Offroad Camping Trailer V2.0

[webdog]

So i finally got started on V2.0 of my offroad camping trailer.

My first attempt for a offroad trailer was more of a teardrop trailer, unfortunately I got busy and never finished the roof so it leaked water and after about a year it was rotted. So I tore down the box and kept the frame, this is my second attempt and my original plan...

I picked up a Roof Top Tent from a local Lost Jeeps member, and that pushed me to start working on the trailer again.

The tent needs a little work but other than that it is in good shape, mainly needs a new mattress made, a few rips on the rain fly and the wood floor needs new braces.

The plan for the trailer is to have a slide out kitchen, and refrigerator, a 26 gallon water tank with instant hot heater and 20 gallons of fuel capacity.

The kitchen will have 2 burners, a sink and a slide out BBQ.

Here is where I am at so far.

The tent

All folded up

 

[Adventure IQ]

That will be a good project!

 

[Mark Harley]

Off to a good solid start.
keep us posted.

 

[EdwardBernal]

Nice Start

Hey Bud-

Your basic design is close to what I have - an Outlander trailer. I did not want a tear drop design and was considering a tub-type surplus trailer
when I saw an outlander for sale here on Expo. I looked at the website and I liked the modularity that the "rectangular cage" offers. I ended up buying that one I
saw selling here. Are you going skin the exterior or install boxes/compartments? As you can see below my rig has cargo boxes bolted to it and in it as opposed to
an exterior skin. One big-azz custom-sized main box (aluminum) and two side boxes (steel) that I installed after removing 2 existing smaller ones. There is also an open cargo
area at the front section before the tougue. I've built a kitchen and re-wired /lamped it so far. I am half way thru my planned modifications and look forward to seeing yours progress.


Fabrication of the frame @ Outlander's Shop


@ time of purchase - note the small original sideboxes...


My new kitchen in the replacement side boxes

 

[webdog]

I will have a 14G steel skin on the boxes and a 1/2" plywood floor on the frame. right now the idea is to have jerry cans on the sides of the trailer and all the gear in the center box. as I build it might change...

 

[webdog]

Spent a few hours yesterday and started the fenders, they are made from 1x1 1/8" wall tubing.

 

[seanz0rz]

nice looking trailer!

why plywood for the floor? why not some thickness of metal, maybe 11 gauge? and seam-sealer the crap out of it. to me the plywood will always lead to rot, and keep a lot of moisture up against the frame.

looking forward to seeing it completed!

 

[webdog]

I am still debating on that. I might just use 14G steel for all the paneling. Last friday I jump started someones car and it fried my battery isolator and stereo, so I decided to re do my jeeps accessory power so that took the majority of the week. I did get the RTT mounted on the jeeps roof rack and started to get it fixed up. Next week my fabricator it out of town so I won't have much time to work on my projects as I will be doing production work... Hopefully next weekend I can get back to the trailer.

 

[bakerboys]

where can i buy those tents from

 

[webdog]

Well I made some progress, I got some new foam for a new mattress and made a new cover for it. I mounted it to the jeep and tested it out and I slept so well... Ill never use a ground tent again haha.

This morning I headed to the steel yard with a bunch of sizes and had them cut up 2 4x10ft 16g steel sheets, $160 later I had my steel for the sides.

The front box I folded the top lip. (It helps I have a shop full of metal working tools.)

The sides I welded on the inside so once it is done you will see the frame work.

 

[VanIsle_Greg]

Subscribed.

Stoked to see this new improved build man. I am sure with your fab skills this will be a sweet trailer/tent setup. If only you were closer, I have some stuff I need done! lol
Greg

 

[webdog]

Made a little more progress yesterday.

Starting to see the size of it next to the jeep, it will be a little taller once I get the 33s on it.

Today I am working on the fender skins and attaching the top, it needs a few more cross braces before welding it on.

 

[webdog]

Well today was a little bit of a late start, got cut off in the morning and had a minor fender bender so that delayed me getting to the shop. Luckily it was minor damage and not my fault ha...

So I got the fender skins cut, formed and tacked, took the trailer around the business park and it is nice to be able to see it in the mirrors.

View from behind. I still need to design some tail light holders.

 

[Mark Harley]

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/80765-A-GREAT-DEAL-FOR-TRAILER-TAILLIGHTS?highlight=

 

[webdog]

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/80765-A-GREAT-DEAL-FOR-TRAILER-TAILLIGHTS?highlight=

I already have some 4" round led lights, I plan to put them in with some 2" white for backup I also will be mounting two amber strobes on the back for when I am going through dust (they will be linked to my jeeps strobes).