My scratch built expedition style trailer build up thread - Page 26

REZARF · 05-21-08, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corbet

When do we get a pic of it attached to the 40?

Soon, should be on the road by Friday!

REZARF · 05-21-08, 11:41 PM

Got done in the past few days:

Fenders on and sealed up.
Shower painted and installed
Shackles and bolts pressed into place.
Cargo Box mounted
Front Box mounted
Lid installed/front edge painted
Yakama Bars installed and sealed
Gas Struts installed

To do:
Wire lights/junction box/truck
Mount Propane tanks
Paint front rack
Install latches for both boxes
Mount tent

Then I am hitting the mountains! Here are a few more from the past few days.

2badfjs · 05-21-08, 11:53 PM

you went looking for a house that matched your 40 and trailer didn't you

that is truely an awsome trailer.

GREAT WORK DREW!!!!

cruzzer · 05-22-08, 08:53 AM

Looks great,, that is one heck of a build! are you planning on putting the build all on one website? or just on on disc that you could send out,, hint hint,,

I'm planning on a build soon,, could help myself or others,, just saying,,

photogod · 05-22-08, 09:25 AM

That's really something to be proud of. Nice job, really...

REZARF · 05-22-08, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2badfjs

you went looking for a house that matched your 40 and trailer didn't you

that is truely an awsome trailer.

GREAT WORK DREW!!!!

Thanks Jimbo, I couldn't have done it without a few generous friends bud!

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruzzer

Looks great,, that is one heck of a build! are you planning on putting the build all on one website? or just on on disc that you could send out,, hint hint,,

I'm planning on a build soon,, could help myself or others,, just saying,,

Yup, I hope to build a dedicated site for the trailer with a complete write up! I am also thinking of selling plans to build your own... just kidding, maybe but maybe not.

Quote:

Originally Posted by photogod

That's really something to be proud of. Nice job, really...

Thanks man, I still plan on copying your kitchen box idea.

OkieRover · 05-23-08, 09:56 AM

Now that you're almost done it kinda looks like you just threw it together.....

Green with envy INDEED!!!!111

This is really awesome.
I can't wait to see all the bits totally ready for the trail.

We are not worthy.

I just added a this thread to Stumble Upon!

REZARF · 05-23-08, 06:48 PM

Well, it is Friday and I'm not on the road yet. No worries I am close, however, I'm forced to break for a while with my work schedule moving over to full time travel for the next few months.

Here is some progress shots though. One big issue was pressing the shackle bolts into the shackles... I don't own a press so that presents a problem. However, a friend and fellow mudder does, THANKS lfd270BEN!

Sorry, no after pics, they just sit nice and flush now!

REZARF · 05-23-08, 06:54 PM

Got my propane tank mounts all figured out and installed. I don't think I showed this already but I fabbed up a couple of "feet" for the propane tank to rest on, and added a lip with a hole in it so I could pass a bolt through and secure it up tight. I used 1/4" plate for the feet.

I have been using silicone throughout installing all the little bolt on's, hopefully it will keep the trailer water tight when all done.

I bought a few rubber strips from McMaster in 1/8" thickness with adhesive on one side to dampen the vibrations and get a good grip on the tanks... thanks again Brad for the powder coating!

Then I added a little split rubber edge molding to keep the tank from rubbing all the nice powder coat off on the first excursion.

REZARF · 05-23-08, 06:56 PM

A few more of the propane tank. It is just rested in there for the pics and not bolted down.

REZARF · 05-23-08, 07:06 PM

Next up, I started to wire up everything. The first shot is of everything going into the wiring for the trailer.

7 Pin RV Connector
7 Pin RV Receiver (vehicle side)
7 Pin RV Receiver mount
7 wire pig tail
Trailer wire 4 flat
Junction box for easy hookup of all things wire!

I started off by punching a hole through the front box and installing a 5/8" ID grommet for the pig tail to pass through. With just a little water I can get it to slide in and out. Could be handy to tuck it up into the box at camp or on trails that it could get damaged on.

The second shot shows where I pulled the pig tail and under-carriage wires into the box. The two black rectangles are rubber sheets that insulate the batteries from causing corrosion (hopefully) and to help vibration dampening a bit.

REZARF · 05-23-08, 07:15 PM

Here is a shot of my fancy-schmancy battery hold down that AxleIke made me! THANKS Isaac! Powder coated as well

In fact, the white interior of the whole front box is epoxy powder coated to combat the corrosion issues.

