Comanche Scott
Expedition Leader
Just picked up this 1964 tilt deck trailer. Amazing shape for being this old, and pretty much a blank slate for a multi-purpose build.
The plywood deck is 4'-4" wide, by 8' long.
I'm thinking of using this pretty much as is, and building "hot swap-able" boxes, for want of a better term. So I'd have one box on camper jacks that would be a "camper", and then another box that assembles for use as a utility trailer. Add some removable rails for motorcycle hauler, etc.
About the only permanent mods would be to add a fresh and grey water tank underneath, with skid plates. Then box the frame plates where the springs attach to make the axle easier to re-position (you can see in the side shot, how the plates bolt to the frame with all the holes for positioning the axle).
Are there any builds on this forum like this? I did a search for "dual purpose" and found four builds, but they aren't really "hot swap" styles.
Any input would be welcome. I've been viewing a lot of Off Road trailer builds on YouTube, and looking through some of the amazing builds on here.
This project won't start until summer, as there are two vehicle builds ahead of it. But need to start doing the planning phase now, so I'll be ready to go.
Thanks in advance, for your sage advise, and wisdom! :beer:
The plywood deck is 4'-4" wide, by 8' long.
I'm thinking of using this pretty much as is, and building "hot swap-able" boxes, for want of a better term. So I'd have one box on camper jacks that would be a "camper", and then another box that assembles for use as a utility trailer. Add some removable rails for motorcycle hauler, etc.
About the only permanent mods would be to add a fresh and grey water tank underneath, with skid plates. Then box the frame plates where the springs attach to make the axle easier to re-position (you can see in the side shot, how the plates bolt to the frame with all the holes for positioning the axle).
Are there any builds on this forum like this? I did a search for "dual purpose" and found four builds, but they aren't really "hot swap" styles.
Any input would be welcome. I've been viewing a lot of Off Road trailer builds on YouTube, and looking through some of the amazing builds on here.
This project won't start until summer, as there are two vehicle builds ahead of it. But need to start doing the planning phase now, so I'll be ready to go.
Thanks in advance, for your sage advise, and wisdom! :beer: