I've decided to build myself an expedition trailer. Mostly to move all of my gear from both of my vehicles to one tow-able package. This way I don't need to swap things back and forth. And partly to build something cool again.



I'll be cross posting here, though I have a good chunk started at http://www.adventurerslife.com/forum....php?f=42&t=29

 

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Sweet! Nice start! You still living in Temecula?

 

haha nice

 

That's pretty neat, lol.

 

That looks great! How much do you think it'll weigh empty when it's done?

 

nice looking trailer! i cant believe you have those tires on a trailer.. im saving my pennies just to buy a set for my truck

 

Wow, very cool!

 

very nice!

 

looks nice, i would have bead rolled the sheet to give it a little more strength and some styl, but thats just me

 

That trailer is sweet. What kind of Exploring are you gonna do with it?

 

Yeah, though back in AZ for a bit to work on the trailer at my shop.

Thanks. So far its at 360 lbs and I'm guessing 500-600 finished.

Thanks. I have a couple trips in mind. Mostly I'm building it to carry lots of food and fuel for long trips. And to unload some weight from my rigs.

 

Body exterior painted and lid installed along with rear door.



http://www.adventurerslife.com/forum...&t=29&start=10

 

awesome!

 

I originally wanted to add a couple bends like your talking about. Though finding someone that can bend thin sheet steel thats 6 feet long and have it done cheaply was a pain. So I just left it strait.

 

Heavy Duty...

Looks good.

 

Very nice!

 

Welded on some shock mounts then finished painting underneath and inside the box.






The latch arrived today for the rear door. So now I can finish that up.

 

Are you into the business of body fabrication?? looks like you have serious skills on this...

Great trailer !

 

Looking good Travis!

 

Thanks!

 

Latch installed and assembly beginning
http://www.adventurerslife.com/forum...&t=29&start=18

 

Very nice sir. You must have quite the deal on metal to being able to just fab this stuff up. Either that or money isn't an issue. Either case, I like it!

 

Thanks!

Not really. I buy from Industrial Metal Supply. Its cheaper than Home Depot and other places like that, but by no means cheap. Money is always an issue, but I don't take short cuts anymore. I learned a long time ago that short cuts end up costing a crap load more than just spending the money and doing it right the first time. Its that getting older thing kicking in...haha

 

Almost done
http://www.adventurerslife.com/forum...&t=29&start=23

 

Not real sure about the colour but the rest looks awesome!