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I didn't want to highjack John's thread, but I've been going down the youtube rabbit hole of work trailer designs or mobile shops if you will.
It seems like every trip to the farm I've got a truck full of tools and not much room for people. I spend more than a couple hours each trip trying to make sure I have everything or debating about if I need to take something or not. Same if I need to go to my daughters house for a project. The idea of having everything in a mobile work shop, along with a stable supply of fasteners, and basic plumbing/electrical things would save a lot of time getting ready, as well as a trip or two to town. I've been looking at videos off and on all day and thinking about what features would make sense.
I like Paulk's Smart Workshop/Trailer design and have bought his plans, mostly for the drawer design. Not sure I needed to, but figured it may save some experimentation.
His trailer walkthrough
Others seems to be inspired by his work as well, and most of them have done stuff that applies to their preferences, but they work. I like the cord holder he's made in this one at about 16:20.
A bit smaller 1 axle trailer.
So, a new cargo trailer is in the $3500 to $5500 range, I may find something used for a bit less. I'm thinking in the 6 x 12 size, v-nose, tandem axle (7,000 GVW), but need to really think about the tools and such I need. I like the idea of the ramp gate on the back. I think I'd consider a small solar panel and inverter system, mostly to keep tool batteries charged and lighting. A smaller compressor and 110v lighting would be included as well. I'd like to keep it on the smaller side to pull with my F150, but may see if a 7x10 or 7x12 of the same config is made.
I'd like to hear any thoughts, experiences, and/or suggestions others have.
It seems like every trip to the farm I've got a truck full of tools and not much room for people. I spend more than a couple hours each trip trying to make sure I have everything or debating about if I need to take something or not. Same if I need to go to my daughters house for a project. The idea of having everything in a mobile work shop, along with a stable supply of fasteners, and basic plumbing/electrical things would save a lot of time getting ready, as well as a trip or two to town. I've been looking at videos off and on all day and thinking about what features would make sense.
I like Paulk's Smart Workshop/Trailer design and have bought his plans, mostly for the drawer design. Not sure I needed to, but figured it may save some experimentation.
His trailer walkthrough
Others seems to be inspired by his work as well, and most of them have done stuff that applies to their preferences, but they work. I like the cord holder he's made in this one at about 16:20.
A bit smaller 1 axle trailer.
So, a new cargo trailer is in the $3500 to $5500 range, I may find something used for a bit less. I'm thinking in the 6 x 12 size, v-nose, tandem axle (7,000 GVW), but need to really think about the tools and such I need. I like the idea of the ramp gate on the back. I think I'd consider a small solar panel and inverter system, mostly to keep tool batteries charged and lighting. A smaller compressor and 110v lighting would be included as well. I'd like to keep it on the smaller side to pull with my F150, but may see if a 7x10 or 7x12 of the same config is made.
I'd like to hear any thoughts, experiences, and/or suggestions others have.
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