Comanche Bed Trailer?

Voteban · Mar 25, 2012

So, my dad has been building a trailer to pull behind his JK for a while now and it's just a bit too... Complicated? I want something simple that I can just throw gear in, strap it down and go. I looked at military trailers, but they're heavy and overpriced around here.

So, I started thinking about a Comanche bed trailer, and I really like the idea of it. It seems like it won't be overly heavy (I hope, does anybody know a ballpark weight of one of these?) and I think I can make one nice and simple.

Anybody know of some nice build threads for one of these? I searched and only found a few for sale and very few details. Google turned up some nice pics, I like the look of one of these behind an XJ.

Last question, long bed or short bed? Also, can you fit dirtbikes in a short bed?

Thanks for any info in advance!

jpdriver1 · Mar 26, 2012

run over to comancheclub.com and do a search --- several of us have built em ---- :conceited

Johnnie Walker · Mar 26, 2012

A single dirtbike, diagonally, yes. YOu could always get one of the "bed extenders" to have the added length of the tailgate for the SWB.

Voteban · Mar 26, 2012

Johnnie Walker said:
A single dirtbike, diagonally, yes. YOu could always get one of the "bed extenders" to have the added length of the tailgate for the SWB.

Will 2 bikes or 1 ATV fit straight on with the tailgate down?

Vanimal · Mar 26, 2012

Voteban said:
Will 2 bikes or 1 ATV fit straight on with the tailgate down?

i've had 2 bikes in my short bed ranger with the gate down, cant imagine why it wouldnt fit in the short bed mj. about the same size.

dave92cherokee · Mar 26, 2012

Short bed MJ is 6' long bed is 7', tailgate is roughly 18" from bed to top lip which would make the two bed's 7' and 8' respectively. However I wouldn't recommend having any weight resting on the tailgate if you can get away with it as it's not designed for that. The problem you might run into getting a atv into the bed would be the space between the wheel wells, I can try to get a measurement of that distance if you'd like but if building a trailer I'd go for a long bed trailer just for that extra space.

Voteban · Mar 26, 2012

I like the utility aspect of the longbed, but this trailer will probably hit some of the trails with me, so the short bed makes more sense for that. I can always build some sort of support to help keep weight off the tailgate. I could also build a ramp / wheel chock to put the front wheel of my bike up on the front edge of the bed. Next time I go to the junkyard I'll bring a measuring tape and then measure my bike as well.

CASEY-R · Mar 27, 2012

Do a shortbed Comanche trailer. When you haul the dirtbikes put the tailgate down and use one of these: http://www.readyramp.com/home.php?cat=272
Seriously thought about getting one for my 2000 Tundra for hauling my YZ.

boots4 · Mar 27, 2012

I've read a few threads about people building these, they are pretty cool. I would avoid putting extra weight on the tailgate if possible. I remember them having issues with the trailers wanting to balance on the axle instead of being tong heavy. You really want to have the weight toward the front to help with handling. Just my 2 cents....

Johnnie Walker · Mar 27, 2012

Voteban said:
Will 2 bikes or 1 ATV fit straight on with the tailgate down?

1 ATV should fit, most probably with tailgate up depending on size.

boots4 said:
I've read a few threads about people building these, they are pretty cool. I would avoid putting extra weight on the tailgate if possible. I remember them having issues with the trailers wanting to balance on the axle instead of being tong heavy. You really want to have the weight toward the front to help with handling. Just my 2 cents....

The weight would still be in the bed. The tailgate down/bed extender is just for he extra length of the tires/etc.

Tacedaddy · Mar 27, 2012

u wont.. no balls

Voteban · Mar 27, 2012

Tacedaddy said:
u wont.. no balls

Heh?

And I've seen that image (on google).

boots4 · Mar 28, 2012

This guy made his own frame..

http://www.comancheclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=34251

This guy used the original frame...

http://www.comancheclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=6762&hilit=comanche+trailer

There are more on Comanche Club but these were the ones that I remembered......

Xtreme XJ · Mar 28, 2012

Did you check your PMs ??

Curt

Voteban said:
So, my dad has been building a trailer to pull behind his JK for a while now and it's just a bit too... Complicated? I want something simple that I can just throw gear in, strap it down and go. I looked at military trailers, but they're heavy and overpriced around here.

So, I started thinking about a Comanche bed trailer, and I really like the idea of it. It seems like it won't be overly heavy (I hope, does anybody know a ballpark weight of one of these?) and I think I can make one nice and simple.

Anybody know of some nice build threads for one of these? I searched and only found a few for sale and very few details. Google turned up some nice pics, I like the look of one of these behind an XJ.

Last question, long bed or short bed? Also, can you fit dirtbikes in a short bed?

Thanks for any info in advance!

Voteban · Mar 28, 2012

Xtreme XJ said:
Did you check your PMs ??

Curt

Yes I did, thank you.

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