Expedition trailer build - old utility trailer

[MikeyMagic]

Update- I have been very busy working on renovating a house for the last year, but lately I have been trying to finish this trailer build in time for this camping season. I added some lifters for the top which makes it really easy to open, and it stays open so you can unload. Bought some 33 inch duratracs and rims to match my jeep, so that worst case scenario I can leave the trailer and take the wheels for a backup 2nd and 3rd spare. Also added the steel fenders. Still need to permanently reinforce the mounts for the lifters, and reinforce the top to hold some kind of rack (probably just two cross bars to hold a canoe/kayak). Overall I am happy with how it is looking, this weekend Ill finish up the trailer wiring (possibly going to switch these out for some LED's) I look forward to hearing some comments!

She won't be winning any beauty contests but I don't need it to be perfect...I just need it to carry my gear!

 

[FireMedic82]

That will be a cool looking trailer when it's all done. I'm liking it!

 

[screamin]

Looking great! Have you taken it out for a test run yet?

I just picked up the same trailer and plan on doing a similar build. What width axle did you go with?

 

[Mark Harley]

Looks very nice. Good size for gear.

 

[MikeyMagic]

Thanks guys.

Screamin- I'd love to see some pictures of your trailer! I can measure the axle tonight, can't remember what size I bought, I know I have some wiggle room on both sides, but it really depends what ur back spacing is on ur rims. So make sure u take that into consideration.

 

[MikeyMagic]

Screamin- axle size is 65 inches. 1 3/4" round

 

[screamin]

Thanks MikeyMagic,

Heres a few pics of mine. I just picked it up last weekend. Couple of pics are just sizing up the wheels i'm planning on using.
I'll start a thread once I get the design going. Thanks for all yours and everyones info on the forum!

 

[MikeyMagic]

Wow, that is much cleaner than mine. Looks like a great platform.

 

[MikeyMagic]

decided to take it out of the garage today

As it sits right now:


In this picture you can get an idea of what a 65 inch axle with 4 inch backspaced rim will give you, as far as clearance. (probably too much clearance...but if I was going to be off, I wanted to miss on the axle being too long vs too short, and also if I ever switched rims out, I may need the extra clearance) Oh, and I also saw this sticker and couldn't pass it up :drool:



First trip for this little guy is middle of June. Heading up to the upper peninsula of Michigan, hopefully it warms up, I think the snow just melted...

So before the trip - I'd like to get the kayak rack in and try and mount some jerry cans somewhere????

 

[Mark Harley]

It turned out very nice! Looks very proportioned with your jeep. Great work.

 

[TheThom]

Nice job!

 

[Beamer pilot]

Nice build, I think the size of tires and rim define the "Expedition" and "Off road" in trailer.

 

[MikeyMagic]

Thanks guys!

 

[FireMedic82]

Looks awesome. Very nice!

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