Rbertalotto
Explorer
Over the years I've built dozens of trailers. For boyscout troops, motorcycle hauling, landscapers and basic utility use. This is my first build on a "Factory" trailer
Recently I bought a Smittybilt RTT and it came with a Lowes 3.5 X 5.5 utility trailer that Lowes calls a 4 X 6....(Just like their 2 X 4 being 1.5" X 3.5"...)
Let me tell you, the Chionese must not own a square. This thing does have one 90 degree corner!
The sides were 16" tall. And I plan on enclosing it to carry my 12V refrigeratpor and two camping boxes I built over 30 years ago. All three are 22" tall so I needed to extend the height of the sides.
My RTT will sit on top so steel and welding was involved. (I love to hobby weld..."Welding is Knitting for Men!)
So phase one is done...Sides are now 24"
To Come:
Remove screen on sides and cover with FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Panel)
Make fiberglass top
Replace 12" wheels and tires with 15" (Bolt holes are standard 5 X 4.5....15" trailer wheels fit right on)
Remove fenders and replace with round from Amazon
Build and install barn doors for rear
Build sliding floor to make access easier.
Build rack to carry RTT
Relocate tail lights to a higher position
Go camping!
Recently I bought a Smittybilt RTT and it came with a Lowes 3.5 X 5.5 utility trailer that Lowes calls a 4 X 6....(Just like their 2 X 4 being 1.5" X 3.5"...)
Let me tell you, the Chionese must not own a square. This thing does have one 90 degree corner!
The sides were 16" tall. And I plan on enclosing it to carry my 12V refrigeratpor and two camping boxes I built over 30 years ago. All three are 22" tall so I needed to extend the height of the sides.
My RTT will sit on top so steel and welding was involved. (I love to hobby weld..."Welding is Knitting for Men!)
So phase one is done...Sides are now 24"
To Come:
Remove screen on sides and cover with FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Panel)
Make fiberglass top
Replace 12" wheels and tires with 15" (Bolt holes are standard 5 X 4.5....15" trailer wheels fit right on)
Remove fenders and replace with round from Amazon
Build and install barn doors for rear
Build sliding floor to make access easier.
Build rack to carry RTT
Relocate tail lights to a higher position
Go camping!