Travel trailer for hunting

[Designed2Hunt]

New to travel trailers. Was wondering if anyone has suggestions on gear, maintenance, things they wish they had known, and general travel trailer suggestions.
Topics of interest are toilets/wastewater, drinking water, leveling, batteries, solar, inverters, generators, locking/security, bearings/brakes, HVAC, LP gas, leaks/roof maintenance, towing/tow vehicles, service, online resources, etc.

Also would like to see some pictures of your rigs in action.

 

[GUNDOGLOVER49]

Sounds like you pretty much know everything you will need. Depending on how long you will be out till determine how much, water, gas, both propane and generator gas you will need. If you plan on running A/C make sure the generator/ inverter you get, if not already installed, will be large enough to run A/C and lighting, ect. I think all trailers in Cal. now require trailer braking system and weight distribution. hitch. If your trips are for extended periods you may need to take extra water or be mindful of usage, this stands true for everything you take. I take a three burner stove to set up outside of trailer, this helps with congestion inside. Some trailers, like mine have a port on LP gas system so you can hookup to trailer tank, Nice to have duel tank system or take extra tank for stove.

 

[Designed2Hunt]

Sounds like you pretty much know everything you will need. Depending on how long you will be out till determine how much, water, gas, both propane and generator gas you will need. If you plan on running A/C make sure the generator/ inverter you get, if not already installed, will be large enough to run A/C and lighting, ect. I think all trailers in Cal. now require trailer braking system and weight distribution. hitch. If your trips are for extended periods you may need to take extra water or be mindful of usage, this stands true for everything you take. I take a three burner stove to set up outside of trailer, this helps with congestion inside. Some trailers, like mine have a port on LP gas system so you can hookup to trailer tank, Nice to have duel tank system or take extra tank for stove.

Thanks good idea on cooking outside. My intended use for now for the trailer is for dispersed camping at duck/upland camp in the desert. Model year is 1984, tandem axel, 17 ft. Expecting +90F Temps so AC is a must. I do have dual LP gas tanks plus a spare robbed from the BBQ. Will have to get a generator as none is installed. Will likely need to upgrade my Tacoma tow vehicle. Considering a tundra.

 

[Creeping Death]

Go big.

 

[Designed2Hunt]

@Creeping Death are you towing that monster with a half ton ?

 

[Creeping Death]

Haha, no. Way too much for a half ton.

 

[labsrule]

New to travel trailers. Was wondering if anyone has suggestions on gear, maintenance, things they wish they had known, and general travel trailer suggestions.
Topics of interest are toilets/wastewater, drinking water, leveling, batteries, solar, inverters, generators, locking/security, bearings/brakes, HVAC, LP gas, leaks/roof maintenance, towing/tow vehicles, service, online resources, etc.

Also would like to see some pictures of your rigs in action.

I think you really need to make sure your tow rig is set up and can handle what you plan on towing. Heavy duty transmission and an engine rated well above what your travel weight will be are a minimum. There are so many good trailers out there. Some are set up better for light off road use. That would be good to have. I tow a boat. Trailer maintenance for me is key. Solid tires. Check the suspension and hook ups. Buying a trailer is easy. Towing it and maintaining one is where the skill is at.

John

John

 

[sportyg]

Consider the number of people you will have using it for example if you have four people then you want one that sleeps six and so on, for room and comfort

 

[Stikbrandon]

Camper shell bro hammer, leave them family at home!

 

[GUNDOGLOVER49]

Camper shell bro hammer, leave them family at home! View attachment 51591

Many a night in my Yukon XL. Lots of room for me and my dog Axl on 4" mattress.

 

[BOWUNTR]

Elk camp... I look forward to this camp. Ed F

 

[Wildgame]

I think this is a pretty good set up if you have a small family or just want to go hunt with a buddy and be comfortable.
Shower, toilet, Ac, radio, bigger tires for more clearence, easy to tow with a 1500 or big SUV.

 

[Ofdscooby]

Jayco's are awesome the rocky mountain packages on them get you 80gallon fresh. Get a custom bumper made at a welding shop and your set for a generator mount.

 

[just_ducky_1]

Elk camp... I look forward to this camp. Ed FView attachment 51600

I can double as a Sherpa and camp bitch!

 

[Fishnplay57]

Here's my hunting rig. Has a bathroom ,ac, heat, microwave , honda generator. Solar panel. Room for a quad or electric hunting bikes,40gal fresh water tanks. Hot water system. dual propane tanks dual batteries. lots of storage sleeps 4 easily.. Tows nice.has electric braking system

 

[GUNDOGLOVER49]

Here's my hunting rig. Has a bathroom ,ac, heat, microwave , honda generator. Solar panel. Room for a quad or electric hunting bikes,40gal fresh water tanks. Hot water system. dual propane tanks dual batteries. lots of storage sleeps 4 easily.. Tows nice.has electric braking system

Lots of nights in one of those too.

 

[Fishnplay57]

I forgot stove and outside bbq and shower system and most importantly an an awning for shade. Pretty much home away from home

 

[GUNDOGLOVER49]

Is it just the angle of the picture or is that thing on a tilt?

 

[Wildgame]

Does anyone know how to prevent the gray and black water tank and outside bottom pipes from freezing? I was in the mountains in NV and that kept me up at night.
We had the heater running all night inside and I think that helped.

 

[GUNDOGLOVER49]

Does anyone know how to prevent the gray and black water tank and outside bottom pipes from freezing? I was in the mountains in NV and that kept me up at night.
We had the heater running all night inside and I think that helped.

low volt heat tape.