Jeff's Cargo Conversion

[Jeff Wanamog]

Ok, so here she is day one. A used Haulmark 5" X 10" Vee nose.Exactly what I was looking for.Big plans for this one, so off we go.Jeff

 

[Jeff Wanamog]

So first thing I did was install two sliding windows and removed the cargo lock from the side door and installed and RV door latch.
Also added the exterior side light.
Already getting excited with tons of ideas.
Jeff

 

[loren85022]

What's the end trailer going to look like?

 

[Jeff Wanamog]

So then I cut off the original trailer hitch and installed a 2 1/2" seamless square tube to an added crossmember below the trailer. I removed the original trailer jack and install a swing up jack.
I could not find a tank holder that I like for the plastic propane tanks, so I made a base plate and rack out of aluminum.

Jeff

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[Jeff Wanamog]

So next to go was the pathetic suspension and axel.
I installed a 3500lb axel with electric brakes from Red neck.
I ordered the axel to allow the use of hub centric spacers. The axel was the correct bolt pattern, but the wheels I am using are hub centric to match mt Tacoma.
Install all new hangers and shackels and Monroe trailer shocks. I will change these later.
The leaf springs are from my Tacoma.

Jeff

 

[Greenmonkey]

What kind of latch is that on your tank mount?


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[Jeff Wanamog]

I added some of Sierra 4X4 Trailer's 10 steel fenders and built "wings" for the sides.
They are platforms that I made from 1/8" steel tread plate, 1 1/2" .120 wall tubing and angle steel.
They are to stand on, sit, store stuff and most of all, keep rocks and trees from knocking off my fenders.
Wheels and tires are the same as on my Tacoma.
Jeff

 

[Jeff Wanamog]

What kind of latch is that on your tank mount?


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Try this: http://www.mcmaster.com/#latching-clamps/=g4j4x4

Jeff

 

[Jeff Wanamog]

So this is the start of the kitchen in the rear. There will be a wall dividing this area from the interior of the trailer.
When done, the trailer will have a complete solar charging system, forced air furnace, water heater, exterior shower, fold and tumble bed from my FWC and a entertainment center at the front. Shooting for around 35 gallons of water storage.
Just finished a new rear door for it. Wait for the pictures or it won't make sense.
More to follow. Shooting for So Cal Desert Rendezvous completion.

Jeff

 

[Jeff Wanamog]

What's the end trailer going to look like?

As you can see above is the start of the rear kitchen. ARB on my pull out, sink with hot and cold water.
I made a custom bi-fold rear door. On one leaf has a fold out shelf that the stove sets on. I"ll do pictures tomorrow.
There will be a dividing wall with upper cabinets for storage.
Jeff

 

[Mark Harley]

Cool build, what are you going to fill the space above the fender with?

 

[Jeff Wanamog]

There is no space. It is an optical illusion created by the old body undercoating.
You are seeing the difference between the old and new fender.
The last thing I am going to do is a vinyl wrap with some sort of picture.
Looking for the perfect graphic now.
Jeff

 

[Jeff Wanamog]

Here is a pic of the completed suspension change. I moved the axel toward the rear 1".
The original axel installation was about 3/4" out of square.
The black you see is under coating from the original fender location.

Jeff

 

[Jeff Wanamog]

This is the old axel and springs.
Dumped the drop axel for a straight 3500 lb and Tacoma springs.
All of the spring hangers and brackets came from Ruff Stuff Specialties.

Jeff

 

[ersatzknarf]

Hi Jeff,
What's the interior height like, please ?
Is it "full standing" ?