Trailer Layout and designs

[deadbeatle]

I'm taking delivery of a 20' bare interior trailer at the end of the week. As I start to design the interior, I'm looking for ideas and tips from anyone that would like to share their experience. Flooring, interior paint, ATP, electical stuff and storage ideas. The trailer will be used for very lite racing events, no hard core stuff and getting to and back from show events where weather may be a concern. Photos of interiors and construction would be very helpful.

Any thoughts on the following:

"D" rated tires ("C" rated tires are standard)
metal valve stems (have been told this goes first and will ruin the day)
prefered locking methods/theft prevention
E channel vs d rings?
ceiling materials?

[tcrist]

The one thing that I would put in a trailer is a Winch in the front to pull the car (or whatever else) in if needed. A decent 12V 6000 LB with a 30-40 ft cable min.

Terry

[ENTDOC]

foam insulation on all walls and ceiling, use the thin composite white material for the ceiling and walls, it is lighter than plywood and washable. I would just paint the floor with a good epoxy paint. One fold down aluminum rack(check EBAY) E channel is by far better. Flourescent lights, small generator.Big truck

[rblong]

I kept mine pretty bare inside, installed the winch as suggested, installed a 6 drawer tool box in one of the front corners. I looked at some shelving and such but it took up too much room. I have D rings and they work well. The echannel would be nice, but mine had d rings already. I use a large aircraft cable through two of the wheels to lock it up.

The higher ratesd the tires the better!

[vettestr]

The E track is great because it is a D ring every 2 inches so endless adjustment ability. Install a solar battery charger panel on the roof to keep batteries up and from going bad. Also wire a 10 gauge charge wire from tow rig to trailer batteries through the trailer plug and wire in an isolator between tow rig and trailer. Using 6 VDC batteries wired in series will outperform 12 VDC by a long way. A car alarm on the trailer makes sleep at a hotel a little easier. A jack and electric/battery impact wrench for tire changes are a must. A wooden ramp (only about a 18" long and 6 " high) will allow you to pull 1 trailer tire up on this ramp so you do not have to jack it up for a tire repair (up and down becomes VERY fast and easy). A white or clear plastic roof vent allows fumes out and a little sun light to come in. A CO2 tank / regulator and hose is a poor-boys air compressor but its uses and portability will surprise ya. White vynal sheeting on walls and ceiling are easy to clean and bright to work in too. ENJOY !!!!

[BMK]

A beer fridge and a stove and a good cook..

Seriously after being at a wet event I found the annexe that pulled out from the side of the trailer invaluable in protecting the car and the gang..