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Personbabaton
14/8/2017 at 12:16pm
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Hi,

I'm lookig for a box trailer or caravan I can use for camping but will also let me transport 2 kayaks and a 14 foot canoe.

My plan is to have a relativly empty van with space for the boats and a bike or two. All I need for camping are a couple of bunks and maybe a place for a gas stove.

I'm not sure whether to go for a used box trailer or a used caravan which I'd then strip out entirely.

I'm a bit worried about damp if i get a used caravan although I'm tempted as there are a lot around and they're quite sheap...also a lot of the work will already be done for me....windows, doors, locks, gas and electrics....hatches ....

Any advice gratefully recieved....


Personblueexpo97
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Stripping out a caravan you will lose all it's rigidity, it's the furniture that keeps it all upright.

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I had read that was the case with older models...1980s. Is that the same for newer models generally too?

I was thinking of a minimal but rigid structure inside, similar to this....


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If you are planning to use camping/caravan sites I would forget the horsebox/van trailer option as you would possibly be contravening their site license conditions.

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15/8/2017 at 11:13am
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They don't allow trailers? Do you know on what basis? Is that common?


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That trailer is only rigid because the strengtening is on the outside holding its shape.

You could do that to a caravan but you need to be careful on the width issues.

The issue with a trailer like the one above is that there is no insulation. It will be super hot in the summer and super cold in the winter.

Stick the canoes on the roof of the towcar?

Buy a van instead of a car?


PersonMisterB1959
29/8/2017 at 8:53am
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you could strip out an old van BUT then put in additional strengthening by means of studwork positioned to reintroduce the internal stability. you could position it in such a way as to provide the storage and facilities you need. if you do remove the complete interior, I would suggest making use of acrow props to make sure the van doesn't implode!!!

I think your idea is doable with some planning and lots of accurate measuring !!



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