convert a horse trailer to deer blind

markmeans · 11-26-2009, 06:45 PM

think about converting our old (unused anymore) 2 stall horse trailer to a portable deer blind. Any thoughts? to me the size and the portability seems perfect. Are there any suggestions as to things you have inside your blind that are a must have??

scouty · 11-26-2009, 07:50 PM

#1 a propane heater !!!!!

DiggerDog · 11-26-2009, 07:54 PM

Maybe carpet the floor so it's quiet when moving your feet or sliding your bucket or stool around.

jimbosan · 11-26-2009, 08:37 PM

How about one of these

grainmaker181 · 11-26-2009, 09:36 PM

mesh window screens and small murder holes to shoot out of, window screens make a big difference i think when hunting out of a ground blind, i like the idea of carpeting the floor to keep it quiet also.

24 HUNTER · 11-27-2009, 08:35 AM

I would make sure it was carpeted or insulated all around. The metal would sure make any sound a loud sound.

Alex T. · 11-27-2009, 08:47 AM

Plus,being metal,it's gonna be colder than crap too if it ever gets cold outside. Maybe even spray glue some 2" insulation on the walls/ceiling.

Alex

scouty · 11-27-2009, 09:59 AM

or make 1 of these on 4x4 sleds ,we've moved it 4 times lookin 4 the sweeet spot-6' tall x 7x8 wide,sliding windows, carpeted floor ,propane heated, 6' off the ground

markmeans · 11-28-2009, 09:16 AM

scouty whats that made of?

scouty · 11-29-2009, 07:57 AM

all construction site left-overs--- plywood,2x4s,a end roll of tyvek,4x4x10 dunnage from a mnf co for the base and sleds (used 2 on each leg ) old thermo windows (just the part that cranks out ) destined for the dump (put a 2x 8 at top and bottom of opening w/trim stick at top, drill 2 holes for bolts (just stick a 3'' bolt in there at bottom to secure when your not there) you need the windows 1st to make the holes about the same size as the window sash and sit in chair to see were -or how high the window will function best ( to see and shoot out of when sitting in a chair) make a trap door in wall or floor corner 4 entry, got carpet from scraps from a new house or old carpet (the deer dont care ) and mixed up a muddy/ color of paint from my stash /spray painted weed/ grass all over . we made it all in the garage ,erected base on trailer, screwed walls on when we got to farm ,and made the roof in 2- pieces screw it on ,then find something like tin or rubber to seal the roof or it will rot. cost= mayby 40 bucks o- and ask or borrow some willing kids to help you build it! we had a ball! my twins are equil partners , id be lost without em!!!!!!!!!!!

scouty · 11-29-2009, 08:10 AM

moe pics of it

nehunter88 · 11-29-2009, 08:27 AM

I needed something quick this fall and didn't really want to set up another tree stand. So I came up with this. I call it deer stand with attached garage.

Before I put the ground blind on top I put in an old desk chair. Nothing like leaning back in a comfortable chair with armrests, and wheels so you can roll around. Just be sure you put down carpet first so you don't make noise when moving the chair.

There is a trap door in one corner so you can get down to where the 4 wheeler is. Let's you go down and get rid of some of the coffee you've been drinking without being seen.

markmeans · 12-07-2009, 08:46 AM

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change of plans, not going to mess with old horse trailer, my father in law gave us this trailer that he had out to the farm. Has not used it since cleanup for the 1980 grand island tornadoes. took it home (slowly) wil obviously have to do some bearing maintenance as it's sat for a long time, tires need some love too. But it pretty much has the basis for being framed out, im 6'2" and i can almost stand straight up in it. Now comes the planning part for siding, roof, windows etc.... good december project. ill keep you updated and would appreciate any thoughts or ideas.

11-26-2009, 06:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
markmeans markmeans has no status. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: gi Posts: 19 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	convert a horse trailer to deer blind think about converting our old (unused anymore) 2 stall horse trailer to a portable deer blind. Any thoughts? to me the size and the portability seems perfect. Are there any suggestions as to things you have inside your blind that are a must have??

11-26-2009, 07:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
scouty scouty is ready 4 dec muzzleloading Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: GRAND ISLAND, NE Posts: 55 Thanks: 34 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	#1 a propane heater !!!!! __________________ chasin white'es n big wiperz

11-26-2009, 07:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
DiggerDog DiggerDog is Looking forward to doing some ice fishing soon Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: At home, in the field, in a blind, in a boat, at our cabin, on a plane, or in a hotel room Posts: 1,290 Thanks: 55 Thanked 162 Times in 117 Posts	Maybe carpet the floor so it's quiet when moving your feet or sliding your bucket or stool around. __________________ "When you have shot one bird flying you have shot all birds flying. They are all different and they fly in different ways but the sensation is the same and the last one is as good as the first." - Ernest Hemingway

11-26-2009, 08:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
jimbosan jimbosan has no status. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Blair, Nebraska Posts: 2,339 Thanks: 279 Thanked 247 Times in 175 Posts	How about one of these __________________ GET EM CLOSE/happiness is a bloody arrow!

