M1102 expedition trailer build

[Titanpat57]

Make sure to add weight to the front of the trailer and do not take it out on the road until you do so. To little toung weight can cause you to have a close call on meeting god.

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Did you have a specific diaper change moment?

 

[RagnarD]

Nice build. These trailers are sensitive to tongue weight and being level. When I want to work on the underside, I just throw the spare tire near the tailgate, lock the brakes, then stand it up. Unfortunately they dont have a lot of tongue space to put stuff to help balance the load. I would move the spare inside the bed and up front.

Did you have the trailer parked, then it tipped when you swung out the spare tire? At least it looks like you had the brakes engaged

With your rear bumper, are you able to use the rear stabilizers?

 

[sgthawk]

I cut the bigger rack down to hold a generator and welded a bracket to support it.im working on attaching the jerry can holders now.

 

[sgthawk]

The plan is to build a cage over the topper with a cargo carrier to support a roof top tent. Iam also going to add an awning to one side of the trailer. Lastly I am adding two 30 pound propane tanks to the front of the trailer. I need to build to bracket that will slide into where the tie down points are.

 

[sgthawk]

Generator is dual fuel.

 

[sgthawk]

Yes I had the breaks on and the spare tire was pushed out.the trailer we being unloaded of all the camping gear when the trailer stood up on the rear.

 

[sgthawk]

Generator cage complete.

 

[The-Dude]

did you use any brake system for your trailer?

 

[RagnarD]

These trailer have hydraulic surge brakes.

 

[sgthawk]

My plan is to convert to electric breaks and remove the surge break.

 

[skeeter06]

How does the H3 tow the trailer?? I have looked at picking up a similar trailer, but am worried about trailer weight, and the ability to control a trailer that size offroad.

 

[sgthawk]

Before I started the mods I was pulling the trailer at 75mph with the h3 with no problems. I need to point out that my h3 is an Alpha and has a v8

 

[skeeter06]

I'm trying to find another Alpha. Thanks for the info.

 

[sgthawk]

Started top cage that I will use to mount a rooftop text.

 

[RagnarD]

Any concern about it getting top heavy?

Good idea for the rack brackets.