Off grid camping trailer build

[wjtstudios]

That is such a great setup! Looks like you had great weather too

 

[black pearl]

That is such a great setup! Looks like you had great weather too

Thank you!
it was great weather up there. Yesterday once off the mountain was a bit brutal though. Peaked out at 107 for a bit, made the 90* at home feel nice.

 

[CalSgt]

The trailer worked perfectly on its Maiden voyage. The solar system kept up with all our demands, charging camera batteries, lights and CB. It was a great test run. My suspicion of my clearance issues happened just as I thought. I’ve got heavier weight springs coming to fix that. So I’ve got it ready to switch out the springs.

Wait what... You can switch spring rates on the timbren axle less suspension?

 

[black pearl]

Wait what... You can switch spring rates on the timbren axle less suspension?

I’ve found only a couple are compatible. Getting part numbers is a bit of a pain in the ass. But the 1200 lbs and 2000 lbs will interchange.

well I should know for sure on Monday. But I looked at all there diagrams, the two are basically the same (at least the mounts and trailing arm)

 

[black pearl]

The inner workings of the Timbern axel less suspension

 

[black pearl]

Confirmation the 1200lbs and 2000lbs aeons are interchangeable.

 

[black pearl]

The trailer is back on its wheels, with a new ride hight. Wail I was at it I got new spindle mounts and sucked the wheels in about two inches on each side. Now I need to trim the fenders back.

 

[CalSgt]

The trailer is back on its wheels, with a new ride hight. Wail I was at it I got new spindle mounts and sucked the wheels in about two inches on each side. Now I need to trim the fenders back.

Looking good... I think I just need to rebuild my fenders to clear the tires. What did you pay for the replacement spindles if I may ask? I'm assuming they are the timbren ones that just bolt right onto the trailing arm.

 

[black pearl]

Looking good... I think I just need to rebuild my fenders to clear the tires. What did you pay for the replacement spindles if I may ask? I'm assuming they are the timbren ones that just bolt right onto the trailing arm.

They are the Timbern ones. I believe they were right around $150.00 if I remember what the guy said right. They have a great product it’s just a bit of a pain getting individual parts. Have to go through a dealer who then orders it from them. But getting part numbers from their sales people can be frustrating. Persistence pays off though.

 

[HighwayTrout]

What a great little trailer. Awesome job

 

[Elroy231]

The trailer worked perfectly on its Maiden voyage. The solar system kept up with all our demands, charging camera batteries, lights and CB. It was a great test run. My suspicion of my clearance issues happened just as I thought. I’ve got heavier weight springs coming to fix that. So I’ve got it ready to switch out the springs.

Really is a pretty sweet trailer. If you don't mind me asking, roughly what do you have into that?

 

[Brute]

Really is a pretty sweet trailer. If you don't mind me asking, roughly what do you have into that?

A lot of sweat and head scratching...but it was worth it...

 

[black pearl]

What a great little trailer. Awesome job

Thanks it’s been a fun project.

 

[black pearl]

Really is a pretty sweet trailer. If you don't mind me asking, roughly what do you have into that?

A lot of sweat and head scratching...but it was worth it...

Thank you! It did turn out nice. I lost track of hours and haven’t totaled the receipts. But it’s in the area of 4K now with design changes. I’m trading some of the extra parts for a tire swing out for it, so that’ll help offset a little bit.

 

[Elroy231]

Thank you! It did turn out nice. I lost track of hours and haven’t totaled the receipts. But it’s in the area of 4K now with design changes. I’m trading some of the extra parts for a tire swing out for it, so that’ll help offset a little bit.

You sure can't buy a trailer equipped the way you desire for that cost. Not bad! In my opinion.

 

[black pearl]

You sure can't buy a trailer equipped the way you desire for that cost. Not bad! In my opinion.

Definitely came in way under buying a pre made one. That’s the best part of DIY projects

 

[black pearl]

Got the fenders all trimmed up and everything reinstalled today… now we are planning another trip into the sierras this time , for another test run.

 

[CalSgt]

Looks great... Might have to copy your fenders, what Ga sheet did you make them from?

 

[black pearl]

Looks great... Might have to copy your fenders, what Ga sheet did you make them from?

Thanks!
Im pretty sure they are 18 ga. It was drops I cut out off truck toolboxes, from a past project.

 

[black pearl]

The next add on to the trailer.