Overland/Offroad Trailer Build.

[dhossk]

I figured I would post my videos up of my trailer build to those who are interested. Note i'm no professional with a camera or welder. I also do other Jeep things so Follow along like and share if you'd like

 

[Farook Ismail]

Thanks for posting up the build.
One observation I have is, is there enough space in there it looks kind of small..
anyway nice.....

 

[dhossk]

Thanks for posting up the build.
One observation I have is, is there enough space in there it looks kind of small..
anyway nice.....

I won’t be sleeping inside, I’m saving up for a rtt but for the time being I have no problem with sleeping in a tent on the ground. I’ve even seen someone do a cot on their rig that has a built in canvas, it’s basically the same as a roof top tent but smaller and a little friendlier on the pocket!

 

[Farook Ismail]

I hear you man. B4 I know about the over landing thing I once took my cot and put it beside my jeep. sleeping bag and wrap my self with a tarp in case it rains...Would not do it alone but there were other people there and it worked great. Then I went through a number of small tents then my "condo" a big 10 man tent now a rtt. I actually used to sleep in my tj for years. I'm short..... hahaha.

 

[dhossk]

I hear you man. B4 I know about the over landing thing I once took my cot and put it beside my jeep. sleeping bag and wrap my self with a tarp in case it rains...Would not do it alone but there were other people there and it worked great. Then I went through a number of small tents then my "condo" a big 10 man tent now a rtt. I actually used to sleep in my tj for years. I'm short..... hahaha.

Lol I hear ya, I’m only 5’6 so reaching the my roof on my Jeep is already a challenge! I know of a few guys who use those covered hammocks, sort of a pain when there are no trees around but they always manage. That’s why I’m aiming towards a small rtt. easy to put on and off the trailer and ease of access.

 

[dhossk]

Here is part 2 of the Mud Flaps. Should be good to hit the road for a test drive after installing these !

 

[Farook Ismail]

love the groveeey music.. mud flaps look good but i keep thinking the trailer should have fenders...
any way nice.....

 

[M Rose]

Are fenders not required in Canada? Most if not all state require fenders on trailers

 

[dhossk]

Are fenders not required in Canada? Most if not all state require fenders on trailers

The Ontario Ministry Handbook states that " Your trailer must have mud guards, fenders and flaps or be designed in such a way that it does not spray or splash traffic travelling behind you."

So as long as I can figure out a way for these to work and keep debris down, I should be okay. I do have an idea for removable fenders, just don't have the tools needed to do so right now.

 

[dhossk]

Put the 1st kilometre on the trailer today, and it held up really well! Couple other things I’d like to finish up on and it’ll be ready for the trails!

 

[M Rose]

I like how it turned out

 

[Farook Ismail]

will the ball hitch flex enough for offroad?

 

[dhossk]

will the ball hitch flex enough for offroad?

Standard ball hitch should be alright for what I have planned for it this year. Nothing too intense but I would like to see how far I can push this thing. I’ve had my eyes on the Max Coupler though but can’t seem to pull the trigger on a $250 + hitch.