My latest build is to upgrade my trailer into an expedition style trailer. It started off life as a Home Depot Snowbear. Hauled dirty and other landscaping materials but then I added some locking boxes to carry camping gear. (see pic 1)
I wanted something a bit more off-roadish and did some interwebbing - found some very cool builds out there. I also had some specific requirements that prevented me from going the military trailer route.
- I'm getting beadlocks and trail-specific tires so these tires need to be able to be hauled to the trail when I'm camping.
- Wanted to a roof top tent - makes wheeling/camping with the wife so much nicer when she is happy
- wanted the trailer to have same size tires as the rig
- must be able to be a camping snob with all the amenities of going to Banff ( happy wife... well you know)
The original trailer was 4x8. I had already put some wheel spacers on so I could run the 31's.
The 35 Trxus I had on my rig got mounted on the original Rubi rims. To make those fit I narrowed the box to 40". I also cut 2' off the box to bring it down to 6'.
The axle is the same as the original but I have put in new leaf springs and built some shock mounts. The Aussie's add the shocks to help the bouncing on the washboard roads. I'll let you know how that works.
I also cleaned up the underside. Removed any rust and put on a nice coat of rubberized undercoating.
The rest of the frame is just being completed now. I have added a 2" receiver to the rear and plan on a couple of tow points to be welded to frame. Getting anxious to start building up though...
The roof top tent is here. Fancy schmancy hitch is coming. Spring is coming and I want to go camping!
Topic: Expedition trailer (Read 9683 times)