TERRARUNNER

de Tiny Adventure Trailer

LATEST NEWS!
Groningen, februari 2020
Unfortunately we had to stop the Terrarunner project for the time being. It turnout we needed to built and sell at least 20-25 trailer per years to cover the initial investments.
That would mean a full-time job, not possible to combine with my current projects.
Meanwhile the first XTR is being used intensively and we enjoy every moment of it.
Also in the winter it is performing greatly, especially now we've built in a diesel heater.
If you're planning to built your own tiny trailer, I would be happy to share my experiences in how to tackle the job. Just get in touch.

See you outside,
Frank

Our story

The Terrarunner is the result of a quest for a comfortable way of adventures travelling and camping, without loosing the feeling of being part of the outdoors that we have experienced only when camping with tents. So far.

FROM TENT TO TERRARUNNER

Rain, wind, when its cold or hot, on a mountain, in a forest between the trees, or on a beach or camping site, when you're in a tent you experience all of this. Fantastic! In this way we have visited many beautifull places close by and far away. Nevertheless we went searching for a new way to make traveling more easy and comfortable, without loosing the great feeling of camping with a tent.
And so the Terrarunner was born...

READY TO USE - Your bed is made, your cloths and gear are stored away nicely, still easy to get to. Cooker, pots and pans as well as water, (cooled) supplies and snacks all within arms reach. No more endless pitching and packing of tents, bags and boxes with gear, clothing, sleeping bags and cooking stuff.
HOTEL BED ON WHEELS - The 'Queen size' quality mattrass of 140 cm by 200 or 220 cm on a ventilated slatted bed base sleeps just as good (or better) as home. And with the LED reading lights, USB and 12/220V ports and indirect LED soft lighting, it feels like you're in a 5-star hotel.
OUTDOOR LIVING - Despite you're inside a comfortable and well insulated cabin, thanks to the doors at both sides with sliding windows and mesh screens, you don't have the feeling you're in a cocoon not knowing what's happing outside. You keep direct views to the outside and with the sliding windows open you have excellent ventilations and keep the bugs out. Of course you prefer to be outside. And with the outdoor kitchen at the back and a spacious awning along the side, you don't have to be inside. Untill the confortable bed and the warm and inviting interiour pulls you back in after an active day in the outdoors.

LIGHTWEIGHT - With a weight of 300 - 450 kg depending on the model and configuration and a maximum total weight of 750 kg, a Terrarunner can be pulled by almost every car. All Terrarunner's are standard fitted with breaks.
FREEDOM ALL THE WAY - With a total length of only 3,30 m (LT) or 4,15 m (XTR) and a height of maximum 2 m, you can bring the Terrarunner almost anywhere. While underway you have the kitchen at your proposal for coffee breaks and lunches. Or take a little nap. Because you have everything with you and there is no need for unfolding or setting up anything, overnighting on a wild spot is easy to be done, like with a small camper van. Once you found that fantastic place to camp for a few days, just roll out the awning and set up a table and chairs and you're done. And when you like to explore the area, just leave your Terrarunner where you've parked it and take the car to go out. No worries that your great spot is taken when you come back.
FOR FAMILIES TOO - With a rooftop tent on the Terrarunner, you create 2 to 3 extra beds. The rooftop tent fold open sideways, covering one of the doors and so protects the entrance against rain. Great when you have to go out at night to check on the kits when the weather is not so nice. Our own experience has proven that a rooftop tents gives a lot of added privacy. Like at home, your kits are sleeping in the other 'room'. Closeby and yet far enough. Our boys love to go 'upstairs' to read or play a game. Or just to get away from each other (or us) for a while.

THE TERRERUNNER IS
ONE-OF-A-KIND!

Together we design the kitchen and interior of the cabin, based on your preferences and way of travelling and camping. Do you like rugged, you want to go 'off-grid', likes practical and functional. Or maybe you prefer a more back-to-basics approach, with a touch of rustic or even romantic. A lot is possible. Let us hear your ideas.

TARMAC OR MUD?

