MaverickX
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After years of working in the truck body and upfit world, I finally decided to put that experience into something personal: repurposing a wrecked service body into an overland trailer.
The goal was simple—build a rugged, budget-friendly rig that combines real utility with off-grid capability. Something that can haul actual gear, keep things organized, and hold up to abuse without needing a second mortgage.
Current Setup:
• Service body mounted to a single-axle trailer frame
• 315 all-terrain tires
• Rooftop tent
• Locking side compartments for tools, recovery gear, and camp supplies
• Pull-out kitchen system in the front transverse compartment
• Covered rear cargo area for bulk storage
• 200 watts of solar
• Dual 100Ah lithium batteries
• Interior cargo lighting
• Compartment lighting
• Exterior campsite lighting
The service body layout is surprisingly well-suited to overlanding—plenty of secure storage, a strong platform for a tent, and enough room to build out systems for water, power, and cooking. Add in full lighting inside and out, and it’s ready to post up at camp or dig into recovery mode in the dark.
This is Sasquatch Shenanigans™ Trailer #001—a little rough around the edges, a little wild, but 100% functional. Still a work in progress, but it’s already turning heads and proving its worth on and off the trail.
Happy to share more as the build evolves. Would love feedback, ideas, or to see similar builds from others!
See more photos below…
The goal was simple—build a rugged, budget-friendly rig that combines real utility with off-grid capability. Something that can haul actual gear, keep things organized, and hold up to abuse without needing a second mortgage.
Current Setup:
• Service body mounted to a single-axle trailer frame
• 315 all-terrain tires
• Rooftop tent
• Locking side compartments for tools, recovery gear, and camp supplies
• Pull-out kitchen system in the front transverse compartment
• Covered rear cargo area for bulk storage
• 200 watts of solar
• Dual 100Ah lithium batteries
• Interior cargo lighting
• Compartment lighting
• Exterior campsite lighting
The service body layout is surprisingly well-suited to overlanding—plenty of secure storage, a strong platform for a tent, and enough room to build out systems for water, power, and cooking. Add in full lighting inside and out, and it’s ready to post up at camp or dig into recovery mode in the dark.
This is Sasquatch Shenanigans™ Trailer #001—a little rough around the edges, a little wild, but 100% functional. Still a work in progress, but it’s already turning heads and proving its worth on and off the trail.
Happy to share more as the build evolves. Would love feedback, ideas, or to see similar builds from others!
See more photos below…
I've wondered about the frame one would use....it looks like you built your own. Anything to keep in mind regarding the frame? 
