Dirt Bound Offroad TearDrop Trailer - Popup / out Roof & Back

[webdog]

UPDATE:

Here is a photo of the maiden voyage, You can see most progress at page 4 and up.

I have been wanting to do a trailer build for a little over a year, mainly since I sold my Willys 1944 Bantam trailer.

So I finally got to ordering parts and today got the axle done and the main frame done.

I plan to make it modular as i need a flatbed utility trailer but also want a box for camping so the camping box will be bolt on to the main frame.

I will update this thread as more progress happens.

On the left 33" tires and on the right temporary tires.

main frame 46" x 72"

 

[PNWDad]

Stacking dimes with a wirefeed eh? Just being a smart ***, I do it too most of the time.:ylsmoke:

Kidding aside, How did you pick you springs? Spring rate? Previous experience?

 

[webdog]

Stacking dimes with a wirefeed eh? Just being a smart ***, I do it too most of the time.:ylsmoke:

Kidding aside, How did you pick you springs? Spring rate? Previous experience?

Using a worn out stock pack from a XJ, and going to use some shocks also.

 

[dirty Bakers]

Sweet welds. I am going to be watching you.

 

[webdog]

Got the front part of the frame welded up. We TIG and MIG'ed this part on.

Total weight so far is 106 LBS

 

[webdog]

Almost rolling, Still got to make the shackles and rear shackle mounts. Then I plan to make U Bolt Eliminator plates and get some bolts for that.

 

[nat]

Nice build so far!

 

[webdog]

Got the spring mounts welded and the u bolt eliminators made and got it on the wheels.

25" of frame ground clearance. as of right now 15lbs of tounge weight.

 

[SWbySWesty]

Keep it coming, you should put this together as a product!

 

[webdog]

Unfortunately I only had time to get the VIN, AAA said they could not finish the process so back to DMV on tuesday for me to get plates.

DMV had no issues with the coupler.

 

[zukrider]

crazy coupler, but cool trailer.

 

[SWbySWesty]

Dude, can't wait to see the final product!

 

[TacoDell]

DMV had no issues with the coupler.

the DMV don't give a ********...

they leave 'dat carp up to da LEO's discretion...

likely a non issue, unless U leave yer junk back 'dere in 'da 20 car pile up.

 

[webdog]

the DMV don't give a ********...

they leave 'dat carp up to da LEO's discretion...

likely a non issue, unless U leave yer junk back 'dere in 'da 20 car pile up.

I plan to have a safety cable that connects the tongue to the other side of the coupler in addition to the standard X safety chains to the bumper.

Debating about just throwing a tack weld on the nuts also to prevent them from ever coming lose.

 

[webdog]

So project was on hold while my Jeep got a new engine.

I think I am going to go a offroad teardrop / roof tent hybrid trailer with the kitchen and eating area inside and sleeping upstairs when folded out. I will also be able to sleep on the ground if bad weather does not allow us to open the top.
It will be made out of wood with some steel tubing to make the walls strong.