Utility Bed Build - Project: Big Bend

[Mark Harley]

Loren85022 Has a great fiberglass utility bed build. Lots of great ideas.

http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/120463-Utility-Body-Trailer-Post-Build-Tour

 

[Mark Harley]

I like the simple frame design with integrated rear bumper.

 

[blueboxfj60]

Loren85022 Has a great fiberglass utility bed build. Lots of great ideas.

http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/120463-Utility-Body-Trailer-Post-Build-Tour

There are a few good utility bed builds on this site that I took a lot of inspiration from

 

[blueboxfj60]

Frame currently weighs in at 110lbs

 

[blueboxfj60]

Getting very close to a rolling mock up!!

 

[Mark Harley]

It is proceeding well. Nice to have all the help too.
Are you planning on fender flares to cover the tire width?

 

[blueboxfj60]

It is proceeding well. Nice to have all the help too.
Are you planning on fender flares to cover the tire width?

Not sure yet. They only hang out an inch or two.

 

[blueboxfj60]

Got the frame rolling last weekend!

 

[blueboxfj60]

Made some good progress over the last few weeks. My wife and daughter painted everything for me and we finally got the utility bed mounted to the rolling frame with the help of friends. Excited to finally be at this point in the build.:wings:

 

[kzam]

That's looking great!

Are you going to add a rack and a RTT?

 

[blueboxfj60]

That's looking great!

Are you going to add a rack and a RTT?

Yep. Needto finish lights and body work so I can get it inspected and licenced first.

I haven't decided exactly which tent size or brand yet. Will probly buy the tent first then build the rack for it.

Will also be adding spare tire and propane tank mount on the front and a tounge tool box.

 

[blueboxfj60]

Been awhile since I updated the build thread.

Fiberglass work is done and all body / frame paint is complete.

We took it on its maiden voyage to Inks Lake and then shortly after down to East Matagorda Peninsula

I've been working on the frame that will support the RTT and this week the lift struts cam in to help raise and lower the whole tent/rack assembly up 24"

 

[Nryke]

Been awhile since I updated the build thread.

Fiberglass work is done and all body / frame paint is complete.

We took it on its maiden voyage to Inks Lake and then shortly after down to East Matagorda Peninsula

I've been working on the frame that will support the RTT and this week the lift struts cam in to help raise and lower the whole tent/rack assembly up 24"



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It looks great!.
What is the load rating of springs and where did you got them from?

 

[2180miles]

What a great idea. The thought to integrate a bed box that was already constructed with storage was pretty crafty.

 

[blueboxfj60]

springs are 1750lb ea. Got them from the same place i got the axle
https://www.southwestwheel.com/c-33-trailer-leaf-springs.aspx