Lightweight light-duty camping trailer built

tomster

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Hello folks, im new on here and want to share my almost finished trailer-built.

This project started with a trade, a friend wanted a new front-axle for his Wrangler TJ and wanted to sell his trailer sitting on 31" tires, with RTT on top.
I build him a D44 front axle housing and i really liked the Tent and trailer as a build-base Everything was brand new, he used it only two times.
This how i got it, i took it to a camping spot not to far:
 

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tomster

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first real problem on that trip was the missing space in the trailer, besides the low position of the tent.
those things lead me to search for trailer door- extensions. Since the trailer was a recent model i was able to order the OEM extension on a fair price!
Now my interior space was doubled and my Engel Fridge and gear can be stowed permanently in the trailer!
 

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tomster

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Next step:
organizing the gear, fridge and get the most out of the space!
I wanted a drawer for the fridge, propane and boxes so on to the SWX drawing-board!
I ended up with a creative Aluminium drawer to compensate the lack of space.
 

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tomster

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I modified the rear dual tailgate in to a swinging Door to accept a camping kitchen table with a sink i found on Amazon.
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tomster

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More build Pics and the actual state!
Next weekend i will take It for camping with the family.

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Since i want to tow It with the Minivan i found cheap 15" TJ rims and street tires
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mmp3823

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I have that same table only my sink is on the opposite and just a plastic bin. Did you add the faucet? I was looking at adding one to mine.
 

tomster

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I have that same table only my sink is on the opposite and just a plastic bin. Did you add the faucet? I was looking at adding one to mine.
The plastic bin was replaced with a similar sized stainless sink I got from Amazon Germany, Ad Ideen is the seller.
I had to cut the opening a bit to make it fit.
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tomster

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I think the sink is a common bartender - cocktail type model...

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tomster

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Allready changed the first component! ;-)
Got me a new Victron MPPT solar charger, because the former one did not cut the load and let the battery drain...
I also installed a main fuse so I can easily disconnect the system.
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tomster

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Fully loaded with a bike rack, two bikes and 40 liters of water it weights 580 kg. I'm pretty happy with the result!

Only thing now is thong weight.... It ended at 20 kg... Left the bikes at home for the trip tomorrow! Safety first! Next winter I will move the axle back to gain thonge weight.
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