WyoCherokee
Adventurer
So here it is. I will never be able to afford a Turtle Back or Xventure, so i decided to build my own!
I started with a little farm trailer i got for free. It had no VIN and No Title, so i had to go down that process, which here in Wyoming is a Royal Pain. Once a title, VIN and Registration was in my hand, i began the build. It got used once this spring for a very muddy campout, and it was determined that i need some sort of a top on it, a tarp would not do.
The hitch was one of those universal type that fits either 2" or 1 7/8, and was a royal pain to get to clamp down on a 2" ball. So first step is to remove it and install a Kilby or a Lock N Roll. I havent decided which one yet.
https://locknroll.com/shop-now/
http://www.schuttindustries.com/Xventure/Accessories/Camping-(3)/KILBY-6K-MAX-COUPLER
So last night i got the old hitch cut off with my trusty grinder.
It currently has 205/75/15 Tires on it. I took advantage of a 4wheelparts.com Presidents day sal and ordered a set of new rims, and i have some 33x12.5's to throw on it. Will have to move the fenders up and trim them to fit the 33's. I test fit a pair of 32's and they just barelly cleared. Eventually i will build custom tubing fenders, but thats a bit down the road.
The axle is currently in a SUA configuration which will do for now. Later plans include ditching the axle in favor of timbrens.
The back tailgate slides up and out, and can fold flat like so:
So i will have to do a little fab work to make some slots for it to sit in and act as a galley table/ cook prep/ stove top while at camp.
Some basic things i am planning on building:
I am looking at this tarp for the top
https://www.heavydutytarps.net/utility-trailer-covers
For paint, i am considering putting Restore(commonly used for wood decks) on the inside and outside.
Let the affordable trailer build begin!
I started with a little farm trailer i got for free. It had no VIN and No Title, so i had to go down that process, which here in Wyoming is a Royal Pain. Once a title, VIN and Registration was in my hand, i began the build. It got used once this spring for a very muddy campout, and it was determined that i need some sort of a top on it, a tarp would not do.
The hitch was one of those universal type that fits either 2" or 1 7/8, and was a royal pain to get to clamp down on a 2" ball. So first step is to remove it and install a Kilby or a Lock N Roll. I havent decided which one yet.
https://locknroll.com/shop-now/
http://www.schuttindustries.com/Xventure/Accessories/Camping-(3)/KILBY-6K-MAX-COUPLER
So last night i got the old hitch cut off with my trusty grinder.
It currently has 205/75/15 Tires on it. I took advantage of a 4wheelparts.com Presidents day sal and ordered a set of new rims, and i have some 33x12.5's to throw on it. Will have to move the fenders up and trim them to fit the 33's. I test fit a pair of 32's and they just barelly cleared. Eventually i will build custom tubing fenders, but thats a bit down the road.
The axle is currently in a SUA configuration which will do for now. Later plans include ditching the axle in favor of timbrens.
The back tailgate slides up and out, and can fold flat like so:
So i will have to do a little fab work to make some slots for it to sit in and act as a galley table/ cook prep/ stove top while at camp.
Some basic things i am planning on building:
- Lockable storage boxes inside the trailer
- battery box with a 6v deep cycle, and camp lights
- propane tank holder
- water tank
- canvas style top with hoop braces
- fold out work table
I am looking at this tarp for the top
https://www.heavydutytarps.net/utility-trailer-covers
For paint, i am considering putting Restore(commonly used for wood decks) on the inside and outside.
Let the affordable trailer build begin!
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