Lets see your Trailers with campers: Homemade [Archive]

Mechanos

07-13-2009, 10:30 AM

It was an 11.5' slide....but I extended it to 16' and resided it and built a 32' trailer for it.

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn271/ctdnut/TB37.jpg

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn271/ctdnut/TB34.jpg

Build thread is here: http://throttlehappy.invisionzone.com/index.php?showtopic=1843

It is still very much a work in progress...

Nice..... I've been thinking about residing mine. I didn't see any mention of what material was used to reside it. So, what material was used?

CTD NUT

07-13-2009, 10:45 AM

It is .030 Aluminum. The same stuff used to side enclosed trailers and it comes in a variety of colors.

Ken Carter / BRUISER

07-13-2009, 10:56 AM

It is .030 Aluminum. The same stuff used to side enclosed trailers and it comes in a variety of colors.

any pics of inside? did you rip off old camper back wall?

CTD NUT

07-13-2009, 11:24 AM

I don't have any pics handy of the inside at the moment but it isn't anything special. I peeled the outer layer of the exterior back wall off to acces the wood frame to join the extension to. I left the rest of the wall structure intact as it was an integral part of the camper that I wasn't willing to tear apart for no reason. The extension is really just an addition that allows for a side entrance (something I really wanted). I have a decent sized closet and a bit of a mud room to store dirty crap after a day of wheeling. I'm also building a work bench and cabinet in there.....eventually. I have a used Onan genny and a home built compressor to get installed, too. The rest of the project is on hold as this is now wheeling season! It is good enough to camp and travel in so that is what we are doing. I'll get back to wrenching on it in the fall....

Ken Carter / BRUISER

07-13-2009, 11:57 AM

Mechanos

07-13-2009, 01:03 PM

that is a nice idea.. as my camper does not have a bathroom and looking at what you did sure would be easy to add shower and potty in there for mine

Not only that, but if you retained the original door, it would make for a nice separation wall so when you drop a duece a bomb in the shitter, you don't fumigate the entire slide-in.

reson46

07-13-2009, 03:08 PM

http://77cj.littlekeylime.com/4sale/DSCN0953.JPG
http://77cj.littlekeylime.com/4sale/DSCN0954.JPG

Any more details on the tent? I've always thought about adding an awning or something over the deck of mine.

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r127/reson46/Trips/WA/07_2009/IMG_1422.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r127/reson46/Trips/WA/07_2009/IMG_1479.jpg

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r127/reson46/Kent/22829%20103%20Ave%20SE/Move/To%20Kent%202/IMG_5678.jpg

Willy

redtruggy

07-13-2009, 04:44 PM

just got mine finished a few months ago

Mr.N

07-13-2009, 04:51 PM

Any more details on the tent? I've always thought about adding an awning or something over the deck of mine.
He ran a tarp for a few years, didn't keep the rain out well enough.

Found a local guy that would make it, gave him dimensions.
Rear is a large enough zip out to drive a vehicle in and out of, incase a repair was needed while it was raining.
Held up by pipe, with the top to pieces welded to gather, nothing fancy.

YellowSub1962

07-13-2009, 08:59 PM

Base Camp at Truckhaven Turkey Weekend '08
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=428216&stc=1&d=1236926377

in front of the house loaded up for her maiden voyage TDS '08
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=454083&stc=1&d=1247543764

:usa:

SCOUT1ton

07-14-2009, 01:33 AM

bone85k5

07-14-2009, 05:51 PM

Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics...will take some better ones at the Rock Rally August 1st.

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss277/bensbones/My%20tow%20rig/Popup1.jpg

http://i583.photobucket.com/albums/ss277/bensbones/My%20tow%20rig/popupcamper2.jpg

reson46

07-14-2009, 06:56 PM

Heres mine for its first trip. Tool box was suppose to be in truck but I couldn't put it there by myself without unloading it. Now working on boxes for the side. I have one, need another. CTD got 12 mpg on a 4hr haul pulling it all.

First look I almost thought this was Mechanos's - red CTD, red lowboy, pop up truck camper, and a Scout. :grinpimp:

Willy

SCOUT1ton

07-14-2009, 07:13 PM

First look I almost this was Mechanos's - red CTD, red lowboy, pop up truck camper, and a Scout. :grinpimp:

Willy

Ya at a glance it would be easily confused. When I first saw we were runnin the same chit and he is only 3.5 hrs north of me I was like this guy has to be :smokin: cool. I want to copy cat what he did a couple yrs ago and wheel for a couple weeks. Hopefully he'll be ready for another trip by then.

Mechanos

07-15-2009, 06:27 AM

Ya at a glance it would be easily confused. When I first saw we were runnin the same chit and he is only 3.5 hrs north of me I was like this guy has to be :smokin: cool. I want to copy cat what he did a couple yrs ago and wheel for a couple weeks. Hopefully he'll be ready for another trip by then.:smokin::grinpimp:

alanevans10

07-15-2009, 08:33 AM

just got mine finished a few months ago

More on this one please. Trailer specs, and camper specs. Weight? Tongue weight? Thanks

rocyota

07-16-2009, 07:10 AM

TexasDick's......Nice because it is self contained for a week or more

Build thread http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=690272

454651

YellowSub1962

07-16-2009, 07:18 AM

TexasDick's......Nice

careful, you're one spacebar away from being :rainbow:
:flipoff2:

That is one of my favorite homemade tags. He did a nice clean job on it.

:usa:

CTD NUT

07-16-2009, 09:11 AM

careful, you're one spacebar away from being :rainbow:
:flipoff2:

That is one of my favorite homemade tags. He did a nice clean job on it.

:usa:

X2.

His trailer was one of the inspirations for my build.

PhantomEB

07-16-2009, 09:37 AM

One day, one day. Try to remember to get pics of my neighbours down the streets trailer, but bumperpull and for quads.

tx_jeep

07-16-2009, 07:25 PM

Got tired of tent camping with an air mattress. Added the 48" Peterbilt flat top sleeper and window unit to the front of my bumper pull car hauler.

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc53/texasyj/IMG_0731.jpg

I gutted the inside and added new insulation, made new wall skins, and put a 1/4" rubber mat floor in it. I did reuse the ceiling pieces. I made my own wiring harness for the two existing interior lights and added a couple of 12V switches for exterior lights. It's powered by a deep cycle battery and hopefully the 5 watt solar chager will keep the battery happy. Still need to cut a peice of plywood to fit, figure out where to get a mattress that fits, and finish off the window unit wall.

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc53/texasyj/IMG_0732.jpg

I may have to cut the stinger off...

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc53/texasyj/IMG_0737.jpg?t=1247796800

It's not much but all I wanted was an A/C'd place to sleep and I have minimal money in it. Most of the places I wheel have showers and I like grilling/cooking outside. There are some AWESOME projects in here... keep it up!

MO4xer

07-19-2009, 10:38 AM

dmsFab

07-19-2009, 01:45 PM

shortsub

07-19-2009, 11:56 PM

i would hate to have to work that jack on the trailer . i bet its a pain in the butt

jedrattle

08-03-2009, 12:55 PM

LegendKiller89

08-03-2009, 02:21 PM

Great looking trailers guys.

KCJ401

08-06-2009, 08:51 AM

Just a quick question, how do you go about getting the slide in style campers on the trailers. Also how are you attaching them to the trailer ? Very timely thread as I'm in the process of this also.

reson46

08-06-2009, 09:07 AM

Just a quick question, how do you go about getting the slide in style campers on the trailers. Also how are you attaching them to the trailer ? Very timely thread as I'm in the process of this also.

My trailer deck fit between the camper jacks. I jacked up the camper, backed the trailer under it until the front jacks contacted the wheel wells, lowered the front of the camper on to a couple of moving dollies, removed the front jacks, continued backing the trailer under the camper, repeated when the rear jacks got to the wheel wells, winched it into place, then put the jacks back on to remove the dollies and line everything up.

I've got 12 or 15 lag bolts that go through the trailer deck and attach to several 2x4s that are screwed to the bottom of the camper. I also built a couple of sub-frame things out of angle iron that attach to where the tie down eye bolts used to be and to the camper jack mounts. I bolted the sub-frames to the trailer's rub rails.

