Suitcase trailer project

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NyNomad

NyNomad

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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

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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?
 
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!

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Been a while.. wooden box has rotted do to water intrusion. Im Going to replace it with 2 customer boxes for a similar look and function of the Taxa woolly bear trailer. I also need to add shocks and reenforce the vertical leaf spring frame brackets. Exciting year coming up! And all to support and accommodate the future camping escapes with my niw 7month old Golden that isn't fun carrying up and down the ladder of the rtt who didn't like the Doggo Ramp Stairs. Although i will be trying the Doggo Ramp Ramp attachment next..

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Finally got around to getting a new box built. I ended up keeping it simple and getting a drop in aluminum replacement box. 1/8in. Several more items on the to do list before I'll feel comfortable getting it back on trails though. 1 piece at s time!

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The trailer lights all work. But i have to do a more in-depth troubleshooting on why the 7pin socket on the fj doesn't work. Except passenger side blinker
 
NyNomad said:
The trailer lights all work. But i have to do a more in-depth troubleshooting on why the 7pin socket on the fj doesn't work. Except passenger side blinker
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Interesting about it not working. Our 04 4Runner only has the seven pin trailer plug for use with axles with brakes. Our 2010 Sequoia and later Toyotas have both seven and standard flat four pin plugs. I have a couple military trailers I've wired for four pin. I have a seven pin to four pin adapter I keep in the 4Runner. This is not a custom adapter. These are available from many sources. To test adapter is doing what it supposed to do the uncovered pin is ground. Easy to identify what each of the other three do with a meter or test light. One is tail lights. The other two are the blinkers. Would check the ground on the plug and at each light. When I wired the trailer lights I wired a separate ground to each one.

For my FJ62 I ended up replacing the converter for the brake/turn signals to one that has its own power source from the battery. US market did offer a factory installed trailer light plug. The gauge of the wire for the tail was so light the trailer lights were dim. That solved the problem.
 
Living in the Past said:
Interesting about it not working. Our 04 4Runner only has the seven pin trailer plug for use with axles with brakes. Our 2010 Sequoia and later Toyotas have both seven and standard flat four pin plugs. I have a couple military trailers I've wired for four pin. I have a seven pin to four pin adapter I keep in the 4Runner. This is not a custom adapter. These are available from many sources. To test adapter is doing what it supposed to do the uncovered pin is ground. Easy to identify what each of the other three do with a meter or test light. One is tail lights. The other two are the blinkers. Would check the ground on the plug and at each light. When I wired the trailer lights I wired a separate ground to each one.

For my FJ62 I ended up replacing the converter for the brake/turn signals to one that has its own power source from the battery. US market did offer a factory installed trailer light plug. The gauge of the wire for the tail was so light the trailer lights were dim. That solved the problem.
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The wiring issue was the OEM wire harness to 7pin wire splice.
 
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