Defconbrix :: VMI Offroad OX [ the build ]

I pulled the trigger and so excited to be working with VMI offroad on a custom built OX!
The Bentley of the Offroad Trailer World!


Building this to match my truck, beadlocks and all. Below is the original rendering I had done and as it progressed a few things changed.





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SPECS:

I ordered a base model which was basically a shell that I could build out as time went on and I figured out what all I would want and need... and as budget allowed lol

BASE MODEL OX
With the following key features
- Full aluminum construction
- 10" electric brake 3500lb dexter axle
- Solid axle leaf sprung suspension with nitro shocks setup for 35" tires 6 on 5.5 lug
- Rear mounted C jacks
- Full integrated front tongue box
- Full side fenders
- Crowned lid with rain gutters for roof rack mounting
- Integrated internal bulkhead
- Marine grade trailer wiring and connections
- Marine grade hardware
- LED taillights, marker lights, and backup lights
- Max Coupler Offroad Hitch


WHAT SHE HAS NOW:
* Frontrunner Outfitters SlimLine 2 rack
* 35" Toyo OpenCountry R/T
* 17" Method Race Wheels 105 Beadlocks
* CargoGlide 600XL slide
* Norcold NR751 Refrigerator
* CVT Mt Adams 5+ person rooftop tent
* Fenders sprayed with Line-X
* Max Coupler
* Rigid Industries 4 Rock Light Kit (not installed yet)
* Rigid Industries SR-M Flush Mount Back-Up Lights (not installed yet)
* sPOD controlling all the lights and fridge with switches and via an iPhone app
* RotoPax gas cans
* Trasharoo
* (2) Odyssey PC1800-FT Batteries
* Truma Combi 4 (furnace and hot water heater)
* Zamp Solar 2000 Inverter/Charger with Portable Solar Panels
* Trident Marine Viking 17# Propane Cylinders
* Timbren Axle-Less Suspension
* Goose-Gear interior panels and drawer unit
* TrekPak lined drawers for the ultimate in organization
* ARB Dual Air Compressor

How she sits as of August 12, 2015







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If you haven't heard of or checked out what VMI is capable of make sure to check out their website and their Facebook page!


http://www.vmioffroad.com

 

Let the Build begin!

 

Very cool. Why did ya choose beadlocks for the trailer too? Just to keep everything the same?

 

That is exactly why.
I got that same question a few times now lol but I really wanted cohesion and at the end of the day if shit hit the fan in the outback I could just use the trailers set as spares (this of course would never be ideal lol)

 

Me likey.

 

sub-a-dub-dub

 

I wish to have one seed from the money tree you possess sir haha.

subbed.

 

I am so

 

siiiiick

 

Yes this is why my trailer will have 37x12.50's on it. You never know when you will need those extra tires. I least I can get my family to a safe place and go back for the trailer later if that's the case.

 

Nice.

 

Here are a few goodies that will be going in the trailer when loaded up for adventure:

ARB 63qt fridge/freezer with transit bag
http://store.arbusa.com/ARB-Fridge-Freezer-63Qt-10800602-P21328.aspx


FrontRunner Outfitters WolfPack storage boxes
http://www.frontrunneroutfitters.com/front-runner-wolf-pack.html#.VAAmSnnF_fM


Yamaha ef2000i generator/inverter
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Yamaha-EF-iS-Portable-Generator/716349.uts


Random storage pop-up I saw at Costco - figured it would be great for chips, bread etc

 

Nice

 

More! we sell those Yamaha generators at work. Weird that cummins sells them but I get a killer deal on them. Let me know how it works for you

 

this is incredible

 

wanna ship that bad boy to alaska when you're done? haha

 

Getting a deal is never a bad thing! This is my 2nd Yamaha generator, the first one was the 2400. I stepped down to the 2000 for the weight and overall size difference. I have never had any issues with either of them - highly recommend.

I would however like to have a solar panel generator someday

Thanks Pcyc! I can't wait for the day I pick it up!

Oh, well since you opened up the offer.. I would love too send it to you lol

 

Build Progress Shots:

 

keep'm coming!