Willy

bone85k5

08-06-2009, 09:44 AM

I dont recall the exact weight but total gross with everything was 25k (f250, camper, cucv, grill trailer, and trailer)...The pop up is very light...we took the axles and the tongue off as well. Inside removed the stove, sink and booth in favor of one big framed bed (I am 6ft 5 and fit perfect)..notice the Tractor Supply trailer jacks mounted upside down with Draggbody fab skills to level camper on goose...works like a charm and is very stable.

Famous potato

08-07-2009, 02:38 PM

I am going to mount a camper on a 26 ft g/neck want to see pictures of your monting system?>

CTD NUT

08-07-2009, 02:49 PM

That thing is awesome!! Any idea on the weight?

Oh.....not much.http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/images/smilies/laughing.gif

CTD NUT

08-07-2009, 02:55 PM

A couple of pics all loaded up from a few weeks ago.

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn271/ctdnut/ParrySound001.jpg

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn271/ctdnut/ParrySound003.jpg

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn271/ctdnut/ParrySound004.jpg

dobsogj

08-07-2009, 06:27 PM

CTD nut, nice job. What did you use for siding, and where did you get it?

CTD NUT

08-07-2009, 07:45 PM

CTD nut, nice job. What did you use for siding, and where did you get it?

A local shop that builds enclosed trailers did the siding. The siding is .030 aluminum - the same stuff you typically see on most enclosed trailers.

bone85k5

08-09-2009, 06:52 PM

i would hate to have to work that jack on the trailer . i bet its a pain in the butt

Maybe you can get some help from my wife..she is 5'8 and 140..she has no problem unhooking this trailer.

Famous potato

08-11-2009, 11:57 AM

Hey want to see some pics of how you monted the camper to the trailer.
Have to build a stand for mine and looking for ideas. Thanks

sceep

08-11-2009, 12:15 PM

we're poor.

it does the job nicely though.

already had the sideboards for hauling firewood... bent up some roof spreaders one afternoon.

:smokin:

CTD NUT

08-12-2009, 05:45 AM

Hey want to see some pics of how you monted the camper to the trailer.
Have to build a stand for mine and looking for ideas. Thanks

Are you asking me?

If so, there is nothing special holding mine down. I just used some 1/2" turn buckles attached to the frame of the trailer and the original camper tie down points and cranked them down tight. The front does have some minimal re-enforcement and is welded in place to the trailer. That is now covered and there is now way to get a picture of it but it is nothing special, anyway. The extension I made is bolted and screwed to the trailer frame.

There is some pictures in the build thread link I posted where you can probably see some of what I am talking about.

dumb

08-12-2009, 10:41 AM

reson46

08-12-2009, 11:24 AM

For those using a TC grafted to a GN where were the original tanks in your TC draining to? Mine is right under the rear door basically which would be a pain to get to in this type of set up. Not a lot of options for re-routing this either, propane on one side and hot water heater on the other. I guess routing it down and through the trailer deck might work.

Just trying to sort out "the plan" so that I can sell the wife on this.

I've got an access door on the rear of the camper. Where the red poop tube is connected in this picture.

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r127/reson46/Trips/WA/07_2009/IMG_1422.jpg

I think running your's through the trailer deck is a good idea. I would almost prefer that set up. I've been thinking of adding another black or gray water tank under the deck. Right now we only have enough storage for my wife and I to take one shower and our black tank is pretty much full. It would be nice to run the pipe from the camper tanks straight through the deck to the additional tanks and add a drain that comes out the side of the trailer.

Willy

CTD NUT

08-12-2009, 11:38 AM

SCOUT1ton

08-12-2009, 02:20 PM

I built a sub floor w/joists. Took 2x6 and ripped in half, ripped some other 2x6 down for joists. Glued screwed and treated then added a 3/4" sheet of plywood to top. Treated everything again then to attach it to the bottom of the camper used 4"x 12ga strap. Drilled holes in camper structure then also in sub floor. Bolted all together with 5/16" bolts. Used angle iron to attach sub floor to GN floor. Lag bolted into sub floor and into GN floor. Also used the 1/2" turnbuckles to hold it down. Turnbuckles from camper to the stake pockets on camper. On side with no tool box I used flat bar with holes dilled in each end and bolted through turnbuckles to hold the abyss (120qt ice chest) on.

Famous potato

08-17-2009, 12:43 PM

Thanks for the picture was thinking about going full metal truss type mt. because mine has to be up almost 12 inches from the floor and was worried about shifting on wood. Thanks for the pics though might go that way for sure.
Randy

hoehand

08-26-2009, 02:50 AM

It is .030 Aluminum. The same stuff used to side enclosed trailers and it comes in a variety of colors.

How much did it cost to reside the camper?

CTD NUT

08-26-2009, 06:06 AM

How much did it cost to reside the camper?

Really, I'm not exactly sure. There were so many parts bought and flying around in addition to the siding that were all part of the same deal. I bought doors assemblies/cabinet parts, an awning, some tires and wheels for another trailer, a brake controller, a window, a roof vent, fold out step, some plumbing parts, some contruction supplies and on and on - it was a BIG list....I'm probably forgetting more stuff than I remember. I struck a deal to buy a lot of junk at once and some of it was unrelated to this specific build. I apologize that I can't be more specific, but if I were to guess, it would be around a couple of grand....

knoweigh

09-07-2009, 06:37 PM

http://www.yotatech.com/album.php?albumid=955&pictureid=5157

http://www.yotatech.com/album.php?albumid=955&pictureid=5157

I usually haul my rig and a buddies. Recently I tossed together a make-shift tent camper out of an old cabin tent I had laying around. I built it just to fit full 102" width of deck and about 6ft deep so as to still get 2 rigs on the the trailer comfortably.
Unit flips open; folds up for easy transport. Only downside is takes 3 or 4 guys to open/close it, but does setup/teardown quickly as such. Free beer is usually a good way to get a crowd gathered for that process:):)
A/C mounted in it along with heat, mini-fridge, microwave etc...
does the trick for now until I find the time to build something more along the lines of CTD NUT
I think I"m going to basically end up with something similar to his except not near as clean since I'll be fabbing my entire unit from scratch (poor-man's way) as I don't have the $8k laying around for a nice used slide in like that.
I want to end up w/ about a 20ft plus goose/bed area of camper. That'll leave 15ft for my rig on back as it's a 35ft-deck trailer.
All in all, will be heavier than I'd like but will still most likely be right around where I'm weighing in now with 2 rigs, a 3500lb trailer, and 1,000lb tent camper with gear. I think it comes it at just under 13k fully loaded right now.

mrtoddb

09-09-2009, 10:13 AM

Here's mine, not much.
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm20/mrtodd2279/IMG_0004.jpg

ron86toy

09-09-2009, 08:16 PM

Not mine.....one of the guys I wheel with

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u146/ron86toy/FlatNasty07233.jpg

Mr.N

09-09-2009, 08:40 PM

Not mine.....one of the guys I wheel with
Have more details on this one?
Did he add on the back?

ron86toy

09-09-2009, 08:48 PM

Have more details on this one?
Did he add on the back?

Yup...he took full beams ran all the way to the front to add the deck...started out as a 26(or 28),with about a 10 ft slide on dr. side...moved the axles back and added the 3rd....reinforced the front a bit.....IIRC its now 42 ft from pin to tail

Mr.N

09-09-2009, 09:16 PM

Yup...he took full beams ran all the way to the front to add the deck...started out as a 26(or 28),with about a 10 ft slide on dr. side...moved the axles back and added the 3rd....reinforced the front a bit.....IIRC its now 42 ft from pin to tail
Thanks for the info, I like this idea.

Ken Carter / BRUISER

09-10-2009, 06:25 AM

Not mine.....one of the guys I wheel with

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u146/ron86toy/FlatNasty07233.jpg

HOLY crap that is long.. I could not get that in my driveway

CTD NUT

09-10-2009, 12:12 PM

Have more details on this one?
Did he add on the back?

I came across is home page a few years ago on DTR.

http://www.freewebs.com/cruiserdar/toyhauler.htm

Ramrock

09-10-2009, 03:45 PM

Whats scary is thats on single wheel truck.

CTD NUT

09-11-2009, 05:49 AM

Whats scary is thats on single wheel truck.

As long as the pin weight is 3K or less, the SRW will be fine. Not that I'd do it....I enjoy my DRW for pulling heavy 5vers but many others can pull it off just fine.

mrtoddb

09-11-2009, 07:48 AM

I was pulling this

Here's mine, not much.
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm20/mrtodd2279/IMG_0004.jpg

with this:

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm20/mrtodd2279/Photo_021007_001.jpg

and could not keep a tranny in it (3 inside 25K miles and warranty co. said no more). Long beam length is where the trouble was for me, and mine isn't as long as the one above. Guess I had a lemon or something. Wish I could have kept it, but wifey is glad she got her Commander to drive.

crashnzuk

09-11-2009, 10:04 AM

As long as the pin weight is 3K or less, the SRW will be fine. Not that I'd do it....I enjoy my DRW for pulling heavy 5vers but many others can pull it off just fine.

In the linked page to that trailer, he says the pin weight is 3500lbs. Seems like the axles could have been further forward.
Travis..

CTD NUT

09-11-2009, 11:25 AM

In the linked page to that trailer, he says the pin weight is 3500lbs. Seems like the axles could have been further forward.
Travis..

Depends on the gross trailer weight....should be targeting 25% of gross on the pin. I would bet the current axle location allows for roughly 25% on the pin. Yes, I agree 3500 LB on the pin is heavy for an SRW. The 11.5 AAM rear will handle a 3500 LB pin fine but depending on the tires used, they will be at or past their load limit.

Ken Carter / BRUISER

10-19-2009, 07:52 AM

Well I can finally add pics to this thread :)

http://www.impaks.com/images/ken/camper/100_5646.jpg

http://www.impaks.com/images/ken/camper/100_5647.jpg

wife and son in driver seat
http://www.impaks.com/images/ken/camper/100_5648.jpg

whole setup
http://www.impaks.com/images/ken/camper/100_5649.jpg

montecarlo31

10-19-2009, 10:51 AM

Depends on the gross trailer weight....should be targeting 25% of gross on the pin. I would bet the current axle location allows for roughly 25% on the pin. Yes, I agree 3500 LB on the pin is heavy for an SRW. The 11.5 AAM rear will handle a 3500 LB pin fine but depending on the tires used, they will be at or past their load limit.

I know the 11.5 AAM is a beast. My friends 03 CTD 3500 DRW dodge has a rear axle rating of 9,300 lbs. That is huge for a 1 ton. This weekend I loaded 1900 lbs in the back of it (would have bottomed out my 1/2 ton), didn't even put his truck on the overloads.

Mechanos

10-19-2009, 01:07 PM

...This weekend I loaded 1900 lbs in the back of it (would have bottomed out my 1/2 ton), didn't even put his truck on the overloads.

Shit....I would hope not. It took about 4600 lbs in the bed of my 2500 to put it on the overloads. 1900 lbs wouldn't even squat the rear enough to take the rake out of the truck's stance.

montecarlo31

10-19-2009, 02:54 PM

Shit....I would hope not. It took about 4600 lbs in the bed of my 2500 to put it on the overloads. 1900 lbs wouldn't even squat the rear enough to take the rake out of the truck's stance.

Dang, you 2500 must be a 4500. Put 3500 lbs in the back of his and it was on the overloads (two pallets of 18" tile for a house). his was riding level with the leveling kit once we put the 1900 lbs in. I'd say he's got about 250 to 300 lbs of stuff in his truck / cab.

three60fish

10-19-2009, 08:46 PM

Shit....I would hope not. It took about 4600 lbs in the bed of my 2500 to put it on the overloads. 1900 lbs wouldn't even squat the rear enough to take the rake out of the truck's stance.

Pics or it didn't happen....No way 4500 didn't put it on its overloads....I was riding on bumpstops with 4000 in a 3/4....now I have airbags:D

DJ404564X4

10-19-2009, 08:51 PM

Sweet thread!!

:smokin:

muddinnissan

10-23-2009, 09:35 AM

montecarlo31

10-23-2009, 10:06 AM

Just out of curiosity. Why do you all that have this set up choose to do it this way. Why not put the camper in the bed of the truck and just use a bumper pull trailer with the rig on it? Im trying to figure out which way I want to go is why Im asking.

Gooseneck is very easy to tow, less sway, less worry about tongue weight, heavier trailers.

nightcrawlers

10-23-2009, 10:11 AM

Just out of curiosity. Why do you all that have this set up choose to do it this way. Why not put the camper in the bed of the truck and just use a bumper pull trailer with the rig on it? Im trying to figure out which way I want to go is why Im asking.

a whole lot less hassle. unless you have a truck to deidicate to this task(goin on wheelin trips) or you NEVER use your truck bed for anything else,youd have to remove the camper from the truck after every trip and load it up again in preparation.and youd have to store it and your trailer somewhere.

further,you are limited in camper size before needing hitch stabilizers and extensions. if you mount a camper on a trailer you can utilize a much nicer larger camper than you could carry.

not to mention that you can still carry things in the bed of a truck even with a gooseneck or 5th wheel trailer. with the truck carrying the camper youre limited to what fits on the trailer.

permantly or semi-permantly mounting the camper to the trailer solves all the above mentioned issues. if your spare parts are also permantly stored in the camper/trailer all you have to do is pack food and tools,hook up the trailer and go :)

Mechanos

10-23-2009, 01:26 PM

Also, if you need to run after parts for your broken trail rig, or you just want to run into town for a meal or something, you can just drop the trailer and take off. With a camper in the bed of the truck, you have to pack everything away in camper before you can go anywhere in it. Also works out well if your wife/gf goes on the trip, but wants to do something else during the day while you go wheel.

Ken Carter / BRUISER

10-24-2009, 05:29 AM

WTF?

10-24-2009, 07:42 AM

Dang, you 2500 must be a 4500. Put 3500 lbs in the back of his and it was on the overloads (two pallets of 18" tile for a house). his was riding level with the leveling kit once we put the 1900 lbs in. I'd say he's got about 250 to 300 lbs of stuff in his truck / cab.

Pics or it didn't happen....No way 4500 didn't put it on its overloads....I was riding on bumpstops with 4000 in a 3/4....now I have airbags:D

You guys and your friends need to get real trucks:flipoff2:

3200 lbs of crush 'n run in the bed here, stock springs, no bags, not to the overloads yet:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/aan12182/3200lbs.jpg

/tangent

Now back to campers on trailers...

muddinnissan

10-24-2009, 09:45 AM

As far as sleeping in the camper whats the most people yall have had in it. I know for me and my wife It wouldnt be a problem, but we plan on having 2 kids in the future. Are there campers out there that would comfortably fit 4 people for sleeping and sitting inside incase the weather gets horrible all of a sudden. I have tried looking but have had no luck.

Airpup26

10-24-2009, 12:27 PM

I will have to dig up the pictures of my 99 f-250 psd with 3.31 TONS of river rock in the bed. I had about 1/4 inch of suspension travel left. Not smart, but only went 5 miles. The loader at the yard got a bit carried away.

BoDuke25

10-24-2009, 07:10 PM

I bought this old camper for $300 with the box trailer. I don't know it's year (late 60's, early 70's). I put new carpet and an air mattress in it. It's in really good shape. Next summer I plan to wire in the lights to the trailer lights for the full poultry package.
Trailer is a 27' Titan GN
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p254/Boduke25/DSC00557.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p254/Boduke25/DSC00559.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p254/Boduke25/DSC00282.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p254/Boduke25/DSC00309.jpg

NiteKrawler

10-25-2009, 05:20 PM

Here's one I built a few years ago...

474838

kota4bye

10-25-2009, 05:38 PM

Here's one I built a few years ago...

474838

Interesting. Details?

What's this combo weigh? How much space in that camper?

HuskerJeep

10-25-2009, 06:42 PM

Thanks to BoDuke25 for pointing me out to this thread months ago. I have been keeping my eye's out for the perfect fit for my trailer and just brought it home yesterday for $200.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v221/huskerjeep/sleeper1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v221/huskerjeep/sleeper3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v221/huskerjeep/sleeper2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v221/huskerjeep/sleeper4.jpg

Thank you tx_jeep for the inspiration. :D
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc53/texasyj/IMG_0731.jpg

First off, my plans are to CLEAN IT THE HELL OUT. It is pretty nasty inside and the thought of sleeping on dried trucker nut doesn't appeal to me. :barf: To keep it simple and basic, I will be knocking off the loose paint on the outside and coating it with either the Dupli-color bedliner or paintable undercoating. I have had good luck with those products and usually top coat it with some cheap gloss black paint to help keep the shine. Since it pretty much sticks to everything, my prep work should be good enough. The inside will be sprayed with black vinyl dye on anything plastic or vinyl. The rest will get the same treatment as the outside. If anyone has a better suggestion, please let me know. :smokin: Due to me usually camping with a bunch of jokers, I will be adding a window to the front just in case they decide to ratchet strap me in it. Nothing too big, just something that will make me feel like I am not in a coffin.

