This is definitely one of the best builds out there. Great job man! I'd definitely like to see your plans as I am currently in the planning phase of a similar build.
Well done. I’m interested in your build plans for this. Is there anything you’d do different after you have tested and used your build while camping/overlanding?
Very impressive build, Carlos. I’d have never guessed that this was your first welding project. A follow up video after a couple of thousand miles to see how is holding up would be ideal.
Great job man Any chance I can get your main specs on the main chassis? Only reason I ask is in using this axles and if you already know the width that would be cool. Thanks
Nice job on the trailer! Everything you need. Do you have a video of you using it while camping? Would be nice to see the functionality of everything you've done🤠
Great build. Working on building something new like this for a retirement project. Can you forward me any plans and materials list to follow. Appreciate your knowledge and talents
Great job man, cleanest built so far that I have found. I am starting to go though the process to build my own, could help me out with a Materials list and some of the things that you bought from Amazon? Thanks
re -- silicone sealer 2003, we converted a 1996 Ford CF8000 commercial truck to our concept of an ExpeditionVehicle. After using ('attempting to use'...) silicone sealer on other projects, but it always failed, we experimented with Vulcum 116. Nearly two decades full-time live-aboard, summers up rough logger tracks to remote mountain lakes, winters on isolated Baja beaches, our Vulcum 116 remains soft and pliable. . My problem with silicone: Besides lack of stretch -- instant 'fail' on shifting components -- the stuff is impossible to remove. I start with a putty-knife, move to a chisel, and after a couple-three months, I am considering something in the nuclear family. That frustration is in addition to wear-n-tear on my financial and spiritual health, friends, family. As you can imagine, I needed to cut back on all other activities to focus on the failed silicone... sleep, work...
Thanks!! Yes 12 ‘ total from the tongue to the outside of the rear fender. Check out this other video i did measuring out the major components. ruclips.net/video/t4SSGtlWPEI/видео.html
Love the video! Exactly what I'm currently making. QUESTION: Did you consider building the kitchen box out from the frame over the tires? I'm thinking about that to keep the space inside the trailer. More like Patriot trailers. Thoughts?
I wanted to keep it as compact as possible, but having that extra space for the kitchen is probably a good idea. I current use a plastic bin as my pantry but with the extra space it could all be together.
Hey man I would like to check out your plans. I’m about to buy a 4x 12 trailer frame on Friday and I read in the comments your main frame was 48” so this would be perfect!
Ya no problem, send me an email and I will share my plans. The are hand drawn but pretty detailed. Email can be found in the about section of the channel page.
I wanted to keep it as compact as possible, but having that extra space for the kitchen is probably a good idea. I current use a plastic bin as my pantry but with the extra space it could all be together.
Thanks for the great advice.... Did you have any welding knowledge or anything like that? From the videos I've watched on just frame building it seems pretty straight forward. I have zero welding experience but like anything it can be learned on RUclips. Also, roughly how tall is the box of the trailer? say from frame to top of the box... I would love to make something similar to TurtleBack in the rear with one large door that opens like yours but then have some drawers slide out for my Blackstone Griddle and maybe a sink if I get extra fancy.
@@jdpst20 very little welding experience. I’m pretty good at wood working so the cuts and framing is every similar. As for the welding youtube education. Started practicing on scrap metal then built a few small projects and jumped right into the trailer. The grinder will become your best friend “Lol” but you’ll for sure be an expert by the end of the build.
First the top/roof panel hangs over the edge about an inch on the front and back, everything was siliconed before assembling and the one inch angle peace close everything up. For the door i used car style gaskets attached to the doors, originally i had them on the frame and water would get in. Hope this helps.
