Recent content by MikeHenderson

Here's a shot of the bikes loaded in. It uses RockyMounts Drop tops bolted to Threaded inserts in the bed. They can be locked and work with through axle or old QR.

I forgot to mention I have some SuperSprings bump stops on it too just in case things get gnar...

This is a custom-built turn-key overlanding trailer based on a Ford Courier truck bed with everything you need to camp and explore. It is currently running 265/75 R16 tires on steel wheels. It has a 3500# axle with electric brakes and two shocks per side. It has stock springs with an add-a-leaf...

This trailer has sold. A guy bought it to take his kids camping! -M

Here's the trailer on one of the first trips I took in it after getting the RTT mounted up.

It might take some mods for the vespa. I honestly don't know.

I think the whole thing probably weighs in the neighborhood of 1000# unloaded without tent. The rear receiver weight is going to depend on what else is in the trailer. The receiver tube is about 36" long and integrated into the sub frame, so it's plenty strong. But if you put too much weight...

Here's how I converted it to being a REAL off road trailer: -M

Here's some video of pulling this trailer through Dedeckera Canyon in Death Valley with our Tacoma:

I have one listed here in this forum.

I think that would work fine. -M

The original table was great when the trailer was "stock", but with the trailer so much higher with the springs and big tires it was impossible to get into the trailer with it on. I don't have it or the brackets anymore. The side table is much more useful and still allows access to the main...

Reno, NV

This is a unique custom trailer built from an early 1990s Aerotow trailer. The chassis was built by Reno fabricator Bradd Davidson for hard off-road use. It has an extended tongue with a standard 2” ball coupler. It can be shortened or converted to 360-degree coupler. The tongue length was set...

Do the tires rub at all? Or does the lift take care of that?