After I replace the floor due to it being pretty nasty, all of my spare drive/axle shafts and parts will be packed away in the storage compartment along with all of my camping gear. Note that the tool box will not be used and was sitting where the sleeper currently is. A window AC, generator, and cd player are other things that I would like to do to it in the future, $$$ permitting.

nightcrawlers

10-26-2009, 05:56 AM

I bought this old camper for $300 with the box trailer. I don't know it's year (late 60's, early 70's). I put new carpet and an air mattress in it. It's in really good shape. Next summer I plan to wire in the lights to the trailer lights for the full poultry package.
Trailer is a 27' Titan GN

i personally like campers with sleeping quarters over the cab,but thats a nice little setup-nice and simple. got a sink and burners... does it have a tank and pump for the sink? if so thats pretty cool. i have a slide in with a sink in it, but it only works when its hooked up to the garden hose attachement on the outside.

nightcrawlers

10-26-2009, 06:03 AM

Here's one I built a few years ago...

474838

Interesting. Details?

What's this combo weigh? How much space in that camper?

i agree... some pics of the inside,please :)

mrtoddb

10-26-2009, 07:55 AM

BoDuke25

10-26-2009, 07:38 PM

i personally like campers with sleeping quarters over the cab,but thats a nice little setup-nice and simple. got a sink and burners... does it have a tank and pump for the sink? if so thats pretty cool. i have a slide in with a sink in it, but it only works when its hooked up to the garden hose attachement on the outside.

A bed over the cab would be ideal, but this is working great and keeps the fiance much happier than the tent ever did. Eventually we'll upgrade. The sink was originally designed to be used with a hose, but the previous owner put an 8 gallon water tank under the seat/bed. I just need power to run it.

nightcrawlers

10-27-2009, 06:30 AM

A bed over the cab would be ideal, but this is working great and keeps the fiance much happier than the tent ever did. Eventually we'll upgrade. The sink was originally designed to be used with a hose, but the previous owner put an 8 gallon water tank under the seat/bed. I just need power to run it.

sweet! is there anything on the other side? more cabinets,table,or somethin? any more pics of the inside? ive seen a couple of that style runnin around on trucks locally and have always wondered how they were set up inside.

Ken Carter / BRUISER

10-27-2009, 06:56 AM

Here's one I built a few years ago...

474838

very nice.. the back deck is very much like what mine will be like.. wife wants railings for the kids :)

85blue4runner

10-27-2009, 07:59 AM

for the guy doing the truck sleeper, might want to think about plastic/vinyl type coatings on the inside. That is a pretty small space in there and you dont want to be sleeping while breathing toxic fumes. Alternatives would be fabric, no VOC paint, wood or something else that is not going off-gas and give you a migraine or make you sick as hell.

Small LED touch/stick on lights are cheap and last forever with double or triple A batteries, could also run a small TV/DVD off a sealed Optima type battery with an inverter. Consider long sliding drawers for underneath your sleeping compartment to allow access to your stuff easier. School bus windows are made to kick out during an emergency too.

HuskerJeep

10-27-2009, 04:42 PM

Thanks for the input. I had thought of that but was insure of how much fumes would put off by the die and was honestly hoping that it would cover up some of the smell that is in it now. :D I will say that I did spend 4 hours today gutting most of the inside out of it after finding mouse turds under the mattress and on the floor. Considering how anal I am about doing shit right, I thought of the sleeper build that I read last night where the guy gutted and replaced all of the inside panels. I'm going to have to go back and read that thread again to see if that is how I want to go about it. I do think I can salvage the panel that were in it since they are in pretty good condition, but making sure that the vinyl die won't kill anymore brain cells that are numbered anyway is something that should be checked out. Having used it before on door panels and a POS windjammer that was given to me, I don't recall ever smelling fumes after it has dried, but that could be different in an enclosed area that will be getting baked in the sun.

Not having much experience with RV type hook ups, I was going to look more into it before I decide what type of wiring I need to do for sure. The LED touch lights were the easiest option that I was looking into but do want to run some wiring for lights/plugs that will allow me to roll up to a hook up and have instant power. With it gutted now, that should be easy enough. Finding enough motivation to read up on how to go about it might take some time, but your thinking is definitely in line with what I would like to do.

I got on Ebay last night and found a seller that has a bunch of RV windows with minor defects on them for pretty cheap. The one that I was most interested in was a window that was specifically made as an escape window. The size was what I was looking for, but figuring out if it opens up and will stay in place will determine if I go that route. Otherwise I will probably just go with the slider that wasn't that much more. The sliding drawers sounds like a good idea too. Unfortunately I have my basement to finish first, so looking into how to do this project is going to be put off for a couple of months. I was fortunate to work on it today only because the friend that owns the place I am storing it at LOVES to talk, so I busted out some tools and gutted what I could while the good ole boy talked my ear off.

BikerTrash

11-04-2009, 10:58 PM

I am looking at upgrading my tow rig to be able to pull a setup similar to the first trailer in the tread. I found an extremely clean 2007 F250 Lariat that I am really liking, but dont know if I should hold out for an f350. Right now I am towing with an F150 and it is just barely getting by so anything would be an upgrade from that. I just don't want to be time/money if the f250 if it wont handle the pin weight with a camper sitting right on the front of the gooseneck.

lwt002

11-08-2009, 08:18 AM

The trailer gods have shined upon me. My father had an old horse trailer sitting around the farm that was never used. An old friend of his stopped by the other day and wanted to trade it for a tri axle gooseneck that is pretty nice. Knowing I was looking for a GN he went for it and here is what we ended up with.

Looking to mount the old truck camper that has been sitting in the shed for 20+ years on it. Camper is totally vintage but in nice shape and CLEAN. We are going to take out the dinette and build bunks and spruce up the interior. New fridge, micro and maybe a little TV for the kid.

Check it out - Anybody got any ideas to throw at me?

knoweigh

11-30-2009, 03:07 PM

Threw this together out of an old cabin tent had laying around for about 12 years.
fabbed wooden fold out box, stapled tent around it, and cut floor of tent out. BAM DONE!
Conduit section at Menards came in real handing for making a canopy that stows away nicely then folds out over entire tent.
Has a window AC unit mounted in it, along w/ mini-fridge, microwave, and use oil heater to keep warm.
I was working w/limited space and needed lightweight (unit weighs around 800lbs) since hauling 2 rigs as it is. Folds up nicely. Just takes about 4 guys to set up in 5 min.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_BiLiZujEXVM/SxRP_7hon4I/AAAAAAAAAMY/SLUFrFZlmfU/s912/IMG_1985.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_BiLiZujEXVM/SxRP_jogSqI/AAAAAAAAAMU/UeQzueSXAWs/s912/IMG_1983.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_BiLiZujEXVM/SxRP_7hon4I/AAAAAAAAAMY/SLUFrFZlmfU/s912/IMG_1985.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_BiLiZujEXVM/SxRQAMwn6II/AAAAAAAAAMc/TSp9urjE5s4/s912/IMG_2308.JPG

and a PVC light pole to light things up when ya pull into camp at midnight:):) (no the pole doesn't ride like that; gets strapped up once there)
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_BiLiZujEXVM/SxRQAiDPC0I/AAAAAAAAAMk/0YTIPxzxPaY/s912/IMG_2310.JPG

bigdaddylee82

11-30-2009, 04:34 PM

Helping out the lazy :D.

http://picasaweb.google.com/jrsnavely/Misc#5410037012107927426

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_BiLiZujEXVM/SxRP_jogSqI/AAAAAAAAAMU/UeQzueSXAWs/s912/IMG_1983.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_BiLiZujEXVM/SxRP_7hon4I/AAAAAAAAAMY/SLUFrFZlmfU/s912/IMG_1985.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_BiLiZujEXVM/SxRQAMwn6II/AAAAAAAAAMc/TSp9urjE5s4/s912/IMG_2308.JPG

and a PVC light pole to light things up when ya pull into camp at midnight:):) (no the pole doesn't ride like that; gets strapped up once there)
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_BiLiZujEXVM/SxRQAiDPC0I/AAAAAAAAAMk/0YTIPxzxPaY/s912/IMG_2310.JPG

- Lee

knoweigh

11-30-2009, 04:39 PM

hey, how'd ya do that? I can't seem to get the pics up like that.
Is it because I'm not a "paying" member?
LOL, never mind. Figured it out.

