enclosed moto trailer hammock bunkbeds & other cool mods

By Foxy MCRider On August 29, 2023 · Add Comment

See also my other blog article > https://foxymcrider.com/camper-build-resources/

MOD1: Moto Trailer Bunk beds

I plan to add two more bunks. 4 bikes and 4 riders. If you must get up in the night for a bio break, exit the door closest you so you don’t have to climb over someone that is sleeping!

I wanted to have a quick setup for beds for my moto trailer. The discobed cots are awesome, but they take up so much space and time to setup/take down.

I saw this article:

https://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/e-track-custom-hammock-beds-for-enclosed-trailer.138614/

So, I wanted to use 1.5″ steel square tubing and vertical etracks with 2×4 mounts.

IMO, worth the extra money to save the time to sew some kind of tarp, mesh, or canvas.

Here is the link to the disc-o-bed cot canvas, that fits perfectly inside the 1.5 steel tubing.
https://www.discobedshop.com/collections/parts-for-disc-o-bed-xl/products/35-mat-disc-o-bed-xl-green they are about $40 each and I ordered 4.

My mother-inlaw helped me sew these. I used dump truck tarp, but it kind of stretches too much. I think next visit, we’ll adjust and make a 2nd one. Also, somehow they are shorter than I thought they would be. ISSUE: the stretchy tarp sags too much to be comfortable and also shortened the length and its stretches the other direction.

But these are super strong and after next adjustment should be good to go. Haul the dirtbikes in the enclosed trailer, if the weather is not too hot, sleep in the trailer. There are lots of drings for more traditional hammocks too.

as you can see in the photos the etrack goes all the way to the floor and I put one side into the steel studs.

You can see my last etrack project on the left, which is a 2×4 bench (I can put it on sitting height or workbench height under 2 minutes. I used bedliner paint to cover the wood.

I primered the steel studs to reduce rust and other problems.

This will also be a great “just in case” bed for snowbiking.

I plan to add a diesel heater soon. I just need time to install it.

product shopping list

small propane bottle for BBQ or fire-ring > https://amzn.to/45LSHkO

etrack vertical > htt ps://amzn.to/47ULOzC

steel bars (1.5″ square tubing and 78″ long and 1/8 thick) at local metal shop including scamtax, cut fees= $127

etrack 2×4 wood mount/socket > https://amzn.to/3EfQpPh

diesel heater > https://amzn.to/3YVk3Tf

NOT recommended — mesh tarp (I found mine at harbor frieght) > https://amzn.to/3PeT55Q

COTS fabric (recommended!) > https://www.discobedshop.com/collections/parts-for-disc-o-bed-xl/products/35-mat-disc-o-bed-xl-green

etrack hooks to hold cots when not in use:
POROHOM 4PCS Heavy Duty E Track J Hooks，Large Steel 5″ J Hook E Track Accessories for Enclosed Trailer,Workshop & Garage,Maximum Load 1400 Pounds(1/2″ Diameter Solid Steel)

MOD2 Diesel Heater

Last winter, I used propane and elec heat to deice my snowbikes. I had to plugin the fan and elec each time. This year, I will have forced air diesel heater heat to deice the snowbikes and keep them warm on the way to the trailhead.

Also, I can use it for winter dirt biking or winter adventure riding. Usually during the day its 40-60 degrees, which is PERFECT IMO. But the nights are super cold. Also, if I take the 30′ motorhome I can put some guys in the trailer for sleeping in the bunk beds and some in the motorhome. The moto trailer will be an overflow for sleeping in the cold!

Also, if we get caught in a super bad storm snowbiking, we can shelter in the moto trailer. Multi-use preparedness too!