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Early-stage trailer build planning

Discussion in 'Other Builds' started by Spvrtan, Mar 12, 2018.

  1. Mar 12, 2018 at 6:24 AM
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    Spvrtan

    Spvrtan [OP] "Your assembly required."

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    Messed around with SketchUp for the first time today and came up with the idea below. This is something the girlfriend and I want to create this year. I'm new to all of this so I would also be learning a lot as I go.

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    • Front kick-out sliders
    • Rear low-profile sliders
    • Slide-out foot ramp
    • Independent arm suspension
    • 40" tires (to match what I'm running on my Tundra)
    • C-channel steel main/sub-frames; 2" x 3" x 3/16"
    • Angle-bar steel crossmembers; 1" x 2" x 1/8"
    • Aluminum and plastic body
    • Folding tables
    • Folding seats
    • Removable bed panels
    • Interior sink
    • Interior shower area
    • Fresh and grey water tanks
    • Electric: Battery and solar
    • Windows
    • Under-bed storage area
    • 5' x 10' enclosed box overall
    • 1 door
    • Roof rack

    There's one more feature we came up with that think is very doable yet we've never seen any offroad trailer on the market attempt it for some reason; we're keeping it under wraps until its solidified.

    Our Tundra..

    [​IMG]
     
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  2. Mar 12, 2018 at 6:36 AM
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    Martyinco

    Martyinco Well-Known Member

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    Sub'd because I enjoy trailer builds.
     
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  3. Mar 12, 2018 at 6:43 AM
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    ScottyR

    ScottyR Well-Known Member

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    Ditto
     
  4. Mar 12, 2018 at 1:14 PM
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    Spvrtan

    Spvrtan [OP] "Your assembly required."

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    Thanks, dudes. Also, wanted to mention that this is heavily inspired by TW's great trailer builds, such as @Shmellmopwho trailer (and it's for sale).
     
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  5. Mar 12, 2018 at 1:17 PM
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    Shmellmopwho

    Shmellmopwho Well-Known Member Vendor

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    Sweet! Thanks man. Could save yourself the time and just buy mine :D

    Just kidding! It’s very gratifying to build your own. You’ll have fun along the journey and be stoked when everything comes to fruition!

    If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!
     
  6. Mar 12, 2018 at 8:00 PM
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    Spvrtan

    Spvrtan [OP] "Your assembly required."

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    If I could swing $6k+, I would!

    Did you find that your trailer being 6-feet wide got in the way sometimes (ie. where you wished it was a foot slimmer)?
     
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  7. Mar 12, 2018 at 8:04 PM
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    Shmellmopwho

    Shmellmopwho Well-Known Member Vendor

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    Haha I’m just pulling your leg. I understand


    Honestly, my intention was never to bring it on anything too gnarly. More for mild trails and getting off the grid for camping. It’s fully capable of that and I never had any issues with the width of it
     

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