Would like to build my own trailer

[xcmountain80]

Ok so I've seen this and that and have a general idea of what I want.

AXLE. The axle 6 lug custom width with electric brakes should run around $300. As for the rest man I don't even know where to start. I have a fabricator nearby so that will be an asset.

WIDTH. As far as width goes, the same as the 4Runnner would be a good place to start.

TIRES/WHEELS. I'll run the same tires and bolt pattern. As for same tires maybe same size, because the tires change depending on the adventure.

LAYOUT. is where i'm hitting a rock. I know I want the Hannibal on it so I don't have to make quick friends to help me get my RTT on the 4Runner. I have some of those grey and black with red latch action packer boxes, could upgrade to a sealed box or 2. I do have a big box I got from the surplus store for Hurricane evac that has 9 or 10 turnkey hasp things. and loaded weighs over 100lbs. That might be good for a trailer.

thoughts

Aaron

 

[ntsqd]

Define what you want/need it to do first.
Slide-out kitchen?
Sideboard kitchen?
Only storage?
Battery(ies)?
Propane tank(s)?
Porta-pot or 'bumper-dumper' or nada?
Tricycle Motor nap spot on lower deck?
Etc., etc., etc......

 

[xcmountain80]

Define what you want/need it to do first. Be a reliable platform to hold my Hannibal, and other camping and expo gear.

Slide-out kitchen? super pimp table that attaches to fender or off the back.

Sideboard kitchen? nope will utilize the micro and non micro camp stuff I have

Only storage? Lots o storage with some way to secure it for those hotel nights

Battery(ies)? Maybe to run 12v shower, lighting, etc. I already have a multipurpose coupler on the rear of the runner so easy to access rig power and or charge trailer battery with re wiring the batt. switch.

Propane tank(s)? Since it's a trailer and I can use bigger LP tanks and not those silly little ones I will find a way to use my Coleman LP folding grill.

Porta-pot or 'bumper-dumper' or nada? NADA

Tricycle Motor nap spot on lower deck? Definitely a generator spot on the front next to or in proximity of the LP maybe a divider for safety

Etc., etc., etc......

Funny enough I dropped the work truck off for a muffler and rode my bike back to the office. Then as I was getting near the office someone had a boat trailer for sale. Hmmm a little boat by the looks of it thats good I thought. Wonder how much, oh $185 seems like a good deal. I'll chop 6-12" off the rear, pull the bunks, pull the hand winch, leave the folding wheel, pull the reg. hitch and replace it with Lock and roll like someone else on here.

Aaron

 

[xcmountain80]

Or pintle yeah that would be cheaper since I already have a pintle hitch.

Aaron

 

[xcmountain80]

After I cut the bit off the back to keep it a bit shorter I can add this/..... cause I already own it.

Aaron