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A bucket is a comfy john, but I would be leery of anything non-collapsible in such a small space. A little folding stool and home-made Wag Bags would stow more easily.

A friend put a water tank and pump in his van, brilliant. I’d rig a way to get one a them cubic 7-gal Reliance jugs up high for gravity feed and a splitter in the line for indoor and outdoor outlets. An outdoor shower and place to rinse a bike is nice.

A vent-a-hood with 12v fan will clear that little space out quickly. A good layer of insulation on the ceiling will help keep it cool, and quiet when it rains.

Folding chairs only, no permanent benches or seating that doesn’t double as storage space or some other use.

A mesh gear loft like some tents have.

A spot for a removable ice chest with exterior drain. A buddy made one of fiberglass for his van with a drain hole; nice because it was an odd shape that worked for the space. Being able to remove it can be handy, though.

Get everything possible up high. Floor space is at a premium, and there’s always unused space up high.

A 20-gal propane tank with line could be useful, but honestly you could just tote a 1- or 2-burner camp stove with a smaller can and heat your shower water with that. You can make a superior Sun Shower out of a Dromedary bag, fittings and a shower head. Exterior hook and welcome mat. A changing tent rigged into it if you’re modest.

Did I mention insulation enough times? I’d layer the undercarriage with it externally like “Arctic Kit” RV options.

LED lights only, house deep cycle battery (2 90-amp hour, preferably), 200w roof panel, controller, inverter; all cheap these days. Honda 2000w generator is the ultimate power backup. That could live in the truck bed until deployed, but having a external to internal pigtail will keep cords out of the doorway. A 50’ extension cord and doghouse for the gen for bad weather.

Anything like an awning will help keep it cool. Even a big tarp trimmed up with grommets added where you need and staked down would rock.

If no bike on top, some kind of storage, rocket box or tray.

I’m sure you have all this stuff floating around in your head in some iteration...right on, James. Groovy project!
 
A bucket is a comfy john, but I would be leery of anything non-collapsible in such a small space. A little folding stool and home-made Wag Bags would stow more easily.

A friend put a water tank and pump in his van, brilliant. I’d rig a way to get one a them cubic 7-gal Reliance jugs up high for gravity feed and a splitter in the line for indoor and outdoor outlets. An outdoor shower and place to rinse a bike is nice.

A vent-a-hood with 12v fan will clear that little space out quickly. A good layer of insulation on the ceiling will help keep it cool, and quiet when it rains.

Folding chairs only, no permanent benches or seating that doesn’t double as storage space or some other use.

A mesh gear loft like some tents have.

A spot for a removable ice chest with exterior drain. A buddy made one of fiberglass for his van with a drain hole; nice because it was an odd shape that worked for the space. Being able to remove it can be handy, though.

Get everything possible up high. Floor space is at a premium, and there’s always unused space up high.

A 20-gal propane tank with line could be useful, but honestly you could just tote a 1- or 2-burner camp stove with a smaller can and heat your shower water with that. You can make a superior Sun Shower out of a Dromedary bag, fittings and a shower head. Exterior hook and welcome mat. A changing tent rigged into it if you’re modest.

Did I mention insulation enough times? I’d layer the undercarriage with it externally like “Arctic Kit” RV options.

LED lights only, house deep cycle battery (2 90-amp hour, preferably), 200w roof panel, controller, inverter; all cheap these days. Honda 2000w generator is the ultimate power backup. That could live in the truck bed until deployed, but having a external to internal pigtail will keep cords out of the doorway. A 50’ extension cord and doghouse for the gen for bad weather.

Anything like an awning will help keep it cool. Even a big tarp trimmed up with grommets added where you need and staked down would rock.

If no bike on top, some kind of storage, rocket box or tray.

I’m sure you have all this stuff floating around in your head in some iteration...right on, James. Groovy project!
Jesus. Thanks Mike.
I already have a 14' er with all the ammenities. This is an overnighter 2 max. Campground style. Minimalist. As @evdog stated earlier the setup and take down can be a beotch. I want to pull up drop the Jack Stands and go ride or paddle.
 
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A bucket is a comfy john, but I would be leery of anything non-collapsible in such a small space. A little folding stool and home-made Wag Bags would stow more easily.

A friend put a water tank and pump in his van, brilliant. I’d rig a way to get one a them cubic 7-gal Reliance jugs up high for gravity feed and a splitter in the line for indoor and outdoor outlets. An outdoor shower and place to rinse a bike is nice.

A vent-a-hood with 12v fan will clear that little space out quickly. A good layer of insulation on the ceiling will help keep it cool, and quiet when it rains.

Folding chairs only, no permanent benches or seating that doesn’t double as storage space or some other use.

A mesh gear loft like some tents have.

A spot for a removable ice chest with exterior drain. A buddy made one of fiberglass for his van with a drain hole; nice because it was an odd shape that worked for the space. Being able to remove it can be handy, though.

Get everything possible up high. Floor space is at a premium, and there’s always unused space up high.

A 20-gal propane tank with line could be useful, but honestly you could just tote a 1- or 2-burner camp stove with a smaller can and heat your shower water with that. You can make a superior Sun Shower out of a Dromedary bag, fittings and a shower head. Exterior hook and welcome mat. A changing tent rigged into it if you’re modest.

Did I mention insulation enough times? I’d layer the undercarriage with it externally like “Arctic Kit” RV options.

LED lights only, house deep cycle battery (2 90-amp hour, preferably), 200w roof panel, controller, inverter; all cheap these days. Honda 2000w generator is the ultimate power backup. That could live in the truck bed until deployed, but having a external to internal pigtail will keep cords out of the doorway. A 50’ extension cord and doghouse for the gen for bad weather.

Anything like an awning will help keep it cool. Even a big tarp trimmed up with grommets added where you need and staked down would rock.

If no bike on top, some kind of storage, rocket box or tray.

I’m sure you have all this stuff floating around in your head in some iteration...right on, James. Groovy project!

I want one of these!
 
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Looking great, @LLPoolJ!

A good option at this point might be to use spray foam or caulking in all corners and gaps to keep the interior as dust free as possible when you're driving dirt roads to your overnight destination.
 
Pending what your plans are for the inside front on the trailer, I would recommend more support in the middle.

Of course I'm sure you have a plan for a bench or storage their.
The front 6' is the sleeping quarters. I am nearly 6' tall and the max height in there in 4'. Not sure it needs more support. If any the front walls. They are only 2' in between each 2x4. I seen them made way lighter with 1x material. This thing is way more solid than my factory bought trailer. If I push the walls on that thing they creak and crackle. This does very little of that and its not even skinned on the inside yet.
 
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