Chris Cordes
Expedition Leader
Well the trailers getting custom fenders and a lift here she was today (pre lift) the second pic is the tire I will be upgrading to match the truck with soon
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Mark Harley
Expedition Leader
Nice! More pictures when you get them.
What other options will you be adding?
What other options will you be adding?
Chris Cordes
Expedition Leader
I havent totally decided yet actually but I will keep updating as I go. Priming and painting today!
Mark Harley
Expedition Leader
Love the trailer fenders you made. Perfect table for a grill or stove.
They look cool flush with the lip.
Keep us posted.
They look cool flush with the lip.
Keep us posted.
Chris Cordes
Expedition Leader
Hey thanks guess I forgot to post more pictures yesterday. It still needs another coat but as it sits now
Adventure IQ
Explorer
I must be missing it...what kind of trailer did it start as? I love this build
Chris Cordes
Expedition Leader
It started as an old David Bradley trailer from sears. I can't remember the exact time period they were made
Chris Cordes
Expedition Leader
So as you can see I accidentally got some black on the tan but that will be fixed soon
Mark Harley
Expedition Leader
Looks Great!
Chris Cordes
Expedition Leader
Thanks! I installed led tail lights from adventure trailers last night so I'll get pictures of those when I come back monday
Chris Cordes
Expedition Leader
This thread is due for an update. Progress paused during finals and has now resumed in TX for the summer. While in AZ I fixed the paint and that was about it before I left for home. This is what she looked like before coming to TX
Upon arriving here I had one main issue I wanted to address. I wanted to get rid of the original tongue and hitch. It had served its purpose but was not nearly what I wanted in strength or maneuverability. I ended up having one made and heavily reinforced with a pintle hitch instead of a traditional one. So far I couldnt be happier with the hitch and the entire set up is rock solid.
After picking up the trailer I realized that the wiring could be done a lot more efficiently and run through the center of the tongue now. I also wanted to water proof everything a lot better. At this point I tore all the wiring out and started fresh rewiring the lights and adding the marker lights on the side of the trailer for improved night visibility.
Recently I aquired two kayaks for my upcoming trip to Padre Island National Seashore followed by a trip to NY and Canada. Since I was already hauling two bikes and and childs bike trailer in the truck bed and bags on the roof I figured the trailer would be the best spot to store the Kayaks. I built some mounts for the front and rears of the boats and lined the tops with a soft rubber to cushion them against bumps and vibrations. I measured the shape of the hulls and cut approximate matching mounts that would slide into the pre-existing square holes all around the Bradley trailer. Heres how she stands today
Upon arriving here I had one main issue I wanted to address. I wanted to get rid of the original tongue and hitch. It had served its purpose but was not nearly what I wanted in strength or maneuverability. I ended up having one made and heavily reinforced with a pintle hitch instead of a traditional one. So far I couldnt be happier with the hitch and the entire set up is rock solid.
After picking up the trailer I realized that the wiring could be done a lot more efficiently and run through the center of the tongue now. I also wanted to water proof everything a lot better. At this point I tore all the wiring out and started fresh rewiring the lights and adding the marker lights on the side of the trailer for improved night visibility.
Recently I aquired two kayaks for my upcoming trip to Padre Island National Seashore followed by a trip to NY and Canada. Since I was already hauling two bikes and and childs bike trailer in the truck bed and bags on the roof I figured the trailer would be the best spot to store the Kayaks. I built some mounts for the front and rears of the boats and lined the tops with a soft rubber to cushion them against bumps and vibrations. I measured the shape of the hulls and cut approximate matching mounts that would slide into the pre-existing square holes all around the Bradley trailer. Heres how she stands today
Mark Harley
Expedition Leader
Looks good, Like the kayak mounts!
alaskantinbender
Adventurer
Very nice transformation. Great job as well. I remember those david bradley trailers. My grandparents had one that turned into a nice tent camper.
Chris Cordes
Expedition Leader
Well drove her down to Padre Island Texas for a few days and had a blast she rode perfect without any problems.
