Collection of Trailer Builds

[teotwaki]

Finally got to a fab shop to finish the mods to my spare tire carrier. Part of a bracket had to be trimmed to allow the tailgate to open flat, I had the tire mounting plate bracket welded to eliminate some wiggle and also a tack weld on one of the lug bolts that I re-positioned.

http://suntothenorth.blogspot.com/2014/02/my-expedition-vehicle-trailer.html

 

[opp]

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=373343&stc=1&d=1478090411nbw
D.I.Y Light weight sleeper using D.I.Y rail top components Had few inquiries about information how the fiberglass parts where made. This was used in 1950-60 Became out of flavor when the fiberglass pull extruder came out.

 

[battleaxe]

Trailer - In Progress

Bought this off my old man earlier this year. It was built by a millwright, so it's definitely overkill.

I will update with a build thread in a few weeks after the move.

The Jeep is gone now, upgraded to a Taco for more space.... And because I hated the Jeep.

Plans are:
- New RTT w/add-a-room and awning
- Strip trailer down to frame to install struts for the platform
- Replace sheet metal with aluminum (likely checker plate because it's cheap and easy to find)
- Convert to 6 lug to match the Tacoma
- Build drawer system
- Battery
- Water Storage

Lots of other stuff to come, just haven't had anywhere to work on it yet. Come Dec 1st, I'll have some space for it finally.

 

[vati kaki]

Just a few photos,still got lots to do.

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[rbkelley89]

Just a few photos,still got lots to do.

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Hey im starting to design my trailer. Would you be able to roof top tent on that top rack or would it need some more bracing?

 

[vati kaki]

Dont think would be a problem .Look at drifta offroad trailer .lots of ideas

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[Redeth005]

This trailer is all custom build by me off a 1st gen 4Runner chassis.
This is what i started off with when i first took on this project.


And now i looks like this





I by using the 4runner chassis i was able to use 3" lift leaf springs and make my own/modify a u-bolt flip pack to accommodate the 3500lb trailer axle. I kept the 6x5.5 lug pattern so i could use the same rim size and same 35" tire size that i use on my current 4runner. This way i eliminate the need to carry a 2nd spare tire. By using the lift and matching tires as my truck i gain the desired ground clearance. and if i ever get a flat i can always use my truck's full sized spare rim/tire. and if i ever get a 2nd flat on my truck well i just so happen to have 2 more spares mounted on the trailer. So that was the reason behind that one.

And this is my tow vehicle.



The trailer has came a very long way from what i started with but the outer shell is almost finished then i can register it a the DMV so i can finally start adding all the goodies like Solar, tent forced air heater, on board heated shower, roof top tent etc etc. I cant wait to use this on the trail!

If you're curious to see more about my build here is my trailer build thread:
http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/148656-Redeth-s-Overland-Trailer-Build

 

[Dragons_fire]

Here's my custom trailer. Someday I'll do a basic build thread. My wife calls it project Mac and Cheese because of the gross colour it started as.

 

[Scott39]

The season is winding down, but it was a good year, and the second year for the trailer. I look forward to next year already!

Nice setup! Where did you get this awning with the zip on extra room?

 

[Charles_Alarie]

 

[jscherb]

Nice Dinoot!

 

[Charles_Alarie]

Nice Dinoot!

Thanks!

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[dmc1]

Second aluminum expo build 2.
http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/169103-My-Aluminum-Expo-Trailer-Build-2

 

[captwoody]

evolution

started with this

 

[captwoody]

have evolved to this, waiting on parts for 3500lb 5x5 axle and light spring kit so I can run jeep tires and have 2 spares that will work on either