Expedition trailer made from FJ40 tub (2 Viewers)

[Volcanic Iceberg]

I am planning to build an expedition trailer made from 1 or more FJ40 tub(s). I have seen a couple of these. I know Kurt williams has one. (pictured) Just curious if anyone else has or knows of one and could post some pics so I could get some ideas. Thanks.

 

[sirenmoses]

you should PM this dude, he built one too. check out his avatar. IH8MUD™ Forums

 

[Volcanic Iceberg]

you should PM this dude, he built one too. check out his avatar. IH8MUD™ Forums

I emailed him. No responce. Anyone else info or pics?

 

[Volcanic Iceberg]

Still looking for pics. I procured my second tub. Getting closer to being able to start construction

 

[sseaman]

I like the 2 tub idea for nice round corners all around.

 

[77TLCFJ40]

I hope you have hardtops too. Maybe ambulance doors in the back and an upper lift hatch on the tongue end?? How long do you plan to build the body?

 

[Volcanic Iceberg]

So far I have 2 tubs and 1 top w/ sides. Kurts trailer eliminated the sides. He cut off the lip on the top of the tub but then had trouble with dust infiltration. I will eliminate the windows while retaining the factory connection with the tub and roof. Basically I will cut the windows out of each side panel and then weld the remaining top and bottom pieces back together. Should help with the dust.

So My plan is to make it about 6'-6" long. This is where is gets crazy. I am a big fan of pop up tent trailers, so I would like to find a donor pop up and use the lifting mechanism, furnace, water heater etc. to make a miniature off road version rather than an RTT. The bed would be the same dimensions as a queen bed and then I would do a single cantilevered off each side for a total sleeping capacity of 4. The rear will have the 1/2 ambulance doors. The front I may just close off or have a solid tailgate for acces to storage and water tank etc. Half the bed will be a pull out kitchen, the other half will be storage. I work in a cab shop so I am pumped to build the kitchen. What do you think?

With the recent procurement of the second tub, I may just be starting a build thread before too long. Also considering staring to build expedition storage drawers.

 

[77TLCFJ40]

Can't wait to see your progress.

Please take lots of pics.

 

[sseaman]

I wouldn't mess with lifting mechanism from a donor camper, most don't work very well.

 

[Volcanic Iceberg]

I am also considering This kind of lift system.
Pop tops

 

[Volcanic Iceberg]

Here are a couple pictures of my donor vehicles. The grey one is a 78' The red one is a 65'

 

[Volcanic Iceberg]

I really like these picture of Kurts. seeing his contributed to my initial inspiration. Hope he doesn't mind me posting them.

 

[77TLCFJ40]

Do you have a photoshop pic or sketch of your plan?

 

[Volcanic Iceberg]

Hand drawn, but this is the basic Idea.

 

[sseaman]

Very interesting ideas.

Check out this website it may give you some ideas for the pop top.

Teardrops & Tiny Travel Trailers :: Index

 

[77TLCFJ40]

Wow! Looks great.

Any estimates on weight?

 

[Volcanic Iceberg]

Here is a 2D drawing that I did on the computer. It also shows My plan for a four door 40. I will use spare door parts from the donor tubs that I have.

 

[Jeepin Jason]

4 door 40 looks great!

 

[taccruiser97]

4 door cruiser looks great, what the the FJ Cruiser should have been.

 

[Volcanic Iceberg]

Not to hijack my own thread, but check out a bigger picture of the 4 door 40 here:

https://forum.ih8mud.com/hardcore-corner/247854-4-door-fj40.html