I got a free Coleman popup camper, and stripped it down to use the frame for this project. For paint I used Rustolium rusty metal primer and Rustolium stops rust paint.



The inside smelled as bad as the outside looks.



Ever wonder how those cranks worked to open a popup?



Got it stripped down to the base frame, but it was still too wide.



So I cut 4" out of the center...



...and welded it back together.



Then I added bracing with the left over frame parts, and added a 2" front reciever.



Mock-Up of a larger axle tube and heavier spindles. The final set-up was spring over.



More axle and ride hight mock-up



$340 in steel. 14ga sheet, 2" angle, and 2" C channel



Welding the deck to a pre painted frame.



Some of the tools I used to try to keep it square.




I used the 2" angle to reinforce the corners.



Final measurements corner to corner were only 1/8" different.



Pintle hook and leunett ring on the front. Spring under setup.
Wiring, lights, and final paint left to do.



The only thing left to do in this pic is fab the tire mount.



It handled Tight Trails, Mud, and Rocks well.
I can't tell its behind me when on the road.
Over All I'm Very Pleased With My Trailer.
I have about $500 invested and WAY too many hours.

 

very cool, nice job!!!

 

Nicely done, looks plenty rugged and I'm sure it will prove quite useful.

 

That trailer is SWEET! The only thing it needs now is a roof-top tent. I'd like a trailer that is just large enough to stick an ATV in, but have the tent on top. Nice fab work! Looks really clean.

 

Looks good, always did like the trailers built for off road!

 

Looks good just a tip it would look better if you cut in slots on the corners and put in cherokee tail light . but thats just me.. it looks good man

 

I like how you did away with the ball. That would have got bent up for sure.

All in all I like it!

 

Yes, a ball wouldn't be able to do this with out popping off. And it is surprisingly quiet on the road.

 

Nice work. Thats a legit offroad trailer.

 

Roof Top tents ARE cool. I prefer my Hennesy Hamock tent though!

 

Very kool. Would love to do a trailer

 

ive been thinking about doing the same since i have a stripped pop up camper frame sitting in my driveway

 

Good looking trailer man. The only improvement I would do is throw the same rear axle you have in you're jeep under the trailer. You'd have spare parts and not have to worry about it taking up any more space.

 

HaHa, great idea.
Only problem is I already have my Spare axle under the Jeep. I bent the old housing.

 

Ah well then dont worry to much about it haha. Just throwing some ideas out there is all, Does look good hooked up to the jeep though, thats for sure.