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IMG_4842 by Adam Tolman, on Flickr
Ok, so this post may be a little premature as I don't have much to offer just yet but I am getting started on my own little off-road trailer build. I'll be posting pics etc as I go. I'm hoping to have it useable in the next month or so as the snow melt enough out in th west desert that I can go camping with my boys.
Current status is all still in peices. I've ordered my lock-n-roll hitch, and the 3500# axle with springs etc. I'm getting the rest of my parts list together and should be picking up the steel next week and then I'll be rolling.
My plans are to keep things pretty basic and lightweight. I don't currently need a fully kitted expedition trailer but more room for gear etc since my wife just had twins and with our other two boys and our dog the space in the truck is just about gone. I also need to be able to use the trailer for odd jobs around the house, so any mods including drawers, stoves, water tanks etc, will need to be easily removeable so that I can take advantage of the utility aspects that I need in a trailer.
I'm not planning anything elaborate in the construction other than a 4x6' box, some decent fenders to cover the 285s on stock 80 series wheels. It will have a tailgate, a locking lid that I can remove if I need an open trailer. Probably a good cooler mount, and mounts for gas cans, and probably a small propane canister. I have a pair of Thule load bars that I'll use for a base for a tent in the future or whatever else I need. I am also entertaining the idea of having pockets in the bed corners for an additional overhead rack for addtional stacked storage if necessary.
That's about it for now. I appreciate the ideas I've gleaned from everyone here and especially from good people like Exiled.
I'll try to give consistent updates and hopefully repay others with some of my own ideas. I'll be sure to also take plenty of pics.
Stay tuned.
IMG_4842 by Adam Tolman, on Flickr
Ok, so this post may be a little premature as I don't have much to offer just yet but I am getting started on my own little off-road trailer build. I'll be posting pics etc as I go. I'm hoping to have it useable in the next month or so as the snow melt enough out in th west desert that I can go camping with my boys.
Current status is all still in peices. I've ordered my lock-n-roll hitch, and the 3500# axle with springs etc. I'm getting the rest of my parts list together and should be picking up the steel next week and then I'll be rolling.
My plans are to keep things pretty basic and lightweight. I don't currently need a fully kitted expedition trailer but more room for gear etc since my wife just had twins and with our other two boys and our dog the space in the truck is just about gone. I also need to be able to use the trailer for odd jobs around the house, so any mods including drawers, stoves, water tanks etc, will need to be easily removeable so that I can take advantage of the utility aspects that I need in a trailer.
I'm not planning anything elaborate in the construction other than a 4x6' box, some decent fenders to cover the 285s on stock 80 series wheels. It will have a tailgate, a locking lid that I can remove if I need an open trailer. Probably a good cooler mount, and mounts for gas cans, and probably a small propane canister. I have a pair of Thule load bars that I'll use for a base for a tent in the future or whatever else I need. I am also entertaining the idea of having pockets in the bed corners for an additional overhead rack for addtional stacked storage if necessary.
That's about it for now. I appreciate the ideas I've gleaned from everyone here and especially from good people like Exiled.
I'll try to give consistent updates and hopefully repay others with some of my own ideas. I'll be sure to also take plenty of pics.
Stay tuned.
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