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 Enclosed Trailer Build for Hunting
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11/11/24 02:46 PM
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Paul 1167
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I realize I am going to probably take some heat from the purists over the question I'm fixin' to ask, but I would like some opinions about this: shower or no shower?
I am in the planning stages of building out an enclosed trailer into a hunting rig, I'm coming up on my late 50's and sleeping in a tent on the ground is not my idea of fun anymore, so I wanted to construct myself something a little more comfortable. My question is this: Should I build a shower into my trailer or not? It is going to be a 7x14 or 7x16 trailer, haven't quite decided on that yet, and it is going to have a lot of nice amenities to make life a lot more comfortable out in the field. Your opinions on this would be great and I look forward to your inputs.
Paul T.
Fort Worth, TX
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Re: Enclosed Trailer Build for Hunting
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11/11/24 02:50 PM
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If there’s room, then yes on the shower.
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Re: Enclosed Trailer Build for Hunting
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11/11/24 03:19 PM
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No, but that's a personal preference. I've done it all for lease lodging, travel trailer, small buildings I bult myself, cargo trailer for my Ranger and sleeping for myself and now a conex with a bunk room on one end, the balance a garage for the Ranger. All I need is a warm, dry, clean contained space to sleep, change clothes and store my gear. A shower takes a very simple build to a kinda' complex project. If you really need to wash up, heat some water on a burner, get a hand towel and get after it.
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Re: Enclosed Trailer Build for Hunting
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11/11/24 04:23 PM
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Re: Enclosed Trailer Build for Hunting
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11/11/24 08:15 PM
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Maybe set it up for an outdoor shower? Limits options on cold days, but when it's cold I don't need showers as frequently.
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Re: Enclosed Trailer Build for Hunting
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11/11/24 08:53 PM
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Paul 1167
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No, but that's a personal preference. I've done it all for lease lodging, travel trailer, small buildings I bult myself, cargo trailer for my Ranger and sleeping for myself and now a conex with a bunk room on one end, the balance a garage for the Ranger. All I need is a warm, dry, clean contained space to sleep, change clothes and store my gear. A shower takes a very simple build to a kinda' complex project. If you really need to wash up, heat some water on a burner, get a hand towel and get after it. True Sir, it would add some complexity, however I like the heating water and scrub idea.
Paul T.
Fort Worth, TX
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Re: Enclosed Trailer Build for Hunting
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Maybe set it up for an outdoor shower? Limits options on cold days, but when it's cold I don't need showers as frequently. I've thought about that, but as you mention the cold days thing may turn me away from doing that.
Paul T.
Fort Worth, TX
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Re: Enclosed Trailer Build for Hunting
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11/11/24 09:09 PM
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There are all kinds of options for portable/temporary free standing tent type of showers. Myself, during deer season when it's mostly cold, I don't need a shower. If you go the cargo trailer route reach out, I have some info for you on insulation.
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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Re: Enclosed Trailer Build for Hunting
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11/11/24 09:32 PM
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I realize I am going to probably take some heat from the purists over the question I'm fixin' to ask, but I would like some opinions about this: shower or no shower?
I am in the planning stages of building out an enclosed trailer into a hunting rig, I'm coming up on my late 50's and sleeping in a tent on the ground is not my idea of fun anymore, so I wanted to construct myself something a little more comfortable. My question is this: Should I build a shower into my trailer or not? It is going to be a 7x14 or 7x16 trailer, haven't quite decided on that yet, and it is going to have a lot of nice amenities to make life a lot more comfortable out in the field. Your opinions on this would be great and I look forward to your inputs. Yes- Inside or outside. There are dozens of overland outdoor swing out options to attach to outside. Also dozens of of hot water options. Both can be a huge rabbit hole, depending on what you want to spend
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Re: Enclosed Trailer Build for Hunting
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11/12/24 12:33 AM
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There are all kinds of options for portable/temporary free standing tent type of showers. Myself, during deer season when it's mostly cold, I don't need a shower. If you go the cargo trailer route reach out, I have some info for you on insulation. I will do Sir, thank you very much.
Paul T.
Fort Worth, TX
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Re: Enclosed Trailer Build for Hunting
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