Explorer Box

An Explorer Box is a rolling camp box of sorts.  It has a kitchen / galley area on the front that includes organized, shelved storage compartments and counters space.  In the rear is a large general storage compartment for bulkier items and storage containers.  On top is mounted a Tent Unit for sleeping which can be used without unloading the trailer.

With a focus on the DIY, home-builder, we have created a detailed construction manual.  Using plywood, waterproof glue, a few screws and a no-welding required bolt-together frame kit; it’s easy to create a durable, attractive, lightweight camping trailer.  For those thinking about building their own trailer, check out “Anatomy of a Tent Topped Camping Trailer"®.  If a DIY project isn’t your thing, don’t worry, we’ll be happy to build a ready-to-roll one for you. 

Its design is inspired by the simplicity of vintage tent trailers and tailored to people seeking the benefits of driving a smaller vehicle.  It is the perfect blend of compact size and room for all your camping essentials.  For camping adventures they notably expand your available space, while minimizing the impact on mileage, handling and braking when towing.   

However, it’s more than just a compact trailer; it’s about a simple and “unplugged” way of camping.  An Explorer Box is for people who go camping to leave the normal hustle and bustle of life at home, enjoy some outdoor activities and take advantage of the soothing, relaxing and recharging effects a few days in nature has upon the mind and body. It’s about enjoying simple pleasures; catching sight of a shooting star, smores or scary ghost stories by the campfire. 

See an overview of building an Explorer Box.

Take a look at the Explorer Box Storage Compartments.

Breakout of DIY Cost To Build

Features: 

	No welding required, a robust, simple bolt-together square tubing frame kit is available.
	Can be built on most 4’ x 6’ flat bed trailer.
	Straight forward, DIY friendly plywood trailer box construction.
	Two, water and dust sealed, shelved compartments for organized storage.
	Large rear general storage area.
	Cooler is accessible without unpacking.
	Front rack doubles as counter space.
	With a dry weight of 350 - 400 lbs, it’s easily towed by most vehicles.
	Compact size doesn’t cause wind resistance by not extending wider than tow vehicle.
	Room for variations and personalization.

 

The Explorer Box 85 page lay flat spiral bound DIY construction manual includes:

	General building notes
	Complete material list
	Tools necessary list
	Step by step building guide
	Detailed drawings and photos for each step
	Plywood sheet cutout maps

U-Finish trailer boxes are also offered separately; starting at $725

Ready-to-roll Explorer Box Trailer, with a Tent Unit starts at $3499

Contact us for ordering information.