Camper unit for snowmobile trailers

Abstract

Abstract A combination unit comprising a camper and a snow vehicle. The unit includes a hollow, sledge type casing arranged to be secured to a double snowmobile trailer, and having downwardly projecting runners and a front wall so configured that the unit rides on the surface of snow when towed behind a snowmobile by a rigid, removable draw bar. A pair of bunk panels carrying mattresses are hinged internally to side walls of the carrier at different heights, for pivotal movement between inboard and outboard positions, and adjustable leg members are provided to support the outer corners of the panels whether the unit is on the trailer or on the snow. A canvas structure is removably supported over the casing on arches, and is secured to the casing around its bottom. The canvas structure may be folded, and the arches and leg members may be disassembled, for transportation within the casing on top of the panels, all being protected during transportation by a travel cover. A deck member is removably mounted on the casing and cover, to support at least one self-propelled vehicle such as a snowmobile secured thereto. The bottom of the casing includes an inwardly hinged ice fishing door which is normally maintained in its closed position. The bunk panels are shorter at their front ends than the top of the casing, and the canvas structure has floor tabs to complete the enclosure of the space above the casing. Means are also provided to prevent movement of the unit on its runners under the force of wind. The back wall of the casing is equipped with a door to facilitate access. A loading ramp is provided to facilitate mounting self-propelled vehicles on the deck member and removing them therefrom, when the unit is mounted on the trailer, and the ramp may be used either forward or backward.

Inventors

• 👤 Jerome A Erickson

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