I'm a little slow.!

IDASHO

11-30-2009, 07:15 PM

Not 100% related to the thread, but might be of interest seeing that most guys that toss campers on trailers are slide-in campers.

Ive been working on budget camper project for my flatbed. Started life as a $150 8' Bell mini-truck camper. Still a work in progress, but it is almost ready for our annual winter trip.

Adding boxes to the sides really opens up possibilities. On the passenger side I opened up the floor plan. Drivers side remains as storage compartments, as well as allows for relocation of the furnace propane tank.

http://www.bonnefinstudios.com/kwb/projects/bellcamper/bell77.jpg

Let me know if you have any questions. :smokin:

crashnzuk

11-30-2009, 09:54 PM

IDASHO

11-30-2009, 10:44 PM

Myspace angles :laughing: Honstly I was only trying to get a shot of the back without having the sun/glare right at the camera :flipoff2:

Here you go...

This is just phase 1 and 2. Phase 3 will be a complete smoothwall re-skin, and added insulation.

http://www.bonnefinstudios.com/kwb/projects/bellcamper/bell70.jpg

http://www.bonnefinstudios.com/kwb/projects/bellcamper/bell71.jpg

http://www.bonnefinstudios.com/kwb/projects/bellcamper/bell72.jpg

I also have an entire thread showing the build of it over on Expedition Portal

murphbug

12-01-2009, 09:39 PM

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o290/murphbugjack/zp09032.jpg

PhantomEB

12-02-2009, 03:42 PM

Hey, I love the idea of stickin a 110 volt Window AC unit in there.... think i have one kickin around here.

Hot dog

12-02-2009, 03:46 PM

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o290/murphbugjack/zp09032.jpg

I like that set up. How long is the trailer and what is the axles are under it.

murphbug

12-02-2009, 08:02 PM

the trailer is 20x8 and the air conditioning is a must.it actually fits perfect with just a small strip added on top.

herman77

12-02-2009, 08:13 PM

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o290/murphbugjack/zp09032.jpg

Its the camper 6' or 8'? Whats is the aprox camper weigth?

I like it!

murphbug

12-05-2009, 07:50 PM

its for a shortbed,bought it from a guy who ran it on a 1/2 ton ford.as far as weight i am not sure as i never weighed it.it doesnt barely compress the suspension when it was on my truck as its pretty darn minimal inside.not the ideal setup but bought everything at different times.would like to get a self contained camper for it,just love everything now as i HATED loading the camper on the truck all the time.the wind is bad where i live and the rearend is high on the truck making some scary loading sessions.thanks for the compliments and i do recommend doing it,it makes wheeling events a whole lot more enjoyable.

lwt002

12-19-2009, 08:08 PM

Found the pic on the web...

afroman006

12-21-2009, 01:47 PM

Found the pic on the web...

That setup was featured in Four Wheeler a few years ago. Badass rides.

dragr1

12-22-2009, 08:24 PM

Dang, can't believe I hadn't see this thread yet.

binksman

12-22-2009, 11:02 PM

Found the pic on the web...

That is insanely cool. I found the Four Wheeler article but it barely spoke about the trailer. It sounds like the camper compartment is removable.

Anybody know where some pics of the inside or more pics of the trailer setup are?

lwt002

12-23-2009, 06:24 AM

That is insanely cool. I found the Four Wheeler article but it barely spoke about the trailer. It sounds like the camper compartment is removable.

Anybody know where some pics of the inside or more pics of the trailer setup are?

Attempting to waste more time at work yesterday I started to look on the web for more info about this one... but I was interupted by actually having to work (it is slow around here this time of year).

I am going to keep looking - what did you find?

reson46

12-23-2009, 07:24 AM

It was, maybe still is, Soni Honegger's, who designed the Scorpion (http://www.scorpion4x4.com/). I haven't seen anything about it in years.

Willy

rockwellyj

12-31-2009, 04:54 PM

Not mine.....one of the guys I wheel with

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u146/ron86toy/FlatNasty07233.jpg

Does he still use the original fifthwheel hitch?
We bought a 36" fifthwheel toyhauler new in 07 and got out of fourwheelers and back to jeeps. Long story short my trailer is loaded to the gills with gen, fuel station, hugh holding tanks and my dream is to cut the back 10 foot off and build a spot on the back for my buggy. its got 2 slides and the hauler compartment is seperated by a wall. Mainly my question is i wonder if the pin is strong enough for an added 5k. Its says 2500 lb carrying capacity for the rear but when i cut the rear off i may lose around 2k worth of camper. Im going to add a 3rd axle behind the 2 that are there. it already has a 10" ibeam frame from front to back. At the front there is another 10" under the main frame that the hitch structure is welded to. bad idea?? anyone?

rockwellyj

12-31-2009, 04:55 PM

TexasDick's......Nice because it is self contained for a week or more

Build thread http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=690272

454651

is it impure to get a chub while looking at a damn trailer? :eek:

montecarlo31

12-31-2009, 06:58 PM

is it impure to get a chub while looking at a damn trailer? :eek:

Nope just clean the keyboard for the next user.

haulasswithclass

01-02-2010, 03:12 PM

Great tread

TexasDick

01-03-2010, 08:00 AM

TexasDick's......Nice because it is self contained for a week or more

Build thread http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=690272

She's a goose now

491160

fred99tj

01-10-2010, 07:34 PM

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o290/murphbugjack/zp09032.jpg

I am diggin this too. Did you do a build on this? How did you mount the camper? IS there any support for the top part where you sleep? More pix would be cool.

89breaker

01-10-2010, 11:12 PM

She's a goose now

491160

Looks damn fine right there.

Do you have any underside pics of the bumper pull to G/N connection?

I saw a little bit in your build thread but looking for more.

lwt002

05-27-2010, 03:05 PM

After trying a toyhauler type set up that did not work, I finally decided to commit to something and we went and bought a 2011 Rockwood 1640 pop up today. We are going to mount it sideways to our 25 foot gooseneck and leave about 4' in between the camper and hitch for the quad. The jeep will go on the back.

I race at the badlands in Attica, IN. and use the quad to pre-run the course and getting to hear and there on race weekends. The jeep is the race vehicle.

Here are the pics that are all going together to make one hillbilly hauler.

Updates to follow....

twoslo4five0

05-27-2010, 06:03 PM

bought this one a while ago from nightcrawlers. still have yet to start working on it. i got new tires and a shit ton of lights for it just gotta get to work.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb5/twoslo4five0/trailer%20project/001.jpg

AggieTJ2007

05-27-2010, 06:47 PM

here is mine. its not much to look at but the camper was free and it pulls great

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f124/CreightonRea/Jeep/RigSled001.jpg

twoslo4five0

05-27-2010, 06:53 PM

interesting side door on that one?any interor shots

PhantomEB

05-27-2010, 08:12 PM

Subscribing as I am thinking a 28' lowboy gooseneck/5th (?) behind my 02 Ram 2500 ex cab/shortbox to mount my 8' camper (maybe upgrade to 9'6" down the line) and put my EB behind the camper and still have a few feet.

AnySevenOffroad

06-01-2010, 09:00 AM

Shitty pic but this is how I travel. Dog house and a couple of rigs. People with me have to tent camp, I am comfy warm with the heater on.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs282.ash1/20975_1152526708252_1680182444_311706_6560240_n.jp g

SCOUT1ton

06-01-2010, 01:15 PM

Mine is made up of a 24 + 4 '07 Maxey built trailer, 2001 Sunlite 8' pop-up camper. Front tool box, and 6' side box for spare parts, tools and supplies. Store Honda generator, 120 qt (abyss) ice chest on the passenger side.

twoslo4five0

06-01-2010, 03:24 PM

dude you gotta twin

http://pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=359533&stc=1&d=1205724132

TexasDick

06-01-2010, 03:27 PM

Sold This one
526277

Just finished this one
526278

First trip out.
526279

Worked like a champ....still have little things to do but almost finished
526280

PIMCOTRANS

06-01-2010, 04:21 PM

Sold This one
526277

Just finished this one
526278

First trip out.
526279

Worked like a champ....still have little things to do but almost finished
526280

damn beat me to it

her is mine after her first wheeling trip

http://i462.photobucket.com/albums/qq346/pimcotrans/texana/ramps004.jpg

lwt002

06-01-2010, 04:35 PM

...beat me to it...

