The Tow & Tell Forum

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Say hello, share your story, and show off your project ideas. A good place to lurk, too, if you just want to see who else is in the same boat (or box).

Photo dump central. From bare frames to finished rigs, this is where you flex your progress and get some kudos.

Off-topic fun. Memes, jokes, random life updates—basically the “virtual campfire” where anything goes (within reason).

Zip ties, duct tape, baling wire—this is where we celebrate all those sketchy fixes that somehow worked better than they should have.

Share sketches, layout mockups, CAD drawings, and napkin doodles. Whether you’re figuring out bed placement or debating where the composting toilet should go, this is where dreamers and planners unite.

Keep the heat in, the cold out, and the rain where it belongs—outside. Discuss materials, R-values, vapor barriers, climate-specific strategies, and share what worked (or failed miserably) in your build.

From wiring diagrams to battery banks, solar panel setups, inverters, and “why does my light flicker every time I plug in the coffee pot?” This is the place for sparks, both literal and metaphorical.

Water tanks, pumps, showers, sinks, and filtration—basically all the stuff that keeps you clean and hydrated. Share setups, diagrams, and clever hacks for limited space.

Beds, benches, cabinets, kitchens, and clever storage ideas. Whether you’re a master woodworker or someone who just discovered pocket screws, show off your handiwork here.

Cutting in windows, mounting rooftop gear, building awnings, or welding on a spare tire rack. If it bolts, screws, or glues to the outside of your trailer, it belongs here.

Tell us where you’ve been, what went wrong, and what went wonderfully right. Share photos, maps, and stories from the road. Inspiration fuel for everyone stuck at home building.

Free camping, stealth parking, scenic hideouts, and lessons learned about where to (and where NOT to) park. Reviews, coordinates, and tips welcome.

Meals that taste good without a full kitchen. Share recipes, hacks, campfire techniques, and maybe even the occasional “cooking fail” for laughs.

Discussions about minimalism, full-time vs. part-time trailer living, downsizing tips, and how to actually stay sane in 100 square feet.

Which tools are essential, which materials are worth splurging on, and which bargain finds saved your bacon. Share reviews, recommendations, and those “wish I’d bought this sooner” gems.

Everyone screws up—it’s basically a rite of passage. Save others from repeating your errors (or just make them laugh at your expense).

Break down what you actually spent vs. what you planned to spend (spoiler: the two numbers rarely match). Share cost-saving strategies and real-world numbers.

Local laws, insurance headaches, titling, registration, and all the paperwork nobody wants to think about but everyone needs to know.

Build logs, time-lapse videos, travel vlogs. If it’s visual storytelling, it belongs here.

Collect and share clever floor plans, creative builds, and drool-worthy ideas to steal for your own project.

Honest reviews of products, from solar panels and stoves to mattresses and camping chairs. What’s worth it and what’s a waste of money?