Offroad Trailer Project

[DrDirty]

Wow i just found this site and there is a tremendous wealth of kowledge here.... Here is a project i started. I make a yearly week long trip to death valley and I figured a trailer was needed


Here are some pictures hope you enjoy

 

[DrDirty]

 

[DrDirty]

I just finished welding the fenders up and for now they will bolt on. i might decide to build some when i find a bit more time. ill post some more pictures up tonight

 

[Radd Cruisers]

You have a very nice project trailer there!

Keep up the good work and post your progress from time to time.

Do you have any specific plans for the trailer - roof top tent, etc. ?


~John

 

[Vitesse_6]

I'm curious about the gas struts, I am about to purchase some and I have no idea what to look for.

 

[ukaviator]

I would hunt around the salvage yards and find an SUV or mini van (something with a heavy rear door) and use those gas struts. If they can hold that open, your trailer lid shouldnt have a problem!

 

[DrDirty]

I am going to make a removable RTT mount. The gas struts i can get the part number for you if you want. I just went to Autozone and grabbed a few sets and played with the mounting points to get it were i wanted. I originally was going to go with 16 Gauge on the roof but the struts needed help to lift it so i decided on the aluminum. I have had alot of fun building this trailer

 

[DrDirty]

I was not wild about the fender width so i got some new rubicon Moab wheels and im going to machine out the center to clear the hub.

 

[DrDirty]

I got the Rubi wheel to fit Ill mount a tire an see which i like best

Here is a look at the finished tailgate

 

[DrDirty]

Got some more done......

 

[chappysfj40]

i like it,

whats the inside cargo dimensions?

 

[DrDirty]

i like it,

whats the inside cargo dimensions?

I made it so the inside dimensions are 4x6 so if needed i can haul my quad around too

 

[chappysfj40]

ty i like it even better now

 

[DrDirty]

ty i like it even better now

Thanks man, i didn't want to have 3 trailers siting around so i tried to make a multi use one

 

[jrock24]

Those door locks look funny.

 

[chappysfj40]

them door locks look pretty secure

 

[DrDirty]

I liked using deadbolts. I could not find any latches that I liked and I hate using padlocks.

 

[DrDirty]

Some more.....

 

[ColoCruiserJeff]

Welcome to 'Mud!!! Love the Rubicon - sweet rig!

Where are you located?

I'm interested in the suspension set-up....where do you get the axle / spring set-up??

Can you post up some more of the undercarriage??

Freakin bad ass trailer!!

 

[DrDirty]

Man i forgot about this thread here are a few pics all wired up and gas cans mounted the mods will continue but for now shell work great for my upcoming trip