You and Tex-D twins or something? Maybe more like cousins?

I'm moving to Texas, its begining to look like everyone has tricked out toyhaulers there.

Nice rig.

rocyota

06-01-2010, 06:16 PM

You and Tex-D twins or something? Maybe more like cousins?

I'm moving to Texas, its begining to look like everyone has tricked out toyhaulers there.

Nice rig.:grinpimp:they are not related but they both have the skills.:smokin:

Mr.N

07-17-2010, 10:13 PM

Just finished this one
526278

So how do you like it?

1TFROT

07-18-2010, 07:53 AM

forgot to add mine in here. it's not finished, but you get the idea.

32' GN. still have to finish some storage/tool boxes and get the generator mounted. got all the trailer lights swapped over to LEDs and will be doing the camper lights that way as well. also swapped the camper tail lights to white LEDs and they are on a switch in the camper for extra lighting out back. they also come on with the reverse lights with the tow rig :grinpimp:

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y280/1TFROT/1%20ton%20build/Picture179.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y280/1TFROT/1%20ton%20build/Picture176.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y280/1TFROT/1%20ton%20build/Picture181.jpg

mrtoddb

07-18-2010, 10:38 AM

Here's the latest incarnation. This truck handles it much better than the '06 CTD 2500 SRW I had. Upgraded tranny and going to do a few mods later. Bigger pipe, new impeller, tuner and gears, but this works for now...as long as 60 mph will get me there.

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm20/mrtodd2279/IMG_0455.jpg

dragr1

07-18-2010, 10:58 AM

Sold This one
526277

Just finished this one
526278

First trip out.
526279

Worked like a champ....still have little things to do but almost finished
526280

That rig is the best I've seen. Definitely what I would like to have one day.

PIMCOTRANS

07-18-2010, 07:00 PM

That rig is the best I've seen. Definitely what I would like to have one day.

Damn......who built that thing.......kicks ass, Dick your the shit:D

alanevans10

07-30-2010, 08:26 AM

Less bling than others on here but will get the job done. Still working on it.

http://i723.photobucket.com/albums/ww240/alanevans10/crawler%20hauler/d7d97f79.jpg?t=1280503470

xmptsunami

07-30-2010, 08:37 AM

Isn't that the camper part from the fail thread dodge with the fence on the box?

alanevans10

07-30-2010, 09:02 AM

I'm gonna say no. Pretty sure Capri and M&M together have made more than one black and silver cowboy camper. Post a link, I could be wrong???

xmptsunami

07-30-2010, 09:09 AM

Oh, I didn't figure the non-standard shape to be factory made. I searched about thirty pages and couldn't find it. My interweb skill suck...

alanevans10

07-30-2010, 09:16 AM

Capri has been in buisness since 1969.

http://capricamper.com/models.html

http://mmcustomcampers.com/

Pretty standard cowboy camper to me.

85blue4runner

07-30-2010, 06:12 PM

http://i462.photobucket.com/albums/qq346/pimcotrans/texana/ramps004.jpg

Dimensions and weight on the finished trailer, preferably without the rig?

EDIT: Found the weights in another thread and 25' (i think) for the RV, but not sure how long the deck is. Can you get the rhino and the jeep both on there at the same time?

Thanks

TexasDick

08-01-2010, 12:50 PM

Dimensions and weight on the finished trailer, preferably without the rig?

EDIT: Found the weights in another thread and 25' (i think) for the RV, but not sure how long the deck is. Can you get the rhino and the jeep both on there at the same time?

Thanks

15 foot deck as big as you can go otherwise length exceeds 65 feet overall length . Mine hauls both because I specifically built it with that in mind, my camper is only 20 feet on deck

Stouttrout

08-09-2010, 10:40 PM

Here's mine.

S&S Camper on 32 foot.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c387/Stouttrout/Texas%20Twister%206/100_2329.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c387/Stouttrout/Texas%20Twister%206/100_2331.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c387/Stouttrout/Texas%20Twister%206/100_2332.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c387/Stouttrout/Texas%20Twister%206/101_2291.jpg

mxracer513

08-10-2010, 05:54 PM

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa311/mxer513/goose.jpg

KCJ401

08-31-2010, 06:23 PM

Just realized I never added mine in here.

545603

545604

I works great for me. With the buggy loaded I cant still open the door of the camper.
Tow rig is a 07 Dodge QC DRW 4x4

torquefreak

10-24-2010, 02:37 PM

Put this together this weekend. :grinpimp:

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_Ub-qCmIuBy0/TMRmlDtJLqI/AAAAAAAADx0/JW4QsjO_SMg/s640/IMG_0158.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Ub-qCmIuBy0/TMRmluHiPRI/AAAAAAAADx4/jbn48f6lA2M/s640/IMG_0159.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Ub-qCmIuBy0/TMRmm5iBrhI/AAAAAAAADyA/Hd-bsNcNSLw/s640/IMG_0161.jpg

03blackfx4

10-24-2010, 06:39 PM

torquefreak

10-24-2010, 08:11 PM

Nice but how about some specs?????:flipoff2:

It's a 40' Diamond C gooseneck trailer with 3 6k axles, and a 19' Frontier Explorer camper.

dobsogj

10-25-2010, 10:39 AM

heres mine. I built the trailer to fit a semi sleeper, then decided to switch to a p/u bed camper. I had to get a camper for a short bed, cause my trailer was too short. It was tough to find, but I finally found one. The buggy is recessed into the trailer to keep it low. I tie it down over the tires. There will be flip over hinged covers that cover where the buggy tires sit, to keep anyone from falling through, when the buggy isnt on. I also still have some deck boards to put on. I built dry parts storage into the tail. I cant get to it with the buggy loaded, but its really not a problem, since I mainly just keep parts for the buggy in there. You also cant get in the camper with the buggy loaded. The stinger is like 1" from the back door. I put a door in the drivers side, in case I forget to load something, or need to get in there with the buggy loaded.

dobsogj

10-25-2010, 10:57 AM

The camper I got needed some work. I had to replace the wood underneath where the jacks go. The PO knocked it off of the jacks while backing under it. To do it right, I had to take all of the appliances and sink out. I decided to turn that area into another couch. So my 2 sons (4 and 5) can sleep down each side. Or I may make a brigde across, so I can convert it into a large bed for me and the wife, and put the boys in the top bunk. My main concern was sleeping area over stove ,sink etc. We will probably do all of our cooking outside. I di put a small dorm sized fridge in though. The couches lift up, with storage for clothes etc underneath. The last pic is a bad pic of the storage. I still have some trimwork to do. We took it out last weekend, all in all, Im pretty happy with it.

twoslo4five0

12-10-2010, 02:03 PM

Revised methods. Now pulling this:

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm20/mrtodd2279/IMG_0033-1.jpg

with this:
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm20/mrtodd2279/IMG_0027.jpg

as is:

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm20/mrtodd2279/IMG_0006-1.jpg

Needs tranny work, but with the deal I got on the truck, I can replace the tranny with a bulletproof Blumenthals version and still be in great shape in this truck. I HATE autos, but too good too pass up, and like I say, couldn't turn it down for the price.

Here's the latest incarnation. This truck handles it much better than the '06 CTD 2500 SRW I had. Upgraded tranny and going to do a few mods later. Bigger pipe, new impeller, tuner and gears, but this works for now...as long as 60 mph will get me there.

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm20/mrtodd2279/IMG_0455.jpg

what do you have your tc sitting on to compensate for the rear overhang?

SCOUT1ton

12-10-2010, 03:18 PM

SCOUT1ton

12-10-2010, 03:21 PM

what do you have your tc sitting on to compensate for the rear overhang?

I think it is channel iron frame w/plate on top of that. Its heavy enough for sure.

mrtoddb

12-10-2010, 10:39 PM

what do you have your tc sitting on to compensate for the rear overhang?

I just built a frame out of 2x4 channel and it worked out to be a perfect fit. This has gone on to new owner now. Do over in a couple years.

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mrtoddb

12-10-2010, 10:41 PM

No plate on top, would have added WAY too much tongue weight. It worked out great!

Mike enjoying usin it??

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SCOUT1ton

12-11-2010, 06:27 AM

No plate on top, would have added WAY too much tongue weight. It worked out great!

