I got this trailer in really good shape, i really like the looks of it.My purpose for this build is to use it for camping. this is how she looks when i got it.
first thing i did is to flip the axles to attain a lift and accomodate a bigger tire size, this where i broke 2 torque wrenches.
pre flip
post flip
If i remember it right the right goes to left and the bigger bottom perches goes up.
here she is with axle flip on stock tire size.
On with the 285/75/17 tires(thanks joedap for the door to door delivery)
A lot of the folks here match their trailer tires to their rigs to save space for the trailer spare but my plan for the trailer is to be independent so it can be towed by either vehicle down the road . So i looked for a welder at my area to make me a rear swingout. I found a welder who does metal fences and gates etc. I gave him my drawings and with alittle chat he came up with this i call it the redneck swingout)
Next is how to figure out an RTT mount on my soft aluminum top lid. This is where i went back and forth with the lid that the first owner made, i almost throwed it away but when i checked the inside the frames are solid i called him and he said its from an older taco cab frame cover
. So i installed it again with two door hinges with stainless steel bolts. Found a used thule rack set at here but when it came the feet wont clear the top lid, after repositioning the artificial gutter mounts many times found a solution by bolting it upside down. I have to put a disclaimer on this though.
So here she is at sits now, it has a 2 water cans mounted on both sides, 12v deep cycle marine bat. and solar charger (not installed yet), 60 qt fridge, Hannibal RTT with annex (thanks D), camping lab awning with costums mounts. future plans are: fridge slide out and 3500 lb axle.
ill update as i go on, questions welcome.
first thing i did is to flip the axles to attain a lift and accomodate a bigger tire size, this where i broke 2 torque wrenches.
pre flip
post flip
If i remember it right the right goes to left and the bigger bottom perches goes up.
here she is with axle flip on stock tire size.
On with the 285/75/17 tires(thanks joedap for the door to door delivery)
A lot of the folks here match their trailer tires to their rigs to save space for the trailer spare but my plan for the trailer is to be independent so it can be towed by either vehicle down the road . So i looked for a welder at my area to make me a rear swingout. I found a welder who does metal fences and gates etc. I gave him my drawings and with alittle chat he came up with this i call it the redneck swingout)
Next is how to figure out an RTT mount on my soft aluminum top lid. This is where i went back and forth with the lid that the first owner made, i almost throwed it away but when i checked the inside the frames are solid i called him and he said its from an older taco cab frame cover
So here she is at sits now, it has a 2 water cans mounted on both sides, 12v deep cycle marine bat. and solar charger (not installed yet), 60 qt fridge, Hannibal RTT with annex (thanks D), camping lab awning with costums mounts. future plans are: fridge slide out and 3500 lb axle.
ill update as i go on, questions welcome.
