Post trailer builds or finished trailers here!!!

Post trailer builds or finished trailers here!!!

Petescj

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1980 CJ-7 258 / T-176 / Dana 300. 4 in Superlift springs 33 in Falken ATZ on aluminum wheels.

• Jan 28, 2015

• #1

Im looking to turn a tub I have into a trailer to tow more camping gear. Theres a few threads on here but Id love to see everyones trailer ideas. I listed some links below for those interested. T.I.A.


http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f72/trailer-build-17778/

http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f72/my-new-little-camping-trailer-19865/

http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f72/lets-talk-trail-trailers-842/

http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f72/trailer-project-2691/

 

Peanut Butter

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1979 Jeep CJ7 TH400 Automatic 258 I6 Quadratrac Amc 20 rear & Dana 30 front, 32 x 11.5 x 15 tires. Currently a Complete Custom Rebuild in progress.

Also I own a 2001 Jeep Cherokee, White, all stock with 4.0L. automatic, and police package. Best part of that is it came with leather seats! This package also has the NP242 Transfer Case, 8.25 rear end, and trailer towing package.

• Mar 7, 2015

• #2

Here is another link to a very good trailer build but on another site: Bolt-together fiberglass Jeep-tub trailer kit - JeepForum.com

My neighbor when I lived in Colorado built my trailer. I Paid $300 for it. This last year I decided to spruce it up a bit so that it would match my Jeep CJ7.

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Tub is 4 foot wide and 6 feet long. Plan is to build a slide in camper for it. That way I can use one trailer for either camping or hauling cargo. The tub is made of galvanized metal. I used a ceramic urethane paint that is tough as nails and will be the same color as the Jeep. I changed all the lights to LEDs and added some reflective stickers. Pulls really nice. Has a set of Subaru Brat Wheels on it. Tires are on only 13 inch wheels, but has lots of ground clearance. I updated the hitch to a 2" ball and will be adding a jack. Had to drill two holes in the tube as it would hold rain water. Over all I'm very pleased with my little trailer.

 

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1996 F350 crew cab with a 5.9 cummins

• Mar 7, 2015

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Read my mind Pete

 

Petescj

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• Mar 9, 2015

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Thanks Rod. I'm Familiar with Jeffs work. Always good stuff. I'm debating wether to grab the CJ8 project I'm looking at or sink it into tools for the garage. I could turn my Limited tub into a trailer pretty easy if I learn to weld.

 

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1979 Jeep CJ7 TH400 Automatic 258 I6 Quadratrac Amc 20 rear & Dana 30 front, 32 x 11.5 x 15 tires. Currently a Complete Custom Rebuild in progress.

Also I own a 2001 Jeep Cherokee, White, all stock with 4.0L. automatic, and police package. Best part of that is it came with leather seats! This package also has the NP242 Transfer Case, 8.25 rear end, and trailer towing package.

• Mar 10, 2015

• #5

Here are some addition links for small camping trailers:

Tiny Trailer Forum:Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers • Index page

Moby Campers:Moby1 Expedition Trailers LLC

Trekker Trailers:Trekker Trailers

Signatour Campers: SignaTour Campers

Runaway Campers: RunawayCampers.com - Home

I really like the Runaway for the price, but I only have room for one trailer at the new house, so it will be something I can slide in and out, but similar to the Runaway.

 

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'75 CJ5, 304, T18, D20, D44s w/3.73 1974 CJ5, 304, 4 spd., Dana axles 3.73 gears. 1973 CJ5, 258 I6, T18, Dana 20, Dana axles 4.27 gears. 1972 CJ5, 304, 4 Spd, Dana 20, 4.27 gears. 1976 CJ5, 304, T150. 1976 CJ5, 304, T150, J20 w/4.10 gears. 69 CJ5 Hurricane 4 cyl, 4spd all original! ‘53/‘54 M38a1 100% original but also 100% apart! Low 3 digit Vin! One of the very first m38a1s!

• Jun 11, 2018

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Built from scratch... copy of military trailer but with 4’ x 6’ floor. 8’ with tailgate down. Dual hitches... pintle hook or 2” ball coupler. 5x5.5” lug pattern on 3500lb axle.

 

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JeffP

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'75 CJ5, 304, T18, D20, D44s w/3.73 1974 CJ5, 304, 4 spd., Dana axles 3.73 gears. 1973 CJ5, 258 I6, T18, Dana 20, Dana axles 4.27 gears. 1972 CJ5, 304, 4 Spd, Dana 20, 4.27 gears. 1976 CJ5, 304, T150. 1976 CJ5, 304, T150, J20 w/4.10 gears. 69 CJ5 Hurricane 4 cyl, 4spd all original! ‘53/‘54 M38a1 100% original but also 100% apart! Low 3 digit Vin! One of the very first m38a1s!

• Jun 11, 2018

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One thing I always wondered about... Why do people bother with much more expensive off-road tires on trailers when traction isn’t an issue?
Standard trailer tires have tougher / stiffer sidewalls to prevent sway or sagging when fully loaded. Why spend more for reduced performance?

 

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'85 CJ-7, 258/4.2L 6cyl. Bought new in 1985. Full cage, Warn 8274 winch, Ford 9" rear, front/rear Detroit Lockers w/4:88 R&P. T-5 tranny and 4:1 t'case. 33X12.50-15 BFG/AT, MSD ign, on board air---

• Jun 12, 2018

• #8

I would run the same size tire/wheel on my trailer, that is on the jeep.
Part of the KISS deal.
Larger dia tires ride the rocks better than a smaller OD one will.
LG

 

JeffP

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'75 CJ5, 304, T18, D20, D44s w/3.73 1974 CJ5, 304, 4 spd., Dana axles 3.73 gears. 1973 CJ5, 258 I6, T18, Dana 20, Dana axles 4.27 gears. 1972 CJ5, 304, 4 Spd, Dana 20, 4.27 gears. 1976 CJ5, 304, T150. 1976 CJ5, 304, T150, J20 w/4.10 gears. 69 CJ5 Hurricane 4 cyl, 4spd all original! ‘53/‘54 M38a1 100% original but also 100% apart! Low 3 digit Vin! One of the very first m38a1s!

• Jun 12, 2018

• #9

Lumpy Grits said:

I would run the same size tire/wheel on my trailer, that is on the jeep.
Part of the KISS deal.
Larger dia tires ride the rocks better than a smaller OD one will.
LG

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The tire height and ground clearance is the same for the Jeep that will pull it offroad, the only difference is the width, tread and tire design. The spare will interchange anywhere.
If I happen to use it with another Jeep on the street, tire size won’t matter.
Besides, it’s not the only trailer we built. We spent almost a month building three of them. The colors have to match the tow vehicle! lol

 

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