Camp/Tent Trailer, Let See 'Em!!!

[Kurtis]

After I install the lift on the 4Runner this week and give my wife's car a little love; I am going to start looking for a camp trailer.

Post up some pics. Store bought and homemade!

 

[Gerdo]

A great place to start looking is on ExPo Expedition Trailers

If you are going to build, think long flat leaf springs. The longer and flatter the spring the smoother the ride (if of a proper weight rating).

Here is another great place to get ideas http://pirate4x4.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=30 . The guys on Pirate do some extreme things/builds.

 

[awdjunkies]

Here is a thread I found interesting last year: School me on pop-up camper trailers - Colorado4x4.org Forums

 

[awdjunkies]

Here is another one.. This one we've been contemplating : Palomino RV - Manufacturer of Quaility RVs since 1968

 

[Gerdo]

Trailer suspensions don't really "Flex" as we think of it. It does take up the trail shock.

Flex on a 4 wheel rig (your 4runner) happens due to the diagonally opposing wheels. (compression of diagonally opposing wheels and droop of the other two)

 

[Gerdo]

You could also consider a Teardrop. Teardrops & Tiny Travel Trailers :: Index

http://www.mikenchell.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=39&sid=5d2965f3f481ca40b86671f29b6757db

 

[A.Wilson013]

You could also consider a Teardrop. Teardrops & Tiny Travel Trailers :: Index

Teardrops & Tiny Travel Trailers :: View Forum - Offroad Construction Secrets

Mikenchell is a great site. I have been considering building a tear drop for years, I just have nowhere to put it! A lot of them are based on cheap HarborFreight trailers.

 

[Kurtis]

Last year I bought a trailer for $50. It would have been perfect to start building on but instead I extended it to 8ft and put my 9ft fishing boat on it.

 

[Gerdo]

Mikenchell is a great site. I have been considering building a tear drop for years, I just have nowhere to put it! A lot of them are based on cheap HarborFreight trailers.

Mine is built on a custom frame with a 3500# axle. It is built tough and I have ~20,000 miles on it. I have dragged it down some rough trails. I'm not talking level 7 rock crawling but 3-5.

 

[Kurtis]

Mine is built on a custom frame with a 3500# axle. It is built tough and I have ~20,000 miles on it. I have dragged it down some rough trails. I'm not talking level 7 rock crawling but 3-5.

:worthless

Come on... you can share. I won't tell anyone... (I'd offer "I'll show you mine if you show me yours", but I don't have one, yet.):flipoff:

 

[fightman80]

I'm not sure what you're looking for....an off-road trailer...or just light camping with the family??

I use a 98 Flagstaff for light camping:

It sleeps 6 people, and has a indoor/outdoor burner for cooking duties. (I prefer using the fire)

 

[Kurtis]

I really like the expedition trailers with roof top tents. I think it would be very useful for me. Anyone got anymore?

 

[Dirtco]

Here is the camping trailer I've been working on. I won't go into a lot of detail, the build thread has all the information on the build.

Build Thread: My Camping Trailer Project - YotaTech Forums

I've built it mainly using stuff I had around. It's not done yet, but it's getting close!

Started with this...

And this is how it looks right now.

 

[A.Wilson013]

Here is the camping trailer I've been working on. I won't go into a lot of detail, the build thread has all the information on the build.

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[Big John]

thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's goods...thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's goods...thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's goods...thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's goods...thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's goods... Ahh screw it... I want your rig(s)

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[jmt2404]

Are you going to build your own or buy a prebuilt one? Check out cascadia tents. THey are in bend oregon. CVT,Best Roof Top Tent, Rooftop Tent, Pop Up Campers ,Roof Top Tents, Rooftop Tents, Off Road 4x4 Trailers, Truck Tents, Car Top Tent, Car Top Camper. | Cascadia Vehicle Roof Top Tents You can rent trailers with their Roof top tents on them for a decent price. I'll be renting one sooner or later to see if I like the RTT idea or if I should go with the traditional pop up tent trailer.

 

[Kurtis]

I've been looking at a lot of the homebrew expedition trailers and I have decided I am going to build one. It might be a while because there is other things that will need to happen first. Keep the pics coming...

 

[Qjake]

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[jmt2404]

Yeah I think it will be a good project too. I plan on doing one sooner or later. Here are a few I love and want to use as inspiration for my project.

My favorite by far of all the trailers. They have alot of great ideas. I think would be more family friendly than a RTT too.
Aussie Swag Campers - Setting Up - YouTube

The aussie's really now how to camp down there. Here is another one they make.
UEV 490 Conqueror Australia off road trailer - YouTube

 

[theizzardking]

yeah i've been considering this as well, always keep an eye out at the junk yard for a good looking truck bed to chop up and use, since the rear suspension and axle should already be attached to the frame, is mr. leary in this thread, i seem to think he has a pretty cool trailer as well, my main question is what's the cheapest and best way to start from? is the truck bed idea a good way to start looking at this? and what's better leaf or coil sprung? and over under or under over shock mount? or does it matter?