Campers & trailers

Rear Kitchen Trailer

A custom camping trailer built on an old tent trailer frame featuring a fully equipped rear kitchen.

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38 photos in the journal

Finished camper viewed from the door-side corner.

The photo journal

38 photos

Original popup camper interior before dismantling. — 01Original popup camper interior before dismantling.

Original low popup body before the rebuild. — 02Original low popup body before the rebuild.

Trailer frame after the original body was removed. — 03Trailer frame after the original body was removed.

Chassis extension rails fitted alongside the frame. — 04Chassis extension rails fitted alongside the frame.

Painted chassis with the front mesh platform. — 05Painted chassis with the front mesh platform.

Floor panels fitted over the chassis. — 06Floor panels fitted over the chassis.

Rear galley wall framing. — 07Rear galley wall framing.

Sink and stove counter framing. — 08Sink and stove counter framing.

Insulation fitted beneath the floor. — 09Insulation fitted beneath the floor.

Camper walls taking shape on the trailer. — 10Camper walls taking shape on the trailer.

Doors fitted in the wall framing. — 11Doors fitted in the wall framing.

Insulation fitted between the wall studs. — 12Insulation fitted between the wall studs.

Flooring laid inside the open wall frame. — 13Flooring laid inside the open wall frame.

Exterior wall sheathing with the doors and window fitted. — 14Exterior wall sheathing with the doors and window fitted.

Paneled interior before the seating was built. — 15Paneled interior before the seating was built.

L-shaped seating frame under construction. — 16L-shaped seating frame under construction.

Interior cabinets and wall paneling during the build. — 17Interior cabinets and wall paneling during the build.

Rear kitchen with the sink, stove and microwave installed. — 18Rear kitchen with the sink, stove and microwave installed.

Roof frame spanning the camper walls. — 19Roof frame spanning the camper walls.

Ceiling panels and recessed lights installed. — 20Ceiling panels and recessed lights installed.

Roof insulation before the outer roof panels. — 21Roof insulation before the outer roof panels.

Interior benches before the cushions were added. — 22Interior benches before the cushions were added.

Camper body with the roof and wall sheathing fitted. — 23Camper body with the roof and wall sheathing fitted.

Diamond-plate front panel fitted around the air conditioner. — 24Diamond-plate front panel fitted around the air conditioner.

Foam cushions laid out as a bed. — 25Foam cushions laid out as a bed.

Gray upholstery fitted to the L-shaped seating. — 26Gray upholstery fitted to the L-shaped seating.

Rear galley installed beneath the open hatch. — 27Rear galley installed beneath the open hatch.

White exterior siding being fitted over the wall sheathing. — 28White exterior siding being fitted over the wall sheathing.

Doors fitted after the exterior siding. — 29Doors fitted after the exterior siding.

Finished camper viewed from the door-side corner. — 30Finished camper viewed from the door-side corner.

L-shaped seating inside the camper. — 31L-shaped seating inside the camper.

Finished lounge with a TV and fireplace. — 32Finished lounge with a TV and fireplace.

Fireplace beneath the wall-mounted TV. — 33Fireplace beneath the wall-mounted TV.

Rear galley hatch closed. — 34Rear galley hatch closed.

Open rear galley with a stove, sink and microwave. — 35Open rear galley with a stove, sink and microwave.

Galley sink and countertop above the cabinets. — 36Galley sink and countertop above the cabinets.

Sleeping area with gray cushions. — 37Sleeping area with gray cushions.

Grill mounted beside the camper. — 38Grill mounted beside the camper.

About this project

A custom camping trailer built on an old tent trailer frame featuring a fully equipped rear kitchen. Complete with stove, sink, microwave, and outdoor grill, this build showcases innovative space utilization and modern amenities in a compact camping design.