SCUBA Trailer

[AGUnderwater]

I went overboard with this one... I bought a 8x10 enclosed double axle trailer and installed tank racks in it with a place to hang all my wet gear. Then, I thought that I should get a compressor, the storage tanks, then a haskel, so on and so forth... Now, I have more gear than most dive shops and can run a whole group of divers out of the thing. Like I said before... I went overboard!

 

[Groundhog246]

Now, I have more gear than most dive shops and can run a whole group of divers out of the thing. Like I said before... I went overboard!

WILL YOU BE MY FRIEND? :07: Seriously, that sounds like a nice set up. What area do you dive (It'd be nice if you added, state/prov/country to your profile). My biggest limitation (after budget) was the vehicle I tow with. Have to keep the whole rig under a thousand pounds.

 

[fgray1]

We have a 6 bottle cascade with a 10 hp compressor.
the trailer is 6x12 enclosed, should be done shortly.
Fred

 

[DrDuktayp]

Hi all,

I've been reading these trailer posts and had to share my idea. I have a big insulated box van (7x17 box). The truck has a Gross vehicle weight of 26,000 lbs. Looks like an old version of an Isuzu delivery truck.

Anyhow, I was kicking around the idea of converting it to a dive truck. I was thinking shower and all so it would double as a place to shower and offer bunks to sleep on too.

Is this crazy?

DrDuktayp

 

[Pez de Diablo]

I went overboard with this one... I bought a 8x10 enclosed double axle trailer and installed tank racks in it with a place to hang all my wet gear. Then, I thought that I should get a compressor, the storage tanks, then a haskel, so on and so forth... Now, I have more gear than most dive shops and can run a whole group of divers out of the thing. Like I said before... I went overboard!

I want to see pictures! Please.

I have a 8' x 16' Wells Cargo tandem axle that I am converting into a mobile adventure command center and am always looking for ideas.

Trailer picture

 

[DrDuktayp]

This thread hasn't been active. Everyone must be diving or working on their trailer projects?

I am going to start working on utilizing an old insulated milk truck for a dive rig. It is being retired from moving flooring goods.

I hope to
1. Carry gear to and from site
2. Provide area for surface interval in cold/wet weather
(It rains here...A LOT!)
3. Have heat, hot and cold water, and a stove & oven
4. Have a double dipper wash sink
5. Plenty of fresh water tanks
6. Seating/eating area
7. Small head with shower

Basically it'll be a boat on wheels. Any suggestions on items to include that I missed?

DrDuktayp

 

[Groundhog246]

I am going to start working on utilizing an old insulated milk truck for a dive rig. Basically it'll be a boat on wheels. Any suggestions on items to include that I missed?

A couple of bunks for those overnight trips?

 

[DrDuktayp]

A couple of bunks for those overnight trips?

Sheesh, what an oversight.

DrD

 

[Groundhog246]

Sheesh, what an oversight.

That's why we ask questions. What seems obvious to one person, completely escapes another. I'd love to have the $$ to do a dive van/truck. The thought has crossed my mind. We're currently in planning for dive trailer MKII. Need to upscale the primary towing vehicle first. MKII will be quite a bit larger, and some of the features you listed. Primary aming them is room inside to change (not necessarily seating for SI) and a head. We're not planning large enough to sleep in. One issue if we did is a local bylaw that prohibits storage of recreational equipment designed to provide temporary accomadation in residential areas between Nov 1 and April 30. Thus if it has sleeping accomodations, I gotta find somewhere else to store it. Especially a pain if you wanta go dive, and you have to get it out of and back into a storage lot somewhere.

 

[sb_diver]

The university I go to uses an old step van rescued from the local airforce base. We used to have a compressor in there, too. We can carry a s**tload of tanks, gear for whole classes and a barbecue for afterwards has been snuck in before.

Soon I'll get out of college and hopefully I will be able afford more toys so I'll need a trailer. but for now my lil hyundai works for my gear and a few tanks. I could probably carry 2 people + gear but I haven't had the need to yet.