Thinking about ordering a new Enclosed Sled Trailer...

[christopher]

So, this is what I have distilled from everyone's comments SO FAR.
In addition to any "Package" that I get from the manufacturer, the following items should be ADDED.


LIGHTS:
Exterior Running Lights
Dual 55 Watt Halogen Load Light (Front & Back ramps)
ATP Exterior Side Floodlights (on Door Entrance Side)
Surface Mount Fluorescent Interior RV Lights
12 Volt Fluorescent Interior spot Lights

POWER:
Small, 2-3K Gas Generator
Shore power system
Dual Deep Cycle RV Batteries
Charger Controller to charge from Truck, Shore Power or Generator.
Inverter to supply 110 from batteries.
Onboard Battery Maintainer Charger
AC outlets for Tools, chargers, ect..
USB Outlet for Phones/iPads/iPods ?

FURNITURE
Fold-Down Sitting Benches
Fold-Down Padded Couch/Bed "2 units"

FLOOR
Black Polybead Floor.
Superclamp Superglides II Pro with Edge Trim
Ski Deflector - High Profile at front ramp
E-Tracks, 2 strips
Cover the loading ramp joints with HEAVY gauge plastic Strip to keep it clear of snow/ice (ie. Trails West)

TRAILER BODY:
Dual Fuel Doors
2 Trailer Windows
Fold Down Rear Stabilizer
Carefree 20' Retractable Awning
Better thicker denser insulation
Bi-Directional Pop Out Vents?
Coleman Mach 15k BTU Roof Mount Air Conditioner

INTERIOR:
RV Fire Extinguisher
Smoke Alarm/CO Detector
Diamond Plate on bottom quarter of inner sidewalls for protection
Back pack Hangers / holders.
LCD TV
Mount some extra stainless steel Sled-Specific cabinets (RB Components?)

HEAT:
30K Min, 40K if available.

FRAME:
2.5K Deluxe Electric A-Frame Jack
Roller Wheels on rear end to alleviate dragging.
Utility Trailer Steel Under body Box
Steel Tongue Toolbox (may be impossible with propane tanks)
Relocate propane tanks from Tongue to undercariage is possible?
Upgrade the tires to BEST quality
Can we DIAMOND plate the front frame (ala Trails West) to protect it from road abuse?
Upgrade the Axles to heavier ratings.

 

[christopher]

Just about ready to order.
The snowshow is coming up in just over a week!!

 

[Dogmeat]

Regarding the interior lighting ..

If you got 12VDC, thats fine, just make sure you get a LOT of light in the interior however you do it.

I have a mix of 12VDC lights and 120VAC lights. The 120VAC lights are four 36" dual bulb flourescent, the 12VDC lights are just the typical small interior trailer lights.

It would be nicer to have it all be DC, but the 120VAC flourescent lights are awesome bright.

In some ways, it might be better that its separate, because that much 12VDC lighting might tend to run batteries down quick ... so I have to fire up the generator to run them, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.

Just whatever you do make sure its bright in there

 

[christopher]

Well there ya go.
Another idea that I had not even CONSIDERED.

DUAL LIGHTING.

No doubt, the 120 Volt would be VASTLY BRIGHTER than the 12volt.

Even running off the batteries, I wonder just how much power the florescent bulbs would draw down???

Maybe install a few large CFLs??

 

[yamahahaha]

I have a 2009 Mirage Extreme sport I think its 28 ft. One of my best friends bought it new had it custom built with 6" extra height in the walls. Paints falling off. Called Mirage told them of the problem they gave me the number for the supplier who they coincidently no longer use to try to seek recourse. There is no reason for the paint to fall off like it is. I store the trailer inside. Needless to say currently looking at a GN Trails west most likely a non Burant. I can add the cabinets and such that I want for less $ and then they are were I want them to be.

 

[richracer1]

Chris, any word from Mirage on your trailer?

 

[christopher]

Turing in the final build order today.
Spent a lot of time inside their trailer at the snow show and came home with a long list of questions for them.
Was working on the final list last night.