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Old 07-28-2015, 10:50 AM   #1
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New make of modular trailer

Someone posted a link to a new 15' (I think) trailer with a completely modular interior such that you can easly change confingurations. I can't find it. Could someone post again or direct me to the original post?
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Old 07-28-2015, 10:52 AM   #2
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Happier Camper

The owners are on FGRV a fair bit, getting in on the discussions there. I think they have done a great job of designing it, and if it was to fill the bill, it would be a good trailer to buy.
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Old 07-28-2015, 10:57 AM   #3
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I'd lose the pieces.
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Old 07-28-2015, 10:59 AM   #4
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I'd lose the pieces.
Not a good place to keep your marbles then.
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Old 07-28-2015, 11:59 AM   #5
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That's the one. Thanks.
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Old 07-28-2015, 01:27 PM   #6
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It will be a great choice for some, but I need more spce and creature comforts.

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Old 07-28-2015, 01:37 PM   #7
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It's sort a design that you either love or hate. Not for everyone.

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Old 07-28-2015, 01:46 PM   #8
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I can't really see hating it. It is definitely not for us, but I think the concept is great. Maybe if I was a single traveller, being able to just have a single bed, and lots of flex room, would be nice.
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Lovely pic of campers sitting on boxes around a fire. And, when it's time for bed, do you haul the boxes back inside to make your bed?
Flexibility often means doing nothing particularly well.
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Old 07-28-2015, 02:23 PM   #10
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Lovely pic of campers sitting on boxes around a fire. And, when it's time for bed, do you haul the boxes back inside to make your bed?
Flexibility often means doing nothing particularly well.
Hi: gbaglo... I'm flexible... just don't ask me to change!!! Alf
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Old 07-28-2015, 02:31 PM   #11
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It's funny how these things are now popping up all over the place. In addition to the Happier Camper, the Nest Caravan company is now taking customer orders:
NEST Caravans

These are pretty slick too...
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Old 07-28-2015, 02:34 PM   #12
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Yup. The Nest. Huge sink and no counter space to put the dirty and clean dishes. Sit side by side at the dining counter so you can't hide your playing cards. These are all important design issues to me.
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Old 07-28-2015, 03:44 PM   #13
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I didn't notice any window curtains or bug screens on the NEST Caravan. 30 thousand US dollars before options or taxes seems high, to me, for a 17' trailer.
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Old 07-28-2015, 09:29 PM   #14
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Previously about the Nest:
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Old 07-28-2015, 09:34 PM   #15
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Cricket

Forgive me if this has been already shown; did a search and didn't see a previous post.

We've seen two of these now and people love 'em (maybe in a way only a mother could.....). $24K

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Forgive me if this has been already shown; did a search and didn't see a previous post.
There's a bunch of stuff about this trailer on Facebook. I haven't read most of it. My question is does it need to be unfolded to be usable? If so, IMHO that makes it almost as worthless as a tent trailer if you're a traveler (vs. destination) person. But still, different strokes for different folks....
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Old 07-28-2015, 09:41 PM   #17
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What people like is the NASA engineer engineering. Also, this sport model is 1540 lbs. dry. Not sure about "unfolded". The pop-top obviously comes down, but the rest of it is fixed as I remember.
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