Awesome trailer build! Currently doing my research now and deciding how large I want to build mine. I think my main priorities are a cool cooking area "love cooking" and hot shower capabilities. I am towing with a Land Rover Disco and the size of yours seems perfect. Not too big but not small where you could run out of storage. Question about the door system and body of the trailer... @ about the 3:14 mark the door frames, how are those engineered? I know if the one shot you show the whole frame laid out to where you will have storage doors ect. I'd like to try to replicate a Turtleback Expedition in a way that has a pass through door in the front or where I can throw a slider for fridge and then have my kitchen out back. Are there more details you can give on how you layout doors or compartment storage and how you attached the sheet metal to the frame and make it sealed from elements?
Once I framed out where the doors would be with the 1x2 square tubbing as in the video then welded 1inch angle iron around the frame to act as a stop and leave space for the gaskets. I built the doors out of 1/2 square tubing then cut sheet metal and riveted it to the door. (I tried welding the sheet metal at first but it was so thin it keep burning through) The hinges attach to the square tubbing where I drilled holes all the way through and welded the nuts to the inside so I could trim screws once it was installed and it wouldn’t hit the frame. Hope this help!!! Side note: I siliconed everything as I riveted to keep the water out and to date it still dry.
@@range11tactical16 Awesome... yeah I watched a few other videos too and paid close attention to inside the frame. Of the frame of say 2x2 yeah I saw essentially flat bar that was welded to the back of the frame which created a "stop" area for the door that you could then adhere the gaskets too. Then just make a door with a smaller frame and the sheet metal like you mentioned that rivet's into place. I think since it's painted and finished it looks way cleaner than I think it would look when doing that method, but raw material it's easier to understand the process. I'm hoping to have something like this started this upcoming spring. At least having a hot shower capabilities so the wife will wanna go out for more than 2 nights lol.
Thanks for this video. I would like to do my own with a family that knows how to weld. I am just not sure how to start. If you don’t mind sharing the specs, please let me know to send you my email address or anyway. I’m trying ti get to camping and overlanding. Just got my equipment for camping and building from there. I’m in the group Boricuas camping in US, where I found out about this video. Thanks again and mucho éxito!
Glad you liked the video!!! Yes, send me your email as I be more than willing to share any info with you and/or lessons learn during the build. I designed this trailer from scratch so there was a lot of trial and error but I did documented most of the measurements once i got them where i wanted them.
I know you gave dimensions in the beginning but what size is just the body of the trailer and total outside width of wheels it seems kinda heavy would you have built lighter to save weight?
Phil, the main frame of the trailer is 48” wide by 78” long (just the rectangular area not counting the tongue box area) once I built out to the fenders those were an extra 13” on each side, with the total with of the trailer being 6’-2.5” wide. As for the wheels, yes if you want, you could go lighter and that would be fine, I just wanted them to be the same as my truck that way as I get new tires I could just replace the trailer ones and if I need a spare, they would both be the same. Trailer it self is still pretty light, I can maneuver it around in my garage by hand even when fully loaded. Hope this helps!!!
The doors are 24’’x24’’ with a bit of extra space on the inside. Front compartment runs the width of the tailer 6.5feet. Back compartment is about the same with some extra space under the kitchen.
The doors are 24’’x24’’ with a bit of extra space on the inside. Front compartment runs the width of the tailer 6.5feet. Back compartment is about the same with some extra space under the kitchen.
Randy, sorry I was mistaken it’s actually a 20gal, had to go back and check my order history. I bought it on amazon, below is the link to the one i bought this was back in 2020 thou www.amazon.com/Class-A-Customs/b/ref=bl_dp_s_mw_14400942011?ie=UTF8&node=14400942011&field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=Class+A+Customs
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This is my favorite video. Thanks for the detailed explanation
Nice build … that jiu jitsu sticker on the cooler is the cherry on the top lol
Thanks!!
This trailer has TWO brains!??!!
Muchas gracias por la info, I find it very use-full, greeting from Autlan, Mexico.
Glad it was helpful!
Very nice build !!! 👌🏻 I myself is building one a bit different concepts for now but you giving me ideas for future improvements 😊🍻 cheers
This is definitely one of the best builds out there. Great job man! I'd definitely like to see your plans as I am currently in the planning phase of a similar build.
