Suitcase trailer project (1 Viewer)

[NyNomad]

I picked up this little trailer not to long ago. Dimensions are a tad smaller then the M416. I plan on stiffening up the frame, oem 16x7.5 FJ Cruiser wheels and an upper frame rack for a RTT.

Trailer total length ( hitch to taillights) - ~133in.
Width outside to outside of wheels- ~58in.
Waterproof lockable box- 68in long x 39in wide x 23in deep.
Front storage platform is 39in wide by 16in

 

[Brimley]

neat!

 

[NyNomad]

I'm not too trailer savy. In order to get the oem 16x7.5in wheels on this little trailer, what do I need to get? Will wheel adapters work or does it need a full axle/hub replacement?

 

[Brimley]

If it has a common size spindles & bearings new hubs (not axle) is usually pretty inexpensive eg jeep 5 lug to toyota six lug. etc. check with a trailer parts place. See this: 5 lug to 6 lug hubs - why is this such a pain?

 

[NyNomad]

Cool. Thank you for the link

 

[NyNomad]

I've had the trailer for alittle over a year now. I initially had a smittybilt rtt on it but was looking at other options. I finally made a decision. After a few months debating with myself on an overlanding teardrop trailer I just couldn’t justify the cost and how often I’d be using it. Since it’s just the dog and I and I/we don’t need anything fancy and I don’t require a full kitchenette when a Brat on a stick over a fire will do the job I decided to go back to my original plan with my suitcase trailer. Before moving away from the NY state tax raping I sold my Rtt and awning. I ordered another Smittybilt RTT from 4WP’s. I plan on getting the angle iron frame stiffened up with square stock, stronger hinges on the box, lifting assist shocks for the lid, a 2in receiver for a bike rack and 5 to 6 lug adapters (already have) so I can mount the OEM 16in FJ Cruiser wheels. Good times coming!! Oh, and flag mount so I can fly my pirate flag!