Cyberman's Trailer Build

[Cyberman]

After several months of gathering ideas from other builds (Box Rocket, DIRTCo, etc.), I've decided to create this build thread to chronicle my build, which is well underway.

Started with a 4' x 6' flatbed trailer that was built using c-channel.



Stripped off the fenders and odd angles and ordered a 6-lug axle to put underneath.



Ordered initial 500 lbs. of steel.



Fast forward a bit. Added center 3" tube to tongue, 1 1/2" uprights and 3"x1" top rail.



16 ga. sides and floor installed. Front of trailer made for doors.



Added rack rails normally used in server racks, for pull out shelf.



Rear pull out shelves, using skateboard bearings



Passenger side door (w/on-board shower)



Old server enclosure to use for mounting electonics (solar charger, relays, etc.)



Pull-out drawer with the "dresser"

 

[Cyberman]

Fenders (and lid)



Attached to tow rig



Painted



Tested shower in the driveway



LED lighting & kitchen

 

[Titanpat57]

Cool!...nice job!

 

[awol]

Well done! Love the simplicity of it.

 

[barrybazz]

skateboard bearings

hey cyberman, very impressive build i was wondering about the rear pull out with the skateboard bearings. what is the pull out part made from? it looks like box section on the photos, but how does this fit between the upper and lower rollers and what stops it coming all the way out? curious as i plan to copy this for my build.

 

[Cyberman]

The shelf is made from 1" angle for the sides, with 1" square tubing for the cross braces. I simply run a bolt in the back, after it passes the top bearings. There is a spring loaded pin securing it when stowed. Because of the length and the amount of weight on it, the final step will be a fold down leg to keep it stable when deployed.

 

[barrybazz]

pull out tray

Thank for the pics Cyberman. it all make sense now. great work, keep it going.

 

[Cyberman]

Water tank filled, firewood loaded and ready to go.



Weight fully loaded



First time out, performed well. Still things to do, improve upon.

 

[Sersan]

Nice job.

 

[Wildcat]

can you show how you mounted the skateboard bearings to the frame? awesome build!

 

[Cyberman]

can you show how you mounted the skateboard bearings to the frame? awesome build!

The center of skateboard bearings are just a little larger than 5/16". I drilled and tapped the frame, put the bearing on a 5/16" stainless bolt, followed by a stainless nut, and fastened the assembly to the frame.

 

[Maxcustody]

great looking trailer and looks very functional, nice job!!

 

[Cyberman]

Finally got a tent on top.

 

[Munchmeister]

Love the HF LEDs with magnets on the back. Those things are hard to beat for the price. No refrigerator, tho, just an ice chest? Just curious as I've been thinking about a fridge. Really nice build.

 

[Cyberman]

Love the HF LEDs with magnets on the back. Those things are hard to beat for the price. No refrigerator, tho, just an ice chest? Just curious as I've been thinking about a fridge. Really nice build.

I have a Coleman powerchill. Fridge was not in the immediate budget