Thanks!!! Send me your email and I’ll send you the plans I drew up. Hopefully they help.
Excellent build!!!
Great job, thanks for the ideas.
No problem
Very nice set up.
Good information
Thanks
I’m doing research on them doing a hunting build very good ideas nice rig 🤙🏼
Very nice trailer, any chance i can see a set plans on this, my build is very similar
Amazing build! What guage is your exteriror sheet metal? Steel? Or aluminum?
Well done. I’m interested in your build plans for this. Is there anything you’d do different after you have tested and used your build while camping/overlanding?
Man absolutely awesome!
Is there a website you put the plans to this trailer on? Would love to check them out planning out a trailer build and this one is awesome
Great video! Sweet setup for the trailer itself. Been thinking about building one similar!
Great Build! I want to do my own this summer.
Awesome, hope you got some ideas. Let me know how it turns out!!!
Dude your video is next level compared to most! Great job
Thanks!!!
Very impressive build, Carlos. I’d have never guessed that this was your first welding project. A follow up video after a couple of thousand miles to see how is holding up would be ideal.
Thanks!!! Follow up video is coming soon
Great job man
Any chance I can get your main specs on the main chassis? Only reason I ask is in using this axles and if you already know the width that would be cool.
Thanks
Awesome build!!!
Nice job on the trailer! Everything you need. Do you have a video of you using it while camping? Would be nice to see the functionality of everything you've done🤠
Thanks!! Currently I don’t have one I’ll do a follow up video next time I take it out. Thanks for the suggestion!!!
REALLY AWSOME Build and efforts .. Thanks for the vid, encouraged me to buld my own .. Thumbs up 👍
No problem, let me know how your build turns out!!!!👍👍
Great build. Working on building something new like this for a retirement project. Can you forward me any plans and materials list to follow. Appreciate your knowledge and talents
Hello send me an email and i can send any info I have. Email can be found on channel home page
Can you tell me where your email address is located. Unable to locate it on the Home page
Do you have a list of the Amazon stuff like the latches? I would take a list of all you got on Amazon if you have it.
Great job man, cleanest built so far that I have found. I am starting to go though the process to build my own, could help me out with a Materials list and some of the things that you bought from Amazon? Thanks
Awesome build!!! I’m gathering parts for a similar build myself!!
Nice, let me know how it turns out!!!
Props, bro. That's a nice job for someone self-taught, even a pro. Maybe there is still hope for me to learn how to weld? 👍🏾
You can do it! The grinder will become your best friend!!
re -- silicone sealer
2003, we converted a 1996 Ford CF8000 commercial truck to our concept of an ExpeditionVehicle.
After using ('attempting to use'...) silicone sealer on other projects, but it always failed, we experimented with Vulcum 116.
Nearly two decades full-time live-aboard, summers up rough logger tracks to remote mountain lakes, winters on isolated Baja beaches, our Vulcum 116 remains soft and pliable.
.
My problem with silicone:
Besides lack of stretch -- instant 'fail' on shifting components -- the stuff is impossible to remove.
I start with a putty-knife, move to a chisel, and after a couple-three months, I am considering something in the nuclear family.
That frustration is in addition to wear-n-tear on my financial and spiritual health, friends, family.
As you can imagine, I needed to cut back on all other activities to focus on the failed silicone... sleep, work...
Congrats, nice job. exactly what I had in mind.
how thick are the tubes of the main frame and the cage ?
I wish you to enjoy it a lot. let us know 😉
Yes, thanks, main tube down the middle (Spine)is 2x2, 10 gauge.
Man that is the shit! Great job. How did you determine the axle location from the hitch?
Badass build brother…is it 12’ from tongue to rear?
Thanks!! Yes 12 ‘ total from the tongue to the outside of the rear fender. Check out this other video i did measuring out the major components.
ruclips.net/video/t4SSGtlWPEI/видео.html
Nice job 👍
Thanks!!
amazing....
