New thoughts about "da trailer"

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This post is about the likely switch to the Ironton trailer advertised on Amazon.

• good connect points exist between trailer and a wood frame
• simple assembly also assists in simple build out
• will fit into van, because the dimensions are right, can be assembled on site instead of pulling it there.
• researching ways to protect the undercarriage--- latest ideas are sheet metal and plastic sheet shims and this that cuts metal sheets to size.

New construction details will have supercede the old ones.  Construction diagram follows:

Update ( Sat. morning ):

Forgot about door.  How do you get in and out?  Duh.  I looked at some sliding doors this morning.  Seem pricey, but would be a better fit towards what I'm doing, or so I would think.

Recapping some basic costs

trailer $500
wood ( wild guess) $500
metal ( cut to size ) $500
door                      $300

so far, about $1800.  Already got freezer, recliner.  Need toilet.  That's nearly a thousand more for a composter type.   Add siding and you're over 3k.  Woof.  more

Update:

Option on the door looks cheaper.  An idea is to use a double door to preserve insulation.

Here's another link.  Might as well include it as a further option--top mounted.  Not cheaper though.