The next pic is of my junction box lower half, the upper half has a nice grommet seal to keep it water tight, however, mine is going to be installed inside the box so it isn't as much an issue. I like how the tips of the posts are color coded to the 7 pin connector so it makes wiring and diagnosing problems a snap!

Here is a shot of the under carriage wiring, all wires are run inside loom and through rubber grommets at every metal pass through. I used a few stainless self drilling screws to hold them in with insulated wire loom holding clamps. I like my wiring to be nice and clean. I ran the wires----->to the rear inside the side rails------> to the rear bumper for the tail light wiring. I added a few extra wires to light up my aux lights out back while I was running the 4 flat wire. I still need a "3 to 2 converter" to make the fj40 tail lights work off the 4 flat wire.

REZARF · 05-23-08, 07:18 PM

I thought I would give 3M's VBH Tape a try. I almost taped my trailer together with this stuff but this was application is less of a gamble to see how well it works.

This place will get a lot of vibration and tugging on it from the wiring so I thought I would lay down a few strips and give it a go... here is where the junction box will live.

I can't tell you the adhesion of this tape, I was able to shake the whole trailer trying to rip the junction box back off after taping it in place. This stuff might be cool to play with in other applications too!

REZARF · 05-23-08, 07:21 PM

Now all I have remaining is:

Weather stripping
Latches
Mount RTT
Finsih wiring tail lights and it is usable.

I still want to:

Make a kitchen slide out/drawer (search Photogod's setup)
A cargo drawer.
Add turn signal/clearance lights
Plumbing
Add shocks

pint · 05-23-08, 08:56 PM

Kick ass trailer! Keep up the awesome job!!!

cruiserdan · 05-23-08, 11:34 PM

WOW, just WOW!

What an incredible piece of work. After over a year and a half in the oven your baby is BEAUTIFUL!

D-

REZARF · 05-24-08, 10:04 AM

Thanks Dan!

2badfjs · 05-24-08, 10:13 AM

is that legal to carry propane there?

STILL THE BEST HOME BUILT TRAILER I'VE EVER SEEN!!!!!!

BTW, did you make patterns for everything

REZARF · 05-24-08, 12:02 PM

Thanks Jim-

I have tossed around the idea of making plans for folks so they could use them in building one... I'd sell them for about a gazillion dollars each though!

Sure I can carry propane there. It is there isn't it!

Drew

usmcruiser · 05-26-08, 09:17 PM

Drew,

I was down in Louisville today, picking up my boys from my moms. Anyway I drove all over Louisville looking for your house, I was planning on crashing your garage with my pig (read raaammming speeeed!!!) and make off with you trailer. But alas I could not find it.

No but really I'd just like to bring you some beer and check out the build in person. It looks amazing so far.

REZARF · 05-26-08, 11:28 PM

Nick sounds good, hit me with a PM so we can figure out some details.

Drew

photogod · 05-27-08, 10:12 AM

Drew,

If your interested in some close up photos of the Camp Kitchen I made let me know and I will email you some along with dimensions. They might help you figure out the size and shape of the thing.

TF

OlympiaFJ60 · 05-27-08, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by photogod

Drew,

If your interested in some close up photos of the Camp Kitchen I made let me know and I will email you some along with dimensions. They might help you figure out the size and shape of the thing.

TF

I would be interested in seeing this too, as well as many others I'm sure.

REZARF · 05-28-08, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by photogod

Drew,

If your interested in some close up photos of the Camp Kitchen I made let me know and I will email you some along with dimensions. They might help you figure out the size and shape of the thing.

TF

Thanks photogod, I am using your idea as a rough start. My kitchen will be a slide out drawer with stove and sink mounted towards the trailer, then the rear half of the drawer will be the "pantry" area with storage for cook ware and food. I will make mine similar to yours in that it will "close" up nice and clean looking. I plan on making all my sides be able to flip down for "counter" space.

I will post up a sketch of a few of my ideas, then I might hit you up for a few details of you setup man. Thanks, your kitchen is a work of art. Maybe post a few pics of it so people can get an idea of what it looks like. It is really something to shoot for!

