Trailer Fit OutThe trailer fit out began by building a roll out cupboard. The tradesman-like shape of the canopy on the trailer meant a little more work when constructing the roll-out out cupboard.
The size and weight of the cupboard also meant the slide assembly needed to be very robust. This was achieved by using a section of c-channel as runner guides and wheel bearings as the rollers. Between the bearing surface and channel I riveted a 3mm strip of polyurethane, avoiding metal-to-metal contact and providing a smoother, quieter roll out. The finished cupboard has a large cutlery draw, and large storage area above with horizontally hinged door flap. 
In building the slide out kitchen I used heavy duty Accuride stainless steel telescopic slides (carrying up 120kgs) to ensure that the kitchen stayed secure on corrugated roads. The kitchen is the full width of the trailer, and tailgate locks tight against the kitchen to prevent any movement. There is one deep cupboard to hold pots and pans (even the camp oven), one cupboard under the grill and another under the sink.
The kitchen is complete with a Spinflo combination sink and stove with grill box. The self priming 12volt Shurflo pump delivers water over the sink. Shurflo was an obvious choice as the pump employs three independent pumping chambers to pump water smoothly and quietly. It also has check valves rated to 200 psi to prevent backflow into the tank, and they can run dry without damage whilst being thermally protected.
Whilst the construction is rather agricultural, the whole system is rugged and built to last. No more rummaging through boxes to find supplies. We can be set up with a cuppa on the boil in less than five minutes! 
These plans for a
portable trailer camp
are amazing. If you want a large base camp that can be folded into a trailer, you have to check this out. The plans show:
How to build the unit yourself, using common materials, to give you an inexpensive and portable camp on wheels. The plans and step-by-step instructions allow you to to make a portable, solid-wall, hard roof and structured level floor camp. All instructions are for the trailer fit out are included, even the window and door installations! Plus bed construction, kitchen design, heating & lighting if you want.
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