Dirt Bound Offroad Trailer - Build Log

[GSequoia]

Nothing new right now, I have some products that need to get shipped and doing my engine swap on Saturday. You should come help on sat and I will let you steal something off my jeep.

I'll be there.

I'll steal the new engine then make you buy it back. :scottm:

 

[91blackbox]

i'll be there sat!! long drive lol but worth it to help out a guy that helps out so many others!!

 

[WebDog]

I should have made a disclaimer that deal was only for Steve and he knows what it is...

 

[GSequoia]

I should have made a disclaimer that deal was only for Steve and he knows what it is...

Kinky.

 

[WebDog]

ill give you the hint, it is a product in my banner but not yet for sale on the site.

 

[91blackbox]

lol we get kinky like that lol

 

[WebDog]

So project was on hold while my Jeep got a new engine.

I think I am going to go a offroad teardrop / roof tent hybrid trailer with the kitchen and eating area inside and sleeping upstairs when folded out. I will also be able to sleep on the ground if bad weather does not allow us to open the top.
It will be made out of wood with some steel tubing to make the walls strong.

 

[POSJ]

Sweet drawing.

 

[anthrax323]

I'm really interested to see what you can pull off while maintaining a small footprint. I've always liked the idea of a super-small offroad caravan, as I'm pretty much the exact opposite of claustrophobic (I tend to sleep better in confined spaces).

What overall dimensions are you gunning for (ballpark)?

 

[WebDog]

Well the trailer frame is 7 ft long, I figure the rear I can probaly get 1 - 1.5" more by angling the back out.

So it might be 8ft long and about 48" wide, height will be 48" tall when closed, but with the frame height of 22" the roof line will be around 6 ft.

 

[WebDog]

So with SoCal Fest 2 weeks away it is time to get cracking. I finally have a few day to work on it as I am waiting on suppliers to get me stuff for my orders, so it is trailer time.

I got the wood for the sides and floor today and got the garage setup for a productive day tomorrow.

I then put the design into cad to save time on the cutting of the wood, the top will fold up like a VW Vanagon.

Should have more photos tomorrow, I seem to work quick with wood so we will see.

 

[bluedragon436]

Trailer is looking good... can't wait to see it after you get the time to work on it...

 

[WebDog]

Made good progress today.

 

[Papercut]

Looking good max.

 

[WebDog]

Made a little progress tonight after my UPS pickup.
Got the door cut and the lower rear panel in.

 

[jeprovo]

Looking really good Max! How thick is the Plywood that you're using?

 

[WebDog]

it is 3/8 for the walls and 5/8 for the floor. I then have 1x2 wood "studs" and it will be insulated and have a thin veneer on the inside.

I am going to put some steel tubing on the side walls for additional support since the roof is not going to be attached to it.

 

[WebDog]

Made a lot of progress this afternoon.

I got the back finished up. Cut the roof profile and got the studs in. I also got the door framed.

 

[xj-krawler88]

dude thats sweet cant wait to see finsh product

 

[WebDog]

Thanks, I am getting excited!

Went to HD tonight and bought two piano hinges one for the door and one for the roof, also got some indoor / outdoor carpet for the floor.

Little sketch on how I see the seal working on the pop top.