Needs of my base camp expedition trailers

[Roger352]

Hi
I'm planning on building a trailer to use as a base camp expedition trailer.
My needs will be
Integrated kitchen with cooker and sink.
Plenty of storage space.
RTT
270 awning with sides
40-70 litres of water storage.
Pumped Hot and cold running water.
Mains Water hook
12 volt lighting internal and external
12 volt sockets
12 volt USB ports for charging
240 volt mains for internal external lighting
240 volt socket
240 volt hook up point
Solar battery charging
Mains battery charging
Is there anything else I should be thinking of?
Roger

 

[The_Just]

Sounds like the build I'm working on. Here's what I would add: spare tire, off road hitch & suspension, leveling Jack's, possibly a light winch.

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[Roger352]

Hi
I was planning on fitting 2 spares to the rear, the hitch will be nato hook on the disco and ring on the trailer, With trailer base being a Sankey trailer mk1 there is provision to fit a rear nato hitch. Never even thought about a small winch.

 

[The_Just]

I think I'm going to try the Lock & Roll hitch. Pintle isn't fun to tow based on a 200mi trip bringing the trailer home. I want a small, cheap even, winch back there in case the trailer needs a new line or just an assist. Could also help someone behind me without unhooking a trailer and trying to U turn. I've taken the step of matching the trailer and truck wheels. I also plan to carry two spares. Are you planning on two trailer spares or one truck one trailer?

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[Roger352]

One on the truck and 2 on the trailer all matching so can be used on trailer or vehicle as needed

 

[The_Just]

Good idea! That's basically what I did. 8 matching truck & trailer. Working to get the hubs to match the wheels right now. It's become a saga. Lol

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[Roger352]

Our UK military trailers the Sankey, were designed to have the same hub lay out i.e. wheel studs as the series Landrover that towed them so to be interchangeable if needed.

 

[Roger352]

Just a thought on the later Landrovers disco 2 and upwards the PCD of the wheels studs changed so the vehicle wheels would not fit the Sankey trailers. What people over here have done is get wheel spacers made up. These bolt to the old hub giving a new stud pattern for your wheels to bolt onto. you would have to get them made up to suit your configuration.
Basically have a look at the link to get an idea of what im talking about.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bulldog-30mm-Aluminium-Wheel-Spacers-Range-Rover-P38-Land-Rover-Discovery-2-/130603986688?hash=item1e689aaf00:g:9jkAAOSwsW9YwpxK

 

[Rubiconcruiser]

I have but two questions. 240 volt system. European. Ok. Not necessary here in the USA solar panels at 240 are priced out of line for this voltage. Two spares are not really necessary as your bolt pattern should be the same on the trailer, your spare is the same wheel and tire. Good luck on it


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