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    Colorado Trailer Build- DONE!!!

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E9JRCO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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    Colorado Trailer Build- DONE!!!

    Only one time so far, worked great. My truck on the other hand broke down, so $1,900 later, I'm ready to go again.
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    Collection of Trailer Builds

    http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/175415-Colorado-Trailer-Build-DONE!!!
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    Colorado Trailer Build- DONE!!!

    Just using the 6 gallon water jugs.
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    Colorado Trailer Build- DONE!!!

    I was too slow to post progress as I built my trailer, but wanted to share the finished product since most of my ideas came from this fine forum. This was my first welding project and I learned a lot! Thank you to all the talented people who post here, so numskulls like me can look cool! :):)
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    Off-road teardrop scratch-build

    Sure looks like it, I am too and it makes a mess!
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    Gas springs for trailer lid - help me decide...

    I am seriously thinking about this...i am almost ready to paint tho!
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    Gas springs for trailer lid - help me decide...

    sorry for the late response, but thank you for the input!
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    Gas springs for trailer lid - help me decide...

    I built a steel top for my trailer. It is around 150 lbs! It is hinged on the passenger side with 3 barrel hinges. I need to pick out my gas springs, but there is an issue. I have a swing out tailgate and no spot to place a spring in the rear. Question- Would one spring mounted of the...
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    DEAL ALERT!!! CAMP CHEF TRITON HOT WATER HEATER - $99 W/ $5 SHIPPING

    http://sellout.woot.com/offers/camp-chef-triton-water-heater-shower?ref=so_cnt_wp_4_5 Here is the path in case my link doesn't work...Woot.com, sellout or ZERB2016 tab at the top of page, "let's go camping". On Amazon, they are $132 with prime shipping. Shipping on Woot is $5. There goes...
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    are two 5 lb propane tanks enough? do you ever run out?

    Thanks Robert for taking the time to post a well thought out response, I appreciate it! I will stick with the 2 11lber tanks and call it good. Thanks for your help!
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    are two 5 lb propane tanks enough? do you ever run out?

    We mainly do wood fires, but a lot of time there are fire restrictions. Plus you are not tied to the fire if you want to go explore...just turn it off and go! Thanks for the opinions!
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    are two 5 lb propane tanks enough? do you ever run out?

    I bought a couple 11 lbs tanks, but they look pretty big on my trailer and will be a tight fit mounted on the side. I am wondering if it is overkill anyway. I will be running a grill and 2 burner stove top off one and probably a propane fire pit off the other one. Most trips will be weekend...
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    sheet metal thickness for floor and side walls of trailer - Pic attached

    Thanks for the info Oscar, appreciate it. I want to keep the weight down, but don't want the floor to be flimsy either.
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    sheet metal thickness for floor and side walls of trailer - Pic attached

    She sits perfectly level with the Max Coupler set up! :victory::victory:
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    sheet metal thickness for floor and side walls of trailer - Pic attached

    The frame is complete in my build...now I need to build the side walls and put down a floor. What gauge did you use for the floor and sidewalls? Would you do anything different next time? Thanks for any help!
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    height of bed on off road trailer- what's the magic number?

    thanks PCO6, that is how I got to 24". I have a chuck box that is 20" tall on its side.
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