front tongue along with a 13" TV and directional antenna. We knew we would want other key features for when we stayed an extended time "off the grid." Some of these features included a water solution for drinking, cleaning, showering etc., reliable power supply, and a homey rug under the awning. Being off the grid requires no power hook-ups or stays at expensive campgrounds. We just need a spot in nature where our 2005 Ford Escape and 2015 Hiker Trailer (HT) can go. Trailer UpgradesWhat we plan to do...Live in it! Before we made any dramatic changes to our HT we wanted to live in it. For initial upgrade we had two requirements.
In order to operate the batteries efficiently and safely we installed a switchboard with fuses. The switchboard helped consolidate all of the electrical for the trailer to include:
As with your "home" there are always projects around the corner. In the future we will be adding a 20 gallon propane tank for cooking purposes with the possibility of adding a tankless water heater. Additionally we would love to add solar panels to ensure charged batteries for extended stays off the grid. As with your "home" there are always projects around the corner. In the future we will be adding a 20 gallon propane tank for cooking purposes with the possibility of adding a tankless water heater. Additionally we would love to add solar panels to ensure charged batteries for extended stays off the grid. Vehicle UpgradesFor our vehicle we have removed 2 seats and built a platform with two area for storage underneath. The platform above the storage area is large enough for our 2 dogs (Yellow Lab and Red Heeler Mix) to lay comfortably while traveling. The area has ample room for our emergency road side equipment along with miscellaneous outdoor gear. In the back of the vehicle we have more storage and a built in spot for our cooler, which is our fridge solution for now. Additional storage is available with our very large hard sided car topper as well as a soft sided pack we can strap to the luggage rack that is on the roof of the HT.
Currently we are working on getting some graphics added to the trailer with our logo as well as a solar shower solution. But if you see us on the road don't be startled if we honk twice because we do that every time we enter into a new state! Blog post written by Jacob Karras Unnamed Adventures
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