We start from 2 basic platform. The TERRARUNNER LT for when you prefer a lightweight and compact road warrior. Or the TERRARUNNER XTR with reinforced suspension, large off-road tires and wide heavy duty wheel fenders made for adventures off the beaten track.

LIGHTWEIGHT, STRONG AND SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS

The Terrarunner is built on a lightweight platform made of galvanised steel with an Al-Ko axle with breaks and coupling. The cabin itself is made of structural 30mm Monopan honeycomb panel laminated to 9mm waterresistant birch multiplex. The bottom panel is made of 30mm Monopan as well. To finish the interior, the wood can be oiled, farnished or laminated with HPL or bamboo for example.
Or you can choose to the cover the walls with woolen velt of canvas.

TURN-KEY OR DIY?

Together we built your Terrarunner. Starting with the design up to the construction. You have the option to do most of the work yourself. We supply your Terrarunner as 'casco' and all the parts and equipment for the interior as a kit, including all fictures, bits and pieces. An other option is that you purchase your Terrarunner as empty shell and you create your own interior.
Of course we very much like to finish your Terrarunner complete till the last polishing and hand over the keys, ready to go on its first adventure. We just like to give you the choice.

Interior

The interior is made to your own liking of oiled birch multiplex, bamboo, velt, canvas or your own idea. Warm and functional lighting, details of aluminium, leather or hardwood bring it all together. The doors are fitted with canvas roll-up and mosquito mesh curtains. So you can leave the doors fully open at night if you want.

Bed

A mattrass is personal so you choose the one you prefer (polyester, memory foam, pocket springs) in a size of 140cm wide by 200 or 220 cm length.
The mattrass is placed on a ventilated slatted bed base with as option an adjustable head section.
In the easy to reach storage cabinets above the foot end of the bed is plenty of space for all your cloths and more.

Cooking

Are you OK with a single hub or you like to cook haute cuisine on your travels, all is possible in your own designed galley. A coolbox, built in fridge or neither. Extra storage space. A worktop of stainless steel or bamboo?
The cabinets and draws above the worktop provide plently of storage for all your plates, mugs, cooking stuff and food supply for days.

Water

Are you planning long trips, preferable off the beaten tracks, you can option for a water container built under the trailer with an electrical or mechanical pump. You can also think of hose hookup with showerhead to wash off your dog, mountainbike or take an open air shower yourself.
Want to keep thinks simple, then install a jerrycan with tab above the sink, that is easy to carry and can be filled at any water source.

Power

Having access to power while travelling is a must nowadays. For lights, charging your phone, camera, tablet or drone. And what about a coolbox or fridge? Beside a hookup to external power, we prefer to fit a Terrarunner with a solar powered energy system. Talking about freedom...

On and ad

Basically, you can't without an awning fixed to one side of the Terrarunner. The covered space protects you against sun and rain.
Travelling with kits? Consider a rooftop tent over a normal tent. Beside it sleeps almost as luxury as inside the Terrarunner, it saves time installing and packing the kits stuff. The sleeping bags and pillows are packed inside the rooftop tent when driving and is up and ready in minutes.

Want to try?

Our first TERRARUNNER XTR prototype is available for rent for a few days or longer. Including roofbars and an awning.
Renting a 2/3 person rooftop tent is possible as well.

Are you interested, please send an email to rental@terrarunner.com.

The team

I, Frank Merks, am an industrial designer specialised in tents and temporary structures. Together with my partner Joyce Kuiken, architect, and our kits the idea of a Terrarunner came to life during our holidays and travels together. With help of business friends, the idea became reality and now we are taking the next steps to bring Terrarunner from an interesting concept to a serious enterprise. The coming months we continue with producing a first small series to optimize our unique design and construction methods. The first Terrarunners will be made available primarily for rental, although we expect to have time left to built and deliver the first Terrarunners on commission.

Frank Merks

Design & Engineering

Jos Kuiken

Electrical works

Wienke Interieur

Wood works

Luminoxx

Steel works

Contact

info@terrarunner.com

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