Converting a utility trailer?

[LilKJ]

These trailers seem to be really cheap around here as lots of small contractors are closing their doors... they caught my eye as a potential platform to build an expedition trailer off of... obviously this would just be a base and lots o modification would be needed but what do you guys think?

They seem to basically be a truck bed trailer with one of these utility beds mounted on it (without the crane )

An example (these are turning up almost daily):
Trailer for sale nearby

 

[dirty Bakers]

Thats pretty much what I plan on doing but my utility trailer is for a small truck like a toy or nissan so it should fit on most trails. these trailers are not light, thats the only drawback.

 

[Titanpat57]

A fellow here has a trailer build out of one...maybe contact him for some pros and cons. Seems the best build platform would be out of aluminum..much lighter than the steel.


Found the thread.....http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25107&highlight=utility+bed

 

[cjj98xj]

Seems to me it'd be a bit bulky for most expedition type use (at least the type I enjoy) and a quite heavy as well. May not be much concern if you have a full size to tow it with though.

 

[LilKJ]

Awesome!! Thanks guys.. looks like an aluminum utility bed from a compact pickup is exactly what I am looking for!:wings: