Off-Road Trailer DIY Build Project Complete

[Murraydog11]

I looked at quite a few online, and then looked at several in person at the rv show. Most seemed to be 5x8 or 5x10 or something close to that. I ended up building just shy of 5’ wide, 10’ long and 4.5’ box height.

For length I wanted to be able to have a rear galley, then a main cabin with enough room to have some storage and be able to sleep in it. When I added this all up, it came to 10’.

How much does it weigh?

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[broadicustomworks]

Excellent work, fit-n-finish. Kudos!
It's none of our business on the cost, but would you say you made out well compared to all of these companies offering up similar items from their factories?
Again, great work and it looks well thought-out and useful where it counts!

 

[JZZ]

I have a total of five boys. Two of them are twins that are 7 years old. They wanted to help, so I had them help me pack the wheel bearing and put the brakes/hubs on the axle. I didn’t want them to get grease all over their cloths so I put garbage bags on them. It was a hoot having them help.

Sweet build and then I saw this part, luv it memories that you’re kids will never forget. When my two were about this age there first project with me was putting an air horn and compressor on an F150 we kept that truck for 21 yrs just for the horn and they still talk about that truck today

 

[userdude]

That's cool man, especially that you kept at it and finished it. Is that a bed in the back?

 

[Missy]

This is just amazing! You did an amazing job on it! This inspires me that we could do this! The trailers that we have been looking at are so expensive with things that we just do not need, this is simple and functional! Awesome!

 

[EMBronco]

How much does it weigh?

I haven't weighed it, but I estimate it's between 1600-1800 lbs. I was able to weigh the tongue and its 204lbs.

 

[EMBronco]

Excellent work, fit-n-finish. Kudos!
It's none of our business on the cost, but would you say you made out well compared to all of these companies offering up similar items from their factories?
Again, great work and it looks well thought-out and useful where it counts!

When I started researching for the build, I was surprised to find that little trailers like this ranged in price anywhere from 8k to 100k. I would say that comparable trailers to mine were in the 15-25k range. I spent somewhere between 9-10k. So maybe cost about half of what it would to purchase one complete.

When I started I was going to keep track of all the cost, but you start to lose track of all the little things like nuts, bolts, wire connectors, etc., pretty fast.

 

[EMBronco]

That's cool man, especially that you kept at it and finished it. Is that a bed in the back?

Yes, it's a tri-fold mattress. It folds out into a bed, or you can fold it up to sit on, or just give extra room for stuff you might want to pack in the trailer

 

[EMBronco]

This is just amazing! You did an amazing job on it! This inspires me that we could do this! The trailers that we have been looking at are so expensive with things that we just do not need, this is simple and functional! Awesome!

You should go for it! Here's a video of a build series I watched prior to starting my trailer. In it He builds a nice, clean looking, simple trailer. It's where I got a lot of ideas.

 

[Missy]

You should go for it! Here's a video of a build series I watched prior to starting my trailer. In it He builds a nice, clean looking, simple trailer. It's where I got a lot of ideas.

Thank you! Much appreciated!

 

[broadicustomworks]

When I started researching for the build, I was surprised to find that little trailers like this ranged in price anywhere from 8k to 100k. I would say that comparable trailers to mine were in the 15-25k range. I spent somewhere between 9-10k. So maybe cost about half of what it would to purchase one complete.

When I started I was going to keep track of all the cost, but you start to lose track of all the little things like nuts, bolts, wire connectors, etc., pretty fast.

Thanks for that. Sounds quite fair, plus you get the satisfaction of DIY, and the memories with the young ones. And on top of that, something they can use someday that they had a hand helping Dad build with his own hands.
And that is priceless.

And same. Back when I had the "let's just tow a camping trailer on our adventures" bug I was amazed at the price variations, the options I never thought of, and the overall OTD pricing on relatively spartan units compared to higher-end units.

 

[bjpatten]

Damn! That's exactly what I want. Don't have the tools or skill to do it. Looks great!

 

[Scoop]

Very nice! Without any prior research, I started drawing up some trailer ideas. Surprisingly (to me!) my sketches looked pretty similar to what you have done. Nice work!

 

[TheKim]

Gorgeous trailer, and sweet Bronco!

I see you're from Utah - if you're interested in a group trail ride, we have one coming up on the 19th, about 20-30 minutes west of Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/group-events/5-mile-pass-mine-run-and-more.142/

 

[EMBronco]

Gorgeous trailer, and sweet Bronco!

I see you're from Utah - if you're interested in a group trail ride, we have one coming up on the 19th, about 20-30 minutes west of Saratoga Springs and Eagle Mountain.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/group-events/5-mile-pass-mine-run-and-more.142/

That sounds like a good time. However, I'm going to be out of town that weekend, but would love to connect on any future rides. I live in Eagle Mountain, so 5 Mile is super close for me.

Have you seen the new Ford Performance Raptor track they built just past 5-mile?

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