Finally got our new comp trailer

moocow · 06-04-2009, 10:28 PM

After waiting about 6 months and selling our big smoker we finally got our new comp trailer. It is a 6x12 Haulmark with a ramp and side door. Check out our layout and give us some ideas and let me know what you think. Painted the floor last week and got the front storage shelves in tonight. Also started to install sidewall reinforcements for the ez track system. We do not have the money for a roof top a/c right now but are thinking about using one of those portable units and venting the 4" flex down through the floor.

thillin · 06-04-2009, 10:44 PM

Nice. Good looking layout. Put a rubber bumper on the top of the side doorway opening. Easy to knock your head on. I hit it about every ten times I go out. Also a step for that door will help. I noticed by the end of day 2 of a comp my knees started hurting. I made a wood step for now, but will upgrade to a pull out RV type step I can mount under the trailer. Keep posting pics as you go.

Unless you already have a portable a/c or can get a deal on one, a rooftop unit isn't much more. Also if you upgrade, you'll have a hole in the floor. I've got about $300 in my a/c. Check RV parts/repair places and craigslist.

Just Pulin' Pork · 06-04-2009, 11:02 PM

Shane: 2 things! Thats freaking sweet and I am freeking jealous! Nice job picking that up!

DMDon · 06-05-2009, 12:10 AM

Shane, won't that bunk be cozy with you and Vern? Remember those aren't pillows.

Nice job by the way.

moocow · 06-05-2009, 12:29 AM

For the record Vern is on the bottom!! We should only have to sleep in there a few times a year when the 5-wheel is not available.

Ron_L · 06-05-2009, 09:03 AM

Nice looking trailer! Is the circular saw for cutting the brisket or the ribs?

When you are using the bunk will the table be out of the trailer? The biggest problem with our 6x12 is the width. With the bunk down you probably won't be able to squeeze between the bunk and the table.

trohrs123 · 06-05-2009, 10:42 AM

looking good. i bought the same size trailer last year and have yet to make any mods to it yet...been looking for ideas...keep the pics coming as you make changes

nicerackbbqteam · 06-05-2009, 10:51 AM

what kind of smoker are you putting in there if i may ask?

moocow · 06-05-2009, 11:55 AM

Our new Petzford we built this summer! Its a backwoods clone with a stumps type gravity chute.

The_Kapn · 06-05-2009, 03:47 PM

Lookin' Good!!!

You are making good use of the space available.

Keep us posted.

TIM

Learnin Querve · 06-05-2009, 06:24 PM

Do you mainly work out of the side or rear door? Not knowing what all one carries on a comp trailer, I may be dead wrong with my observations.

At first glance, you fridge placement makes it look like about half of the storage in front is going to be very difficult to access. And I would think a loaded fridge should ride more over the axle rather putting most of the weight on the tongue. I'd also try to get the fridge next to a door to allow some of the heat from the coils to escape, or see about some sort of vent or louver to help keep the heat out of the interior of the trailer.

Maybe a couple of heavy duty folding aluminum cots instead of the bunks. Bunks might create a lot of stress on the sidewall, even with reinforcements. Cots fold up and stash away, and you don't bang your knees on them.

Just an opinion,

Chris

Big George's BBQ · 06-06-2009, 03:11 PM

Very nice. Looking forward to seeing how you progress

moocow · 06-10-2009, 02:55 PM

Did a little more work on the trailer. Vern got us a refrigerator for free, so that was pretty cool. Got the walls and storage painted. I also got the e-track system up. She is about ready to go, all I have to do is the bunk bed, lights, and power. I needed a spare tire and had some old Lincoln towncar tires somebody gave a few years ago and they fit perfectly.

Just Pulin' Pork · 06-10-2009, 03:02 PM

When is your next comp?

musicmanryann · 06-10-2009, 03:42 PM

I don't see where you have electricity running through that thing. How do you run your fridge??

