My scratch built expedition style trailer build up thread - Page 27

REZARF · 06-18-08, 09:19 PM

Well, got in my first shake down run with the trailer. Today me and the trailer went:

*all around town.
*on a twisty mountain canyon road.
*on the interstate.
*up an 11,000 ft pass
*down an 11,000 ft pass
*through rain.

ALL IS WORKING AND SHE TOWS GREAT!

Pics to follow, I am trying to sneak my trailer into a few magazines out there before tearing it up too much.

Rezarf <><

ontherox · 06-19-08, 08:48 PM

Thats absurd.(first time seeing thread)

EVILSPOTTER · 06-24-08, 05:41 PM

What is absurd? Building the perfect trailer with zero compromises and perfect fit & finish, or being proud of it when you are finished?

Degnol · 06-24-08, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ontherox

Thats absurd.(first time seeing thread)

I think this was a compliment, plain and simple.

Quote:

Originally Posted by EVILSPOTTER

What is absurd? Building the perfect trailer with zero compromises and perfect fit & finish, or being proud of it when you are finished?

This project has been a thing of great beauty from the get-go. Drew has provided a lot of insight, great planning and some great sources for everyone who has seen this thread (which is approaching the population of Wyoming) and he has a right to be proud, but he's not a boastful kinda guy.
I've learned a lot, stolen a few ideas and been encouraged to build my own. Nothing compared to this, however.
Anyway, Drew, you are a stone-cool dude with some well-devloped fab skills and I(we) appreciate you sharing.
This is a great project that has and will continue to inspire others...exactly, precisely one of the purposes of the MudBoard....I think

It's all cool

Ed

bagh33ra · 06-24-08, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Degnol

This is a great project that has and will continue to inspire others...exactly, precisely one of the purposes of the MudBoard....I think

Indeed. Thanks to the OP for putting in the extra effort to share the trailer build with the class.

First time for me reading this thread so I only skimmed. Still, totally full of win and awesome.

camcruiser13 · 06-25-08, 11:04 PM

lets get some action photos

rover67 · 06-26-08, 10:18 PM

looking great Drew, Good job man, good job

can we please see it behind the 40 now?

and when can we go on a run with it??

REZARF · 06-26-08, 11:43 PM

I am talking with a few magazines and holding off on all the finished pics until I hear back from a few of them. I would like to give someone an exclusive if they desire. I always thought it would be fun to see something in print. It may not happen but a few mags are interested.

I have been using it though, and it works GREAT! If I don't hear back from a few of the mags soon, I might build a dedicated site for build consolidation and dropping all the chat in the thread. There will be a few surprises when the final pics are revealed...

Thanks for all the kind words. I would do about a kerbillion (to steal Kowboys number) things different, but I am super stoked at how things came out, and ready to get lots of use out of it before the next "whatever."

I mentioned to my wife my desire to build a Toyota extra cab or chopped 100 series with a full camper conversion in place of the bed/rear of the truck, she rolled her eyes... I hope it was in excitment!

TheGillz · 06-27-08, 01:56 PM

Hey, I love your trailer. Have you seen the one we're doing on expo? Have any recomendations related to what you see so far?

REZARF · 07-13-08, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGillz

Hey, I love your trailer. Have you seen the one we're doing on expo? Have any recomendations related to what you see so far?

Yeah, I have been following your progess and it looks great man. I would only suggest getting as many of the "accessories" in hand as possible before going all the way to paint. Fitting things, mounting things, welding in tabs and brakets are all easier when you are in the fab portion of the build!

Otherwise, think light and strong... you are doing great, just keep it up. Have you doubled up and posted up here yet? Folks would love to see it.

Drew

Degnol · 07-13-08, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGillz

Hey, I love your trailer. Have you seen the one we're doing on expo? Have any recomendations related to what you see so far?

Couldn't find it, can you link?

REZARF · 07-13-08, 04:30 PM

Ed

Here you go Ed, great build up so far!

Drew

TheGillz · 07-14-08, 07:18 PM

Hey thanks for the advice, and the kind words. Mike is the master. Sorry to hijack. Maybe I'll post up here as well.

Degnol · 07-14-08, 07:43 PM

How do the dimple-dies work? Do you need a press? "Them are cool" as we say here in Hicksburg.

Ed

TheGillz · 07-15-08, 01:04 PM

Well Mike is building it for me, but yes, from what I understand, you drill a hole, then put the dies in it, and press it. whallah! dimpled hole.

REZARF · 07-15-08, 11:58 PM

Magazines take too long and have too many expectations of exclusivity for me...

Here you go, this is for all my friends who have followed my thread from the start! I will post up more action pics after we replace our dead camera.

REZARF · 07-16-08, 12:01 AM

My wife bought me the sweet TOYOTA decal for the back as a birthday gift a few months back, everything is working great, I will post up a few details I have left out over the past month or so. MUD is my build up home...

