Or do like me I have all three, depending on what I am doing, where I am going, who all is going with me etc. Each time is a little different. I do have to admit I use the trailers more really when going on longer weekend trips, way easier. If its an overnighter then stuff inside and on the roof rack!
hitch rack vs roof rack vs trailer
- Thread starter frumpy
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Inc
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This is the trailer build that got me started on my build.
http://www.wildyoats.com/off_road_trailer_build.htm
It is super simple, really clean and inexpensive. Fun project for sure.
http://www.wildyoats.com/off_road_trailer_build.htm
It is super simple, really clean and inexpensive. Fun project for sure.
FLYFISHEXPERT
LivingOverland.com
not sure if my two cents will help, but I ultimately built my rear storage drawers and roof basket. The drawers are nice because it allows my dog to be above some of my gear and i store light stuff like chairs and table on the roof.
The plastic container travels inside the back
but we were sleeping in the back.
You could build a drawer system in back to store most of your gear and keep the dogs above it.
The plastic container travels inside the back
but we were sleeping in the back.
You could build a drawer system in back to store most of your gear and keep the dogs above it.
frumpy
Explorer
I've pretty much decided to go with the trailer for the reason I have one already and it can carry the most gear and would be easiest way to transport a canoe. I am going to upgrade the axle and go with 29" tires. I just have to decide if I want to keep the box that's on there (4.5 ft wide) or buuld a new box 36" wide the same as the trailer frame rails.
Inc
Observer
If you are going to build a box from scratch and get a new axle made to fit, I'd match the jeep's width and then make it so the wheelbase from trailer tires to rear jeep tires is the same as the KJ's wheelbase. My box is small, only 48"x48 roughly, most go a little bigger, at least in length. Try and build it with future plans on mind. Tent, propane holder, storage/tool boxes and so on and so on.
I bought a hitch carrier from Cabelas and its raised up to above bumper level. Still kills the departure angle, but its not horrible compared to other hitch carriers which usual goes straight out.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...-box.jsp.form23&Go.x=0&_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...-box.jsp.form23&Go.x=0&_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1
frumpy
Explorer
I was thinking of going with a 36"x60" box as it would fit perfect on the trailer frame. definatly going to keep a rtt in mind for it (I know its a little narrow but with how low it is to the ground and the actual width of the axle it should be fine). I plan on having everything else within the actual box, except for maybe a jerry.
As for the hitch carrier thats the style I was looking at buying/building but it would have to go out too far to clear the spare and then I would lose access to the trunk.
Yeh, I found that a problem recently. I had to buy a 55gallon storage tote to put my daughter's Christmas loot in to haul back. Then I had 2 dogs in the back and it was a bit difficult to get both of them in and out because the tailgate couldnt go down. Thankfully my mutts are less than 50lbs.