got the side walls bolted on
working on the gate now
im very happy with the way its turning out
i put the storage box in it and drove it to the grocery store to grab some dog food and man was it turning heads
i had 4 people walk up to me and ask me where i bought it and 2 other people said cool/nice trailer as i drove by
my phone died before i could get a shot of it with the box mounted in it
i will post some more tomorrow
here are a few photos
everytime i add a little more weight to it the trailer pulls better down the road (less bouncy)
the short 2x6's near the front are for the box to sit on so that i have storage underneath
still need to cut off the bolts sticking out on the outside of the trailer
considering painting them black

 

looking good.

 

thanks jadmt!

 

getting closer to being finished (except the fenders which are going to wait)
made sure my fuel jugs, water jugs and ice chest fit the way i had hope
also put the storage chest in (ill keep tools and vehicle fluids and two straps and crap like in there)
they all fit perfectly
going to install some shackles to the deck so that i can ratchet strap stuff down
still need to build a gate and install the license plate too
im very very happy with the way its coming together
i also love the way it pulls, i cant see it very well (just the top of the storage box and the tires when the trailer is straight behind the jeep) and dont need to bc any where i point the jeep it follows. backing it up is pleasant too.
i could do an obstacle course with cones in a parking lot and wouldnt have to think twice about where the trailer was
here are a few more photos from this evening

 

How is backing it up when you can't see it? I worried about a small trailer jack knifing when not being able to see it.

 

well i can see the tires on the trailer, i was slightly exaggerating when i couldnt see it at all
i also lengthened the tongue a foot so if i ever manage to get it "jack knifed" the trailer tongue would just come parallel with my rear bumper
i made sure the tongue is long enough the trailer body cant come in contact with the jeep body at any angle
also, the trailer backs up really well, i was surprised how easy it was to back it into my narrow garage from my narrow alley
its easier than a bigger trailer in my opinion

now when it wasnt lifted and was on the tiny tires and had the short tongue i did actually jack knife it into my brothers truck bed the night i bought it form lowes. thus the tongue extension...
also it allows my tire carrier to fully open with room to spare, which was a big deal for me

 

I'm impressed with how much you have gotten done in a short time. Trailer is looking good.

I have the same trailer and all I have done is flip the axle to raise it up a couple inches. I literally cannot see the trailer at all. I have a 35" spare, a center mounted high back child seat, and the hard top wiper all blocking my view. The tongue is so short though, I'm not sure you could see it anyway. Like it is, it is impossible to back up, since you can't see it until it's too late. Luckily, it's light enough to just move around by hand, when it's empty. A longer tongue is definitely on my list.

Hopefully I can get some measurements done this weekend and decide on either wheel adapters or a new axle. I'd like to keep the lighter duty axle and springs if I can, which should smooth out the ride when it's loaded.

I'd paint the bolts black after you trim them, that way they will disappear.

Oh, and don't forget to swap those wheels so the tires are correct.

 

Looks good!

Sorry I missed some of your questions on the wood/finish but I think you did pretty good. Pressure treated wood is generally really wet from the chemicals they inject into it so it will shrink a lot and tends to warp and twist as it dries out. The chemicals they use in it are also used to deter bugs. Many debate if the current chemicals used are even doing their intended job. They aren't as "permanent" as the older arsenic based treatments, they tend to leach out quicker when they get wet. Your trailer boards really won't get that wet and if they do get wet they will dry out quickly. So, there isn't a lot of point in using treated on a trailer. Treated wood isn't as strong and usually not recommended for structural applications, not that any of that would matter on a trailer like this.

The biggest killer to your wood deck will be the sun. Anything you can do to prevent UV rays from destroying it will be good. Stain will help this a lot! Then a few good coats of a quality sealer. Now, generally speaking, the cost of the sealer determines how good it is. The expensive stuff generally is better than the cheaper stuff. If you use cheaper stuff the UV light will break it down faster and you will need a new coat sooner. Just keep up on the maintenance. There is a newer product at Home Depot that I have been hearing good things about called Deck Restore and it is a product similar to a truck bed liner that is made for wood. Seems to be good stuff and will give you a much longer service life than any sealer/stain treatment. Of course with it you will not see the natural beauty of the wood, so there is a drawback to it. I plan on using it on the deck of my ATV trailer.

If you can keep the trailer in a covered area that will help the wood too. Be careful tarping it for long periods though, that can trap moisture and cause bigger problems.

Wish I had room for one more trailer, I would love to build something like this. Looks like you are having fun too, and in my opinion that's the most important part.

 

It'll be stored in my garage when not in use so I bet lasts for a long time.
I used Behr (spelling) deck sealant on the the interior of the trailer boards and outdoor paint on the sides and backs. I put several coats letting each one dry btw applications. I live in the desert so moisture is rarely a concern. I'm really glad I used plastic containers for my storage chest and fuel and water containers. This trailer is very light. The little 3.6L motor and auto tranny in the jk won't be burdened at all by this trailer or its load. If I had to build it over again the trailer would be done exactly the same way.

 

If this will be garaged then it should last forever and just need a coat of sealer when it looks like it is needed.

It is looking fantastic.