my slow offroad build

[UK4X4]

I bought mine as off cuts and paid by the lb.......

the weight saving was worth it to me, the rivits too will get your hand strength up !, invest in a quality rivit gun....

and remember to glue - seal between the skin and the steel to lessen galvanic re-action.

I just used gripfill industiral construction glue (no more nails) is similar

now its been baked on in the middle east sun, I'm guessing it will require a rather large hammer and chisel to break the join

 

[rdsk8ter]

I was thinking use 100% silicone will this not work? I have had good luck with the "glue" properties of it. My father has a swwet rivot gun he is going to lend me mine works good...... but his is bas@#$.

 

[rdsk8ter]

added some springs to the trailer to handle the added weight 4 new leafs added in from my old jeep springs and she sits up where she should now..... trailer is perfect height with the jeep new........hope you all like

 

[Titanpat57]

coming out really cool..like that drop down kitchen with hot water right there!

Keep up the good work!

Pat

 

[MrBeast]

Cool build, I'm subscribed.

 

[rdsk8ter]

Rear light supports are done, plate support done, light post/ hanger done with quick release done, hope you all enjoy
fender/ light supports

Lightpost hanger with a quick connect to be able to remove it and keep it safe from trail damage

 

[StaceyE]

started the rear bumper today with fender tie ins. still got more to do but heres a start

Ran out of my mind with finding angle had to work something square so I started on other things. I decided to finally attach the water heater and propane brackets. hope you all like.

Can you please tll me more about the on demand shower you are using? I purchased a Zodi heater but after looking at yours I am thinking this could be a better way to go.

 

[rdsk8ter]

honestly I dont know much about it if you google it it comes back with some good reviews but i bought it from a guy that sold it beacuse he hadnt used it in like a year. He fired it for me and i gave hime 50 bucks came with 1 propane quick connect, 2 water quick connects and a full propane tank figured even if it died im not out that much

 

[rdsk8ter]

trailer turned sharp past a 90 right now with no hit sorry i didnt take the tarp off yet

here it is up on a "jackstand" sorry I was raised calling them jack stands I couldnt resist. even with empty water tank, no batteries and no lower weight I couldnt tip it over with just brute force should be good as far as tipping

 

[RTO_Tracker9]

Nice build!

The trailer looks great!! You definitely put a lot of planning and hard work into it and it shows. I can't wait to see the finished product! Keep up the good work! I just subscribed to this thread!

RTO_Tracker9

 

[Hawk62cj5]

Very nice setup up so far ,any more updates on this ?


Whats the tongue length?

 

[rdsk8ter]

not updates as of yet moneys a little tight and well sheet aluminum is not cheap, and well I am lol I will have updates soon the tounge is like 2 and 1/2foot give or take ill measure it tomorrow when its not dark

 

[rdsk8ter]

got my jacks its been a while but im back on task. Front and rear trailer jacks installed kitchen main supports are in. I have decided to change up the tailgate a little to accomidate a spare tire so I gotta re frame that.I also chose to loose 10" of the rear pull out to make a built in kitchen. I will still have use of the drawer under the kitchen for short stuff (there will be approx 2" in height so first aid kits, poles, extra straps etc not really sure what yet but itll get used). What kind of wood would be my best bet for somewhat nice finish and still durable and not hurt terribly from a little moisture(with the right finish could I just do a pine sheet or a plywood? I dont really like marine grade its just ugly). Sorry about the crappy pics

 

[rdsk8ter]

how long can one roughly expect a pair of 975 cca batteries to hold up to a fridge and led cook lighting? I dont have a fridge bought but the batteries are free so will they work

 

[rdsk8ter]

picked up better latches for the tailgate, battery box and kitchen today also got some nifty little snap latches 8 of the large latches, 6 of the snap latches and 12 of the weld in strikers for 20 bucks score! I love the surplus yard.... and the tolerate me lmfao

larger latches and strikers

snap latches