Little Guy Teardrop Rough Rider Build

[TriadExpedition]

I would choose one that you can touch up yourself, if needed.
If you rub a rock or tree, you wont want to pay a "professional" every time to touch it up.
Monstaliner is a DIY, as are others

6btex that is solid advice, however the project is so large in nature, it requires a professional to shoot the project, because It covers large areas. Basically it is like spraying a truck or car. Do not want it to look like I painted it with a rattle can.

 

[Hilldweller]

The side gizmos are going to collect dirt and scrud too, get on your britches, get in the trailer.
Having a step stool like nater suggested might be a work around along with your submariner handle.

I'd play with the ideas for a while before declaring victory...

 

[Scott B.]

The Honey Badger is nearing fabrication completion,
The Teardrop will be coated with a color tinted liner on the body , and black on the chassis.

The question is what brand of liner should we apply?
LINE-X, Scorpion Liner, Bullet Liner, Rhino Liner?

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Thank You, Rob

Why do you want liner on the trailer body instead of paint (or the current siding color/material)?

 

[6btEX]

6btex that is solid advice, however the project is so large in nature, it requires a professional to shoot the project, because It covers large areas. Basically it is like spraying a truck or car. Do not want it to look like I painted it with a rattle can.

You can have it sprayed, but still have the option to touch up yourself later.
The fenders and chassis are most likely the high risk areas. Spray the body with one product and the chassis with another.
That's why I will never buy another new truck. That first scratch or ding really hurts.

 

[TriadExpedition]

Not really worried about my britches, more concerned about permanent damage to the trailer. My opinion is an off-road trailer is more defined by it's capability, than it's title. This trailer is being built not be pulled into a RV Park, but more about pulling it to a place no trailer has gone before. If I get dirty in the process, well then, Mission Accomplished. The GIZMOS are Rock Guards.

 

[TriadExpedition]

I want the whole body to be coated with bed liner, so that damage from flying rocks will be lessened. The biggest worry is the Glass doors and window. I may end up put some extruded steel or aluminum mesh guard on them. That way you can see out them but it would be protected from rocks and trees. My FJ has trail pin striping due to trees overgrown on the trail, I want to prevent this on the trailer.

 

[jim65wagon]

The side gizmos are going to collect dirt and scrud too, get on your britches, get in the trailer.
Having a step stool like nater suggested might be a work around along with your submariner handle.

I'd play with the ideas for a while before declaring victory...

Having a trailer with running boards I can attest to that. They collect rocks, mud and dust very well. There are many occasions that, I have hooked up the water sprayer to wash mud off the running boards before getting into the trailer. The air compressor on the truck works very well to spray off the collected dust before opening any doors.

Of course the basement on ours gives us an advantage. Sitting on the bed with our feet out the door and said feet are on the running board.

I think your side gizmos will work well for your needs. You'll just have to figure a way around dragging dirt onto your bed. It's awesome being able to use the hi lift to raise the whole side of the trailer as needed.

 

[TriadExpedition]

I hate Mud, Rocks, and Dust too, but I am not scared.

Guys,
I really thought there would be some better discussion regarding my trailer build, but so far, most of the discussion has been on how to not get your panty hose dirty. So If there is Mud, Stones, and god hope not, "Dust" on the rock guards, doesn't this mean that they are doing their job.

I guess to put things in perspective, this is the world I came from. Cavalry 2nd/ 107th Mechanized. Yes we got dirty for "God and Country".

 

[jim65wagon]

The biggest worry is the Glass doors and window. I may end up put some extruded steel or aluminum mesh guard on them. That way you can see out them but it would be protected from rocks and trees. My FJ has trail pin striping due to trees overgrown on the trail, I want to prevent this on the trailer.

I have busted the glass on one door (not trail damage just stupidity) but it is fairly easily replaced with a piece of lexan cut to size.

Pinstripes happen you obviously know that. I just buff out what will buff out on the truck and trailer. The rest I leave and just say to myself "at least its from the woods and using it properly than from a mall parking lot accident"

Oh. I like your additions to the trailer. It's like the way it should've been built from the factory.

The grab handles are great. We have them on the outside beside the door. Makes climbing up and in or down and out effortless.

 

[TriadExpedition]

Fabrication is nearing completion

The fabrication is nearing completion. Just about 4 more things to be welded. The trailer was towed today on some very bumpy and uneven country roads, and the trailer worked nicely, on the highway it pulled nice and straight, and off power is pulled straight no swaying.

 

[6btEX]

Looks good! You'll be camping in no time!:beer:

 

[TriadExpedition]

Short Walk around video

Short walk around video. The trailer will have a tongue box with Odyssey batteries, two CVT awnings, and a Honda Generator on the tongue, with a secure mount. Excited to see the trailer, Line X'd in Silver and Black.

[video]https://youtu.be/Nj32x6tghzY[/video]

 

[Sikocycles]

Very very nice.

 

[Jeffrey_A]

Any update here?

 

[TriadExpedition]

Fab is complete, Line-X of Troy it is your turn

The Honey Badger has made it's way down the road, after many many hours at RC Enterprises , of North Hampton, Ohio. The trailer is complete. The tow vehicle has received some new Toytec 2.0 Heavy Duty rear springs, that worked very well to compensate for the extra weight from the rear steal bumper, Engel fridge, drawer system, bajarack EXP Rack, and many more upgrades. And definitely not to forget that the Timbren Active Off-road bump stops were installed and I think the FJ Cruiser handled better with and without a trailer, better than factory.