Thanks a lot 😊
Love the video! Exactly what I'm currently making. QUESTION: Did you consider building the kitchen box out from the frame over the tires? I'm thinking about that to keep the space inside the trailer. More like Patriot trailers. Thoughts?
I wanted to keep it as compact as possible, but having that extra space for the kitchen is probably a good idea. I current use a plastic bin as my pantry but with the extra space it could all be together.
Hey man I would like to check out your plans. I’m about to buy a 4x 12 trailer frame on Friday and I read in the comments your main frame was 48” so this would be perfect!
Ya no problem, send me an email and I will share my plans. The are hand drawn but pretty detailed. Email can be found in the about section of the channel page.
@@range11tactical16 not seeing an email in the about section?
Nice work bro, i'm still drawing/planning my own and need your help with the height of the cage from the chassis? Excluding the rooftop carrier.
Hello, working on a video to detail all the dimensions!!!!
@@range11tactical16 i only need the height at the moment
This is great! Do you have a ballpark of total cost?
Rough numbers about 6k with all the accessories.
@@range11tactical16 appreciate the quick reply.
I wanted to keep it as compact as possible, but having that extra space for the kitchen is probably a good idea. I current use a plastic bin as my pantry but with the extra space it could all be together.
Thanks for the great advice.... Did you have any welding knowledge or anything like that? From the videos I've watched on just frame building it seems pretty straight forward. I have zero welding experience but like anything it can be learned on RUclips. Also, roughly how tall is the box of the trailer? say from frame to top of the box... I would love to make something similar to TurtleBack in the rear with one large door that opens like yours but then have some drawers slide out for my Blackstone Griddle and maybe a sink if I get extra fancy.
@@jdpst20 very little welding experience. I’m pretty good at wood working so the cuts and framing is every similar. As for the welding youtube education. Started practicing on scrap metal then built a few small projects and jumped right into the trailer. The grinder will become your best friend “Lol” but you’ll for sure be an expert by the end of the build.
@@range11tactical16 thanks for the encouragement!
Hi there i would like to know more about how waterproofing please thaking you in advance
First the top/roof panel hangs over the edge about an inch on the front and back, everything was siliconed before assembling and the one inch angle peace close everything up. For the door i used car style gaskets attached to the doors, originally i had them on the frame and water would get in. Hope this helps.
Curious on what you used for floor ?
Just used sheet metal with a thick coat of truck bed lines on both sides once installed. So far it’s held up and no rust.
Hi am new to your channel and will like to find out the information to build your trailer pls and ty
Amazing skill! Nice job, how much did you put into the complete build?
Thanks!! About 5k minus the tent. With a big chunk in suspension and tires.
Whats the length and width of the body of the trailer?
Awesome trailer build! Currently doing my research now and deciding how large I want to build mine. I think my main priorities are a cool cooking area "love cooking" and hot shower capabilities. I am towing with a Land Rover Disco and the size of yours seems perfect. Not too big but not small where you could run out of storage. Question about the door system and body of the trailer... @ about the 3:14 mark the door frames, how are those engineered? I know if the one shot you show the whole frame laid out to where you will have storage doors ect. I'd like to try to replicate a Turtleback Expedition in a way that has a pass through door in the front or where I can throw a slider for fridge and then have my kitchen out back. Are there more details you can give on how you layout doors or compartment storage and how you attached the sheet metal to the frame and make it sealed from elements?
Once I framed out where the doors would be with the 1x2 square tubbing as in the video then welded 1inch angle iron around the frame to act as a stop and leave space for the gaskets. I built the doors out of 1/2 square tubing then cut sheet metal and riveted it to the door. (I tried welding the sheet metal at first but it was so thin it keep burning through) The hinges attach to the square tubbing where I drilled holes all the way through and welded the nuts to the inside so I could trim screws once it was installed and it wouldn’t hit the frame. Hope this help!!! Side note: I siliconed everything as I riveted to keep the water out and to date it still dry.
