Combi-Camp Plus

1993 Ford Ranger XLT (with the Lima 4 and standard 5 speed transmission, and basic axle

Folded up and ready to go. It comes with a nice weather cover that streamlines and protects the unit from the elements.

What's under the cover. I found some weather tight storage containers that fit the grid on the top rack perfectly. Those get held in place with a bungie net made for a standard 4x8 foot utility trailer. Not shown here is the net and a couple hard foam panels I made to insulate the bay floor,as well as a couple pieces of outdoor carpet I use outside the entry way to keep from tracking dirt inside. Those go on before installing the travel cover.

* One change since this picture - I've started putting the outdoor carpeting under the boxes when packing up to keep from scratching the lid as they can bounce around a bit on rough roads.

All the odds and ends get stashed there, and go inside or under the trailer after setting up. The rack holds a box for fire starting stuff, another one for food, and another for clothing. Completing the collection are boxes for tools, tiedowns, electrical cords, books, lights and radio, the awning, a campstove, folding trash can, etc ... and let's not forget the kitchen sink!

(In case you're wondering, that rack becomes the support system for the center section once the trailer is open. The lid itself is the floor. Rather ingenious design I think.)

Also worth noting. All the furniture and such is stored on top of the bed when travelling. Here is a large folding table, two lawn chairs, two footstools, two small folding tables, an extra mat and rug for the second bedroom, the welcome mat, sleeping bags, and various other flat odds and ends. You can pile gear up almost to the top of the side walls, as long as you leave room at the sides for the support poles to stack up when it's folded. The only things that go into the truck bed are the bulky items like the cooler, water jugs, pillows, portable toilet, and whatever gets picked up along the way. Most everything in the kit stays packed and ready to go without much notice.

PS ... the front half of the bed padding converts to a couch, but I've never used it. The strange looking board with the hand hold cutouts is a marine plywood floor I made for the extension bay. Less wear and tear on the tent material, and a much sturdier base for the "kitchen" table.