New Enclosed Trailer

Fullthrottleguy said:
I have owned so many  enclosed trailers  and most I had built, many from Universal and on each one I found something new  I wanted.

Congrats on the new Trailer  

A lot was covered above but here is my list  sorry its long

Under floor storage. Lights, lights and lights - 110 and 12v all LED

Solar and 2 batteries

Generator auto switch pull in so I can power from the MoHo Generator and 110v outlets

Folding down/up workbench - and if you can get a Vise that detaches 

Tool box upfront and a storage tote upfront   and upper front cabinets

Compressor underneath  4 Low Profile tanks

Motion lamp by the side door - so I can use the key at night and drunk friends won't stratch the door with key trying to find the lock at night

stabilizer jacks on the back - I work in the trailer sometimes and we set up a big table and do dinners sometimes

at least two roof vents 

LOTS of d rings - 4 up front, 4 in back  2 on the sides

Fuel station with an Inside switch and fuel gauge  - NO bump out on the side for the filler - its annoying

Spare tire holder inside by the back door - and have them weld it on - not bolt it (I have own 4 new universals)

Trailer winch - the enclosed trailer type  - not a universal winch

Back door upper LED lights - really helps unloading

Inside floor coverings are a hard one -  LineX is great to wash down, it also hold sand and if do a burn out on it - it sucks to fix and E85 will eat it  Vinyl sucks but its easy and cheap  to replace every couple years... But llast two trailers I painted the floor with epoxy and jusy touched it up with a roller 2x a year  -I think its smarter but not baller

Axles and wheels -  I Hate 3 wheel trailers for backing and turning - I like 2 wheel and 5200 lbs axles and 6 lug 16" tires. 

If you can do a small water tank and pump with and outside faucet in the wall its great for washing up

electric jack up front is nice too

Walkable roof and a ladder - thats last on the list because it adds weight and you hardly every use it, but they seem not flex as much and they take less maintenance

ALSO painted(coated) factory panels fade fast  - the electro dip coating is thin  -  get it ceramic coated or doo it yourself, and even if you have a front "rock guard" stainless - got that clear bra'd

I did one of the trailers in 2016 and I Painted it with epoxy paint as soon as I got it to my shop  - it was a lot of work and expensive, I still see it around and it looks new  - factory coating just fades - Not sure what shop would charge to paint a trailer - most people end up wrapping them when they fade and paint is probably cheaper

If you have a Tall Moho

18" extra height - it comes in handy

Stackers are nice if you can town it and have a Tall Moho and have lots of $$$

If you want to break the law (I NEVER would..)

Go 105"

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Things I hated:

side cabinets -  I have a nice scar on my head from that

Fold down couch - it was great to bench race on windy days but took too much room

AC - never used it

Windows - Eff''in thief callers

Diamond plate rear door and runners - looked awesome - Ice skating when wet - I actually removed mine had it Power coated with clear and sand  - expensive fix ...
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Thanks for taking the time to write this out.... I had already covered most of your list, but the rear stabilizer jacks and soar up top is gonna be added!! Thanks again

 
r3meyer said:
My buddy added trap doors on both sides of where his rear tires sit.  Easy to air up a paddle if it were to go flat.  That it was silly until I had it happen to me.  Almost impossible to get it out without lots of work.
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Yep.. Got those!!

 
Snap-On Chris said:
Thanks for taking the time to write this out.... I had already covered most of your list, but the rear stabilizer jacks and soar up top is gonna be added!! Thanks again
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Those jacks will catch on any low/high driveway you go through if mounted at the extreme rear.  Might not be an issue if they are mounted a little more forward.  If you need them I'd use the removable hand crank jacks that don't mount permanently to the trailer.

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r3meyer said:
My buddy added trap doors on both sides of where his rear tires sit.  Easy to air up a paddle if it were to go flat.  That it was silly until I had it happen to me.  Almost impossible to get it out without lots of work.
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Another idea that we did to solve this problem was install valve stems on the inside of the rear wheels for emergency use.

 
My universal trailer/stacker had water tank and pump. I added a sink, use it all the time! Great addition. Although that may have to be a later addition to avoid the waste tank. I just drained mine to the ground, which a manufacturer may not be able or wiling to do. 
 

Work bench, tool box and TV on the side with compartment for it are great. Air compressor too. Solar. Batteries for sure, but also 200 amp inverter as well so you can run 120 off of batteries. Lots of tie down points. Spare tire holder under the trailer like a toy hauler would be great. My spare is buried up in the top front of my stacker, pain in the ass to get to when loaded. Awning is nice  

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X3 on a sink. I didn't really think about it but my new stacker came with one and cleaning up in the trailer before going in the motorhome is priceless, keeps the wife happy as well. The sink is plumbed into the fresh water tank on the stacker and drains to the ground. Sink is tied to the same pump that is used to pump extra water to the motorhome. On board air, fuel tanks and filling station are an added plus. Also, in all my trailers I have had a dedicated tool box with everything I need while in the dunes. I keep it stocked with harbor freight tools so no unpacking a tool box between trips. The more tie down points, the better. Seems every trip is different on what needs to get tied down.

 
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