Fellas,


I just started a DIY build of an off road trailer similar to the Chaser by Adventure Trailers...

Just to start:

I bought a 1-ton 58" trailer axle, leaf springs, U-bolts, and a tongue from Tractor Supply. A buddy of mine works for Bad Boy Mowers and has a connection with some nice textured 1/4" and 1/8" sheet metal already powder coated black. We plan on building the frame out of double walled square tubing. The fenders we will probably fab, but may take the easy way out by purchasing a pair at TSC or online...

I plan on running 15" black steelies with 33" tires (yet to be procured). Since my Jeep is white, we are going to paint the box white while keeping the fenders, wheels, tongue, and top (marine plywood wrapped in a super thin matte black racecar sheet metal) black. Will use black rivets as well.

The top will open to two compartments... one for a marine battery powering a pump for water (probably use a spot sprayer type setup).. and the other compartment will be used for storing camping gear, parts, etc...

The top will have a rack able to hold a RTT, tire, bike, etc.....

A toolbox will be mounted just in front of the box, towards the tongue..

I don't have any pics yet, but will post them as they come...

I'm very excited about this and look forward to seeing this fun project come to life.

 

I look forward to seeing the photos and info on this.

 

If you are planning any kind of hot water tank in the future this Fast Disconnect External Shower might be of interest (it is to be mounted external on a trailer/camper wall) Kind of expensive though.
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You my friend have a very nice rig thinking of doing the same setup with mine what's your lift , tire , rim size plz suspension looks stock maybe front spacer .last think what did u pay for your rack. Thx troy

 

Yes. One of these ...

okoffroad.com/stuff-siphon.htm

You shouldn't ever use a hose you suck on because of the dangers of inadvertently getting gasoline into your stomach (you'll vomit, causing injury to the throat both directions) or lungs (you'll come down with chemical pneumonia).

 

Nice. Definitely need to get that out on the trails.

 

Just to let all the 2dr guys know, there's a thread called 2dr expedition mods ! Not quite as advanced as this thread yet but let it GROW!

 

Picking up a hard top in June and this is my expedition rig!

 

Great pics! Nice rig u got there.

 

Thanks! I'm building a custom storage box and rack for the interior and ive been wanting a safari rack and tent too just need to save more $$$$$