Explorer Box Build Time

This is  what began Compact Camping Concepts; the Explorer Box Construction Manual.

Currently, this is the only available DIY compact, lightweight Tent Topped camper tailored to smaller vehicles.  They notably expand your available space, providing storage and cargo hauling capabilities, making smaller vehicles a practical option wherever away from home adventures take you.  Its compact footprint is a benefit when being towed and stored.  The light weight minimizes the impact on mileage and doesn’t overtax your vehicle.

The inspiration for the  Explorer Box design is the simplicity of vintage Tent Trailers with some Teardrop Trailer influences.  There is a front kitchen/galley area with organized, shelved storage compartments and counter space.  When in transit, the front deck area provides open storage for your cooler; making it accessible without unpacking.  In the rear is a large general storage compartment for bulkier items and storage containers.

An Explorer Box is a straight forward, DIY friendly project with room for personalization and tailoring to your specific needs.  It uses a plywood building method that home-builders with basic woodworking skills can use to create a durable trailer that will give you many years of service.

Visit our store here to order your copy today and get started on the path to “Trailer Supported Adventuring”!

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Assembling a Dinoot

We are seeing more of those nice days that signal Spring will be here soon.  Now is a good time to get started on a Dinoot project so it will be ready for Camping Season!

Here is a quick high-level overview of the assembly steps for putting a Dinoot together.

Start with the ready to roll frame.

Then attach the sealed floor you built out of plywood.

Next, the floor panel is positioned on the floor.

Then one side panel is added

Next the other side panel is added

Then the rear panel with the tailgate fitted is attached.  The panels are bolted together and then to the floor.

Final step is to add lights, flares, miscellaneous items and go camping!

Visit the Dinoot “Build One” page for full details.

Note: Pictures are of a prototype Micro size Dinoot tub kit that would be 13” narrower than a standard Dinoot.

Is There a Teardrop Sized Trailer in Our Future?

This year I’m exploring the idea to expand Dinoot tub kits into a modular “Teardrop” size camper.  It’s very early in the process; starting to collect information and refine project criteria.  One of the things I’m doing, at this stage, is bouncing various style ideas around and taking the pulse of what people like / dislike & why.  This will help shape  the overall styling.

If you are interested; join in on the discussion over at the  Tventuring thread.