Mike enjoying usin it??

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Yes, they are enjoying.

PhantomEB

12-12-2010, 04:47 PM

How does one determine TOO or NOT ENOUGH tongue weight?

Plannin a tent trailer on 26' gooseneck behind my 02 Ram 2500 CTD with Early bronco trail rig.

xmptsunami

12-12-2010, 05:25 PM

math

ramv

12-12-2010, 05:48 PM

math

TEchnically it is statics. Math is used during statics.

Basically you want ~ 20% of a gooseneck's weight on the tow rig. 15-25% is considered acceptable.

If you have a 2500 Dodge, your payload is like less then 2000 lb, so you likely want to aim a little less then 20%.

EB ~ 4500 lb
Trailer ~3500 lb
Tent trailer ~ 2000 lb

10 000 lb,

Your payload includes tongue weight, driver, passenger, and everything in the tow rig.

So you really want to shoot for 1500 lb. (or switch to a bumper pull which recommends 10-15% tongue weight).

You need the center of gravity of the load (assuming the trailer is consistent in weight fore and aft) roughly 3' ahead of the axles. Being a goose, I would suspect that the trailer is a little heavier up front, so you may need the additional weight averaged out nearer the axles.

StillCrawlin

12-18-2010, 09:06 PM

Sold This one
526277

Just finished this one
526278

First trip out.
526279

Worked like a champ....still have little things to do but almost finished
526280

VERY nice!!

haulasswithclass

04-11-2011, 03:25 PM

bring it back bump

knoweigh

06-05-2011, 06:28 AM

This is how I role for now. Picked up the truck camper for $300
Took out the gas/elect fridge & put standard dorm fridge in. Tiny cube fridge on outside for my beer.
Took out the cab seethrough window and fit a window ac unit in there.
Sink works. No bath, but have porta potty in rare event that we're not at a campground. Unit is 100% dry. NO LEAKS!
Haven't tried the furnace or stove yet.
Nice & comfy. My days of tenting are over.
Couple others in our group have similar setup except haul only 1 truck.
Others have done the 5th wheel camper thing and added a deck and larger axles to haul their rigs.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-giw8zcPampw/TeuDqLzx52I/AAAAAAAAAug/jaAzuBqZt98/s640/IMG_4130.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4euKMhFssyE/TeuDpE3oFxI/AAAAAAAAAuc/hp_1Ex3eXdU/s640/IMG_4133.JPG

knoweigh

06-05-2011, 11:08 AM

How does one determine TOO or NOT ENOUGH tongue weight?

Plannin a tent trailer on 26' gooseneck behind my 02 Ram 2500 CTD with Early bronco trail rig.

shoot with that light of a load, I'd stick the trailer axles as far back as you possibly could. That truck won't even know it's pulling anything.

montecarlo31

06-05-2011, 01:35 PM

This is how I role for now.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-giw8zcPampw/TeuDqLzx52I/AAAAAAAAAug/jaAzuBqZt98/s640/IMG_4130.JPG

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4euKMhFssyE/TeuDpE3oFxI/AAAAAAAAAuc/hp_1Ex3eXdU/s640/IMG_4133.JPG

I like the set up don't get me wrong but it sure looks like Sandford and Sons moved in the campground.

http://sanfordandsonepisodes.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/sanford-son-photo-autographed-photo.jpg?w=366&h=487

knoweigh

06-05-2011, 01:53 PM

haha, ya it WORKS. I'm a function over fashion type of guy.
With only about $1000 wrapped up in the trailer ($400 of which was 4 new tires) I'm under $1500 for my whole kit and it hauls 2 although at 14,000lbs+ I suppose I'm asking alot from an Dp-tuned 7.3 F250 even w/ airbags.

montecarlo31

06-05-2011, 02:41 PM

With only about $1000 wrapped up in the trailer ($400 of which was 4 new tires) I'm under $1500 for my whole kit and it hauls 2 although at 14,000lbs+

That's why I like it. If it was just myself and buddies I'd probably look WORSE then that pulling into the camp grounds (heck my yard). It's a cool setup none the less.

89breaker

06-05-2011, 03:08 PM

twoslo4five0

06-05-2011, 05:20 PM

whats the length on that trailer?

knoweigh

06-05-2011, 06:22 PM

Deck area is 37ft. goose/tongue adds another 8ft
Empty trailer tipped the scales at 3500lbs

Just guessing that my 8ft truck camper weighs 2k loaded with stuff in and around it.
My yota weighs a fuzz under 5k as I wheel it.
I haul either a light YJ as you see there, or a ZJ which most likely weighs 4k or a little more.
I have a spare yota front axle that lays on the trailer.
All in all I"m just guessing it rolls down the highway between 14-15k depending on who's rig I'm hauling.
The thing pulls very nice. Just fine on the interstate & you only really notice the weight when you hit the bigger hills and especially in slower 2 lane mountain roads. If it gets too bad I unload a rig for the last few miles of the drive.

370

06-05-2011, 11:07 PM

8k axles?

knoweigh

06-06-2011, 04:24 PM

8k axles?

7k Torsion

whalebus2112

06-06-2011, 05:19 PM

TEchnically it is statics. Math is used during statics.

Basically you want ~ 20% of a gooseneck's weight on the tow rig. 15-25% is considered acceptable.

If you have a 2500 Dodge, your payload is like less then 2000 lb, so you likely want to aim a little less then 20%.

EB ~ 4500 lb
Trailer ~3500 lb
Tent trailer ~ 2000 lb

10 000 lb,

Your payload includes tongue weight, driver, passenger, and everything in the tow rig.

So you really want to shoot for 1500 lb. (or switch to a bumper pull which recommends 10-15% tongue weight).

You need the center of gravity of the load (assuming the trailer is consistent in weight fore and aft) roughly 3' ahead of the axles. Being a goose, I would suspect that the trailer is a little heavier up front, so you may need the additional weight averaged out nearer the axles.

I understand what your saying and I have a question. My plan is to put a small 5th wheel camper<25 ft> which would really be about 21ft because the 5th wheel part would be over the tounge on a 32ft gooseneck

I would like to have a deckover because I will just be hauling 4 quads so I will only need about 10 ft of deck.The camper will be 5,000-6500 lbs and the quads another 2000lbs and Im guessing the average weight of a 32 ft trailer is around 4000lbs.

So with that in mine,will the quads offset the pin weight any or should I try to put the camper on the rear and the quads on the front.It seems that most goosenecks seem to have the axles toward the rear so I would assume they have a hefty pin weight dry all ready.

knoweigh

06-06-2011, 06:03 PM

quote:
I would like to have a deckover because I will just be hauling 4 quads so I will only need about 10 ft of deck.The camper will be 5,000-6500 lbs and the quads another 2000lbs and Im guessing the average weight of a 32 ft trailer is around 4000lbs.

Honestly if you're wanting to go the 5th wheel camper route, IMHO your best bet is to simply purchase the 5th wheel camper, yank out the axles and toss them aside or sell them. Get yourself 2-long 24ft sticks of 2x6 box steel 3/16" wall.
Lay that up along the existing camper frame rails and spot weld it every couple ft letting about 10ft hang out the back for your deck.
Hunt down 2 larger axles (my buddies found 7k axles complete w/ brakes in new condition for about $275/ea) and mount those under that 10ft deck area.
I'll try to get some photos of how theirs turned out. It's really nice, clean and simple. He used about a 20ft 5th wheel I think. 20ft on the deck that is since 5th wheels are measured by the deck only.
He's got around 11ft on the back 4ft of which is a dovetail since he only hauls his YJ.

midnight_f150

06-17-2011, 12:36 PM

knoweigh

08-02-2011, 07:43 AM

as promised, here's a picture of my buddies rig.
18ft 5th wheel. Took out axles, ran 2x6 3/16" wall box steel extension all along original frame rails. Mounted 2-7k axles and diamond plate decked it.
11ft of deck (7ft flat + 4ft dovetail)

the gasser did a great job of tugging it for a couple trips, but he's got a dirtymax now:)

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-1AipmvLP6WA/TjgM7sfuDDI/AAAAAAAAA0c/axdFhd1cD-E/s640/Camper%252520Rig%252520pics%252520007.jpg

M-1028

08-02-2011, 09:02 PM

Here's mine
24' camper, 20' deck, 3 7K axles with hydraulic disks:D
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f27/M-1028/P5040008.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f27/M-1028/P5040009.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f27/M-1028/P5040006.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f27/M-1028/P5040005.jpg
Before paint
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f27/M-1028/P4250130.jpg
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f27/M-1028/P4250134.jpg

98hd

08-03-2011, 05:13 AM

Here's mine
24' camper, 20' deck, 3 7K axles with hydraulic disks:D
http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f27/M-1028/P5040008.jpg

Build thread?

painter66

08-03-2011, 06:25 AM

This was truly home made. Had a booth that turned into a bed a 2 burner stove top a RV propane heater. This was built for the 1-2 day trip with out the wife. We got a 36 motor home for the long weekends that we both go.

http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae237/ultraworks1/DSC02137.jpg

http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae237/ultraworks1/DSC02136.jpg

http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae237/ultraworks1/DSC02140.jpg

yager

08-03-2011, 08:55 AM

Sweet ! I like the box... Where is the door !

