The base 'Tub' looks very similar to the old 'Cycle Camp' that I have.
On the Cycle Camp, the lid has a raised (~4") section on the rear 2-1/2 feet.
Setting up required two people: First, remove lid and set aside Then attach 4 legs to hinged 'bed' panels and flip out to sides. Flip up support frames at front and rear of 'tub'.
set up cross supports for center 'Bed' panel (stored in lid) and place bed panel.
Lift lid up onto support frames and position with diagonal straps to base 'Tub'.
Wrap tent fabric around unit with door opening at rear, snapping to lid, hinged bed panels, and base 'tub' ends. You're left with a bed area 6' wide x 6'6" long, but you have to put your pants on laying down (no stand-up space).
Being 10'+ o/a, with wheels about 2' from rear end, it towed beautifully. On one trip I towed it from Kelowna BC to Tiajuana MX (via the Coast Hwy) and back via Nev, ID, Montana, and southern BC, arriving Penticton BC.
Trip home = 1950 mi. in 3-1/2 days.
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