Thread: All wheel drive Camper Trailer

I then cut out a section at the front left that is accessible from inside the setup tent where we will keep our bedding/clothes etc;



I made up a box section for the cutout and a divider across the first 3rd of the trailer which is visible in that earlier shot of the painted trailer.

I then tipped the trailer on its side and welded in the supports for the water tank (angle with five holes in it) and the spare tyre winder;



I also fitted an orac off road coupling to replace the 50m ball one and welded on dumbjacks (rear spring hangers) on the supports for the rack. An attachment for the bike rack was also added.

Then onto the rack which is made from 40x40x1.6mm shs and 25mm x 1.2mm shs. I have welded front spring hangers to match the dumbjacks;




I then sprayed it in hammertone pacific blue paint;

A quick test fit;



I wasnt happy with just the marine ply base so made up a 25mm shs frame to support it (The tent is fixed to stop dust);


I then fitted a pole holder and tv antenna pole to the rack;

And fitted the water tank, spare, jockey wheel and battery and did a test setup at the park up the road (ground was not level so its a bit wonky - I didnt peg it out as the mercury was hitting 25degrees - a heatwave!)




Here is the complete package;


And all packed up on the way home from the mainland;

Here are some random shots of some of the stuff;








I still have some finishing off to do. It towed really well. Our rav normally gets 10.2l/100ks and travelling at 90k's it returned 12.8 and at 100ks it was 13.6.

cheers

Nice job dazzer,
you should make them to sell on eBay!!!

Mate, that is brilliant!!

I particularly like the way the frame hinges up.
How stable is it sitting up on the angle when the tent is up? What do you use to hold it up?

Do you have to remember to empty the pole carrier out first?

Again, great stuff Dazzler.


Y.

Hi

thanks for the kind words. When I went away I used some shs that was a snug fit in the 40mm shs that supports the rack (below the hinge) and it stuck out about 300mm and I used leather straps to hold it. It sat at 90deg to the trailer.

Now that I am home I am going to make it better by having the shs come out and then bend at the angle that is shown in the picture. I will post once I have done it.

cheers

Great work Dazzler.

Given me some inspiration for some more additions.

Regards,
Ray