87Warrior Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Earlier this year I decided to buy a trailer to modify it for off-road/camping use. I started out with this 60's era (guesstimate) ex-welder trailer I found on craigslist. I formulated a plan so the trailer would work for my use. Small camping cargo trailer that gear can be permanently stored in Water resistant construction Haul two kayaks Hold a RTT high enough so that I can walk under without ducking Tongue that allows for 90° jackknife Run dedicated trailer 30/31" tires and spare Run a 3500lb brake axle Allow for switched lights on the trailer powered by the tow vehicle Allow for permanent mount water tank First I took it apart and added a heavy duty backbone/tongue. I then integrated a rack around the body and worked on replacing the front and rear vent panels with doors. Here you can also spot my favorite MJ wheels being test fitted to the trailer, new axle and new suspension. The whole thing was media blasted and then painted or Raptor lined. Also a rare sighting of the 92. Maybe I'll start working on it again...someday... Testing out the electrical system. All of the lights on the trailer are powered from the tow vehicle and individually switched, even the clearance and tail lights, thanks to some diodes. After getting it put back together I took it for an inaugural trip to a local lake. ... and the kayaks actually fit as I hoped they would! The trailer is still a work in progress. The brakes need wired, water needs to be installed and I need the design a bracket to hold an 11lb propane tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Nice. What awning is that on the tow vehicle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 1 hour ago, fiatslug87 said: Nice. What awning is that on the tow vehicle? Overland Vehicle Systems (OVS) Nomadic 270. This awning replaced a basic Smittybuilt pull out awning. The 270 is waaaay easier to setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatslug87 Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Cool, I have the Alu-Cab 270 Shadow awning for our FJ Cruiser, those 270s are nice and as you said really easy to set up and take down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 yes!!! I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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