Good lighting was important to us for evening/inclement weather reading, but lights that also didn't kill the battery in short order when boon docking.
Sufficient drawer and closet space. There are so many little areas that can be effectively used, and access made relatively easy, in a build out. No space should be unused effectively for quick access or for the longer term things you need to have along "just in case"
Detectors properly situated - smoke, propane, carbon monoxide, and along with that fire extinguishers (the right kind) in easy to access areas in front and rear.
An escape route in case of fire so windows that can be popped out quickly if needed. Stuff happens, build it to be as safe as you can inside.
Quality locks on the door. When you are out camping and gone for a while from your trailer you want to make sure what you left inside is still there when you get back. A burglar alarm might be a nice option, I wish I'd of built one into my trailer but next time.
Sufficient 120v plug in's.
An easy way to level and secure the trailer - this could be brackets on the frame that you slide your corner stands into, or ones that are built in.
Make sure when you build it that you can put a decent sized wheel and tire on it and that they are relatively easy to remove when sitting on the side of the road changing a flat tire. I'm a fan of making sure the bolt pattern is the same as my TV so I can share a spare tire if I have to. It's relatively nothing to have the bolt pattern of the trailer changed while the new axle is out.
Ventilation when you want it and none when you don't. Good opening windows with screens but they need to also have good seals to keep the weather out too.
We'll be watching for pictures of the build out as it happens. Good luck with your search for a builder.
Barry
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Barry & Donna
Life is short - so is the door on a '51 Flying Cloud (ouch)
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