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No but I want one. My Subaru Baja is actually pretty good for diving.
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Greg - 7/17/2013 11:03 AM 
What features would you expect a good dive trailer to have? Protective paint coating? Off-road tires/suspension? Rack for tanks? Storage boxes? Grill? Beer cooler?
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A good dive trailer needs to be nondescript with walls and a strong lock. Here is California I’m afraid to even put a dive sticker on my car window for fear someone will break in to steal my gear. It’s also the reason I don’t use a traditional dive bag when traveling. But if the sky’s the limit....and outdoor shower would be really nice!
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OUTDOOR SHOWER IS A MUST,
right next to the BBQ grill, solar pop up hard top, with canvas roll out’s, and led light’s.
portable box speakers to hang - playing jimmy buffet (OF COURSE, OR pup morse)
12v fridge, for the beer & steaks,- l.e.d. down loadable projector,& white vinyl square sheet to show off the days dive vid’s !
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I have a Harbor Freight "tag-a-long" trailer I pull behind my motorcycle with my camping gear in it. It would work pretty well for scuba gear as well if your not taking your whole garage. It has a "clamshell" or cartop carrier on it that is lockable. The trailer is approximately 3x4 with a 3ft tongue and is pretty lightweight (150#) empty and has 62 ci storage inside. Mine has 8" wheels on it but you can get 12" if you need a few more inches of clearance. A rack could be added to the tongue to carry a cooler. I am sure but you can probably carry 2 to 3 tanks as well as a dive bag inside. Without the tanks you could get two divebags in it with a some additional space for small items or maybe some clothes/towels, tarp, etc. I think it has a 350# max weight but that may be the load weight and not the gross weight. Obviously it would be more for a day trip or weekend. You’d have to carry your BBQ grill, etc in something else.
I paid $350 for mine a few years ago but I don’t think they are too much more than that now. Maybe $400 or so.
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Mine’s full just carrying the surface marker :)
My wife is talking about a travel trailer and that was my first thought, an outside shower for rinsing off.
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Billy, I think a motorcycle trailer would work lovely and what a great way to get there.
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Janice. I have thought about using my MC (Harbor Freight) trailer to get to our local dive site, Blue Hole (120 miles away) but haven’t done so yet. I have used it to haul my golf clubs to a local golf course and it works really well for that application.
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My pickup has a king cab and locking fiberglass cover so no need unless I have more than 3 buddies with me.
I have considered a box trailer set up with a small compressor but bought a bigger compressor, scuba booster, cascade and 20’ pontoon boat instead. Been thinking of a travel trailer or better a toy hauler and then add scuba gear storage to that.
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Nice Trailer... Does it come with a roof top tent?
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Greg - 7/18/2013 11:29 AM
From seawolfdiving: Nice Trailer... Does it come with a roof top tent? You mean like this one...
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Nice.... Where’d ya get it?
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Greg - 7/18/2013 1:53 PM
From seawolfdiving: Nice.... Where’d ya get it? Outlander Trailers makes these in Sheridan AZ. I don’t own one yet, just getting feedback from you all on what features the perfect scuba trailer should have.
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Tank rack, FirstAid/O2 kit, Sun shade/canopy, portable solar shower, small generator or solar panel with batteries, emergency communications, roof top tent, large cooler for "refreshments", small camp stove, rescue float and throwable line, small equipment repair kit, etc...
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The one at the top looks like a converted military generator trailer. They are not too big. You can pull one behind an old jeep (M113A1). That means you can almost pull it with a VW bug.
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As ultimately un-cool as they are, you simply can not beat a mini van.
You can fit all the gear for multiple divers, use it as a changing area (when lake diving),
even take a nap.
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I wonder if my Audi could pull that? I would luv to have a trailer but concern that my car couldn’t pull it. The manual says it doesn’t recommend I do.
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you just need a cool Sport UT to go along with your cool sport.
Save the Audi for when you are wearing heels : )
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This is such a unique subject based on location and needs. Divers out of Ga have a great enclosed trailer setup where you can stand and store gear. DiveMedic trailer is awesome, but i watched him hit his head a couple of times when moving gear (sorry bud, had to point it out) and the trailer greg posted looks like it would be great for access and easy to move but good luck changing, drying or securing all of your gear. That being said, i use a four door pickup with a toolbox for light gear. It works but it is not the best solution either...
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Greg - 7/24/2013 6:48 AM
I didn’t realize they made portable tankless water heaters. That’s awesome! Hooks up to a propane tank and heats water instantlly for up to 18 hours.
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