Trailer Fitout

Rollout Cupboard on Frame

The trailer fitout 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 cupboard to fit and contour with the shape.

The size and weight of the cupboard also meant the slide assembly needed to be very robust. A section of c-channel form the runner guides and wheel bearings 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 rollout.

C Channel with Wheel Bearing Rollers

The finished cupboard has a large cutlery drawer and a large storage area above with h horizontally hinged door flap. In building the slide-out kitchen, I used heavy-duty Accuride stainless steel telescopic slides (carrying up to 120kgs). This ensures that the kitchen stays secure on corrugated roads. The kitchen is the entire trailer width, and the tailgate locks tight against the kitchen to prevent movement. There is one deep cupboard to hold pots and pans (even the camp oven). Another cupboard is under the grill and another under the sink.

Water System

Two 60-litre polythene tanks slung under the trailer and encased in 3mm galvanised iron boxes ensure protection and supply a reasonable amount of water for extended trips. 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. The pump is thermally protected, so it cannot run dry. The tap protrudes from the rear of the trailer, so water is always easy to get without opening the kitchen.

Kitchen Fitout

The kitchen has a Spinflo combination sink and stove with a grill box. The gas cylinder is securely mounted inside the trailer. Whilst the trailer fitout is rather agricultural, the whole system is built to last. Plenty of room for a generator. No more rummaging through boxes to find supplies. The rooftop tent makes for an easy setup. We can have a cuppa on the boil and be ready for bed in less than five minutes!

Camper Kitchen

Rooftop Tent