JBailey
09-18-2007, 01:09 AM
I am new here but have been reading quite a bit. This is my trailer. Originally built to be multipurpose camping/utility. Now I have a pick up truck so this trailer can start the transformation into an Expo trailer.
The basic design consists of a 4'x6' box 19" deep with a tailgate. Spare tire mounted under the front. The tougne is removeable with interchangeable couplers( lunette and ball) There is a 2" receiver in the back. Alot of diamond plate.:wings:
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/johnbailey_photo/Beachrover.jpg
The first new addition: extended the tougne about 3' and built a basket for the front. Basket is 30"x36" with 6" sides. Enough room for 2 coolers and 2 water jugs. I bought cheap water jugs for the test fitting.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/johnbailey_photo/basket1.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/johnbailey_photo/basket3.jpg
The orginal axle I made has Land Rover hubs and it is on it's way to a new owner. Next on the list is changeing the axle to a 5x5.5 lug pattern and independent suspension. After looking at the pic's of the AT trailers I feel like I can duplicate that suspension setup. I already have some airbags sitting around and most of the steel needed to make that setup. I wish I had the $$$ to buy an AT they look VERY nice. But I enjoy the project as much as anything else so here I go.
I will try to keep updates posted.
I really enjoy this site!
The basic design consists of a 4'x6' box 19" deep with a tailgate. Spare tire mounted under the front. The tougne is removeable with interchangeable couplers( lunette and ball) There is a 2" receiver in the back. Alot of diamond plate.:wings:
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/johnbailey_photo/Beachrover.jpg
The first new addition: extended the tougne about 3' and built a basket for the front. Basket is 30"x36" with 6" sides. Enough room for 2 coolers and 2 water jugs. I bought cheap water jugs for the test fitting.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/johnbailey_photo/basket1.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/johnbailey_photo/basket3.jpg
The orginal axle I made has Land Rover hubs and it is on it's way to a new owner. Next on the list is changeing the axle to a 5x5.5 lug pattern and independent suspension. After looking at the pic's of the AT trailers I feel like I can duplicate that suspension setup. I already have some airbags sitting around and most of the steel needed to make that setup. I wish I had the $$$ to buy an AT they look VERY nice. But I enjoy the project as much as anything else so here I go.
I will try to keep updates posted.
I really enjoy this site!