Offroad Trailer build from Bantam / M416 military trailer

[balu4k]

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[balu4k]

Putting together the parts for the last time...

Lid and fenders are in.

Next is roof rack and tent

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[ranger1sg]

Amazing skills. When you get a chance, can you send some close ups of the tail gate cut-in and fabrication you created? I am working on my 416 and am debating putting in a tailgate, but worry about hurting the stability of the sides and getting a tailgate built that will be strong enough
and fit tight up against the tub. Thanks, you are an inspiration!


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[406expo]

looking VERY nice. I think I might do a frame extension this winter and do a nice tongue box for the solar set up. I really like your locking latches also, where did you find those?

 

[balu4k]

Amazing skills. When you get a chance, can you send some close ups of the tail gate cut-in and fabrication you created? I am working on my 416 and am debating putting in a tailgate, but worry about hurting the stability of the sides and getting a tailgate built that will be strong enough
and fit tight up against the tub. Thanks, you are an inspiration!


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Thanks. Look at my post number 4 where I fabricated a frame and welded to the rear of the tub to improve the rigidity of it. Then I fabricated the gate to recesses in it. I still have to find a way to put in a weather seal to avoid any water getting inside.

I am planning to build a kitchen at the rear end and so I will do the weather deal at that time.

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[balu4k]

looking VERY nice. I think I might do a frame extension this winter and do a nice tongue box for the solar set up. I really like your locking latches also, where did you find those?

Thanks. The latches are from Amazon

Cupboard Metal Lever Handle Toggle Catch Latch Lock Clamp Hasp 4.7" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K86F4QQ/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_aUz9vbSRYSG5M

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[balu4k]

Roof rack and test fit

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[balu4k]

Getting back to start work on this one. I still recovering from my surgery. so for now starting with a small work. I ordered Atwood Stabilizer Jacks - 6-1/4" Drop Leg Travel - 21-3/4" Ext - Black. 4 of them. This would go at 4 corners to give enough stability while sleeping in the tent.

I am thinking of bolt on instead of welding..

 

[balu4k]

Got a chance to give a first test run for the trailer. removed the tent and tongue box for this test run. Trailer handled perfectly well. Sequoia did even feel the trailer at the back . I feel it little bumpy after the seeing the video but i don't have the shocks yet. it just sits on the leef spring and also not load in it yet. Shocks and load on the trailer should help i guess.

 

[Silversurferyyc]

Once the shocks are on, it will settle right down.. The trailer looks like it pulls nice and straight! Good job!

 

[balu4k]

Once the shocks are on, it will settle right down.. The trailer looks like it pulls nice and straight! Good job!

Thank you.

 

[balu4k]

Here is the Pic with the tow rig.

 

[balu4k]

Stabilizer jack installed all 4 corners..

 

[balu4k]

Started with the electricals... still waiting for the 6 awg wires and some cable arrangements stuffs to show up in mail..