11-27-2009, 09:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
scouty scouty is ready 4 dec muzzleloading Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: GRAND ISLAND, NE Posts: 55 Thanks: 34 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	or make 1 of these on 4x4 sleds ,we've moved it 4 times lookin 4 the sweeet spot-6' tall x 7x8 wide,sliding windows, carpeted floor ,propane heated, 6' off the ground __________________ chasin white'es n big wiperz Last edited by scouty; 11-27-2009 at 10:03 AM..

11-26-2009, 09:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
grainmaker181 grainmaker181 has no status. Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Saronville Posts: 102 Thanks: 11 Thanked 22 Times in 22 Posts	mesh window screens and small murder holes to shoot out of, window screens make a big difference i think when hunting out of a ground blind, i like the idea of carpeting the floor to keep it quiet also.

11-27-2009, 08:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
24 HUNTER 24 HUNTER is Is back from a great trip to the refuge and cannott wait till next year!!! Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: omaha ne Posts: 835 Thanks: 83 Thanked 129 Times in 99 Posts	I would make sure it was carpeted or insulated all around. The metal would sure make any sound a loud sound.

11-27-2009, 08:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
Alex T. Alex T. is playing the ecaller to get into the mood Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: under the doors of a laydown blind Certified Youth Fishing Instructor Posts: 5,138 Thanks: 0 Thanked 533 Times in 357 Posts	Plus,being metal,it's gonna be colder than crap too if it ever gets cold outside. Maybe even spray glue some 2" insulation on the walls/ceiling. Alex

11-28-2009, 09:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
markmeans markmeans has no status. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: gi Posts: 19 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	scouty whats that made of?

11-29-2009, 07:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
scouty scouty is ready 4 dec muzzleloading Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: GRAND ISLAND, NE Posts: 55 Thanks: 34 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	all construction site left-overs--- plywood,2x4s,a end roll of tyvek,4x4x10 dunnage from a mnf co for the base and sleds (used 2 on each leg ) old thermo windows (just the part that cranks out ) destined for the dump (put a 2x 8 at top and bottom of opening w/trim stick at top, drill 2 holes for bolts (just stick a 3'' bolt in there at bottom to secure when your not there) you need the windows 1st to make the holes about the same size as the window sash and sit in chair to see were -or how high the window will function best ( to see and shoot out of when sitting in a chair) make a trap door in wall or floor corner 4 entry, got carpet from scraps from a new house or old carpet (the deer dont care ) and mixed up a muddy/ color of paint from my stash /spray painted weed/ grass all over . we made it all in the garage ,erected base on trailer, screwed walls on when we got to farm ,and made the roof in 2- pieces screw it on ,then find something like tin or rubber to seal the roof or it will rot. cost= mayby 40 bucks o- and ask or borrow some willing kids to help you build it! we had a ball! my twins are equil partners , id be lost without em!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ chasin white'es n big wiperz Last edited by scouty; 11-29-2009 at 07:59 AM.. Reason: added

11-29-2009, 08:10 AM	#11 (permalink)
scouty scouty is ready 4 dec muzzleloading Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: GRAND ISLAND, NE Posts: 55 Thanks: 34 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	moe pics of it __________________ chasin white'es n big wiperz

11-29-2009, 08:27 AM	#12 (permalink)
nehunter88 nehunter88 has no status. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 144 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I needed something quick this fall and didn't really want to set up another tree stand. So I came up with this. I call it deer stand with attached garage. Before I put the ground blind on top I put in an old desk chair. Nothing like leaning back in a comfortable chair with armrests, and wheels so you can roll around. Just be sure you put down carpet first so you don't make noise when moving the chair. There is a trap door in one corner so you can get down to where the 4 wheeler is. Let's you go down and get rid of some of the coffee you've been drinking without being seen. __________________ Whoever said cats always land on their feet wasn't throwing them right.-Anonymous

12-07-2009, 08:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
markmeans markmeans has no status. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: gi Posts: 19 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	change of plans [/IMG] change of plans, not going to mess with old horse trailer, my father in law gave us this trailer that he had out to the farm. Has not used it since cleanup for the 1980 grand island tornadoes. took it home (slowly) wil obviously have to do some bearing maintenance as it's sat for a long time, tires need some love too. But it pretty much has the basis for being framed out, im 6'2" and i can almost stand straight up in it. Now comes the planning part for siding, roof, windows etc.... good december project. ill keep you updated and would appreciate any thoughts or ideas.

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