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how to make working out of a trailer look "professional"?
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Post 31 made on Thursday August 23, 2012 at 19:08
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On August 23, 2012 at 17:56, 3PedalMINI said...
Dude! I am seriously drooling at your trailer right now, WOW! Stunning!

What do you pull it with? also, did you have your ladder welded after the fact or did you custom order your trailer with the generator/wiring? or did you buy the trailer then outfitted it yourself?

What type of generator are you using? is it one that is "Clean" so it doesn't destroy your electronics like your TV/laptop/chargers? or do you have a separate power conditioner for just those?

Thanks dude, much appreciated.
Ill answer the questions, though some might think trunkslammerish..lol
I pull it with my toyota sequoia. Pulls it like its not even there. I downsized a few years ago so now its just me and a helper i have on call if i need. The sequoia is same color as trailer, grey, so it looks like one big rig...the sequoia is what i drive all the time, clients homes, personal use, etc. as you see from trailer i keep a low profile, no lettering anywhere.
When i downsized and it became just myself i got rid of a couple vans that were so beat up from the animals working for me. I am able to have the trailer in that condition because it is me working out of it and i keep it like that. On days i have the helper, yes i have to search for things always put back in the wrong place but i can deal with that once in a while.
I ordered the trailer brand new with a lot of options from the factory. I had the ladder racks and ladder added, bigger wheels, two tone with screwless exterior, electric brakes, oversized height (i can walk around inside with plenty of headroom im 6'2, no ducking) , electrical package so i can plug trailer into power and power everything inside. Plugging into the outlet on exterior of trailer you see in pic with power from a house or a generator will power the whole inside.the inside was wired for a couple outlets and flourescent lights, i added the rest.....bought generator after i got the trailer and had my local welder weld to frame. Its a "clean" generator yes...here it is [Link: homedepot.com]
By the way, we had a hurricane either last year or year before and power was out for a week, that generator ran continuously the whole time only stopping to fill gas tank twice a day, and powered a refrigerator, a plasma, an lcd, a receiver, 2 cable boxes, cable modem/router, 2 computers and 4 rooms of lights, i shit you not.
Also have the power jack on it because i hate cranking a jack handle :)
Trailer came with a 12v battery to power the power jack, and i installed a solar panel on roof with charger and voltage regulator to keep battery charged. In addition theres 12v lights that run off battery, when trailer is powered i also run flourescent lighting, a 25" lcd, battery chargers for makita gear, nail gun, dremel, uhf radios, etc and also put in a microwave...
I rolled the floor with herculiner and built out the inside myself as you see it...In my opinion being organized means better efficiency.

Last edited by Zohan on August 23, 2012 21:54.
Post 32 made on Thursday August 23, 2012 at 20:03
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Where do you park it at night and how do you secure it? I'd LOVE to tow a trailer. That means I can pick whatever vehicle I want to tow it. I'm 6'6", comfort is a big deal...and cargo vans really suck at driver comfort. The NV is the best of the bunch, but it's not great.
Post 33 made on Thursday August 23, 2012 at 20:15
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Zohan, that's a nice setup, no doubt about it.  I know alot of you guys lease vehicles, so it's not that big of a deal for you, but for others who own vehicles, towing a trailer multiple days a week is not what the Doctor ordered for the transmission.   
Post 34 made on Thursday August 23, 2012 at 20:24
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Post 35 made on Thursday August 23, 2012 at 20:38
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On August 23, 2012 at 20:03, 77W said...
Where do you park it at night and how do you secure it? I'd LOVE to tow a trailer. That means I can pick whatever vehicle I want to tow it. I'm 6'6", comfort is a big deal...and cargo vans really suck at driver comfort. The NV is the best of the bunch, but it's not great.

Its parked in a locked yard, I have decent padlocks on the 2 doors on trailer. Doesnt matter that its a trailer though, if someone breaks in they can just as easily break into a cargo van or truck. Thats what insurance is for...

Last edited by Zohan on August 23, 2012 22:01.
Post 36 made on Friday August 24, 2012 at 01:00
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On August 23, 2012 at 20:15, Hasbeen said...
Zohan, that's a nice setup, no doubt about it.  I know alot of you guys lease vehicles, so it's not that big of a deal for you, but for others who own vehicles, towing a trailer multiple days a week is not what the Doctor ordered for the transmission.   

Depends how you drive. But most trucks are made to haul...and I figure most days you're probably hauling 1/3 to 1/2 maximum of the total rating on the truck, so I wouldn't worry. Even on a purchased vehicle, you still have warranty in case your transmission does go....but most towing packages and trucks have heavy duty transmission coolers, larger alternators, etc to deal with the trailer.
Post 37 made on Friday August 24, 2012 at 01:41
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Who needs a trailer.. I work out of my 2 door Jeep Wrangler.
Post 38 made on Friday August 24, 2012 at 07:03
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On August 24, 2012 at 01:00, 77W said...
Depends how you drive. But most trucks are made to haul...and I figure most days you're probably hauling 1/3 to 1/2 maximum of the total rating on the truck, so I wouldn't worry. Even on a purchased vehicle, you still have warranty in case your transmission does go....but most towing packages and trucks have heavy duty transmission coolers, larger alternators, etc to deal with the trailer.

You're right, they do have beefier radiators, trans coolers, in some cases even brakes, but that doesn't mean that they're designed to haul extra weight every day, they're designed to haul things once in awhile.  When you attach any additional weight onto the hitch, the truck has to work harder to turn, stop and go, Increasing the wear on the engine, transmission, brakes, and suspension.  
Post 39 made on Friday August 24, 2012 at 07:03
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My AMC Pacer works well. A 50" LCD fits nicely in the back.
Post 40 made on Friday August 24, 2012 at 07:52
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On August 24, 2012 at 07:03, Ranger Home said...
My AMC Pacer works well. A 50" LCD fits nicely in the back.

Do you have a ladder rack on the top? I am sure customers are impressed when you pull up in a sweet rig like that.

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Post 41 made on Friday August 24, 2012 at 08:13
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On August 24, 2012 at 07:03, Ranger Home said...
My AMC Pacer works well. A 50" LCD fits nicely in the back.

You can also use the giant bubble window in the back to grow your hydroponics.
Post 42 made on Friday August 24, 2012 at 10:42
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On August 24, 2012 at 08:13, Hasbeen said...
You can also use the giant bubble window in the back to grow your hydroponics.

Hasbeen, in the other thread you wanted the phone number for the scam guys in Jamaica, now you're talking hydroponics.....
I see a pattern here :)
Post 43 made on Friday August 24, 2012 at 17:59
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On August 24, 2012 at 10:42, Zohan said...
Hasbeen, in the other thread you wanted the phone number for the scam guys in Jamaica, now you're talking hydroponics.....
I see a pattern here :)

I've obviously been watching too much Breaking Bad.
Post 44 made on Friday August 24, 2012 at 18:12
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On August 24, 2012 at 17:59, Hasbeen said...
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I've obviously been watching too much Breaking Bad.

Lol
Post 45 made on Saturday August 25, 2012 at 19:54
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On August 23, 2012 at 17:03, Zohan said...


Under the TV, are those different kinds of inputs the TV so you can use it to test equipment?

I am so jealous of your setup. Would LOVE to have that kind of space. I have a Ford E150. It's ok, but the crawling in and out is definitely a pain, and results in stuff getting tossed in at the end of jobs too often. I don't know that I could go with a trailer around here. I drive on the Merritt Parkway here in Connecticut almost daily and trailers are not allowed.
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