Next up is the slide out kitchen, and storage boxes, finish all the interior lighting, start the plumbing and fire up the new water heater!

bigassbike · 07-16-08, 01:31 AM

I have been following you for a long time and have enjoyed watching your progress! Great job!

cruzzer · 07-16-08, 06:32 AM

Looks great all done! The lettering on the tail finishes it just right! Great job! I have some serious catching up to do!

spressomon · 07-16-08, 07:11 AM

Looks great Drew! FYI: Flying rocks/sand/gravel from the rear pulling rig's wheels have completely pummeled every front and side angled surface on the front of my AT

. I wish I would have tried to have mitigated this sooner. But you might want to seriously consider some type of mud flaps. Maybe something like the Rock Tamer Cabela's -- Rock Tamer Mud Flaps

or similar. But your nice paint job will take a beating if you don't do something.

KOWBOY · 07-16-08, 07:37 AM

Turned out right nice.

cruiserdan · 07-16-08, 08:54 AM

Damn, that's pretty.

I doff my hat to you.

Snook · 07-16-08, 11:26 AM

Look sharp!

Got a third leg for the rear of the trailer? Or not needed becuase of the batteries as a counterweight??

Cheers,

sseaman · 07-16-08, 12:42 PM

Drew that looks sweet all set up, will you need any rear stabilizers?

REZARF · 07-16-08, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spressomon

Looks great Drew! FYI: Flying rocks/sand/gravel from the rear pulling rig's wheels have completely pummeled every front and side angled surface on the front of my AT

. I wish I would have tried to have mitigated this sooner. But you might want to seriously consider some type of mud flaps. Maybe something like the Rock Tamer Cabela's -- Rock Tamer Mud Flaps

or similar. But your nice paint job will take a beating if you don't do something.

Yeah, I drove it up here and went through one puddle of snow run off on the highway and the trailer got COVERED. Some removeable mud flaps are in order for sure. I am also contemplating a screen similar to the King Kampers on the leading edge of the trailer too. Thanks for the tip!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snook

Look sharp!

Got a third leg for the rear of the trailer? Or not needed becuase of the batteries as a counterweight??

Cheers,

Quote:

Originally Posted by sseaman

Drew that looks sweet all set up, will you need any rear stabilizers?

Actually, I had a buddy watch the tongue for me and I tried to get it to flip backwards and couldn't while in the tent... and that is with zero water in the front, the batteries, axle placement and luck are all playing into the trailers stability... which is impressive. Still, I do plan on a drop down leg for the rear as I want to mount sliding drawers with a kitchen on it and another for cargo.

Thanks fellas for the kind words!

Rezarf <><

Gregny · 07-18-08, 03:14 PM

Drew looks great glad to see all efforts paying off

What is your gross trailer weight ?

06-18-08, 09:19 PM	#781
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,839	Well, got in my first shake down run with the trailer. Today me and the trailer went: all around town. on a twisty mountain canyon road. on the interstate. up an 11,000 ft pass down an 11,000 ft pass through rain. ALL IS WORKING AND SHE TOWS GREAT! Pics to follow, I am trying to sneak my trailer into a few magazines out there before tearing it up too much. Rezarf <>< __________________ 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.

06-25-08, 11:04 PM	#786
camcruiser13 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in the garage after dark in UT Posts: 5,115	lets get some action photos __________________ cc ------------- 76' fj40 camcrusier13 build threads the following are links, just click, go on try it Traction Bar Sliders Ram Assist Bumper Poison Spider Style Shackle Reversal Half Doors if your doing it im sure ive done it, need help just ask.......

06-26-08, 10:18 PM	#787
rover67 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lafayette, Co Posts: 399	looking great Drew, Good job man, good job can we please see it behind the 40 now? and when can we go on a run with it?? __________________ 85 FJ60 240k H55, LM7, HomeBrew Bumpers, sliders, SUA and 35's

06-26-08, 11:43 PM	#788
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,839	I am talking with a few magazines and holding off on all the finished pics until I hear back from a few of them. I would like to give someone an exclusive if they desire. I always thought it would be fun to see something in print. It may not happen but a few mags are interested. I have been using it though, and it works GREAT! If I don't hear back from a few of the mags soon, I might build a dedicated site for build consolidation and dropping all the chat in the thread. There will be a few surprises when the final pics are revealed... Thanks for all the kind words. I would do about a kerbillion (to steal Kowboys number) things different, but I am super stoked at how things came out, and ready to get lots of use out of it before the next "whatever." I mentioned to my wife my desire to build a Toyota extra cab or chopped 100 series with a full camper conversion in place of the bed/rear of the truck, she rolled her eyes... I hope it was in excitment! __________________ 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.

07-13-08, 04:30 PM	#792
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,839	Ed Here you go Ed, great build up so far! 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.

06-19-08, 08:48 PM	#782
ontherox Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: In bed humping Posts: 175	Thats absurd.(first time seeing thread)

06-24-08, 05:41 PM	#783
EVILSPOTTER IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Geronimo Texas Posts: 147	What is absurd? Building the perfect trailer with zero compromises and perfect fit & finish, or being proud of it when you are finished?

