820
David and Tina's Adventure
with our Trailer and Motorcycle

 It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed."   
- Deuteronomy 31:8

David & Tina
+ Cargo Trailer Conversion (8.5'x20')
+ Motorcycle
+ Travel
"820"

OUR TRAVELS
When we go, we often trailer the motorcycle and go camping, where we set up basecamp.
Then we take the bike on day and multi-day trips, to "see the sights" and explore.

THE IDEA
Purchase a larger enclosed cargo trailer to haul our motorcycle, bikes, kayak, paddle-board,  camping gear, hammocks and whatever else we choose.  It will give us an inside place to cook and sleep, without setting up a tent.  Also allowing us to travel long distances, with a place to "pull over and sleep", then continue on. Our long term goal is to retire, travel out west, leisurely visit National parks and other fascinating locations. Including visiting Kids and Grand kids in Arizona.  

THE VISON
The trailer "820" will be a self contained for off-grid. Including Solar and battery power.
Off grid power will consist of Solar/Battery and Propane. A small generator to recharge the battery-bank, in the absence of sunlight.  Also equipped with 120V 30A electrical service. For opportunities when there is electric and we need Air Conditioner.  

THE BUILD
David will use his maker-skills to build the cargo trailer into an "RV".  Tina will help with painting, decorating and wherever she can. We will have a Galley, with sink, fresh water, stove, oven, TV and computer.  The bed will fold into a couch for day use and TV watching. This will allow us to travel, sleep, camp or boondock (friend-dock), with the motorcycle. 
The smaller footprint of a cargo-trailer allows us to venture out to places where larger "RV rigs" could not. Plus many other advantages. 

THE STATUS
We have begun building the trailer, and continue to make decisions and change decisions. So far the Shower and cabinets are in. Soon the Galley will be complete.  Our progress photos  may be viewed by clicking on the  Photo Album tab, above.



"Cargo Trailer, what?"

There is an entire category of folks doing cargo trailer conversion's (CTC) into campers, toy haulers and tiny homes.
Examples of some random creations, if you care to venture down the rabbit hole!   Here are some conversion samples and inspiration...
Cargo trailer conversion Ideas  or  smaller conversions



If you have read this far, and are interested in following our 'trailer creation' and build-out,
visit our Photo-album
Or my Punch-list/Progress sheet.  

Stay tuned for our future ADVENTURES!

These are first images of the trailer. We first pulled the motorcycle from Michigan to Florida in the 4x8' open trailer, picked up the cargo trailer, secured the little trailer and motorcycle,
then hauled it all home. As pictured.
The bike was in and out as we took a couple adventures on our way home to Michigan. 

8.5'x20' trailer
in Florida

Secured the 4'x8' trailer

Secured Motorcycle
Ready for the trip home.

Our big Want List
A few items we still need to complete our rig.

Questions,
or if you wish to drop us a note,
email:  Adventures@DavidHouse.us