New Guy Trailer Build Thread

[Ford Prefect]

Then a grinder with a cutting wheel to cut the straights, and here is the end result.


It does kind of bug me I didn't move it up more, but I did save the cutout pieces if it needs to be changed... but I don't think it will be as noticeable to me once everything else is completed.

As I am just getting into this thread, let me first say NICE! I like it. I wonder how much you are spending on all of that metal, but the project sure looks great, and perhaps a bit cathartic as well, so why not, right?

On the spacing of the above tail light photo. I wanted to ask... Have you considered putting in a set of reverse lights or turn signals above the brake light? You could use the small one LED lights for this, and it would fit in nice, and do the job right for you as well.

Just a consideration. I really do like the build a lot, and congrats on the work!

Regards,
Brian

[HuskerJeep]

Thanks everyone. After spending the previous two night in the garage past 2 am, and a little past 1 am tonight, the trailer is now ready for the trip....I hope. I've been lacking on taking pictures because of the rush, but will have some REAL good ones of it sitting on the beaches of Lake McConaughy this weekend. There is still plenty to do to it when I catch up on some family time after this trip, but the maiden voyage to see how it went down the road was successful and it did great.

[HuskerJeep]

Ford Perfect, now that the cage is painted black it isn't as noticeable and actually looks to be centered from point to point.


The turn signals and running lights are both ran through the oval LEDs, but I had thought about doing reverse light like you mentioned but think I would want them below. For now I am just glad to get it road worthy. lol

[Mark Harley]

I like it! mad fab and bending skills!
I like that Dodge too!

[highlandercj-7]

Awesome work, I can't wait to see a picc of it hitched to the CJ. That Cummins is my dream truck color and all.

[Ford Prefect]

Yes, it sure looks nice.

I am thinking a photo of it going up a trail like the one you mentioned in Colorado, or hells revenge or something would be nice! I also am glad you went with the extra tongue length. When you start getting into the V angles (between the jeep and the trailer) you will be glad the tent is not bashing your CJ roll cage. The trailer looks great! congrats.

[Cody1771]

awsome work! expensive insurance papers :P heh not much left stock on that thing!

[HuskerJeep]

Thanks everyone. After sleeping until noon today because of lack of sleep from my trip, I found enough energy to update the thread.

The trailer pulled great down the Interstate doing 75-78 mph. I did have one wheel bearing heat up some, but mostly because I ran out of grease when filling them up after putting bearing buddies on. A quick stop at Love's Truck Stop to by a tube of grease helped that out, but I do think the nut needs to be backed off a little since I snugged it up some after noticing a little play in it from what the manufacturer had it set too. Since the other side was alright, they apparently had it right. lol.

Now FINALLY some action shots of it being used at Lake McConaughy.



This nice little clamp on fan worked great pulling some nice fresh air in from outside. I simply had the cord ran down to the 12v lighter plugin.

[MossLager]

Favorite thread so far. Nice work.

[ColoradoClimberJerry]

Looks like a fun time. How does the tent hold up to wind being so high?