Hey all,
Back in December of 2014 I bought a M101 A3 dump trailer so that I can use it to transport my snow mobile and go wooding and use it for all sorts of other utility uses. After surfing this site I have been inspired to clean the trailer up, drop some weight, and build a removable camper top and add some extras for all needs i might for see in the future.
I have created a framing design in CAD see below and let me know what you think. I have some questions about how to go about building it, what materials should i use? steel? wood? I'm leaning more towards the wood side because my goal is to have it built in the next month and I think it will will be much cheaper and weight much less, but if its made out of wood will it be strong enough for off-roading in rough terrain?
I have a list of tasks to be done to this trailer before Burning Man the first week in September they go like this.
-Remove Lugget and pindle hitch. (completed)
-Install Max Coupler Hitch (Completed)
-install adjustable stand in tongue (Completed)
-remove all wiring and lights on the trailer(Completed)
-remove adjustable rear stand(Completed)
-weld on 2" Hitch receiver tube in back bumper
-remove old heavy axle(Completed)
-paint under carriage (Completed)
-install Dexter 3500# 3" diameter axle 64" Hub-face to hub-face, 43.25" spring perch center to center with 10 x 2.25 electric brake with parking brake to keep dump feature (Completed)
-paint outside of tub to match my silver 2014 Toyota Tacoma with black rhino lined trim and rhino line inside trailer bed.(completed)
-rewire and install all lights (Completed)
-wire up electric brake system on axle
-build camper top framing(Completed)
-install outside plywood(Completed)
-install all wiring for lights and outlets (Completed)
-install all 1.5" Foam Board insulation (Completed)
-install all indoor plywood work (Completed)
-install all windows (Completed)
-install all indoor and outdoor lights (Completed)
-build indoor seating which extends into a bed. (Completed)
I want to do a bunch of fixture attachments for propane, fuel and dining ware and food storage, awnings and outdoor sink and food prep areas, and a tongue box which will hold all the batteries and electronic components. but thats for later planning, all i need now is to clean up and lighten the trailer and build the camper.
I will post pictures along the way and i hope that i can get any sort of feed back from all of you on how i can make this thing into what i want it to be.
thanks all,
hope to hear your comments and suggestions.
Back in December of 2014 I bought a M101 A3 dump trailer so that I can use it to transport my snow mobile and go wooding and use it for all sorts of other utility uses. After surfing this site I have been inspired to clean the trailer up, drop some weight, and build a removable camper top and add some extras for all needs i might for see in the future.
I have created a framing design in CAD see below and let me know what you think. I have some questions about how to go about building it, what materials should i use? steel? wood? I'm leaning more towards the wood side because my goal is to have it built in the next month and I think it will will be much cheaper and weight much less, but if its made out of wood will it be strong enough for off-roading in rough terrain?
I have a list of tasks to be done to this trailer before Burning Man the first week in September they go like this.
-Remove Lugget and pindle hitch. (completed)
-Install Max Coupler Hitch (Completed)
-install adjustable stand in tongue (Completed)
-remove all wiring and lights on the trailer(Completed)
-remove adjustable rear stand(Completed)
-weld on 2" Hitch receiver tube in back bumper
-remove old heavy axle(Completed)
-paint under carriage (Completed)
-install Dexter 3500# 3" diameter axle 64" Hub-face to hub-face, 43.25" spring perch center to center with 10 x 2.25 electric brake with parking brake to keep dump feature (Completed)
-paint outside of tub to match my silver 2014 Toyota Tacoma with black rhino lined trim and rhino line inside trailer bed.(completed)
-rewire and install all lights (Completed)
-wire up electric brake system on axle
-build camper top framing(Completed)
-install outside plywood(Completed)
-install all wiring for lights and outlets (Completed)
-install all 1.5" Foam Board insulation (Completed)
-install all indoor plywood work (Completed)
-install all windows (Completed)
-install all indoor and outdoor lights (Completed)
-build indoor seating which extends into a bed. (Completed)
I want to do a bunch of fixture attachments for propane, fuel and dining ware and food storage, awnings and outdoor sink and food prep areas, and a tongue box which will hold all the batteries and electronic components. but thats for later planning, all i need now is to clean up and lighten the trailer and build the camper.
I will post pictures along the way and i hope that i can get any sort of feed back from all of you on how i can make this thing into what i want it to be.
thanks all,
hope to hear your comments and suggestions.
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