Off-Road Trailer DIY Build Project Complete

[desibull]

So about a year ago I started an off-road trailer build. I have a 30 ft trailer that we use as a family to go camping, but I wanted something smaller that I could pull with my Bronco and take on more adventurous trips.

I like projects and learning to do new things, so I started completely from scratch. When I began the build I thought I’d have roughly 100 hours into it from start to finish. I just completed it this last week, and easily have 4 to 5x that amount of time into it.

Since I looked at a lot of other diy builds before I started, I thought I’d post this up with some pictures to maybe give the next person some ideas.

Pictures of the frame and box construction as well as axle mounting. I built the trailer to have the same track width as my bronco.

Next I worked on the exterior skin, trim, fenders, door and window. For the exterior trim I used aluminum composite panels. They were originally orange, but me and my son wrapped them with a matte metallic blue.

From here I added propane, outside shower/water heater, exterior drop down table and baggage doors.

Next was the interior. Working in the small space was kind of a pain. I put down lvl flooring, placed cabinets at the front, below the cabinets is the power center and converter. Not pictured, but there is also a 15 gallon water tank below the cabinets. Lastly I used pvc shiplap on the walls and ceiling.

The rear galley has cabinets, a small sink, two burner cooktop and a 3.3 cu ft refrigerator. I didn’t take a lot of pictures of this work. As the project went on longer, I was just focused on getting it done and didn’t take a lot of pictures.

After a few more odds and ends, the trailer is done. It was a lot of work, but I’ll enjoy it while out exploring trails. Finished pictures with my bronco.

Holly molly!! Struggling to close my jaw after it dropped......

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[Bird Dog Off Road]

So about a year ago I started an off-road trailer build. I have a 30 ft trailer that we use as a family to go camping, but I wanted something smaller that I could pull with my Bronco and take on more adventurous trips.

I like projects and learning to do new things, so I started completely from scratch. When I began the build I thought I’d have roughly 100 hours into it from start to finish. I just completed it this last week, and easily have 4 to 5x that amount of time into it.

Since I looked at a lot of other diy builds before I started, I thought I’d post this up with some pictures to maybe give the next person some ideas.

Pictures of the frame and box construction as well as axle mounting. I built the trailer to have the same track width as my bronco.

Next I worked on the exterior skin, trim, fenders, door and window. For the exterior trim I used aluminum composite panels. They were originally orange, but me and my son wrapped them with a matte metallic blue.

From here I added propane, outside shower/water heater, exterior drop down table and baggage doors.

Next was the interior. Working in the small space was kind of a pain. I put down lvl flooring, placed cabinets at the front, below the cabinets is the power center and converter. Not pictured, but there is also a 15 gallon water tank below the cabinets. Lastly I used pvc shiplap on the walls and ceiling.

The rear galley has cabinets, a small sink, two burner cooktop and a 3.3 cu ft refrigerator. I didn’t take a lot of pictures of this work. As the project went on longer, I was just focused on getting it done and didn’t take a lot of pictures.

After a few more odds and ends, the trailer is done. It was a lot of work, but I’ll enjoy it while out exploring trails. Finished pictures with my bronco.

Now that's a project! Outstanding job, looks great!

 

[EMBronco]

Your kitchen area kicks up from your original frame. Is that section included in your rough 5x10 size? Or is the 5x10 just the main frame platform you built?

The Kitchen is included in the 5x10. The main Frame is 5x9, then angles up at a 45 degree to add another foot.

 

[Dom]

I mean, it's ok. Personally I would've done it totally different. First of all, I woul've used card board and Elmers glue. But to each their own I guess. Seriously though, that is awesome! Great job!

 

[TigerBronco]

So about a year ago I started an off-road trailer build. I have a 30 ft trailer that we use as a family to go camping, but I wanted something smaller that I could pull with my Bronco and take on more adventurous trips.

I like projects and learning to do new things, so I started completely from scratch. When I began the build I thought I’d have roughly 100 hours into it from start to finish. I just completed it this last week, and easily have 4 to 5x that amount of time into it.

Since I looked at a lot of other diy builds before I started, I thought I’d post this up with some pictures to maybe give the next person some ideas.

Pictures of the frame and box construction as well as axle mounting. I built the trailer to have the same track width as my bronco.

Next I worked on the exterior skin, trim, fenders, door and window. For the exterior trim I used aluminum composite panels. They were originally orange, but me and my son wrapped them with a matte metallic blue.

From here I added propane, outside shower/water heater, exterior drop down table and baggage doors.

Next was the interior. Working in the small space was kind of a pain. I put down lvl flooring, placed cabinets at the front, below the cabinets is the power center and converter. Not pictured, but there is also a 15 gallon water tank below the cabinets. Lastly I used pvc shiplap on the walls and ceiling.

The rear galley has cabinets, a small sink, two burner cooktop and a 3.3 cu ft refrigerator. I didn’t take a lot of pictures of this work. As the project went on longer, I was just focused on getting it done and didn’t take a lot of pictures.

After a few more odds and ends, the trailer is done. It was a lot of work, but I’ll enjoy it while out exploring trails. Finished pictures with my bronco.

Really awesome work! Looks fantastic hooked up to your rig. Well done!

 

[PullMeOverRed22]

Fantastic work. Very nice job!

 

[L7ROCK]

So about a year ago I started an off-road trailer build. I have a 30 ft trailer that we use as a family to go camping, but I wanted something smaller that I could pull with my Bronco and take on more adventurous trips.

I like projects and learning to do new things, so I started completely from scratch. When I began the build I thought I’d have roughly 100 hours into it from start to finish. I just completed it this last week, and easily have 4 to 5x that amount of time into it.