06-27-08, 01:56 PM	#789
TheGillz IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 91	Hey, I love your trailer. Have you seen the one we're doing on expo? Have any recomendations related to what you see so far?

07-14-08, 07:18 PM	#793
TheGillz IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 91	Hey thanks for the advice, and the kind words. Mike is the master. Sorry to hijack. Maybe I'll post up here as well.

07-14-08, 07:43 PM	#794
Degnol Noaccount Webwheeler Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansastitty TLCA# 14529 Posts: 6,477	How do the dimple-dies work? Do you need a press? "Them are cool" as we say here in Hicksburg. Ed __________________ There is nothing so depraved as a man in the depths of an ether binge '66FJ40, Fresh 2F, H42/Orion(By Poser...LCR4WD), ARB Front/rear(By Poser...LCR4WD), MetalTech Cage installed by Poser, Screw-ups fixed(by Poser) 4WDB Corvette Master, Mini Truck PS, 3.5" Lift, Warn 8274, 33s on stockers

07-15-08, 01:04 PM	#795
TheGillz IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 91	Well Mike is building it for me, but yes, from what I understand, you drill a hole, then put the dies in it, and press it. whallah! dimpled hole.

07-15-08, 11:58 PM	#796
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,839	Magazines take too long and have too many expectations of exclusivity for me... Here you go, this is for all my friends who have followed my thread from the start! I will post up more action pics after we replace our dead camera. 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.

07-16-08, 12:01 AM	#797
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,839	My wife bought me the sweet TOYOTA decal for the back as a birthday gift a few months back, everything is working great, I will post up a few details I have left out over the past month or so. MUD is my build up home... Next up is the slide out kitchen, and storage boxes, finish all the interior lighting, start the plumbing and fire up the new water heater! 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.

07-16-08, 01:31 AM	#798
bigassbike IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 266	I have been following you for a long time and have enjoyed watching your progress! Great job! __________________ http://www.rustyonline.net

07-16-08, 06:32 AM	#799
cruzzer IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 103	Looks great all done! The lettering on the tail finishes it just right! Great job! I have some serious catching up to do!

07-16-08, 07:37 AM	#801
KOWBOY Unwise One Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Elwood, TX TLCA# 1133 Posts: 2,989	Turned out right nice. __________________ I'm the President of The White Trash of the Elwood Chapter and Proprietor of The 3X's Ranch and Retirement Home .... and you ain't. ......

07-16-08, 08:54 AM	#802
cruiserdan Parts Shaman (per Romer) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Physical inventory prep. I'm edgy TLCA# 11332 Posts: 13,907	Damn, that's pretty. I doff my hat to you. __________________ 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.

07-16-08, 11:26 AM	#803
Snook IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA TLCA# 9785 Posts: 666	Look sharp! Got a third leg for the rear of the trailer? Or not needed becuase of the batteries as a counterweight?? Cheers, __________________ Snook 2000 UZJ100 Nip/Tuck front ARB & rear 4x4Labs bumper w/ towing hooks - 8k Warn - Slee Slider - Drop diff - Slee T bar - 315 MTR - Slee HD Rear Spring - ARB Air Lockers - Regear 4.88 - Snorkel w/ GPS - ARB Refri - 1" spacers F & R - 3k W inverter - water heater shower system - '67 Custom Tailgated M416 trailer w/ Italian OverCamp http://forum.ih8mud.com/100-series-c...100-snook.html Video by Snook: http://www.tlcwagons.org/Norcal_Wago...os/Videos.html

07-16-08, 07:11 AM	#800
spressomon IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Reno Posts: 4,901	Looks great Drew! FYI: Flying rocks/sand/gravel from the rear pulling rig's wheels have completely pummeled every front and side angled surface on the front of my AT . I wish I would have tried to have mitigated this sooner. But you might want to seriously consider some type of mud flaps. Maybe something like the Rock Tamer Cabela's -- Rock Tamer Mud Flaps or similar. But your nice paint job will take a beating if you don't do something. __________________ Modded '99 for overlanding/exploring: 35's, 4.88's, AO drawers, Slee rr, TJM fr, ARB fr locker, ear candy, Waeco CF-50, PowerGate with 2nd battery, home brew sliders & t-case skid plate, 9.5XP/X-line, LF 170's, OEM 864's, Foxes x 4, 12mm BL, Carl's UCAs, ... KE7NCM

07-16-08, 12:42 PM	#804
sseaman IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,355	Drew that looks sweet all set up, will you need any rear stabilizers? __________________ 91 FJ80 318k, spare tire mod, custom roof rack----SOLD 98 4runner 136k 98 Avalon 138k

07-18-08, 03:14 PM	#806
Gregny IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York Posts: 14	Drew looks great glad to see all efforts paying off What is your gross trailer weight ? __________________ Cheers, GREGNY 05 Dodge Ram 3500 SRW Diesel Kore Recon Suspension, Toyo Open Country MT's 35x12.5x17, Leer cap, Yakima rack , Expedition Series RTT 05 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (wife)