LTT-MCC Marine Corps Chassis Overland Trailer Build

[hsestes]

Today my buddy started welding the aluminum side walls. One down! These will get covered with aluminum sides as well...

 

[hudsimtn]

Trailer is looking really good. I have the silver eagle ltt flat deck, they are a great platform for an offroad camper. Great trailers. Check out my photos section if you want. Its a work in progress but getting there.

 

[highlandercj-7]

Looks like your on your way to sweet trailer. I dig the stance too, matches up to the JK well.

 

[hsestes]

So we finally got all the sides completed and skinned....

 

[hsestes]

And we got the top on!!!! (at least a mock up - not bolted down yet...) I did not want a RTT because of the hassle involved in setup/teardown, etc, etc.... So I scored this Gemtop Workmaster camper top to go on the trailer for $400!!

So you may ask why not open the doors to the back.... Well, I have a aluminum tool/storage box planned for the rear area, and in the front will have a fold down deck/porch that when lowered down will sit on top of a portion of the tongue with the tongue providing the support for it.

We still have to finish the tongue, bolt everything together, install the leveling jacks, tint the windows, add a few more bolt on pieces and then off to get her painted....

 

[hsestes]

Nice. I like the RTT rack you built for it. As you will see, I am going a little different route....

 

[Greg_Volkman]

Where will you store all your gear while you are sleeping inside it?

 

[hsestes]

I will have to work all that out To start with, I will probably purchase some cots, and then use plastic storage bins that would fit under them. Later I may build a sleeping platform with storage underneath.. again will have to work all that out as I start to use it. The main objective is mobility quickly. If I have to "bug out" I don't want a 30 minute breakdown session for camp.

 

[FinsUp]

Looks great! I am wanting to build a trailer so I am eyeing everybody's to get good ideas.

 

[SamM]

The doors opening to the front is a nice feature. How do you plan to protect the glass from stray rocks? Looking great!

SamM

 

[hsestes]

Not sure. Will have to see how she rides behind the Jeep. Maybe some mud flaps?

 

[rodrage]

Love everything about it... Aluminum upper cage, LOTS of access, bay doors in front- bulletproof ideas.

 

[hsestes]

Love everything about it... Aluminum upper cage, LOTS of access, bay doors in front- bulletproof ideas.

Thanks!

 

[hsestes]

Couple of updates here.

Got the trailer tongue finished. It's been extended about 2 feet for extra turning clearance and dropped about two inches to allow it to sit level with the Jeep.


I used an open ended Reciever tube so that I would use a pintle, or MaxCoupler, or remove for security.

 

[hsestes]

We also go the rear stabilizer jack brackets made. The jacks will be removed during transit, and once installed will work in conjunction with the front to get the trailer level for sleeping.