kitchen trailer with no wheels

[gordinho80]

Not exactly what I was referring to. I meant stabilizers more for when it is off the hitch. You mentioned it might be too tall and shallow (front to back) to be really stable while off the truck, right?

Here is what I was thinking about. Sorry for the crude MS Paint image. My Photoshop isn't working properly.

 

[HARDTRAILZ]

Interesting idea. Could possibly use the crank type trailer jack to get height for attach/detach...something like these that would rotate up out of the way for travel....

http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Jack/Bulldog/BD158109.html?feed=npn&gclid=CMfQypDC07ECFUoKKgodsXgAcw

 

[navigator]

Ok Gordinho, I'm following you now.
Hardtrailz, I had thought about the jacks but they likely won't be tall enough and would get pricey fast.
Remember I am frugal/tight or downright cheap.

 

[ahuff11]

I am currently making something similar. In my case, it is just a storage box for gas, camping supplies, extra parts and tools. (I have already upgraded my rear springs in order to accommodate the extra weight.)

It uses two vertical supports (modified Thule Parkway 958 hitch bike carriers) that are attached to hitch receivers that are welded in-line with the frame rails. This will allow the center hitch receiver to be unused in case you decide to tow a trailer. Also, by attaching the box to 2 points on the frame, it will be much more robust when driving on rough trails. One more thing about the supports: they pivot to allow the apparatus to rotate away from the hatch of an SUV. There is an integrated stop to prevent the setup from pivoting too much.

The box is attached near the top of the vertical supports which leaves space below the box for attaching shovels, high lift jacks, extra gas, etc... This, also, will not decrease departure angle.

Assuming the picture uploads, check it out. It may give you some ideas.

Vertical Supports:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CQ47H4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Shelf Brackets:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MSXN0E/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=A19NXYPR29N4VV

Box:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MK4F6S/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
OR
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MK4F68/ref=ox_sc_act_title_7?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

[navigator]

good idea ahuff, it gives me more to think about.

 

[JamesDowning]

Interesting idea. Could possibly use the crank type trailer jack to get height for attach/detach...something like these that would rotate up out of the way for travel....

http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Jack/Bulldog/BD158109.html?feed=npn&gclid=CMfQypDC07ECFUoKKgodsXgAcw

Potentially... but I think all you need are 4 macro-adjust legs (just legs with pins), and some way to 'micro' adjust the height of the hitch receptacle, so you can easily remove it from the truck. Or you can lift by hand, depending on how heavy the sucker will be.

 

[navigator]

I'm thinking ideally it would be <200lbs, something most could muscle into the receiver. I do realize getting something that heavy and large could be tricky to get the hole lined up. Another thought is have 2 macro-adjust legs at the rear and near the hitch have a fold -up jack like Kyle mentioned that you could micro adjust. That might make sense because even though the idea is for it to not be heavy, we know how people tend to pack stuff.

 

[Mark Harley]

K.I.S.S method simple diamond plate box that is custom to your design.
steel 2" reciever mount on the bottom, Seperate leg support to set it on when you arrive.
Large D handles on the side at corrrect height for two people to lift.
Dividers and drawers made of aluminum. Pots and stove low to the bottom for good
load handling. fold out sides to hold cooking items.

There are many fab shops who would take on a project like this. Diamond plate runs $150.00 a 48 x 96 sheet around here.
Look into technical schools too for fab work.