Camping Trailer Project Here is the plan I have devised for building the trailer: Design Goals: Create an off-road trailer capable of carrying and storing all camping supplies in a neatly configured setup. This will not only simplify the management of camping materials, but it will also expedite the process of leaving and returning, thereby negating any hassles of pre and post checklists. Design Requirements: 1. Off-road capability to sustain 2. Security boxes for camping supply storage 3. Two drop down, hinged tables for cooking 4. 4 inch lift kit 5. Swivel lantern hanger 6. Enough capacity for one week worth of camping 7. Pull out trays for cooking platforms Design Specifications: • Trailer Bed Dimensions: 7’ x 4’ (2 inch square steel tubing) • Axle and Hubs are rated for 2000 pounds • 3 Buyer’s Black Toolboxes with locks (18”x18”x48”) • Bracket to secure two 20# propane tanks • Bracket to secure 82 quart ice chest • 1/8" steel sheeting for floor • 3-15” Radial P205/75 Tires • Dexter D35 Lead Spring Axle • 15” Wheel Rims • 48” side pull out trays for a cooking platform • Custom commode storage container Design Summary: The trailer will be outfitted with a 2” lift off-road package to facilitate either of our jeeps. It will possess three standard toolboxes and one custom storage container, serving the function of camping gear storage. The side pull-out counters will serve the function of a cooking counters. The brackets will secure the propane tanks in the center of the trailer for general use, and the ice chest at the forward of the trailer. The spare tire will be mounted underneath the trailer. The two inch square tubing will be powder coated at a paint shop for long lasting durability.
I have finished welding the first three sides of the frame. Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
Or just buy one already made . http://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=...http://www.tentrax.com/OffRoadAT_Trailer.html http://www.letsgoaero.com/Products.asp?Pcat=3&gclid=CPrq-JGC0pkCFQFqxwodlBhnug Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
True, but we want one that only hauls our equipment. Everything we have found is like what you showed.
Because I am custom installing such things as cooking trays, gas container holders, canoe rack, firewood compartment, lantern holder, and such, all of which require custom fabrication.
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So now the next step will be to clean the steel and then primer and paint it. After that, the floor will be layed and then the shelving, boxes, and trays.
So I finished the trailer about 3 months ago. Here are the final pictures of it and a couple of pics of it being used at an off-road campsite! Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
I just finished designing out my new bumper for my Jeep. I am building it myself because the steel I am using is 3/8" thick steel tubing for the bumper, which you cannot purchase any bumper close to that kind of strength. It someone hits that, their vehicle will take real damage! Here is the initial design. I am mounting my receiver hitch inside of the bumper. It will be stronger than the normal class 3 hitch. You may wonder why I have not put the support beams in the design for the upper tray. You may also wonder about the edges. There are third party bumberettes I can purchase to wrap around the corners giving it a little more of a designer look. That is because my Jeep is in the shop right now getting the transmission and gearing upgraded, so I don't have the tires to measure for clearance. Once I get it back next weekend, I will add that last part to the design. I am going to start fabricating it this week. I still have enough steel left over from the camping trailer project to at least construct the upper portion. Here is the design from Sketchup Pro: Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
