My Camping Trailer Project
#143
Sick stock Toyota rollers! Do you have a set of 4 of thoses? I had a set and ended up giving them away. I'm kinda sad I did. I've got an idea for a run next summer. 
Trailer looks killer as well. That thing is going to be stout! Getting hammered with some snow I see

Trailer looks killer as well. That thing is going to be stout! Getting hammered with some snow I see
#145
I think you read my mind, I had the same thought while mounting the tires but figured all you would hear on the trail is the sound of axles, diffs and driveshafts draging around (not to mention everyone spoting, "Diff", "Diff"...
).Thanks, It better be stout if I'm going to drag the thing through French Creek! I'm just joking, but ... it would be cool to get it up to the Creek, and if I get it to the Creek I might as well give it a shot! In all reality I need to finish it and see how it works first.
Yeah, we are getting some great snow! When are we going to go snow bashing?
#146
I was able to spend some more time on the trailer this weekend. I started by adding the middle roof support for the tent, along with the rear tent supports.
Then some tabs for the side bars.

And the side bars.
Then some tabs for the side bars.

And the side bars.
Last edited by DIRTCO; Nov 28, 2010 at 07:23 PM.
#147
Then it was time to attach the main side panels. I didn't bother taking any pictures during the process, but here is the end result.






Last edited by DIRTCO; Nov 28, 2010 at 07:46 PM.
#150
Seriously, I wish I had access to a shop as well equipt at yours and had the patience and foresight to build things as nice as you do! Lookin Great as Always!!! Love seeing what you come up with!
#153
#154
Thanks! Yeah, I love having access to the shop! It's great to have lot's of room, heat and the lift is awesome!
#156
#158
I was in a hurry and didn't have time to take any good pictures, but I did snap a couple pictures while I was in the process of pulling it out of the shop. The tires and wheels really changed the whole attitude of the trailer!




#159
Yes please! EDIT: Beat me to it! Looks so cool!
Just discovering this build, don't know how I missed it! Looks like a lot of fun, and you're fab skills are like King Midas; everything you touch turns to figurative gold! I've said it before, but you're truck is my favorite 4Runner ever, and this trailer looks like an awesome addition!
Just discovering this build, don't know how I missed it! Looks like a lot of fun, and you're fab skills are like King Midas; everything you touch turns to figurative gold! I've said it before, but you're truck is my favorite 4Runner ever, and this trailer looks like an awesome addition!
Last edited by Zelephant; Dec 6, 2010 at 07:57 PM.
#160
Here's a quick paint drawing of what the overall shape of the trailer should look like (the pictures were a little confusing with everything in the background).
I also think that I'm going to need to shorten the tongue a little, but I'm going to wait until the main structure is complete before I decide how much.
I also think that I'm going to need to shorten the tongue a little, but I'm going to wait until the main structure is complete before I decide how much.







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