery]

Had a chance to speak with the boss to start nailing down design requirements.

-queen size bunk (I'm 6' - 4")
-cooking & food prep area
-hot shower
-A/C

How many do you need to sleep?

 

[Capehenery]

So the first image is a concept layout with the bath at one end and the kitchen next to it with a murphy bed near the door.
I would try and do lofts if the overall height can work. but may only be room fro storage. I prefer a side door rather than a end door but due to the sides on the trailer it may not work.

 

[The HUlk]

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So the first image is a concept layout with the bath at one end and the kitchen next to it with a murphy bed near the door.
I would try and do lofts if the overall height can work. but may only be room fro storage. I prefer a side door rather than a end door but due to the sides on the trailer it may not work.

Very nice, thank you for your efforts and ideas! We like the fold down table idea, don't always need a table, and it free's up floor space when not in use.

We are leaning toward putting an S-280 shelter in the trailer which leaves room for a golf cart. After having a napkin & pencil conversation the requirements are firming up and a concept is emerging. It's not a lot of space but we will only sleep or hide from the weather in there.

-capacity 4 (2 sitting on bed, 2 seats)
-sleeps 2 maybe 3
-queen bed
-possible single bunk above queen
-running hot & cold water
-shower
-sink
-storage (minimum packing/unpacking)
-indoor seating & fold down table for eating, desk work, engineering projects(had to fight for that one!)
-HVAC outdoor vented fresh air convection heat
-off grid battery based power system 12 or 24vdc
-solar charging
-generator for running AC and other high current devices, backup power for battery charging
-smoke alarm, low oxygen alarm
-fire extinguisher
-fold down canopy with obligatory camping lights

 

[gimpyrobb]

Don't forget to grab a sunshade off the side of an RV! They roll out to provide shade which is very welcome during the summer rallys. Then they roll up and stow out of the way while on the road.

 

[The HUlk]

Don't forget to grab a sunshade off the side of an RV! They roll out to provide shade which is very welcome during the summer rallys. Then they roll up and stow out of the way while on the road.

Great idea, with the obligatory camping lights (low voltage of course)!

 

[Capehenery]

With mine I'm thinking 24 volt system with solar and gen back up but would also have the ability to use the trucks slave cable if needed, Also looking for diesel generator so I only need to carry one type of fuel. I have even found a few 24 volt AC units but have not gone much further with them.

 

[The HUlk]

With mine I'm thinking 24 volt system with solar and gen back up but would also have the ability to use the trucks slave cable if needed, Also looking for diesel generator so I only need to carry one type of fuel. I have even found a few 24 volt AC units but have not gone much further with them.

I was thinking of using a DC to 120VAC inverter for running a small A/C or microwave. Haven't dug into this enough to know if it's possible/practical yet.

Sharing power with the 24V tow vehicle is the reason I was thinking a 24V system.

 

[rosco]

I appreciate your two cents and think practicality should be taken into consideration. When I hear about moving an axle I start to cringe quite honestly. Probably simple for some folks here but not for me. Pulling the M939 empty is not bad even with the brakes caged from a drive ability standpoint. Simple is better for us even if fuel costs are higher as we won't be driving too far.

Why do you have the brakes caged?

 

[The HUlk]

Why do you have the brakes caged?

Great question. I did not cage the trailer brakes and am only asumming they are caged at this point. The fellow we purchased the truck & trailer from said he never bothered connecting the air lines to the tow vehicle since he never put a load on it. The passenger side air line, which I believe is the service brake line, appears to have been removed. The drivers side air line, which I believe is the emegergency brake lne, is there and connected to the storage dock on the tongue. This is the only issue with the trailer that I need to work through that I know of. There are a couple if air lines in the storage box on the tongue. However the fittings on them are pretty rusty and not looking like I'd rely on them or could even get them to thread on.

 

[The HUlk]

Don't forget to grab a sunshade off the side of an RV!

I seen what looks to be a good candidate on an RV wreck while inspecting the trailer today. Any fold down sunshade experts that can tell me what to look for when selecting one? Are they all the same?

 

[The HUlk]

Why do you have the brakes caged?

I got under the trailer today for the first time. I was surprised to find the brakes have not been caged. So it's looking like this project may turn into an M989 brake thread along the way.

I also learned the front left spring brake canister mount is broke off from the axle housing. The canister is resting loose over top of the axle.



It appears there are no parts missing other than new intravehicle air hoses are needed. I aired up the system and both the primary and secondary tank had pressure when opening the draincocks.

 

[The HUlk]

We have purchased an S-280 shelter for the trailer. Will post up some photos when we pick it up.

 

[The HUlk]

Now that the weather is getting better I need to get busy with this thing...

 

[Spyderman]

That looks like it might be kinda cool.

 

[The HUlk]

That looks like it might be kinda cool.

Thanks, I was thinking about pulling it down to knob creek.

 

[Spyderman]

Thanks, I was thinking about pulling it down to knob creek.

Oh yeah you need to. That would be really cool.

 

[Spyderman]

So what does the inside look like?

 

[The HUlk]

So what does the inside look like?

Empty box right now...



this is the long term plan...

 

[Spyderman]

Looks like you have a plan. That's good. If you want some help hit me up.

 

[T. Highway]

Very nice layout................but no liquid refreshment cooling chamber?

Bert