Have been lurking around her for quite awhile and trying to soak up as much knowledge as possible. I'm new to Expedition trailers but not to jeeps (own several). After making a little progress I decided to make an attempt to post what has been accomplished so far. I would appreciate any constructive criticism or otherwise, I have pretty thick skin.
Several months ago I started building an expedition trailer, mostly inspired by the excellent build threads on here. This is not near the quality as some of the other trailers built here but, what the hey. The best part, IMO is it is built out of a Jeepster.
Started with a '69 Jeepster Halfcab, cut it in half, used a 5000 lb. trailer axle I got from Six States. Ended up having to rebuild the flooring in the front part. Bought a used pop up trailer and am currently dismantleing it to use the stove, fridge, water heater and electrical. Will make a hauling trailer out of the rest.
The Jeepster I started with I stripped the best parts off and used them on another one I have. It was sitting on jack stands when the City asked me to remove it, this pushed me into starting the project.
The plan is to build slide out shelves on the side and out the rear. the kitchen will come out the side, not real sure yet what will end up on the rear slide. There will be a roof top tent mounted, still not sure which one yet, so many choices. At one time I was considering mounting the Jeepster grill on the front and cutting the hood down for a lid. This was to be used to house extra batteries. Now the current plan is to build a simple box on the tongue.
One thing I have noticed that needs to be changed is the hitch, Had no idea of a multi-axis hitch until after the current one was already mounted (should have found this site just a little earlier).
After I get all the parts removed from the pop up I will post some pictures and ask for any suggestions on the lay out.
My hope is to have this completed by the end of February.
Several months ago I started building an expedition trailer, mostly inspired by the excellent build threads on here. This is not near the quality as some of the other trailers built here but, what the hey. The best part, IMO is it is built out of a Jeepster.
Started with a '69 Jeepster Halfcab, cut it in half, used a 5000 lb. trailer axle I got from Six States. Ended up having to rebuild the flooring in the front part. Bought a used pop up trailer and am currently dismantleing it to use the stove, fridge, water heater and electrical. Will make a hauling trailer out of the rest.
The Jeepster I started with I stripped the best parts off and used them on another one I have. It was sitting on jack stands when the City asked me to remove it, this pushed me into starting the project.
The plan is to build slide out shelves on the side and out the rear. the kitchen will come out the side, not real sure yet what will end up on the rear slide. There will be a roof top tent mounted, still not sure which one yet, so many choices. At one time I was considering mounting the Jeepster grill on the front and cutting the hood down for a lid. This was to be used to house extra batteries. Now the current plan is to build a simple box on the tongue.
One thing I have noticed that needs to be changed is the hitch, Had no idea of a multi-axis hitch until after the current one was already mounted (should have found this site just a little earlier).
After I get all the parts removed from the pop up I will post some pictures and ask for any suggestions on the lay out.
My hope is to have this completed by the end of February.
