metzican
Suspension Lift
- Location
- Lafaytte, la
So over the past weekand a half I've been thinking how could I build a off-road teardrop trailer. There are a ton of information online about building teardrops. But most of them are for road use only. I work 12 hour shifts and right now I have been doing about 5 mins a day so lets just say I have had a ton of free time to think and be creative. This is what I have come up with as of now. By no means are these a final design. And with me moving within 2 months and then moving again within a year this won't happen for at least 1-2 years so sorry. Of course you can buy an amazing teardrop that is meant to be off-road it will cost you from 9-20k depending on if you just want a shell or everything possible.
I first started designing a trailer that was 8'x4' very easy to build since it would be the same size as a sheet of plywood. Then I realized I'm 6'6" and I want to be able to have a nice size kitchen on the back for my GF. Since she is all about cooking up amazing meals. Then I went to 10'Lx4'Hx4'w. Then I said **** it lets make it 10'Lx5'Hx4'w. The 10' long gives me a 2' kitchen, 7' sleeping area and a 1' storage area up front. with 5' high I can put shelves and cupboards on the inside without to many headaches. And the reason for 4' wide so it can be the same with as my Xterra and close to the same with as any future tow vehicle.
So first off here are some of the hand made drawing I've put together I am no way an artist but I don't have access to a 3D modeling software as of right now.
The following are the calculations to ensure I place the axle for the right tongue weight as the trailer is full and empty
Some need features I want to do.
-Full skid plate (will also help with the frame strength)
-Water tank built between floor and skid plate (Low cg)
-There are a bunch more that I will add later.
The following is a list of prices and locations of building supplies. Its not complete but pretty damn close. I know prices will change and new products will be out but it gives you a pretty good idea of the cost. For those who want to do there own the cheapest. Get a 4'x8' Harbor freight trailer and build a 4'x8' teardrop on top. you can do it for about 1500-2000 dollars for on road and about 500 more off-road.
I first started designing a trailer that was 8'x4' very easy to build since it would be the same size as a sheet of plywood. Then I realized I'm 6'6" and I want to be able to have a nice size kitchen on the back for my GF. Since she is all about cooking up amazing meals. Then I went to 10'Lx4'Hx4'w. Then I said **** it lets make it 10'Lx5'Hx4'w. The 10' long gives me a 2' kitchen, 7' sleeping area and a 1' storage area up front. with 5' high I can put shelves and cupboards on the inside without to many headaches. And the reason for 4' wide so it can be the same with as my Xterra and close to the same with as any future tow vehicle.
So first off here are some of the hand made drawing I've put together I am no way an artist but I don't have access to a 3D modeling software as of right now.
The following are the calculations to ensure I place the axle for the right tongue weight as the trailer is full and empty
Some need features I want to do.
-Full skid plate (will also help with the frame strength)
-Water tank built between floor and skid plate (Low cg)
-There are a bunch more that I will add later.
The following is a list of prices and locations of building supplies. Its not complete but pretty damn close. I know prices will change and new products will be out but it gives you a pretty good idea of the cost. For those who want to do there own the cheapest. Get a 4'x8' Harbor freight trailer and build a 4'x8' teardrop on top. you can do it for about 1500-2000 dollars for on road and about 500 more off-road.
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