Low Budget adventure trailer

[roadkill]

this one looks like it has potential
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/car/527096977.html

 

[LUISJG]

keep an eye out for Jet-ski trailers. single space models rated for an 850# ski are really a good size to start with. Did this in 2 days for a run to Moab.

http://picasaweb.google.com/sandmaggie/200701JeepAndTrailer

did you change the axle to accept the larger tires?

 

[Willman]

Like this?:

I don't know any details about this trailer or Bronco. I saved the pics some time ago because I thought it was well done.

(just like I save the two pics of the Jet Ski trailer above )

That is a cool setup!

Bronco's are a sweet rig!....My father had one just like the above one when i was growing up......Fun in the sand dunes!

:roost:

 

[Big Daddy Chia]

So I went and checked out that trailer. Its the right size and height of the ground and everything. I talked the guy down on the price. Now to decide if I want to take on that much work of getting it where i need too.

 

[DakarTJ]

if you use a truck bed you should be able to get an extra gas tank, 2x the range.

 

[jagular7]

I am wondering the same thing. I've used the front tongue portion of this boat trailer for my camping trailer. I have this left over.

I'll recenter the axle, add a telescoping tongue, and am looking for ideas for a 'trunk' box for the TJ. It would be used when the back seat has no room for the overnight bags, coolers, etc. It might get used more as gaining access to this box would be a lot easier than the TJ's back seat from the outside. I'm also looking for a throw-away D35 rear axle to scrummage the parking brake setup.
I don't have the exact measurements, but I was looking for a storage box with a weather tight lid to it near full length and width, maybe 3' max height. I'd then would add a roof top carrier to it for that 'extra' cargo space. The largest I can find is from Sears at 50" long, 38" wide, and 22" tall. I can get one local for $75 used off CL.


Edit: Size of the trailer is 58" long and 44.5" wide and uses 4-spoke 4.80x12 tires/wheels. A M416 trailer frame is 41" wide and 74" long.

 

[computeruser]

I owned one like that before. It is not suitable for the use you have in mind - the steel is too darned thin to do anything with.

You'd be better off buying a $400 welder and making one yourself, frankly.

 

[7slotgrills]

M146

Look for a M146 Jeep trailer you can find them just keep looking.Check Ebay

 

[stick]

trailer

I considered using the back half of a Jeep Wrangler or CJ. I've seen this done a few times and it works out great. However, I found a nice M416 in my price range, so I decided to go that route.

 

[davegonz]

Big Daddy Chia,

Check this out: http://dallas.craigslist.org/grd/554058870.html

 

[Big Daddy Chia]

Big Daddy Chia,

Check this out: http://dallas.craigslist.org/grd/554058870.html

Thanks dave calling now.

 

[tjbliley]

I have done what you are talking about.

Started with this.

Ended up with this about 2 yrs and a few mods later.

I can talk you through my mods if you want. They were faily easy, and cheap as well

Hitch is setup with ball coupler for these pics, but it can swap to a pintle setup cause the tongue is receiver tubing.

 

[Chucaro]

This is my trailer which a made using the back of a Ford Currier 1 ton. The internal measurements are 7'6" long by 5' wide. there is plenty room for sleeping 2 persons and heaps of room under the bed. The original fuel tank carries 75 liters of diesel which is very handy here in the out back
I made the frame using 4" x 2' x 1/8 steel section and Range Rover wheels.
Here is a image for your reference
Cheers

http://www.pbase.com/arthurplottier/image/91584155

 

[WillySwan]

Hey Scott,

Hopefully you were able to get that M416 up in Ft. Worth. If not, this may be an option ...not mine:

http://austin.craigslist.org/tls/558216341.html

regards,
willyswan

 

[CLynn85]

There's a little mazda service truck down the street with a tool body on the back of it that I've had evil thoughts about. A mini-truck service body should be roughly the size of an Adventure Trailer.