The Porsche Camping Trailer.
Repurposing a modern classic.
Production Version
What do you do with a modern classic that’s beyond economic repair?
Rather than send my 2000 Porsche Boxster S to the scrapyard,
I gave it a new lease of life as an outdoor adventure tool.
The prototype was completed in Mar 2023 in time for
an intense show and trip schedule through the next two summers.
The production version was finished in Mar 2025.
Here’s a peek behind the curtain at how I built the “Carriera” Trailer.
Production version - wrapped in Avery Dennison Gloss Fresh Spring.
Front bike rack can be combined with rear to make a quad bike rack for the tow vehicle.
The Inspired Overland Carbonlite RTT weighs just 80lbs.
Kitchen and fridge.
Bumper insert flips down for storage access.
Close-up of drawer locking mechanism.
Right vent repurposed as shore power port.
Left vent repurposed as spray head port.
Snowboard rack.
The custom lockable linkage raises the awning by 5 inches.
Gas struts neutralize the weight of the awning for easy lifting.
Gas struts neutralize the weight of the hatch, and also create a self-closing effect in the last few inches of travel.
The Timbren axle-less suspension is modular and can be configured for -4", 0" and +4" of lift.
@ Firebaugh, enroute to its first show, Mar 2025.
Updated cargo door mocked up.
Close up of sheetmetal panels closing off the storage compartment interior.
Frame and shell - just married!
Dropping the shell onto the trailer frame.
Close up of welds at tongue support.
Nov 2024 - work begins on preproduction version. Fully custom trailer frame welded from laser cut tubes.
@ Sly Park Reservoir, June 2024. Fully loaded with five bikes and two inflatable paddleboards.
@ Russian River, June 2024. Stove removed for benchtop cooking.
@ Mt Madonna County Park, May 2024.
@ Pinnacles National Park, Apr 2024.
@ New Melones Lake, June 2023.
Chilling by the bayshore @ Golden Gate Fields, SPOCOM 2023.
@ Portola Redwoods State Park, April 2023. First real camping trip!
Camping out at Menlo Park Cars and Coffee.
At the EASY aircooled Porsche meet - invited to take the prime lot in front of the building!
With updated Campchef Stove and OVS Nomadic 270LT awning.
Added a 4gal Waterport Daytank for washing.
Plenty of storage in the front - that's 2x 6' folding tables!
A junior chef in action.
Camp kitchen in progress.
Cargo compartment covers pre-paint / wrap.
Mocking up cargo compartment covers and door.
Tent rack completed, with rear pillars going thru body onto trailer frame.
Mocking up the front tent rack with shell in place.
The shell was chopped, gutted and attached to a flat trailer.
