Building a trailer
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Building a trailer
So the wife and I have decided its best for us (me) to build an adventure trailer.
So here's a couple things I've decided on so far...
F-250 long bed and chassis/axle
Lift it to match X height
Most likely install sway bar
Home built shell
Roof top tents
Color match the X
Going with a surge brake setup(need brakes to register over 3k in AZ)
^ I have to research this a little more
So the question I really have is about the axle, can I pull axles and carrier?
If it is possible I'd like to remove the center section all together and have a straight tube axle. I know I can but an axle like this but not with 8x170 bolt pattern. I would like to have same wheels and tires on x and trailer.
I know it's a full floating axle, my concern was getting oil to the wheel bearings.
Any and all input/opinions would be greatly appreciated
TIA
So here's a couple things I've decided on so far...
F-250 long bed and chassis/axle
Lift it to match X height
Most likely install sway bar
Home built shell
Roof top tents
Color match the X
Going with a surge brake setup(need brakes to register over 3k in AZ)
^ I have to research this a little more
So the question I really have is about the axle, can I pull axles and carrier?
If it is possible I'd like to remove the center section all together and have a straight tube axle. I know I can but an axle like this but not with 8x170 bolt pattern. I would like to have same wheels and tires on x and trailer.
I know it's a full floating axle, my concern was getting oil to the wheel bearings.
Any and all input/opinions would be greatly appreciated
TIA
Last edited by Az_Ray; Apr 13, 2014 at 12:25 AM. Reason: Grammar
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Az_Ray
I am thinking of building a expo trailer also and have been looking at old military trailers like M416, the wheel adaptors for same bolt pattern as my rims for spare. I would like to run a set up like one of these 2 tent set ups. First set up I really like CVT Cascadia Vehicle Roof Top Tents | Cascadia Vehicle Roof Top Tents and second set up Camper Trailer Tents | Kakadu Camping Also have you checked out this forum http://http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/ lots of information about building expo trailers on it. I have been reading alot of the builds on this site for ideas.
Randy
I am thinking of building a expo trailer also and have been looking at old military trailers like M416, the wheel adaptors for same bolt pattern as my rims for spare. I would like to run a set up like one of these 2 tent set ups. First set up I really like CVT Cascadia Vehicle Roof Top Tents | Cascadia Vehicle Roof Top Tents and second set up Camper Trailer Tents | Kakadu Camping Also have you checked out this forum http://http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/ lots of information about building expo trailers on it. I have been reading alot of the builds on this site for ideas.
Randy
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I would pull the axles, weld in a plug in the axle tube, then either drill a hole in the hub to fill with oil and plug it or put a grease/oil zerk in the hub to pump in oil.
You would either have to cut the end of the axle off for a "cap" or make one up.
Great idea BTW with the full floater!
You would either have to cut the end of the axle off for a "cap" or make one up.
Great idea BTW with the full floater!
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I too have always wanted to build an "Adventure trailer" I even did up a simple design, based off of a teardrop sleep inside design. My idea is to have a double sleeping platform inside, a place for the kids to sleep, and a place for me and the wife.
Maybe one of these days if I can come up with the money, I will make this happen... Until then, here is to dreaming.
Here is what it could look like, please note, this is not to scale
Outside:
Inside:
Maybe one of these days if I can come up with the money, I will make this happen... Until then, here is to dreaming.
Here is what it could look like, please note, this is not to scale
Outside:
Inside:
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This thread got me thinking and searching the net for ideas.
Check out this utility bed, now trailer with roof tent. I love the idea of the utility bed, due to all the places to stash gear!
The blog I found this is here: http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...k-bed-trailers
Check out this utility bed, now trailer with roof tent. I love the idea of the utility bed, due to all the places to stash gear!
The blog I found this is here: http://www.expeditionportal.com/foru...k-bed-trailers
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What do you think about using one of the military surplus trailers? Alot of those are already lifted and rugged, can be had cheap at auction and then you just need to relamp and rewire for 12v, just don't get the ones with air brakes.
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This thread got me thinking and searching the net for ideas.
Check out this utility bed, now trailer with roof tent. I love the idea of the utility bed, due to all the places to stash gear!
The blog I found this is here: show us your truck bed trailers - Expedition Portal
Check out this utility bed, now trailer with roof tent. I love the idea of the utility bed, due to all the places to stash gear!
The blog I found this is here: show us your truck bed trailers - Expedition Portal
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Just buy an axle tube and ask to have the hubs drilled for 8x170. Much cheaper and easier to get parts for it. Then you can use electric brakes or Hyd Brakes. Most trailer builders have the tubes in stock and can assemble them quickly or go to Redneck Trailer Supply. If it isn't available they will have it shipped in quick.
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I've looked into those, but I think the matching body lines adds to the "cool" factor.
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Yeah, that it does for sure, much cleaner. Could be cool to find a rolled or wrecked Ex and back-half it...
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i had an idea of taking my old totaled '00 Ex and turning it into a trailer. was going to have the tongue done up after the firewall.
i ended up with my travel trailer though which worked out for the best.
i ended up with my travel trailer though which worked out for the best.