Smittybilt Scout Trailer Reviews?

[Sbanks1491]

I've purchased a Scout trailer and I'm attempting to put 37 12.5R17 tires on stock Jeep Rubicon wheels onto it. The problem I've run into is that the tires are not clearing the handbrake cable. I spoke to Smittybilt today and they advised that I'd need to use 3” wheel spacers to get the needed clearance but after googling all evening I can't seam to find any 3” spacers and even if I could I'm a little concerned about using them. Anyone have any thoughts or ideas?

 

[Wynn]

First or second box?
First one much sturdier steel, protrudes over the fender, and weighs 65 lbs.
Second fits perfectly between the support rods and over the fender, made of flimsier aluminum, but weighs 20 lbs.

 

[Midnightsun]

First box

 

[Silverback07]

What are you planning to do with it? If you plan to hit tight trails I would not want anything sticking out so for that I would go with the second box. Also what are you planning to store in it? Tools and spare parts... first box all the way.

 

[YYCRod]

Has anyone tried removing the side accent panels? Mine look like they have urethane sealant around the circumference. Removed, side boxes would sit an inch inboard. I have a set of the aluminum boxes, with the accent panels removed they will bolt right onto the main body without drilling any extra holes. The existing 2 top and 3 bottom holes with backing plates inside of the boxes should be strong enough I think.

 

[Wynn]

YYCRod - the panels can be removed. There are pictures in past post with the panel relocated inside the trailer for storage.

Silverback07 - Left side will be used as a pantry and the right miscellaneous, quick accessible things. Basically nothing of significant weight. I'm leaning towards the aluminum box though I wish it was sturdier.

 

[YYCRod]

YYCRod - the panels can be removed. There are pictures in past post with the panel relocated inside the trailer for storage.

Perfect. I'll be doing that this weekend.

 

[Silverback07]

Has anyone tried removing the side accent panels? Mine look like they have urethane sealant around the circumference. Removed, side boxes would sit an inch inboard. I have a set of the aluminum boxes, with the accent panels removed they will bolt right onto the main body without drilling any extra holes. The existing 2 top and 3 bottom holes with backing plates inside of the boxes should be strong enough I think.

Yes, I moved mine to the inside of the box.

YYCRod - the panels can be removed. There are pictures in past post with the panel relocated inside the trailer for storage.

Silverback07 - Left side will be used as a pantry and the right miscellaneous, quick accessible things. Basically nothing of significant weight. I'm leaning towards the aluminum box though I wish it was sturdier.

That's basically exactly how I have mine configured. I wish they were stronger too, but I am thinking for Christmas I might get myself a Miller Spoolgun for my Multimatic 215 and then utilize some 3/4" or 1" aluminum sq tube and build an interior structure to give it more strength. Nothing crazy.

 

[YYCRod]

Yes, I moved mine to the inside of the box.

That's basically exactly how I have mine configured. I wish they were stronger too, but I am thinking for Christmas I might get myself a Miller Spoolgun for my Multimatic 215 and then utilize some 3/4" or 1" aluminum sq tube and build an interior structure to give it more strength. Nothing crazy.

Silverback07 - Thanks. One more question, did you have to cut the caulking around the accent panels once they were unbolted? Were they "glued" to the side?

Thanks

 

[Wynn]

That's basically exactly how I have mine configured. I wish they were stronger too, but I am thinking for Christmas I might get myself a Miller Spoolgun for my Multimatic 215 and then utilize some 3/4" or 1" aluminum sq tube and build an interior structure to give it more strength. Nothing crazy.

Great, send me a pair. 🤣 I'll end up adding some internal bracing myself also.

 

[ebrabaek]

Fabbing done. Paint is drying, but spare tire swing carrier is installed. Full how to coming soon, but here is a teaser.....

 

[Tkhawk]

Fabbing done. Paint is drying, but spare tire swing carrier is installed. Full how to coming soon, but here is a teaser.....

Very Nice! Looks bolt on, very simple. Where are you going to put your stabilizers now?

 

[ebrabaek]

Very Nice! Looks bolt on, very simple. Where are you going to put your stabilizers now?

Thanks.
I wanted it to be bolt on, as with anything you mod.... There might be an angle you have not seen, and you don't like it. This way I can always revert back to stock.
I was not really fond of the stabilizer setup. A lot of flex and rocking. I have several options. One is simply to bolt another 2x2 on the 3x3 and utilize the stock system. I am, going to play around with it, tomorrow, and I will post parts, dimensions, and off course pics. Cost: $50 in metals+ the swing out carrier. I used Smittys.

 

[Wynn]

Solid! Keep the plans. You might be getting some orders.

 

[Silverback07]

Silverback07 - Thanks. One more question, did you have to cut the caulking around the accent panels once they were unbolted? Were they "glued" to the side?

Thanks

Just some thick silicon. A sharp knife and it was off.