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!

 

[NyNomad]

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..