Spaggyroe's off road trailer build... err... built..??

[spaggyroe]

Don't forget to show your super cool tailgate mounted stove set up!

It's only kinda, sorta done.. but here's where it's at now. I wanted a way to hard mount a propane stove. The rear gate seemed like a suitable place.
I put some riv-nuts in the bottom of the stove and bolted it to this flip up shelf.

I still need to build some sort of a latch to hold it upright.

 

[Gravy]

Nice work!

 

[spaggyroe]

Some updates:

I finished all of the wiring, safety chains, etc and took it out for a "test tow".

 

[spaggyroe]

It tracks straight but is pretty bouncy. Also, the trailer brakes are WAY too much with this thing unloaded.

I hope the upcoming weight will help with both of those problems.

I'm working on a rack to support a 4 man RTT. It also doesn't have any batteries in the battery box yet, no water in the tank, etc. Tire pressure is at 30-32 which may not be helping the situation either.

Also, it has no shocks on it yet.

At least all of my wiring worked the first time.

My buddy's son works at a place in Orem that sprays bedliner, so I'm sending it off in a couple of days to have the interior of the tub lined.

 

[Kevin B.]

I'm working on a rack to support a 4 man RTT.

Pick an RTT yet? I may have a 4 man for sale coming up here.

 

[rholbrook]

Pick an RTT yet? I may have a 4 man for sale coming up here.

Details please

 

[spaggyroe]

Pick an RTT yet? I may have a 4 man for sale coming up here.

Yeah, it's already sitting in the garage, but thanks for the offer Kevin.

 

[spaggyroe]

Back from being lined.

 

[spaggyroe]

Some more updates.

I got the rack installed and the RTT and solar panels installed.

 

[spaggyroe]

This trailer is pretty awesome!

Thanks Brent.
We're excited to take it out. We're putting a trip together in a couple of weeks.
The wife is REALLY excited about taking it out.... and she's NEVER been excited about camping before.

 

[spaggyroe]

We took the trailer out for the first time. It definitely tows MUCH better with some weight in it. Sleeping in the RTT was far more enjoyable for us than a regular tent. My wife felt a lot more "secure" being off the ground (she always worried about critters).

 

[Bart]

Love that trailer. Great build.

 

[glockman]

Nice work. I love the details like the dimpled stove rack!

 

[LJTim]

Umm, wow. This is the coolest thing I've seen in a while. Sick build!