So, I am new to the sport. 2 seasons. And I had an open 2 place trailer that worked well, I got off Kijiji for cheap, worked on it and it turned out pretty ok. However my wife is riding with me and always complained about having to change in the snow or in a tight truck cab, so I went back on Kijiji and found a really good deal on a smaller enclosed trailer.
I only needed a smaller one and didnt have a diesel to pull a big one so I found a 20' Wells Cargo enclosed. It was pretty rough, but the axles and wheels and frame were all in really good shape, it has some scratches and dents but more cosmetic then anything.
I looked at some of the fully built trailers and decided that I wanted to add some things for us, personalize and have some nicer things. First was the heat. I bought a 40k RV furnace, and installed it, I was nervous about this, actually cutting a hole in the side of the trailer, and running power and gas lines ect, for someone who has never done this I was nervous, however after install I can say that if anyone was thinking or worried its not as hard as you think......
Not so scary. I routed the gas under the deck and drilled holes in the joists to get to the front and added a twin 20lb propane tank holder.
Next I wanted somewhere to stand or sit that was dry on feet to get dressed, as did my wife, so I thought why not some carpet. However after thinking, I wanted something that I could replace a piece at a time, and something that was soft underfoot I decided to go with foam carpet squares. Now I realized that some moisture would eventually get into this and come off the sleds and gear and soak the carpet so I installed some plastic tiles that hold it off the floor. As well I installed an angle at the end that I will be siliconing so that it keeps the water out.
Once I finished this, I installed a rolling Toolbox I got on sale at Home Depot, then some cabinets that I got on sale at Canadian tire, then I put in some more foam on the front door (we wont be using this unless emergency to get out anyways), and finished the Furnace box, and built a small bench and shelf in the front for Battery and lights and such.
As well I decided that I needed a drain, because when the sleds melt the water runs forward and I didnt want this into any of the dry area.
I still have another drain and this one to finish but you get the idea.
I am looking into a folding bench, as I need one more for sure, and I also want a Helmet shelf with hooks, and a hook system, for avy bags and suits and such.
I am doing this all on a budget, and hard work, its not easy but the savings are worth it I think.
If you have any suggestions I am all ears, as like I say this is only 3rd year (upcoming) of sledding so I am still learning.
Thanks
Mike
I only needed a smaller one and didnt have a diesel to pull a big one so I found a 20' Wells Cargo enclosed. It was pretty rough, but the axles and wheels and frame were all in really good shape, it has some scratches and dents but more cosmetic then anything.
I looked at some of the fully built trailers and decided that I wanted to add some things for us, personalize and have some nicer things. First was the heat. I bought a 40k RV furnace, and installed it, I was nervous about this, actually cutting a hole in the side of the trailer, and running power and gas lines ect, for someone who has never done this I was nervous, however after install I can say that if anyone was thinking or worried its not as hard as you think......
Not so scary. I routed the gas under the deck and drilled holes in the joists to get to the front and added a twin 20lb propane tank holder.
Next I wanted somewhere to stand or sit that was dry on feet to get dressed, as did my wife, so I thought why not some carpet. However after thinking, I wanted something that I could replace a piece at a time, and something that was soft underfoot I decided to go with foam carpet squares. Now I realized that some moisture would eventually get into this and come off the sleds and gear and soak the carpet so I installed some plastic tiles that hold it off the floor. As well I installed an angle at the end that I will be siliconing so that it keeps the water out.
Once I finished this, I installed a rolling Toolbox I got on sale at Home Depot, then some cabinets that I got on sale at Canadian tire, then I put in some more foam on the front door (we wont be using this unless emergency to get out anyways), and finished the Furnace box, and built a small bench and shelf in the front for Battery and lights and such.
As well I decided that I needed a drain, because when the sleds melt the water runs forward and I didnt want this into any of the dry area.
I still have another drain and this one to finish but you get the idea.
I am looking into a folding bench, as I need one more for sure, and I also want a Helmet shelf with hooks, and a hook system, for avy bags and suits and such.
I am doing this all on a budget, and hard work, its not easy but the savings are worth it I think.
If you have any suggestions I am all ears, as like I say this is only 3rd year (upcoming) of sledding so I am still learning.
Thanks
Mike
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and there are some cheap easy surface mount adaptor housings at canadian tire or even boat/rv parts supply businesses.
