Collection of Trailer Builds

[Lucky j]

I went with the M8A1 Mule style mil spec trailer
Line X coated
Yes brakes, adjustable lid SUSPA strut,
5 ft long box with 29” tall box ID by 51” side ID
6,000 lb leafs

I have found this to be the best rtt rack lid combo
The rack is mounted external to frame and operates independently from the lid
So you do not have to lift the tent if you just want to grab something out of the front of the box

Nice!

Question. Are you still building it? 6000 lbs leaf is pretty stiff if you only plan to have camping stuff in there. I have 3500 lbs axle and suspension on mine, and I have to tell you that when I am in camping mode, my stuff get bounce big time. I now have to work on my tent since it got bounceso much on dirt roads.

Keep at it, and bring back more post if you have any.

 

[M8A1MuleBuilder]

I might put less stiff leafs on it...testing

 

[M8A1MuleBuilder]

Yes easy to do...leaf springs are only $20 each I have 750 lb springs, 1,000 lb springs and 1,500 lb springs ready to swap
however my thought process on this is if maybe in the future I need to carry a lot of weight like h2o like 4 each 55 gal barrels of water for survival...I will be able to do so

 

[Waygoner]

Where are you finding $20 leaf springs?

 

[Hummelator]

https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/hummelator-off-road-teardrop-build.160961/

 

[Lucky j]

Where are you finding $20 leaf springs?

I don't think he talks about pack, but individual trailer leafs to build a pack.

 

[OnBeechRoad]

starting another one...

 

[TriadExpedition]

Hello Everyone,
This is our build of our overland teardrop. Started as a Little Guy Rough Rider, But in many ways, it is a totally new trailer.

Build Video:

Camp Teardown Video:

Benefits of this trailer configuration

1. Carries a Kayak
2. Carries Bicycles
3. Can be set up and your tow vehicle can pull away
4. Propane BBQ Grill
5. Honda Eu2000 Generator
6. A/C and Heat Unit
7. Tires and Wheels are same as tow vehicle and can share the spare.
8. Full Skids pans with axleless suspension allows the trailer to be pulled over obstacles higher the clearance without snagging.
9. Queen size mattress
10. Flat screen tv with Antenna and Cable hookup
11. No canvas except for dual awning.
12. Articulating tow hitch
13. Easy tire change capability
14. Extreme leveling capability
15. Rock guards around entire trailer perimeter
16. Dual Propane Tanks
17. Road Shower
18. Kayak mount assists in lowering kayak
19. Dual AGM Battery system
20. Perimeter lighting
21. Flag pole mount
22. Utility box for cords, etc
23. Durable coating Line-x, holds up to rough roads, gravel roads, and hail
24. Two Folding chairs
25. Carries Kayak supplies, including oars
26. 12" Electric Brakes, can assist towing vehicle with braking on obstacles

 

[opp]

From this to this sleeper 4.5 wide 7'4'' long pod out side 52'' 237 lb. dry Fiberglass over foam .Had fat boy 250+ all over the roof no flex

 

[ArkansasDon]

9 1\2 month build, 6 months of research

Build seen on my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/don.mullis...37761071768.1073741831.100001166515522&type=3

Solar: Renogy, 2 100watt portable suit case panels w\ branch connector to run both parallel or single panel, Renogy 30 amp Wanderer Charge Controller w\ Battery Temperature Sensor, 20ft 10 awg cable
Battery: VMax Tank 125ah AGM
Suspension: Smooth Ride 3 leaf springs 1450lb. capacity w\ Monroe Shocks & 2000lb axle
Tires & Wheels: General Grabber AT II & US Wheels 15"x 8" 4.5" on 5 lug (I media blasted & had powder coated satin black)
Tent: Smittybilt 2783 RTT w\ Exped Duo 10 Queen Size extra long extra wide self inflating mattress w\ CVT Anti Condensation Matt & Compact Camping Concept Shoe Hammock
Awning: Tuff Stuff 4x4 4.5ft x 6ft w\ Tuff Stuff 4x4 Sun Shade Wall
Paint: PPG Automotive, DP Epoxy Primer, Omni Base matched to Cerakote Coyote Tan, Concept Gloss w\flattener added.
Bedliner: Defender Pro, orange peel texture 10" up on the exterior tub, tongue box & face of fenders, heavy texture inside the bed & tailgate. (all sprayed)
Frame: modified reinforced Harbor Freight Super Duty w\custom fabricated tongue & spare tire mount. (all welded)
Body: Dinoot M Series M416 tub kit w\ CJ Jeep style tailgate w\hidden tailgate latches
Fenders: Jeep Style Aluminum length: 36" height: 18 1/4" width: 10" cut to size & scribed to fit, Defender Pro Bedliner sprayed on the faces.
Bed Floor: 3\16" Smooth Aluminum sand blasted w\ Defender Pro Bedliner sprayed inside, exterior underneath Automotive Undercoater sprayed
Lighting: 12v. High Intensity Filtered Waterproof LED Lights on tent rack.
Tongue Box: Harbor Freight 2 3/4 cu. ft, 3 12v. outlets & 1 12v. rocker switched in stalled, Pro Defender Bebliner sprayed up 10" & painted to match trailer. Houses all electrical & solar system.
Heating: Proplex Heat Source H2000 Tent Furnace
Tent Rack: Compact Camping Concept "No Weld" Gusset's w\ 1 1\2" thick wall tubing, bolted & welded
Jacks: Pro Series Round 2000lb Pipe Mount Swivel Jack w/ Footplate side crank
Propane Bottle Mount: AT Overland Equipment 5lb Propane Cylinder Bracket painted to match the trailer.
Extra fuel Storage: fabricated plate w\ bracing for Smittybilt Jerry Can Mount & Midwest 5gal Jeep Can
Charging System: Noco Genius 10 amp Single Bank On Board Battery Charger
Tonneau Cover: Downey Products.

 

[sonarman]

Finally got the double doors cut off. Knapheide builds a quality product, tough to cut out. Started framing to make one horizontal door above tailgate. Still have to cut off about 3 inches door and install some kind of hinge setup.

 

[FosterWV]

I don't think he talks about pack, but individual trailer leafs to build a pack.

https://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Trailer_Suspension-sz-Double_Eye_Springs-pc-Leaf_Springs.aspx

 

[FosterWV]

https://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/campncrawltrailer.194799/

Build/camping pix also mixed in on IG

 

[Lucky j]

https://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Trailer_Suspension-sz-Double_Eye_Springs-pc-Leaf_Springs.aspx

Ok, you got me! Good find!

 

[flipmachine]