06-04-2009, 10:44 PM	#2
thillin somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-21-04 Location: Keller, Texas	Nice. Good looking layout. Put a rubber bumper on the top of the side doorway opening. Easy to knock your head on. I hit it about every ten times I go out. Also a step for that door will help. I noticed by the end of day 2 of a comp my knees started hurting. I made a wood step for now, but will upgrade to a pull out RV type step I can mount under the trailer. Keep posting pics as you go. Unless you already have a portable a/c or can get a deal on one, a rooftop unit isn't much more. Also if you upgrade, you'll have a hole in the floor. I've got about $300 in my a/c. Check RV parts/repair places and craigslist. __________________ Med Spicewine-adopted 3/13/10 *CL Score* 2 Large BGEs(pimped out w/Thirdeye Eggcessories)-hatched 6/4/07 & 4/20/11 Med BGE-adopted 2/2/08 *CL Score* -SOLD Mini BGE-adopted 1/31/08 *CL Score* Traeger 075-adopted 12/3/11 CL Score Weber 1 touch *CL Score* Weber Spirit 500 *CL Score* Weber Smokey Joe Silver *CL Score* BLUE & RED Thermapens Klose 20x42-SOLD Paddlin Pigs BBQ Ty

06-05-2009, 12:10 AM	#4
DMDon Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-08-07 Location: Ankeny, IA	Shane, won't that bunk be cozy with you and Vern? Remember those aren't pillows. Nice job by the way. __________________ Boondoggle BBQ American Royal Open Grand Champion 2009 FEC-100, GMG Bowie, Weber kettle 22.5 w/rotisserie KCBS CBJ #23234

06-05-2009, 12:29 AM	#5
moocow is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-31-08 Location: Belton, mo	For the record Vern is on the bottom!! We should only have to sleep in there a few times a year when the 5-wheel is not available. __________________ -Shane Petzold- -MooCow BBQ team- -Facilities and equipment manager at Operation BBQ Relief- -[URL="http://www.moocowbbq.com"]www.moocowbbq.com[/URL]- -Home of the Make it Take it Drum Class- -kCBS/ CBJ- - Stoker powered stainless steel cabinet smoker-Mini & 3 Regular UDS-[B][COLOR=Blue]BLUE [/COLOR][/B]Weber OTG-Saffire ceramic grill-26" plow disc-Green mountain pellet -16' Stealth Competition trailer-

06-05-2009, 09:03 AM	#6
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	Nice looking trailer! Is the circular saw for cutting the brisket or the ribs? When you are using the bunk will the table be out of the trailer? The biggest problem with our 6x12 is the width. With the bunk down you probably won't be able to squeeze between the bunk and the table. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

06-05-2009, 10:42 AM	#7
trohrs123 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 09-10-08 Location: Oceanside, New York	looking good. i bought the same size trailer last year and have yet to make any mods to it yet...been looking for ideas...keep the pics coming as you make changes __________________ Tim- Stubborn Bull BBQ Team Extreme BBQ Trailer 2 Humphrey Pints and Half Pint, 2 Cubed Pints 18" WSM, Hasty Bake Ranger, Weber Performer Old No 7

06-04-2009, 11:02 PM	#3
Just Pulin' Pork is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-08-08 Location: Overland Park Kansas	Shane: 2 things! Thats freaking sweet and I am freeking jealous! Nice job picking that up!

06-05-2009, 10:51 AM	#8
nicerackbbqteam On the road to being a farker Join Date: 05-19-09 Location: San Jose ,CA	what kind of smoker are you putting in there if i may ask? __________________ A1 Competition Smoker

06-05-2009, 03:47 PM	#10
The_Kapn Moderator Emeritus Join Date: 04-08-04 Location: Marianna, FL Name/Nickname : Tim	Lookin' Good!!! You are making good use of the space available. Keep us posted. TIM __________________ "Flirtin' with Disaster" BBQ Team (RETIRED) New Ninja Woodfired Grill for Christmas 2023

06-05-2009, 06:24 PM	#11
Learnin Querve Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-25-09 Location: Des Moines, IA	Do you mainly work out of the side or rear door? Not knowing what all one carries on a comp trailer, I may be dead wrong with my observations. At first glance, you fridge placement makes it look like about half of the storage in front is going to be very difficult to access. And I would think a loaded fridge should ride more over the axle rather putting most of the weight on the tongue. I'd also try to get the fridge next to a door to allow some of the heat from the coils to escape, or see about some sort of vent or louver to help keep the heat out of the interior of the trailer. Maybe a couple of heavy duty folding aluminum cots instead of the bunks. Bunks might create a lot of stress on the sidewall, even with reinforcements. Cots fold up and stash away, and you don't bang your knees on them. Just an opinion, Chris

06-06-2009, 03:11 PM	#12
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Framingham, MA Name/Nickname : George	Very nice. Looking forward to seeing how you progress

06-10-2009, 03:02 PM	#14
Just Pulin' Pork is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-08-08 Location: Overland Park Kansas	When is your next comp?

06-10-2009, 03:42 PM	#15
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