I am planning to build an expedition trailer made from 1 or more FJ40 tub(s). I have seen a couple of these. I know Kurt williams has one. (pictured) Just curious if anyone else has or knows of one and could post some pics so I could get some ideas. Thanks.
So far I have 2 tubs and 1 top w/ sides. Kurts trailer eliminated the sides. He cut off the lip on the top of the tub but then had trouble with dust infiltration. I will eliminate the windows while retaining the factory connection with the tub and roof. Basically I will cut the windows out of each side panel and then weld the remaining top and bottom pieces back together. Should help with the dust.
So My plan is to make it about 6'-6" long. This is where is gets crazy. I am a big fan of pop up tent trailers, so I would like to find a donor pop up and use the lifting mechanism, furnace, water heater etc. to make a miniature off road version rather than an RTT. The bed would be the same dimensions as a queen bed and then I would do a single cantilevered off each side for a total sleeping capacity of 4. The rear will have the 1/2 ambulance doors. The front I may just close off or have a solid tailgate for acces to storage and water tank etc. Half the bed will be a pull out kitchen, the other half will be storage. I work in a cab shop so I am pumped to build the kitchen. What do you think?
With the recent procurement of the second tub, I may just be starting a build thread before too long. Also considering staring to build expedition storage drawers.
Here is a 2D drawing that I did on the computer. It also shows My plan for a four door 40. I will use spare door parts from the donor tubs that I have.
