Flatbed Trailer - Tent Platform?

[Muddyboots]

There use to be a company in Indiana that custom made tents for flatbeds. This has intrigued me to some degree since I now have a 16' flatbed for new Can Am Defender.

So has anyone DIY this? Know of a anyone that does this? Any pics of how you did it?

I have an old 10x12 wall tent that I am looking at to see if I can modify.

I have a RV mat that would be great for floor.

Pros? Cons?

 

[cohunt]

Jumping jack and spudbud trailers are the 2 brands I know of

 

[Bob Wright]

My desire to plop a tent trailer on a flatbed still exists. One that I can park a Polaris crew type vehicle on it too. My wife wouldn't enjoy it but we have a motorhome for that kind of camping.
I would install extra water tanks, possible grey/black tanks. Would be fine for most of my camping/ fishing and hunting.

 

[Muddyboots]

So maybe I should be looking for storage? My trailer is 82" inside Width so this would work.

King Canopy 7 ft. W x 12 ft. D Green Storage Shed G0712G - The Home Depot

King Canopy Storage Shed is one of the temporary structures used for parking your ATV, personal watercraft or extra storage. Dimensions are 7ft 7in x 12ft. Featuring a heavy duty 1.5in Powder Coated Steel

www.homedepot.com

Edit added: the dimensions are decent. Center height and side height.

 

[Muddyboots]

Or just as an add on for cooking etc?

 

[Muddyboots]

My desire to plop a tent trailer on a flatbed still exists.

It would be tight. I have 16' and Can Am Defender takes up 11' or little more.

 

[Bob Wright]

So maybe I should be looking for storage? My trailer is 82" inside Width so this would work.

King Canopy 7 ft. W x 12 ft. D Green Storage Shed G0712G - The Home Depot

King Canopy Storage Shed is one of the temporary structures used for parking your ATV, personal watercraft or extra storage. Dimensions are 7ft 7in x 12ft. Featuring a heavy duty 1.5in Powder Coated Steel

www.homedepot.com

That could do it. Then you might be able to buy an awning set up for an outdoor kitchen, on or off the trailer.

 

[RidgeTop]

I have seen slide in's on a flat trailer bot not tents.

 

[Bob Wright]

I have seen slide in's on a flat trailer bot not tents.

You mean a truck bed type camper, by "slide in"? I too have seen versions of those.

 

[Muddyboots]

I have seen pop ups on flatbeds but I am looking for a tent style setup to keep the flatbed clear while traveling.

 

[Ol' Red]

You could have a custom built wall tent made for the size of your trailer. Montana Canvas or Kissler Tent and Awning do that sort of work. But that storage tent is a fraction of the cost and looks like a good idea to me.

 

[Mark37082]

I've thought about this for years. I also have a 16' trailer that would be great for setting up a tent if it fit. I'm not sure about the storage awning setup. It just depends on how easy it is to set up and take down. Surely someone has done this in a tent style. Following this to see the great ideas flow…

 

[Muddyboots]

I was also thinking how fast this could be for a weather bugout. Seems like last couple trips I had to weather bug out. I was wondering if they would make custom for another 2'? Plus I want to add wood stove and I did this last year to protect tent jack so I believe will protect fine from heat.

C'mon LRH brain trust let's hear some ideas!

 

[Carlos88]

I hunt with a guy that built blinds on trailers. They are huge with square tubing frames. Glass windows, full size entry door. You might consider doing that. "Permanent" tho.