Off-Road Trailer DIY Build Project Complete

[EN2DIRT]

Very impressive work. Enjoy!

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[UtahGreg]

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.

wow you have an awesome talent! that looks like its going to be a lot of fun.

 

[JRMFFL531]

I don't know bro... that thing looks like it weights at least 3600 lbs.... I wouldn't risk it...

JK it looks awesome!

Hahaha. That’s hysterical

 

[DUSTYcazOREGON]

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.

It's a thing of beauty! Great job!

 

[Dude1967]

This is one of the best posts I have ever seen! Love the build with your sons! Awesome man!

 

[MadMan4BamaNATL]

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.

That is an absolutely awesome trailer build! And what a project to help with dad for your boys; love that and I know they did too.

Your hard work has paid off and it should help you and the family make a ton of wonderful memories for years to come.

Thanks for sharing this with all of us; very inspiring!

 

[MannyG20]

That looks amazing - Well done to you and your son! I’m jealous I don’t have the knowledge to build something like this.

I was out on the very first picture when I saw he had to weld it together.

 

[dgorsett]

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.

A list of my least favorite things to do: building fence, packing bearings, drum brakes. I will hire your boys.

 

[lakesinai]

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.

How does the bed work? You can't sleep traversely in a 5' wide trailer . . . Are there other bed pieces? Such nice work, clearly you enjoy building!

 

[EMBronco]

How does the bed work? You can't sleep traversely in a 5' wide trailer . . . Are there other bed pieces? Such nice work, clearly you enjoy building!

It’s a tri-fold mattress. It can fold up to sit on or just give more room to haul stuff in the trailer. Here’s a pic with it folded out.

 

[IwannaGOfast]

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’.

Very cool, I love to see people not afraid to fabricate and design/build things on their own. Harbor freight just announced a new 10x5 modular trailer at SEMA last week. Starting at $999 seems like it would be a pretty good jump starting point for a project like this. Axle, wheels, tires, tongue jack, deck, lights, wired, and painted.... Kind of gets me thinking.

https://newsroom.harborfreight.com/...lly-customizable-haul-master-trailer-at-sema/

 

[EMBronco]

Very cool, I love to see people not afraid to fabricate and design/build things on their own. Harbor freight just announced a new 10x5 modular trailer at SEMA last week. Starting at $999 seems like it would be a pretty good jump starting point for a project like this. Axle, wheels, tires, tongue jack, deck, lights, wired, and painted.... Kind of gets me thinking.

https://newsroom.harborfreight.com/...lly-customizable-haul-master-trailer-at-sema/

I saw a few builds where people started with a 4x8 Harbor Freight trailer, but it wasn’t quite big enough for what I needed. A 5x10 trailer would be a good starting point. It doesn’t like it’s that much bigger, but it’s over 50% larger than a 4x8.

 

[IwannaGOfast]

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?

 

[6010Head]

Very impressive build! I love the fact that you actually built what you wanted and most of all taught yours sons that they can do anything they put their mind to.
Bravo!

 

[Bronc69]

Love the build!
I've thought about building my own as well. I didn't think the $20K+ price tag for a small off-road trailer was worth it.
I do realize it takes a long time to do anything yourself though. In the end, it looks like it was well worth it.

Enjoy

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