@@range11tactical16 Awesome... yeah I watched a few other videos too and paid close attention to inside the frame. Of the frame of say 2x2 yeah I saw essentially flat bar that was welded to the back of the frame which created a "stop" area for the door that you could then adhere the gaskets too. Then just make a door with a smaller frame and the sheet metal like you mentioned that rivet's into place. I think since it's painted and finished it looks way cleaner than I think it would look when doing that method, but raw material it's easier to understand the process. I'm hoping to have something like this started this upcoming spring. At least having a hot shower capabilities so the wife will wanna go out for more than 2 nights lol.
Where did you get the hinges? Do you have a link? Thanks
I bought them on amazon. Here’s the description: (uxcell Cabinet Cupboard Closet 50mmx50mm 270 Degree Rotatable Door Hinge 4pcs)
Thanks for this video. I would like to do my own with a family that knows how to weld. I am just not sure how to start. If you don’t mind sharing the specs, please let me know to send you my email address or anyway. I’m trying ti get to camping and overlanding. Just got my equipment for camping and building from there. I’m in the group Boricuas camping in US, where I found out about this video. Thanks again and mucho éxito!
Glad you liked the video!!! Yes, send me your email as I be more than willing to share any info with you and/or lessons learn during the build. I designed this trailer from scratch so there was a lot of trial and error but I did documented most of the measurements once i got them where i wanted them.
I know you gave dimensions in the beginning but what size is just the body of the trailer and total outside width of wheels it seems kinda heavy would you have built lighter to save weight?
Phil, the main frame of the trailer is 48” wide by 78” long (just the rectangular area not counting the tongue box area) once I built out to the fenders those were an extra 13” on each side, with the total with of the trailer being 6’-2.5” wide. As for the wheels, yes if you want, you could go lighter and that would be fine, I just wanted them to be the same as my truck that way as I get new tires I could just replace the trailer ones and if I need a spare, they would both be the same. Trailer it self is still pretty light, I can maneuver it around in my garage by hand even when fully loaded. Hope this helps!!!
@@range11tactical16 so the actual total weight of the trailer is about 2500 lbs? I'm building a trailer with a 7k axle
Yes about that. It’s pretty light, I don’t even notice it when pulling and gas consumption is roughly the same. Good luck with yours!!!
This trailer could be rolled over several times and still be fine
How tall is the storage compartment.
The doors are 24’’x24’’ with a bit of extra space on the inside. Front compartment runs the width of the tailer 6.5feet. Back compartment is about the same with some extra space under the kitchen.
The doors are 24’’x24’’ with a bit of extra space on the inside. Front compartment runs the width of the tailer 6.5feet. Back compartment is about the same with some extra space under the kitchen.
Hi,
I am interested in buying the drawings for this project if possible.
Send me an email to range11tactical@gmail.com
@@range11tactical16 sended already thx you
Also where did u get ur hinges
The actual body or enclosed area is 4 by 6 feet over all including the fenders is 6.5 by 12. Hinges were bought on amazon. Hope this help!!
Awesome yes sir it did
Muy buena explicación q pena q entienda poco 😔
Found your email and sent a request. Have a question on the size of the water tank?
What gallon size?
22 gallons.
Where did you buy your 22gal tank. Unable to locate the size needed to fit under the kitchen area and leave enough space for the tank. Thanks
Randy, sorry I was mistaken it’s actually a 20gal, had to go back and check my order history. I bought it on amazon, below is the link to the one i bought this was back in 2020 thou
www.amazon.com/Class-A-Customs/b/ref=bl_dp_s_mw_14400942011?ie=UTF8&node=14400942011&field-lbr_brands_browse-bin=Class+A+Customs
Thanks the t2000 looks like it.
Trailer idea
Thanks!!
Unable to locate your email address on your Home page. Can you direct me to the address. Thanks
Randy you'll be able to find it in the about section.