Drew

05-21-08, 11:41 PM	#752
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,857	Got done in the past few days: Fenders on and sealed up. Shower painted and installed Shackles and bolts pressed into place. Cargo Box mounted Front Box mounted Lid installed/front edge painted Yakama Bars installed and sealed Gas Struts installed To do: Wire lights/junction box/truck Mount Propane tanks Paint front rack Install latches for both boxes Mount tent Then I am hitting the mountains! Here are a few more from the past few days. Attached Images __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

05-21-08, 11:53 PM	#753
2badfjs 80s muncher Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: HIDING!! Posts: 5,081	you went looking for a house that matched your 40 and trailer didn't you that is truely an awsome trailer. GREAT WORK DREW!!!! __________________ SOLID ROCK OFF-ROAD http://www.solidrockoff-road.com/ 1991-92 80 series sliders available, WITH CAT PROTECTION! It's how YOU want it, i'm just here to build it for you. SLIDERS FOR 40s' 60s' and 80s' plus a little bit more

05-22-08, 09:25 AM	#755
photogod I'm really very humble Join Date: May 2004 Location: MN physically, MI spiritually Posts: 1,339	That's really something to be proud of. Nice job, really... __________________ 94 FZJ80, factory locked with mods worth more than the truck.

05-23-08, 09:56 AM	#757
OkieRover IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Norman Oklahoma Posts: 23	Now that you're almost done it kinda looks like you just threw it together..... Green with envy INDEED!!!!111 This is really awesome. I can't wait to see all the bits totally ready for the trail. We are not worthy. I just added a this thread to Stumble Upon! __________________ OkieRover.Com Last edited by OkieRover; 05-23-08 at 10:02 AM. Reason: Stumble upon

05-23-08, 06:48 PM	#758
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,857	Well, it is Friday and I'm not on the road yet. No worries I am close, however, I'm forced to break for a while with my work schedule moving over to full time travel for the next few months. Here is some progress shots though. One big issue was pressing the shackle bolts into the shackles... I don't own a press so that presents a problem. However, a friend and fellow mudder does, THANKS lfd270BEN! Sorry, no after pics, they just sit nice and flush now! Attached Images __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

05-22-08, 08:53 AM	#754
cruzzer IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Jim Thorpe, Pa Posts: 110	Looks great,, that is one heck of a build! are you planning on putting the build all on one website? or just on on disc that you could send out,, hint hint,, I'm planning on a build soon,, could help myself or others,, just saying,,

05-23-08, 06:54 PM	#759
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,857	Got my propane tank mounts all figured out and installed. I don't think I showed this already but I fabbed up a couple of "feet" for the propane tank to rest on, and added a lip with a hole in it so I could pass a bolt through and secure it up tight. I used 1/4" plate for the feet. I have been using silicone throughout installing all the little bolt on's, hopefully it will keep the trailer water tight when all done. I bought a few rubber strips from McMaster in 1/8" thickness with adhesive on one side to dampen the vibrations and get a good grip on the tanks... thanks again Brad for the powder coating! Then I added a little split rubber edge molding to keep the tank from rubbing all the nice powder coat off on the first excursion. Attached Images __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

05-23-08, 06:56 PM	#760
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,857	A few more of the propane tank. It is just rested in there for the pics and not bolted down. Attached Images __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

05-23-08, 07:06 PM	#761
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,857	Next up, I started to wire up everything. The first shot is of everything going into the wiring for the trailer. 7 Pin RV Connector 7 Pin RV Receiver (vehicle side) 7 Pin RV Receiver mount 7 wire pig tail Trailer wire 4 flat Junction box for easy hookup of all things wire! I started off by punching a hole through the front box and installing a 5/8" ID grommet for the pig tail to pass through. With just a little water I can get it to slide in and out. Could be handy to tuck it up into the box at camp or on trails that it could get damaged on. The second shot shows where I pulled the pig tail and under-carriage wires into the box. The two black rectangles are rubber sheets that insulate the batteries from causing corrosion (hopefully) and to help vibration dampening a bit. Attached Images __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

05-23-08, 07:15 PM	#762
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,857	Here is a shot of my fancy-schmancy battery hold down that AxleIke made me! THANKS Isaac! Powder coated as well In fact, the white interior of the whole front box is epoxy powder coated to combat the corrosion issues. The next pic is of my junction box lower half, the upper half has a nice grommet seal to keep it water tight, however, mine is going to be installed inside the box so it isn't as much an issue. I like how the tips of the posts are color coded to the 7 pin connector so it makes wiring and diagnosing problems a snap! Here is a shot of the under carriage wiring, all wires are run inside loom and through rubber grommets at every metal pass through. I used a few stainless self drilling screws to hold them in with insulated wire loom holding clamps. I like my wiring to be nice and clean. I ran the wires----->to the rear inside the side rails------> to the rear bumper for the tail light wiring. I added a few extra wires to light up my aux lights out back while I was running the 4 flat wire. I still need a "3 to 2 converter" to make the fj40 tail lights work off the 4 flat wire. Attached Images __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

