All purpose everything trailer build
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80DDYota
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Well I wanted to mount the tongue jack and wasn't happy with my choices. I made my own. I have a thread on it. So to save the trouble of rewriting the build I will just put the photos.
Now I can mount it under the tongue, nice and compact. I'll post the pic with it mounted later.
Now I can mount it under the tongue, nice and compact. I'll post the pic with it mounted later.
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80DDYota
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Cost as far as "to sell" or "what it cost to build". As far as what it cost me, I have several hundred in it now, not counting the generator. Well worth it. I get my material at recycle yards. The jack that I used was for free, came off the Burro (thread here) trailer that I repaired and the axle was off a tent trailer that I got for $50.
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80DDYota
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I worked on the racks this weekend. Its all coming togather.
painted and mounted
I also finished the jack.
and mounted the gene. today!
I still have to line the tailgate with some decking
fooled around with the storage a little.
Now just have to paint the wheels, and get new tires. the 33's are a little too big if I have to load this thing up.
Plus a few little items to be completely finished.
painted and mounted
I also finished the jack.
and mounted the gene. today!
I still have to line the tailgate with some decking
fooled around with the storage a little.
Now just have to paint the wheels, and get new tires. the 33's are a little too big if I have to load this thing up.
Plus a few little items to be completely finished.
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Gotta love action packers!!!
80DDYota
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They're great. For the little extra in price, well worth it.
SWITAWI
Doesn't Get Out Enough
No experience, but I'm seriously looking at getting the Kamp-Rite Double model. I'd be interested in hearing some first-hand info as well. Are you looking at the single or the double?
BTW, the trailer's looking good. I really like your built-on side storage boxes. Simply genius. :drool:
BTW, the trailer's looking good. I really like your built-on side storage boxes. Simply genius. :drool:
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Well I've been lingering around this site for several months trying to absorb as many as ideas as possible for my build. Your build has been the one that has mirrored my plans more than any other and you have done the original inspiration drawings that you saw real justice with your fab skills... I spotted the same google sketch drawings on the jeepforum that you used as your basis. The only real change I'm going to make from yours is to go with a torsion axle. I've been meaning to ask what gauge you used for sheeting the walls on your bed and the exterior/perimeter of your side storage.
I purchased the Kamp-Rite oversized tent cot (http://store.kamprite.com/catalog/Kamp-Rite-Oversize-TentCot-p-16146.html) about a year ago and have used it about a half dozen trips (2-4 days at a time). I won't camp without it unless I'm backpack camping. This thing is awesome
- minimal ground prep/worry about rock, etc.
- extremely weatherproof. I didn't use the fly last trip and stayed dry with a unexpected hail storm at 4am.
- quick setup (about 2 minutes)
- very comfortable (it comes with an integral iso-mat and I added one of my own)
- great ventilation (I'd guess about 60% of the side wall area can be opened with good quality screening).
I've read other reviews online before I purchased this one at Bass Pro on sale for approx $175, and the only real competitor was Cabella's. I have no experience with Cabella's, but I understand that theirs is much heavier. I also read that some don't like the double cot, because it has a frame support that run lengthwise down the middle that isn't very comfortable for a "romantic evening in the pines."
Keep up the good work! I'm curious to see how you "deck-out" the tail gate to lay flush with the bed flooring. I'm more carpenter than blacksmith, but I'm getting better at the later with each project.... I can't wait till the funding for the trailer is complete to start building this winter!
80DDYota
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Im looking at the double, like to have space to move in. I have looked at them online, they seem to be strong but, it's hard telling. Any first hand info would be great.
Thanks, a lot of great builds on this site, tons of smart talent here.
Project510
Adventurer
Great work! Thats exactly what I need! Only I dont have the skills or tols to build my own lol. With a working top that would be the perfect trailer! Good job!