Light tower conversion build

[Schwaan]

Love what you've done. I really like repurposed stuff like this. I just converted an old arrow board trailer they use in construction into a ATV trailer. There's a lot of opportunity for relatively inexpensive gear with a little ingenuity.

I love doing it my way. Anybody can just go buy something. It takes a special mindset to be able to fabricate and keep an open mind. It also helps that I'm cheap, why buy when I can make something for significantly cheaper. Just picked up some steel for my roof rack. Hopefully I dont butcher it too bad. Going into the build with no plan. Just a big pile of steel.

 

[Schwaan]

Spent some time building a roof rack last night. Also got the skid/floorpan sealed & bolted down in place. Hoping to find time tomorrow to build a riser for the rack.

 

[Schwaan]

Rack is on, now to build an interior frame for support.

 

[Schwaan]

Found some nice composite decking for the floor. Quick rough draft of what it will look like

 

[Schwaan]

Floor is in, I ended up keeping the 2 end boards easily removable for wiring. I've also had alot of questions about my hitch so here it is.

 

[persquank]

This is pretty neat. Looks to be set up as a mini cargo trailer. Maybe you can use that rear opening for a massive kitchen slide-out.

 

[Schwaan]

Amazon order came in with my flush mount led pods, dome lights, but still waiting on my smoked penny lights. Found some nice heavy gauge 7 wire that I'll run for primary power. I'll end up moving my junction box to under the floor for cleanliness. Let the fun times begin.

 

[Schwaan]

Main harness is installed. Ran all the wiring underneath the floor. I'll clean it up after I install all my marker lights. Reverse light dam near fit perfectly in an old existing hole.

 

[Schwaan]

Everything works. Still need to install markers and plate light and dome lights

 

[Billiebob]

I love it when a guy who works in a commercial truck shop does wiring !!!!
Best of products, excellent execution, probably more affordable than anything from an RV center.

Great build, looks incredibly functional. oh Canada !!

 

[Schwaan]

I love it when a guy who works in a commercial truck shop does wiring !!!!
Best of products, excellent execution, probably more affordable than anything from an RV center.

Great build, looks incredibly functional. oh Canada !!

Shhh, I didnt pay anything for the entire electrical system. After several years, you tend to acquire alot of random usable products.

 

[Schwaan]

Still need a few more lights. Aux lights to mount to the rack and rear marker lights will be installed to the fenders, as well as a dome light with door switches. Built myself a switch box that I'll start wiring. Sitting at just under $1000 cad, and countless hours invested.

 

[Schwaan]

New rubber! 235/75/15 Falken wildpeak at3w.
Also a couple garage sale finds. 1970s army Jerry can I got for 10 bucks. And a 12v/110v norcold tek ii fridge freezer for 100$! Scooore!

 

[Schwaan]

New door is built.

 

[Yowie_fett]

Great work! Looking forward to seeing the continuation of this build. Well done

 

[Schwaan]

Used a rust converting primer before I spray my buckshot bedliner.

 

[Schwaan]

Painted!

 

[Schwaan]

Took it for a spin around town. Confirmed I have plenty of fender clearance.

 

[1428Mike]

Great Upcycle!

 

[Schwaan]

Custom liscense plate is in!