show us your truck bed trailers

[fowldarr]

Thinking of picking up this trailer...

I would need to lengthen the tongue, it has a real one ton trailer axle, comes with the cargo net. Thoughts?

 

[Mark Harley]

I like it !
Looks like a good starting point for a build.
Lengthen the tongue and you are good to go.
Sale depends on the price?

 

[fowldarr]

The price is right. But I have four kids and it is almost Christmas. So funds are low. Have a little bit of a Christmas bonus coming my way, but not for another couple of weeks. So I have to see of I can work something out. If I get it, it will be a mild build designed to get all the crap you take camping when you have kids and a wife, Especially when the wife did not grow up camping, To base camp, so it will be on forest service roads and the like most of the time. Might do a little firewood hauling duty next year as well, but mostly, it will store camp stuff.

 

[mgeiger]

Mine is progressing. This is after 1 coat of paint on the body. It now has 4. Frame was sanded, primed and painted. All new wiring harness is complete. Restoration compete. Now time for outfitting.

 

[Xtreme XJ]

Thinking of picking up this trailer...View attachment 133064

I would need to lengthen the tongue, it has a real one ton trailer axle, comes with the cargo net. Thoughts?

I see it as a good platform to build to ones liking... While not small by any means, many use a 3500# axle for allot of builds...

Good Luck

Curt

 

[uscg2008]

Not sure if this is exactly what you meant, but here's mine as it sits now...

And since it always get's asked, the utility bed is all Aluminum and weighs in at about 375 empty (sans frame/tent/etc.)

Don

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Anyone running a utility trailer like this but with a truck bed pup up camper?

 

[Chili]

Just saw on the internet. I really like the trailer. Can anyone tell to me where I can buy that thing in a low cost?

Weird place to put that, and weird first post..

Spam?

 

[rockwood]

Spam indeed.

 

[Kellikastle]

new here


1986 ford truck bed trailer behind my 2004 4x4, 1976 camper. Just started on this trailer, so far only new shocks and a paint job.

The 1958 chevy short bed trailer that was too small and had a hard life, traded it for the bigger ford trailer.

 

[k9lestat]

im really envious of the utlilty bed trailers. it's gonna be a while but i plan to get one for my 4x4 van i just purchased. has soon as i get some picts of my van ill post them in the van thread

 

[Glenn D]

I'm glad to find this thread,, I have a Datsun short bed that I plan on building into a trailer.... the photo one like I hope to build. I plan on making a frame with 3500 lb axle and 5 x 5.5 hubs to match my Jeep... it should be fun, but I need to get started!...

 

[Kellikastle]

Today, added a front fuel can mount platform that can hold 2- 5gal cans and 1-20lb propane tank mounted in an old milk crate, perfect fit. A swing up trailer jack with wheels, mounted steel wire shelving racks to front of trailer frame for light cargo and a step platform. Also installed a heavy duty safety chain, steel cable wheel lock and wheel chock (not pictured)
Sorry the pictures are dark but I was not finished till 10pm.

 

[Kellikastle]

Lights wired and time for a field test.



90* jackknife test


fuel and propane

 

[Pilotblake]

Here is the beginning of mine. The donor truck was wrecked, so I didnt feel bad cutting it up. Plans are to close up the front of the topper and add a tool box and some expanded steel to the front, as well as jacks front and rear. I have an SUV tent that I can attach to the back until I can afford an RTT.

 

[Mark Harley]

That is a very stout frame!

Are you keeping the truck rear end or replacing it with a lighter trailer unit?