The Land Dinghy...

[Sandersmr]

Because it's way too small to be a land yacht!!!



It's a Sportsmen Classic 16BH made by KZ. It came with a pair of bunks, but we had the top bunk cut back to provide a deep shelf where I keep the linens.






I plan on reworking the front of the shelf area to make it a little nicer looking, maybe using a cargo net rather than bungees, and painting the 2x2's that are the bungee frame.

I've done several other mods, including building a new table because the old one was just too tight to get into the street side banquette:



Another big mod is that we upgraded the 5000 BTU A/C to a 6500 BTU one. This was as big as we could go in the space without major re-engineering. And with the TX summers, especially one like 2011, we need all the A/C we can get. The flip side is we haven't used the furnace yet. We have a small ceramic heater that has done the trick so far and we haven't done any dry-camping.

The one down side to the Land Dinghy is she has a teeny weeny bladder - my tanks are really small in her. Hasn't been too much of a problem so far, but I think it may be an issue with my week-long camping trip in March.

[linann]

Fun trailer. Really like the mod to the bunk. Now your bed is a bed/sofa combo which is so much more usable. Nice.

[AlmostThere]

I like what you've done with the place.
Whoever did the top bunk redo did a wonderful job.
Very nice!

[Bethers]

Love it. Especially love that mod on the top bunk. I put a door on a cabinet - but for that, you might just want to put up a rod and get a curtain. Just think - you could get all kinds of neat curtains and switch them out by mood. Just a thought.

Thanks for sharing - and I hope to see it in person one day!

[mitch5252]

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I LOVE your little trailer. What do you tow it with?

We have a 16' Fun Finder - same size as yours.
Here's a pic of what we did with our heavy table - totally got rid of it.
Then my husband made 4 planks (you can see them below the rug) to replace the table when configured for a bed.
For mealtime, we use those small collapsible aluminum tables.



Aren't mods fun...

[Irmi]

You've got such a neat trailer and made it so you! The mod on the table is a great idea!

[Sandersmr]

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I LOVE your little trailer. What do you tow it with?

We have a 16' Fun Finder - same size as yours.
Here's a pic of what we did with our heavy table - totally got rid of it.
Then my husband made 4 planks (you can see them below the rug) to replace the table when configured for a bed.
For mealtime, we use those small collapsible aluminum tables.



Aren't mods fun...

Mitch, I love your plank idea. That really works well. DBF asked if I wanted to get rid of the table completely since we do most of our living outside, but I still take the trailer out occasionally to get away from it all so I can study. For now, we will keep the table. But I will keep your mod in the back of my mind.

And I tow it with a 10 year old Ford F-150 supercrew. That way the dogs are inside in the back seat area, with the seat folded down.

[Nasoosie]

Disregard my plea in the morning coffee post! I didn't realize you had posted these neat pics already! This is a CUTE little trailer, and seems to be perfect for camping and hauling! I love how you have modified it, too. Making the space what you use and need is half the fun of buying an RV, I have decided. Thanks for the pics!

[cpatinjones]

It seems perfect for you. I like the modifications you have made. It is so personalized.

[Liz]

I really like the TT and the mods you have done. I had my SIL make me a new smaller tabletop for the same reason you modified yours.

[bluepinecones]

What a great TT; excellent job on the mods you've made.
Like yours too, Mitch.

[OutandAbout]

I like what you have done with your land dingy.

I have a truck camper and have really tiny tanks. Bet mine are smaller than yours. OK, I'll try and grow up. You can stretch usage by dumping some dish water into the toilet. I have a wet bath so am able to collect water in a tub while showering and then dump that in the toilet too. If only one person is traveling, the black tank obviously doesn't fill as fast. When traveling I also dump more often. It can be done without too much effort. Linda

[Christine]

love your little trailer..
i had the 16ft Jayco feather light.. it also had a bunks in it.. very closterfobic feeling.. i never thought to leave part of it like you did for shelves... I of course had traded it for a bigger trailer....