Off Road Trailers & Towing
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 257
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From: Albuquerque, NM
Thanks, I wish the trailer was a little longer. Looks like it is 6 1/2 FT. I was thinking of either making or buying a 10FT utility trailer. It doesn't look like they sell the tent alone. I may still have to stop by Costco and see if they have them in stock so I can check it out.
JK Freak
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 584
Likes: 7
From: Colorado Springs, CO
Ya know...actually I have thought about it..
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 184
Likes: 0
From: missouri
So are you guys towing over a long distance? I have been thinking of building a trailer for trips but I have 513's, 35's and an auto. When I turn my overdrive off I'm turning about 3000 rpm @ 60. I couldn't stand that on 1000 mile trip.
JK Freak
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 815
Likes: 1
From: Cody, Wyoming
When I get back to the states full time I'll be building a trailer but till then I take two vehicles family camping and set-up a base camp.
JK Newbie
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 10
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From: Boston
~$150 matching rims (probably need for any trailer build)
~$100 (used) to $200 (new) matching tires (again, likely any build)
~$300 new custom 3500 lb drop axle and 5.5 on 5 hubs
~$300 new hitch arrangement
~$0 ditch the old fenders
That's where I will be with my Lifetime. The great part about this is the ability to build it up as I go. Right now, half of these parts are in my garage, waiting for the other half, and I still have a functional trailer. All told, I will be into this for less than $4k (granted, I ordered it when it was on sale for $3k)
Best part is, I can haul an ATV on top if I want, or 900lbs of whatever I can fit on it. Also, I no longer need to beg/borrow/steal a friend's truck if I have a large load, I can convert to a utility trailer in 10 mins.
PM me if you want to come by and take a look at one... I am VERY local to you.
~$100 (used) to $200 (new) matching tires (again, likely any build)
~$300 new custom 3500 lb drop axle and 5.5 on 5 hubs
~$300 new hitch arrangement
~$0 ditch the old fenders
That's where I will be with my Lifetime. The great part about this is the ability to build it up as I go. Right now, half of these parts are in my garage, waiting for the other half, and I still have a functional trailer. All told, I will be into this for less than $4k (granted, I ordered it when it was on sale for $3k)
Best part is, I can haul an ATV on top if I want, or 900lbs of whatever I can fit on it. Also, I no longer need to beg/borrow/steal a friend's truck if I have a large load, I can convert to a utility trailer in 10 mins.
PM me if you want to come by and take a look at one... I am VERY local to you.
JK Junkie
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 2,818
Likes: 3
From: Folsom, CA
So I'm going from a much larger 4x4 into my JK unlimited and I'm struggling to figure out how the heck I'll go camping with the whole family ever again. I think my answer is a trailer but I don't want to break the bank doing it.
My options:
1. Adventure Trailer- $10,000 + (I wish but no way I can justify it) No idea how much these weigh.
2. M100 or M416 Trailer- Seeing prices from $400 to $1200 depending on condition but not finding many local options and shipping seems high: I like these as they are really light, under 600 lbs empty, and small in size.
3. M101A1 or A2- 3/4 ton Trailer and I'm assuming about 1300lbs empty... I can find these just about anywhere and can get a decent one and local for $500 or less.
What is too much weight to tow... I know the JK is rated for more then 1500lbs but I want to tow offroad and not have any worries of even taking it over a trail like the Rubicon.
Any ideas or comments from my fellow JK'ers that tow an offroad trailer?
My options:
1. Adventure Trailer- $10,000 + (I wish but no way I can justify it) No idea how much these weigh.
2. M100 or M416 Trailer- Seeing prices from $400 to $1200 depending on condition but not finding many local options and shipping seems high: I like these as they are really light, under 600 lbs empty, and small in size.
3. M101A1 or A2- 3/4 ton Trailer and I'm assuming about 1300lbs empty... I can find these just about anywhere and can get a decent one and local for $500 or less.
What is too much weight to tow... I know the JK is rated for more then 1500lbs but I want to tow offroad and not have any worries of even taking it over a trail like the Rubicon.
Any ideas or comments from my fellow JK'ers that tow an offroad trailer?
JK Junkie
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 2,818
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From: Folsom, CA
JK Freak
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 528
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From: Brunei - Expat