Since I looked at a lot of other diy builds before I started, I thought I’d post this up with some pictures to maybe give the next person some ideas.

Pictures of the frame and box construction as well as axle mounting. I built the trailer to have the same track width as my bronco.

Next I worked on the exterior skin, trim, fenders, door and window. For the exterior trim I used aluminum composite panels. They were originally orange, but me and my son wrapped them with a matte metallic blue.

From here I added propane, outside shower/water heater, exterior drop down table and baggage doors.

Next was the interior. Working in the small space was kind of a pain. I put down lvl flooring, placed cabinets at the front, below the cabinets is the power center and converter. Not pictured, but there is also a 15 gallon water tank below the cabinets. Lastly I used pvc shiplap on the walls and ceiling.

The rear galley has cabinets, a small sink, two burner cooktop and a 3.3 cu ft refrigerator. I didn’t take a lot of pictures of this work. As the project went on longer, I was just focused on getting it done and didn’t take a lot of pictures.

After a few more odds and ends, the trailer is done. It was a lot of work, but I’ll enjoy it while out exploring trails. Finished pictures with my bronco.

Great work!!

 

[X-Rack]

So about a year ago I started an off-road trailer build. I have a 30 ft trailer that we use as a family to go camping, but I wanted something smaller that I could pull with my Bronco and take on more adventurous trips.

I like projects and learning to do new things, so I started completely from scratch. When I began the build I thought I’d have roughly 100 hours into it from start to finish. I just completed it this last week, and easily have 4 to 5x that amount of time into it.

Since I looked at a lot of other diy builds before I started, I thought I’d post this up with some pictures to maybe give the next person some ideas.

Pictures of the frame and box construction as well as axle mounting. I built the trailer to have the same track width as my bronco.

Next I worked on the exterior skin, trim, fenders, door and window. For the exterior trim I used aluminum composite panels. They were originally orange, but me and my son wrapped them with a matte metallic blue.

From here I added propane, outside shower/water heater, exterior drop down table and baggage doors.

Next was the interior. Working in the small space was kind of a pain. I put down lvl flooring, placed cabinets at the front, below the cabinets is the power center and converter. Not pictured, but there is also a 15 gallon water tank below the cabinets. Lastly I used pvc shiplap on the walls and ceiling.

The rear galley has cabinets, a small sink, two burner cooktop and a 3.3 cu ft refrigerator. I didn’t take a lot of pictures of this work. As the project went on longer, I was just focused on getting it done and didn’t take a lot of pictures.

After a few more odds and ends, the trailer is done. It was a lot of work, but I’ll enjoy it while out exploring trails. Finished pictures with my bronco.

Awesome!

 

[nabronco21]

Looks awesome!!

 

[JohnnyBronco]

Great job.

Did you have a hassle getting a title for Special Construction or where 4 exterior pictures (2 sides plus front and back) sufficient?

And do trailers with brakes in your state require annual inspections?

 

[EMBronco]

Great job.

Did you have a hassle getting a title for Special Construction or where 4 exterior pictures (2 sides plus front and back) sufficient?

And do trailers with brakes in your state require annual inspections?

It wasn’t too bad getting a title once I showed the folks at the DMV their own website with the steps to get a title for a specially constructed vehicle.

Utah does not require annual inspections on trailers like this. Just pay your fee for the year and it’s good to go.

 

[TXDOZER]

Awesome build! I've probably looked at every version of these out there and keep going back to building one myself or having one built locally.
You may have covered this and I missed it - Have you published a parts list and could you share your total investment in parts?

 

[EMBronco]

Awesome build! I've probably looked at every version of these out there and keep going back to building one myself or having one built locally.
You may have covered this and I missed it - Have you published a parts list and could you share your total investment in parts?

I don't have a parts list, but I'm in it between $9-10k.

 

[NVCowboy]

I've said that building out a cargo conversion isn't for the feint of heart. Starting from scratch is another level entirely. That pvc shiplap for the interior was a stellar idea. Not sure what that cost, but 1/4 birch plywood post pandemic was $$$$. Very well done. I also have a 30 footer for family trips. It's funny how trailers keep getting bigger until you need two trailers to be able to do what you used to do in one.

 

[DPA]

So about a year ago I started an off-road trailer build. I have a 30 ft trailer that we use as a family to go camping, but I wanted something smaller that I could pull with my Bronco and take on more adventurous trips.

I like projects and learning to do new things, so I started completely from scratch. When I began the build I thought I’d have roughly 100 hours into it from start to finish. I just completed it this last week, and easily have 4 to 5x that amount of time into it.

Since I looked at a lot of other diy builds before I started, I thought I’d post this up with some pictures to maybe give the next person some ideas.

Pictures of the frame and box construction as well as axle mounting. I built the trailer to have the same track width as my bronco.

Next I worked on the exterior skin, trim, fenders, door and window. For the exterior trim I used aluminum composite panels. They were originally orange, but me and my son wrapped them with a matte metallic blue.

From here I added propane, outside shower/water heater, exterior drop down table and baggage doors.

Next was the interior. Working in the small space was kind of a pain. I put down lvl flooring, placed cabinets at the front, below the cabinets is the power center and converter. Not pictured, but there is also a 15 gallon water tank below the cabinets. Lastly I used pvc shiplap on the walls and ceiling.

The rear galley has cabinets, a small sink, two burner cooktop and a 3.3 cu ft refrigerator. I didn’t take a lot of pictures of this work. As the project went on longer, I was just focused on getting it done and didn’t take a lot of pictures.

After a few more odds and ends, the trailer is done. It was a lot of work, but I’ll enjoy it while out exploring trails. Finished pictures with my bronco.

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