Cowboy 4x4 off road CT build

[cowboy4x4]

I got some shocks mounted up, these will serve a dual purpose. I put the axle under the spring to raise the trailer so these shocks will help control any spring wrap on hard hits at speed. They are adjustable Rancho 9k's I had to set them on the #6 setting because of the angle.

 

[cowboy4x4]

Finally got the matching shoe's on the the trailer, now the FJ and the trailer have identical tire/rim combo. There is 23" of clearance on the trailer body and 15" at the axle.

 

[Mark Harley]

Nice combo! Turned out very nice!

 

[Aspen Trails Trailers]

looking good Cowboy.

 

[InvisibleOne]

Looks sweet, let see some interior work!

 

[cowboy4x4]

No turning back on this next mod..... recessed area for a fullsize propane tank

 

[lilgription]

Watching this build closely

 

[cowboy4x4]

Got the SS recessed panel in and sealed. The next step I will be adding a wrap around rear tube bumper which the propane tank will sit on. The reasoning behind all this is I wanted a full size tank but it stuck out past the fenders, now with the recessed area it will be 1/2" less than the fenders and wont/shouldnt get hit.

it only intrudes on the inside by 2 inches which will be in the kitchen area anyway, no big loss of space.

 

[Dirtytires]

Looks Bad ******** buddy. Keep up the good progress..

 

[cowboy4x4]

Installed 1" thick rigid insulation all through out.

 

[Aspen Trails Trailers]

what are you making a house Cowboy, the girl friend throw you out? That thing is lookg bad ******** sir. doing a great job man.

 

[cowboy4x4]

Thank You Bob....... like you, I want to keep the Mrs. happy while out exploring. The pics make it look bigger than it really is. It's a 5x8. Yours are coming along very nice I might add.

 

[Deleted member 9101]

Love the build!

 

[cowboy4x4]

I made a raised platform for the bed, it's 5.5 inches up, On trailers like these there is a lack of storage space/compartments unless you just want to throw everything on the bed (which I don't) so this will give me a place for chairs,folding tables, lantern stands and so on. The lid is two piece and once the side door is in it will be accessible from there.

 

[Mark Harley]

Just an observation:
Would it have been better to hinge the access to the end then it would lift the mattress
as one unit?