socaljeeper
Adventurer
Here are some pics of the completed frame. I should have the new axle on it with wiring by next weekend.
M-416 Build
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highlandercj-7
Explorer
Nice work, that's perdy!
socaljeeper
Adventurer
95% Complete
Almost done with this build. Here are some recent pictures. Here is a list of what I have done thus far:
- 3500# axle with electric brakes, 5 on 4.5 with matching jeep wheels
- Wired all trailer lights with reverse light on trailer.
- Tub sand blasted
- Added Tradesman Tongue Box
- Pre-wired Blue Sea 6 switch board (4 perimeter lights switches, 1 water pump switch, 1 stereo switch.
- Junction Box for trailer wiring
- AGM battery with separate disconnect for switch panel
- Battery charger with shore power
- Tongue Jack
- JP rectangular cooler
- 19 gal water tank with Shur-Flo pump, pressure hose & faucet
- Propane tank
- Line-X on all surfaces (top if tongue and side steps, fenders, inside of tub, outside of tub to match jeep green, tent rack & back of tailgate.
- Had front box that holds water tank powder coated.
Still on the list:
- 12 volt power for tongue box
- Install custom shelving/drawers with stereo
- Install automatic light for tongue box
Almost done with this build. Here are some recent pictures. Here is a list of what I have done thus far:
- 3500# axle with electric brakes, 5 on 4.5 with matching jeep wheels
- Wired all trailer lights with reverse light on trailer.
- Tub sand blasted
- Added Tradesman Tongue Box
- Pre-wired Blue Sea 6 switch board (4 perimeter lights switches, 1 water pump switch, 1 stereo switch.
- Junction Box for trailer wiring
- AGM battery with separate disconnect for switch panel
- Battery charger with shore power
- Tongue Jack
- JP rectangular cooler
- 19 gal water tank with Shur-Flo pump, pressure hose & faucet
- Propane tank
- Line-X on all surfaces (top if tongue and side steps, fenders, inside of tub, outside of tub to match jeep green, tent rack & back of tailgate.
- Had front box that holds water tank powder coated.
Still on the list:
- 12 volt power for tongue box
- Install custom shelving/drawers with stereo
- Install automatic light for tongue box
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socaljeeper
Adventurer
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SquirrelPig
New member
VERY NICE Build!!! Inspirational.
Z O O R O P A
Explorer
very impressive!
may I ask you how much that cost to build minus the tent? approximately what would you say? I've been thinking something like that could be built for far less than the 10K for AT's rigs
really nice job bravo!
may I ask you how much that cost to build minus the tent? approximately what would you say? I've been thinking something like that could be built for far less than the 10K for AT's rigs
really nice job bravo!
socaljeeper
Adventurer
Z O O R O P A said:
Thank you for all the positive feedback! I was afraid that someone would make me add up all my reciepts:Wow1: This build really had two phases,but when I started the first phase I did not know there would be a second phase. Many of the ideas and stuff I purchased was not going to work with the new design. So if you ignore the amount of money I spent in the first phase, the amount I have in the trailer is approximately $4000-4500 without the tent. You also have to add in the amount of satisfaction you get when it is finaly completed, and when you are camping someone comes up to you and says "Where can I buy one of those", and your answer is "no where, I built it".
highlandercj-7
Explorer
I got one question for ya. Why did you leave the stock frame in the middle? Your fab work looks better and has to be stronger. I think you'd been better off to make the entire frame. It's definately one fo the nicest mil trailers I've seen. What did you coat it with?:beer:
socaljeeper
Adventurer
highlandercj-7 said:
Just thought the stock frame would be plenty adequate as far as strength. Save time and money I guess would be more reasons too. The only things that are M-416 on this trailer is a portion of the frame, portion of the tub, and the leaf springs. Maybe I should have just started from scratch. It is coated with Line-X.
Z O O R O P A
Explorer
Patrick it really looks professional
The satisfaction of your own work must feel damn good! I was thinking something along the same lines since we have such access to places like Lowes and HD, the possibilities are wide open for anyone who might try.
Your ingenuity has inspired quite a few here I'd imagine. I think the only thing I would change from your design is to make the entire body enclosed to accompany dry storage and a fridge perhaps but your galley is superb!
Just thinking out loud here; I think I'll follow your example or something very similar. I never liked the idea of fuel on my rig so maybe enough storage for another two 5 gallon tubs and a spare wheel or two but that might get heavy I don't know. You helped address a great idea for me to put a double rtt on top for example ( the one with 2 compartments )
I was planning on putting it on top of my rig but what for when I can throw it on the trailer. That way I can save the roof rack on the rig for boats, cargo, spare tires, tools, or anything else and the interior room is for people & the pup. I finally resolved my conflict of support gear, practical prices, and comfort. I thought all of the pre builds were way over priced in my opinion. Seeing what you can build yourself in pictures makes a big difference
thanks for an excellent example! have fun with it - far nicer and a heck of a lot cheaper than any trailer on the market I know of
The satisfaction of your own work must feel damn good! I was thinking something along the same lines since we have such access to places like Lowes and HD, the possibilities are wide open for anyone who might try.
Your ingenuity has inspired quite a few here I'd imagine. I think the only thing I would change from your design is to make the entire body enclosed to accompany dry storage and a fridge perhaps but your galley is superb!
Just thinking out loud here; I think I'll follow your example or something very similar. I never liked the idea of fuel on my rig so maybe enough storage for another two 5 gallon tubs and a spare wheel or two but that might get heavy I don't know. You helped address a great idea for me to put a double rtt on top for example ( the one with 2 compartments )
I was planning on putting it on top of my rig but what for when I can throw it on the trailer. That way I can save the roof rack on the rig for boats, cargo, spare tires, tools, or anything else and the interior room is for people & the pup. I finally resolved my conflict of support gear, practical prices, and comfort. I thought all of the pre builds were way over priced in my opinion. Seeing what you can build yourself in pictures makes a big difference
thanks for an excellent example! have fun with it - far nicer and a heck of a lot cheaper than any trailer on the market I know of
