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The Explorer Boxes are a hybrid of teardrop trailers and easy-to-set-up tent campers. Designed and developed by Compact Camping Concepts, LLC, they’re campers that you can easily build yourself.
The company has developed an 85-page set of building plans so that you can build your own tent trailer. They’re small in size and lightweight so you can tow with just about any vehicle including some motorcycles. The company likes to call it a Mobile Outdoor Adventure Bedroom. On their site, you’ll find different kinds of rooftop tents, changing rooms, ladder extensions, and more so that you can create the perfect camping solution for yourself.
But that’s not its only purpose. These compact tent trailers can also haul your bicycles, kayaks, and other gear. Enjoy the pictures below and if you’re interested Scott has included a special offer for you, readers of TinyHouseTalk.com. Just check out the bottom of this post for details.
Mobile Outdoor Adventure Bedroom (Tent Camper w/ Storage on Wheels!)
Building your own DIY Tent Trailer
Building your own DIY tent trailer is an exciting endeavor for outdoor enthusiasts who crave adventure and the freedom to travel. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the world of DIY tent trailers and provide you with the essential information needed to embark on your own mobile camping accommodation project.
Planning Your DIY Tent Trailer
Before starting your DIY project, it’s crucial to plan carefully. Assess your needs, set a budget, and research local regulations and legal requirements.
Selecting the Right Base Trailer
Choosing the appropriate base trailer is essential for a successful DIY tent trailer project. Consider payload capacity, towing capacity, and durability.
Designing Your Tent Trailer
Sketch your floor plan, ensure stability and weight distribution, and choose lightweight, weather-resistant materials for the frame and body.
Constructing the Tent Top
Select suitable tent materials, create a sturdy frame, and install zippers, windows, and vents for ventilation and accessibility.
Interior and Amenities
Insulate and weatherproof the interior, plan bedding, and seating arrangements, design clever storage compartments, and consider basic electrical and plumbing systems.
DIY Tent Trailer Maintenance and Safety
Perform routine maintenance tasks, follow safe towing practices, and learn how to anchor, level, and stabilize your tent trailer at campsites.
Personalizing Your DIY Tent Trailer
Customize your tent trailer with your personal style and preferences. Consider DIY modifications and engage with the online DIY tent trailer community.
Easy Towing
One of the great advantages of DIY tent trailers is their compatibility with a wide range of vehicles, making them easy to tow and adding to their appeal for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you have a compact car, SUV, or even a pickup truck, you can likely find a DIY tent trailer design that suits your vehicle’s towing capacity.
Efficient Camping Setups: Built-in Storage Solutions in DIY Tent Trailers
When it comes to DIY tent trailers, one of the key advantages is the ability to incorporate ample built-in storage, making camping setups easy, organized, and efficient. By strategically designing storage compartments within your tent trailer, you can keep all your camping gear neatly organized and readily accessible. Let’s explore how built-in storage solutions enhance your camping experience and make for quick and hassle-free setups.
Effortless Camping: Easy Setup with Rooftop Tent Systems for DIY Tent Trailers
When it comes to DIY tent trailers, incorporating a rooftop tent system can revolutionize your camping experience by providing a hassle-free and time-saving setup. Unlike traditional tents that require extensive assembly, a rooftop tent functions more like a camper, effortlessly unfolding and lifting into place. Let’s delve into the benefits of installing an easy-to-setup rooftop tent system on your DIY tent trailer.
By installing an easy-to-setup rooftop tent system on your DIY tent trailer, you can transform your camping experience. Enjoy the convenience of a quick and effortless setup, elevated sleeping quarters, and optimized space utilization.
When it comes to maximizing gear storage and enhancing camping adventures, a combination of a rooftop tent on your vehicle and utilizing your DIY tent trailer for gear transportation can provide the ultimate camping setup. By having the rooftop tent on your vehicle and utilizing the trailer for items like kayaks, canoes, and bicycles, you can enjoy the benefits of both comfortable sleeping quarters and ample gear storage.
Embarking on a DIY tent trailer project can be a rewarding experience. With careful planning and research, you can create a mobile retreat that perfectly suits your camping needs. Remember to enjoy the journey and embrace the freedom and flexibility of having your own personalized camping accommodation. Happy camping!
If you’re interested in the how-to book/plans to build your own tent camper you can learn more about it here.
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Where would you take your inexpensive “Do It Yourself” tent camper/trailer to first? I’d throw my bike and kayak on there and head to the Keys right now. How about you?
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I think it is neat how one can personalize the trailer to ones needs.
Compact Camping Concepts has a new trailer called Dinoot. It too can be customized but it starts with a trailer and a box. I believe the trailer is a bolt together one (unless one wants to weld it) and one can get accessories for it.
http://www.dinoot.com/
Thanks BWG. I noticed that too the other day, pretty cool/useful concept.
http://tventuring.com/
They are working on a cool (IMO) camper that – IIRC – fits on top of the Dinoot. What they are working on is rather cool looking. It has – IMO – a lot of potential.
85 pages for the plan??????
Hey Patrick. Yep, that’s what it says. Probably because it’s filled with photos.
How do I order plans for tent camper
Build manuals are right here: https://compactcampingstore.com/collections/diy-manuals
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Have custom 84″ by 144″ jeep hauler trailer. Looking for frame and outfitter tent with stove I can put on trailer once I reach camp area and unload jeep.
That is really kool! And affordable as well. I like it. CIAO!
I’m looking into van life, as towing a tiny house would be a lot for one person to handle, but the idea of using a toilet in my car does not appeal. I thought, what if I tow just the bathroom? (Toilet and shower) One of these little carts could be perfect, if it can be made stable to sit or stand in, with a pop-up canopy. Does anybody know if someone has done this?
Huh! That’s super creative. I haven’t seen it yet, but it could work.
About 20 years ago, someone had plans online for a DIY trailer with toilet/shower in the front and kitchen in the rear. It fit on a 40” x 48” trailer frame (e.g. Harbour Freight kit). The front panel and back would hinge up, each with part of the top to provide shelter with the addition of a shower curtain at the front.