I bought someone else's project, have I made a terrible mistake?

[subytoy]

I bought this thing from a buddy who needed money. I need to do some work on it as the axle is way too far back. The tongue weight is about 600 lbs.
Craig

[rxinhed]

Eww! Add another axle to take some of the weight or move the axle forward.

[RandomAbstract]

What is it? Did it have a former life as a truck camper?

[Jnich77]

Neat project. But I wouldn't move the axle, I'd add a carrier on the back for a dirt bike...lol.

[Patman]

Naturally depends on what you're into it, but move the axle forward, lift it a little while you're at it.

That is a 4wc poptop right?

[loren85022]

Yes

[koolex11]

I don't think it's a mistake at all. You got an axle, a frame, a camper body, and whatever is inside. They are just all in the wrong place! Most people spend months or years locating all the different components; you have most of them right here. You just need to disassemble and rearrange! As long as you didn't pay too much, I'd say you have a great project here. I would have bought it for the right price.

One major problem I see [some more pics would be helpful ] is that you don't have much of a turning radius. You need to put some proper drawbars on there that stick out 4 feet or so. You probably want to do that before you move the axle, because it will affect the center of gravity even more.

So how about some more pics! Raise it up and show the inside, I would love to see more...

[Mark Harley]

I LIKE IT!
a pop up truck camper, utility boxes, and camo paint what else could you ask for?
a little less tongue weight? Major fab work to do that. Keep this as a camping special.

Post more pictures with the top up.

[blacktop_one]

Looks like a worthy project! A little axle relocation and you're good to go! More pictures please!

[EWS]

Move axle forward, increase spring/axle height,increase draw bar lenght. Nice starting project !!¬!