offroad camping trailer build!!

[91blackbox]

i'm still working on building the lid and i have to get some outdoor carpet for the floor and i'm gonna make sure its sealed well... doing wiring tomorrow so its road worthy then a test tug lol

[MaxxXJ]

:::crosses fingers::: lol good luck!!

[91blackbox]

i towed it on friday and she pulled straight and fine... but i need to get it out with the lights and all that u know

[Xtreme XJ]

Sooo it's a camping trailer... just not a sleeping trailer...

It's coming along nice... I just can never get past the diamond plating... in the end it serves a function...
I wish I had your time & ambition... and temps.

Curt

[91blackbox]

its all about patience.. i wish i could do all of it in one day but if u want it right then slow and easy is the right pace... the diamond plate was picked for weight purposes.. its a 1/3 the weight as the steel and it looks cool.. there are soem discoloration of the chrome in spots so i think i'm gonna bed line the diamond plate just for looks

[91blackbox]

and yes its a camping trailer not a sleeping trailer

[GSequoia]

So what year is the Camper Special, '70, '71, or '72?


I've got a '71.

[91blackbox]

lol its a 72

[GSequoia]

Originally Posted by 91blackbox

lol its a 72

Nice, you can join the Bumpside (1967 - 1972 Ford truck) club. So far I know of you, Ryno, a guy up in Portland, and myself.

Mine's a F250 Camper Special 2x4 with a 390 and C6 with 4.10s in it's 60. It really winds out on the freeway!






Now back on topic and this may have already been covered (haven't read thw hole thread).

I'd consider tossing the 35 in favor of a trailer axle then getting some water tanks from a travel trailer and mount them low. That way you'll have your water and it will act as the counter balance. I doubt your trailer is any lighter than my M416 and I don't have a problem not having ballast in it as long as I pay attention (ie, don't go JeepSpeed with an empty trailer).

[Skwerly]

My buddy has a seven-deuce with a 390 as well. Black. It's nice!

[cal]

Most definetly get a 360* pintle or offroad hitch for that. My Bantam trailer has been rolled three times, once on Mojave Road and twice just on dirt roads. When it goes on a ball setup, somethings gonna break, and you'll havea hell of a time getting everything home again.

[91blackbox]

got some more done...





still need to get the lid built

[Dewey]

Looks Good!!

[91blackbox]

thanks

[Xtreme XJ]

So how about registering it ?? How was that experience ??

Curt