Explorer Box Overview

The Explorer Box has been designed as a straight forward, DIY friendly compact camping trailer.  Plans include full dimension drawings, material list, building notes and material suggestions. Many DIY-ers will begin their trailer build with a bolt-together frame kit, although most 4’ x 6’ flat bed trailers are a suitable starting point. 


At the heart of the Explorer Box is its plywood based trailer box.  Using plywood, waterproof glue and a few screws it’s easy to create a durable, attractive, lightweight trailer box.  We use a combination of plywood types.  For the exterior we prefer using quality marine grade Okoume plywood, for its weight and strength advantages.  It’s also more attractive and takes a finish better that standard plywood.

Okume Plywood

You start with the floor Explorer Box 
Then you build and add the center support wall Explorer Box Center Wall 
Next you build and add the two side walls Explorer Box Side Walls 
Then the front wall is built and shelves are added.
Then the rear wing and cross support are added Explorer Box rear wing 
Next the top and doors are added. Explorer Box with doors 
Then you fill and finish the exterior.  Miscellaneous hardware, fenders and lighting are added. Finish Applied
Then attach your Tent Unit and you're ready to go camping! Roof Top Tent - Mombasa Safari Style rooftop tent