05-23-08, 07:18 PM	#763
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,857	I thought I would give 3M's VBH Tape a try. I almost taped my trailer together with this stuff but this was application is less of a gamble to see how well it works. This place will get a lot of vibration and tugging on it from the wiring so I thought I would lay down a few strips and give it a go... here is where the junction box will live. I can't tell you the adhesion of this tape, I was able to shake the whole trailer trying to rip the junction box back off after taping it in place. This stuff might be cool to play with in other applications too! Attached Images __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

05-23-08, 07:21 PM	#764
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,857	Now all I have remaining is: Weather stripping Latches Mount RTT Finsih wiring tail lights and it is usable. I still want to: Make a kitchen slide out/drawer (search Photogod's setup) A cargo drawer. Add turn signal/clearance lights Plumbing Add shocks __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

05-23-08, 08:56 PM	#765
pint IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Parker, CO TLCA# 17493 Posts: 1,129	Kick ass trailer! Keep up the awesome job!!! __________________ 2000 UZJ100, OME 865, OME T-bars, Slee Diff Drop, Slee SliderSteps, TJM T3, PowerStop Cross Drilled & Slotted Rotors, 295 Terra Grapplers M101 Trailer - Sold 1993 Bontrager Race Lite MTB

05-23-08, 11:34 PM	#766
cruiserdan Parts Shaman (per Romer) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Where's my glasses? TLCA# 11332 Posts: 14,045	WOW, just WOW! What an incredible piece of work. After over a year and a half in the oven your baby is BEAUTIFUL! D- __________________ Original owner 93 FZJ80,locked,blown,water/methanol injected(like a WWII fighter aircraft),lifted,winched,snorkeled,slidered,Sleeed ,moneypit. Balanced on a pin head. 95 FZJ80 trail truck (hers), 94 FZJ80 320K with a knock and a lumpy old Dodge car.

05-24-08, 10:04 AM	#767
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,857	Thanks Dan! __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

05-24-08, 10:13 AM	#768
2badfjs 80s muncher Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: HIDING!! Posts: 5,081	is that legal to carry propane there? STILL THE BEST HOME BUILT TRAILER I'VE EVER SEEN!!!!!! BTW, did you make patterns for everything __________________ SOLID ROCK OFF-ROAD http://www.solidrockoff-road.com/ 1991-92 80 series sliders available, WITH CAT PROTECTION! It's how YOU want it, i'm just here to build it for you. SLIDERS FOR 40s' 60s' and 80s' plus a little bit more

05-24-08, 12:02 PM	#769
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,857	Thanks Jim- I have tossed around the idea of making plans for folks so they could use them in building one... I'd sell them for about a gazillion dollars each though! Sure I can carry propane there. It is there isn't it! Drew __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

05-26-08, 09:17 PM	#770
usmcruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: B to the E to the R to the THOUD! TLCA# 15913 Posts: 1,328	Drew, I was down in Louisville today, picking up my boys from my moms. Anyway I drove all over Louisville looking for your house, I was planning on crashing your garage with my pig (read raaammming speeeed!!!) and make off with you trailer. But alas I could not find it. No but really I'd just like to bring you some beer and check out the build in person. It looks amazing so far. __________________ Nick '78 FJ40 (scattered all over garage) '76 FJ55 "If you can read this thank a teacher. If you can read it in English thank a U.S. Marine." CO/WY - Horsetooth 4 Wheelers Cruiser Club

05-26-08, 11:28 PM	#771
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,857	Nick sounds good, hit me with a PM so we can figure out some details. Drew __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

05-27-08, 10:12 AM	#772
photogod I'm really very humble Join Date: May 2004 Location: MN physically, MI spiritually Posts: 1,339	Drew, If your interested in some close up photos of the Camp Kitchen I made let me know and I will email you some along with dimensions. They might help you figure out the size and shape of the thing. TF __________________ 94 FZJ80, factory locked with mods worth more than the truck.