Canyon inspired homebuilt

[6btEX]

I have been camping and backpacking for years. I also have had several camping trailers over the years.
I have a tow hauler and an off road cargo style trailer.
This is an effort to make something more useful than my current trailers.
Its not an option for me to purchase a Canyon, so here is my next best option.

 

[Sb_Moto]

Looks like a great start!!

 

[Sb_Moto]

I am interested to see how you handle the raised roof and canvas. I really wanted to do a roof like the canyon, but the added complexity scared me.

 

[bigKlittlecar]

Subscribed as this is right up my alley, I love they're designs and like you plan to build one

 

[6btEX]

I am interested to see how you handle the raised roof and canvas. I really wanted to do a roof like the canyon, but the added complexity scared me.

Yes, it will add some complexity to it.
At this point in my life I am more afraid of regretting not trying to do something, than doing something wrong.
I will have some help from a friend who used to do upholstery.
Worse case, I will have a short camper.

 

[FMF]

Looking forward to this build! I was in the same boat. Love that VMI trailer but at this time in my life buying one is not an option. So my wife and I choose to build as well.

 

[Titanpat57]

Holy Cow!!

Looking forward to the progress....awesome size!

 

[GeoTracker90]

Looks like it will be a great build. What are the dimensions of the trailer box as it sits right now?

 

[6btEX]

The box is 5.5x 10.5x 5 roughly.
I wanted the interior to be 60"x 120"

 

[1store]

6btex

At this point in my life I am more afraid of regretting not trying to do something, than doing something wrong.

More should do this.
Will be looking on

 

[Flyfishjeep]

Have you finished this yet???

 

[6btEX]

Funny you should ask, planning on taking it out of storage this weekend. I have had way too much customer work to even think about it all summer.
Things are getting back to a steady pace, so I am back at it.
Some inspiration from my last trip came from sleeping in the back of my Cruiser wishing I had got it done already.
I have been gathering parts all summer though. Windows and a couple of compartment doors here awaiting install.
Will post some pics when I can.

 

[Mcm2176]

I've been sketching out something similar - looking forward to seeing your progress!


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[6btEX]

A little progress, but can't work too hard on a holiday weekend:beer:

That's my Fummins towing it.
I plan on towing it mostly with my Landcruiser.
The wheels and tires will eventually match. These have the wrong width and offset.

 

[BajainMD]

Less sophisticated but traveling a similar path.

Just came across your thread and saw your sketch on the first page and thought to myself... how cool. Just with some pencil and paper and little research I came up an idea for this starting back in April. Not as off-road capable as yours as my tow rig will not be up to par with most vehicles here, but fun none the less. Here is mine: