6x12 cargo trailer lifted for off road, Jeep JKU approved?
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Eagle05
Adventurer
After towing large and small trailers for years, I won’t own one without brakes. I wired my previous Wrangler with the OEM harness and a controller in an afternoon for a few hundred dollars. The option on my current trailer was another couple hundred. That time and money bought peace of mind, and even saves a lot of wear on the tow vehicle.
If your trailer ever starts swaying, there is something so pleasing about tapping the brake controller and feeling it straighten right out.
Personally, I can’t belive they even sell trailers without brakes. For me, it’s worth the money.
Eagle05
Adventurer
This is my aluminum WeeRoll Wrangler. I’m told it weighs 850 lbs empty and is 4’x4’x8’. It’s packed completely full for my move next week and I’m hoping to weigh it to see how heavy it is loaded. The manufacturer is making larger (taller) ones now too if you’re not dead set on a 6’x12’. It’s not perfect, but I think it’s better than a lot of cargo options out there, and for less money than most.
CaptainChaos
Member
I have the Redarc Tow Pro Elite in my JKUR. My trailer doesn’t weight 1500lbs loaded, but I’m glad I put a brake axle under it. I wouldn’t hesitate to do it again.
HAFICON
Adventurer
I had brakes on my last build and will on this one. Maybe stick to pavement you would be ok. But even back roads, or fires roads, down hill, gravel, mud, leaves you don’t want your trailer pushing your Jeep. Just an extra 500-1000 pounds on a slippery slope can get bad quick.
Just my .02
James
Mass_Mopar
Don't Litter
I paid for my 5x8 to have an upgraded 3500lb axle with 10” electric drums from the factory. The standard axle was a 2200lb unit. That also had the benefit of increasing my payload.
Those are really cool. thanks.
I am planning on living out of the 6x12 at least for a year or two, maybe longer. WeeRoll makes really good trailers and I will give them another look before making a final decision next year.
TNcaveman
New member
#Eagle05 What color (name) is your WeeRoll - It looks awesome I would do the blackout with tan as the color. I need to know what powdercoat to specify. And is it matte or satin? Doesn't look glossy. I think I'm about to pull the trigger on an Overland model with 6 ft ceiling - 5x10
Stephen
Stephen
Eagle05
Adventurer
“POWDER COAT FED STANDARD 33446 801-10828”
It’s definitely a flat/matter color and seems to be holding up pretty well.