Topic: Off road Trailer

[SCUBA_Dale]

I really like the idea of an off road trailer.  I've looked at the Little Guy teardrops for some time.  There's a dealer in SD that can get them in.  I want to say they were around $7k.  Kitchen, storage, lightweight.

http://www.golittleguy.com/model?id=44&model=5-Wide-Rough-Rider#build

[FrankB]

This has been a great discussion.  I can't add anything of value, but I have noticed something.  It's weird, like a ghost sighting.  There were some things I could have sworn I saw in earlier posts, and then they just went away.  Like a ghost.  It makes no sense to me, sort of like having a trailer with bad weight distribution.

[Sage Bromax]

I, too, remember something about "Made in China"

[Celt]

I, too, remember something about "Made in China"

   Heh,,,Heh,,,Heh!

[Toro]

This has been a great discussion.  I can't add anything of value, but I have noticed something.  It's weird, like a ghost sighting.  There were some things I could have sworn I saw in earlier posts, and then they just went away.  Like a ghost.  It makes no sense to me, sort of like having a trailer with bad weight distribution.

So many shots in one carefully presented statement.
   Well done.

[chrishaynesusa]

Made in China has its drawbacks......

and I am paying for the initial thrill of a cheaper trailer.
But it has been beefed up quite a bit since Death Valley.

And it does carry alot of stuff,
water, propane, batteries,
solar panels, fuel, RTT,
bridging ladders, maxtrax,
stove,sink, refrigerator, chairs,
tables, cooking gear, trash receptacle, matching tires etc....

I don't mind taking the ribbing, At least I did it.

[Celt]

Made in China has its drawbacks......

and I am paying for the initial thrill of a cheaper trailer.
But it has been beefed up quite a bit since Death Valley.

And it does carry alot of stuff,
water, propane, batteries,
solar panels, fuel, RTT,
bridging ladders, maxtrax,
stove,sink, refrigerator, chairs,
tables, cooking gear, trash receptacle, matching tires etc....

I don't mind taking the ribbing, At least I did it.

 I have a line on a Warn 12,500 lb winch that you could mount on your trailer if you are interested?

[Sage Bromax]

Actually, it is a 16.5Ti 

[occupantX]

Interesting idea's...those Dinoot series kits seems good starting point for those of us without a welder
First advise I got when joining this group was 'remove the stock step-rails and rear sway-bar', suppose all you guru's did the same...would you now reinstall the sway-bar?

[knightrider]

the rear sway bar wouldn't be needed for such a light trailer.  If I were hauling close to max tow load then I think a solution to combat sway would be in order but not the stock sway bar, it's too thin to do much IMO.

Oh and proper weight distribution on a trailer is key.   

[Ghost65]

This has been a great discussion.  I can't add anything of value, but I have noticed something.  It's weird, like a ghost sighting.  There were some things I could have sworn I saw in earlier posts, and then they just went away.  Like a ghost.  It makes no sense to me, sort of like having a trailer with bad weight distribution.

Ha! 

[CAWoody]

Hey danny, here's a retro solution for your trailer.

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/5602862396.html

[JFanaselle]

That's a sick box! Wouldn't even need a frame. Probably weighs like 1000lbs dry though 

[CAWoody]

No doubt.  But it has every door and drawer you'd need to stow all of the trail supplies.  A little bit of sanding and a coat of bedliner spray all over and you're set.  IF you look at the pictures, it looks like they 33's under it at one time.

[Ghost65]

That's pretty damn cool.