Did you build it ? any pics of the construction process and methods? :beer:

PhantomEB

08-03-2011, 09:42 AM

shoot with that light of a load, I'd stick the trailer axles as far back as you possibly could. That truck won't even know it's pulling anything.

gonna be 22-24' of deck, 1000lbs of 8' Tent trailer mounted sideways on front 7', 5000 lbs of Early bronco on 42s on the back 60%.... is Gooseneck really necessary for this amount of tongue weight?

No problem going to the class 5 hitches etc...

Askin as be nice to be able to tow with buddies trucks that may or may not have the bed hitches.

PAToyota

08-03-2011, 10:08 AM

Sweet ! I like the box... Where is the door!

No kidding! Unless this is the door (awful narrow) or you have a trap door in the floor or ceiling of the box, I'm not seeing it!

Famous potato

08-03-2011, 12:03 PM

612255

Mine is headed wheeling Soon.

twoslo4five0

08-03-2011, 12:07 PM

definitley need more specs and interior pics of that one. build thread?

kota4bye

08-03-2011, 01:17 PM

612255

Mine is headed wheeling Soon.

Did you pick that up in Weatherford? I think I recognize it, but it had taller walls on the deck when I looked at it.

GlennC

08-03-2011, 03:58 PM

28' lowboy, 4" drop axles, flat deck. Just took it for the first run, tows nice w/ the camper down out of the wind.
http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy238/access4tx/62311098.jpg

M-1028

08-03-2011, 06:15 PM

Build thread?

Sorry, no build thread.

Johnny Quest

08-03-2011, 06:26 PM

28' lowboy, 4" drop axles, flat deck. Just took it for the first run, tows nice w/ the camper down out of the wind.

lookin good

reson46

08-03-2011, 09:59 PM

28' lowboy, 4" drop axles, flat deck. Just took it for the first run, tows nice w/ the camper down out of the wind.[/IMG]

About time you joined the cool kids. :flipoff2:

Willy

knoweigh

08-06-2011, 07:51 PM

gonna be 22-24' of deck, 1000lbs of 8' Tent trailer mounted sideways on front 7', 5000 lbs of Early bronco on 42s on the back 60%.... is Gooseneck really necessary for this amount of tongue weight?

No problem going to the class 5 hitches etc...

Askin as be nice to be able to tow with buddies trucks that may or may not have the bed hitches.

To answer your question....
no, for your setup, basic tongue pull will be no problem and yes, I had the same thinking as you in that I wanted any other truck to be able to hook onto it. My 37ft trailer was originally tongue pull and I ran it that way for maybe 4 years then cut off tongue and made it a 5th wheel. My particular setup during the time it was bumper pull placed around 18% of the loaded trailer weight on the tongue and with the axles WAY back there it pulled very nice for a bumper pull.
If the trailer absolutely needs to be towed by a truck that doesn't have a bed hitch then yes, stick w/ tongue pull but I"m telling you something you already know when I say that it's night and day difference towing X-amount of weight with bumper pull vs bed hitch.

my $.02

twoslo4five0

08-06-2011, 08:15 PM

28' lowboy, 4" drop axles, flat deck. Just took it for the first run, tows nice w/ the camper down out of the wind.
http://i795.photobucket.com/albums/yy238/access4tx/62311098.jpg
how much was that trailer? that camper is the lowest ive ever seen,i like it.

kota4bye

08-06-2011, 08:57 PM

612255

Mine is headed wheeling Soon.

Did you pick that up in Weatherford? I think I recognize it, but it had taller walls on the deck when I looked at it.

Yes you did, lol.
http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc240/kot4bye/DSCF6024.jpg

how much was that trailer? that camper is the lowest ive ever seen,i like it.

Looks like he moved the tanks and chopped some of the overhang of the rear of the camper too.

GlennC

08-06-2011, 09:16 PM

twoslo4five0,

It was 5500 out the door.

gprguy

08-07-2011, 05:51 AM

28' lowboy, 4" drop axles, flat deck. Just took it for the first run, tows nice w/ the camper down out of the wind.

Looks like you trimmed the rear skirt off on the camper? How did that go? Were you able to seal up the cut edge well?

Great setup.

Otis

08-07-2011, 07:50 AM

Here's mine I picked up earlier this year. It sure beats sleeping on the ground.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f303/OtisPics/Rockwood/IMG_20110515_101347.jpg

-Jon

GlennC

08-07-2011, 10:26 AM

Looks like you trimmed the rear skirt off on the camper? How did that go? Were you able to seal up the cut edge well?

Great setup.

It was a snap. The skirts were dry rotted anyway. :)

climbit

08-07-2011, 10:44 AM

I'm surprised this never made it in here :flipoff2:

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n98/truthfriend7/4492f89c.jpg

kota4bye

08-07-2011, 05:01 PM

It was a snap. The skirts were dry rotted anyway. :)

Did you relocate the tanks under the trailer?

JeremyUSMC

08-07-2011, 05:50 PM

I'm surprised this never made it in here :flipoff2:

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n98/truthfriend7/4492f89c.jpg

dude...I laughed so hard looking at this. I'd use it though. ahah

climbit

08-07-2011, 10:37 PM

dude...I laughed so hard looking at this. I'd use it though. ahah

check out the rest of the thread

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=985171

its probably the funniest thing on the internet :lmao:

Snoman357

12-03-2011, 04:10 PM

Here is mine.
28' lowboy car hauler 2- 7,000# axles.
637195

Tool Pimp

12-03-2011, 06:55 PM

Here is mine.
28' lowboy car hauler 2- 7,000# axles.
637195
How is your dump hook up ran?

Snoman357

12-03-2011, 07:20 PM

Kind of hard to see but the outlet is in the stock location between the trailer deck and the lower left rear corner of the camper. Works well because the generator exhaust comes out in the same location on the other side.637227

bigD423

12-08-2011, 05:47 PM

specs??

Here's mine I picked up earlier this year. It sure beats sleeping on the ground.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f303/OtisPics/Rockwood/IMG_20110515_101347.jpg

-Jon

82Beast

12-23-2011, 09:25 PM

Their are some sweet rigs on here. One of these setups is still on my dream list!!

Phat95YJ

12-23-2011, 11:13 PM

Yeah some very nice set ups here, one of these days..heh

RedNeckRea

12-25-2011, 10:12 PM

subscribed in hopes of adding my own here within the next year.

KCJ401

12-26-2011, 11:21 AM

subscribed in hopes of adding my own here within the next year.

Do it I love mine !

Otis

12-26-2011, 11:37 AM

specs??

Sorry for the late reply - I forgot about this thread.

It's a 30' 14k gooseneck with a 16' Rockwood camper. The Jeep just fits on the deck. It has an Onan genset under the deck so its pretty quiet inside. Pretty simple inside but super comfy for me and the wife.

-Jon

keller

12-26-2011, 03:03 PM

bigD423

01-05-2012, 06:28 PM

Sorry for the late reply - I forgot about this thread.

It's a 30' 14k gooseneck with a 16' Rockwood camper. The Jeep just fits on the deck. It has an Onan genset under the deck so its pretty quiet inside. Pretty simple inside but super comfy for me and the wife.

-Jon

So your left with about 14 foot of deck? Your setup looks killer

Otis

01-05-2012, 07:26 PM

koolaid5

01-05-2012, 11:28 PM

Yeah- just under 14' since the camper can't sit quite flush to the front. I have about 6" in front of the Cherokee and the rear wheels are right at the rear of the deck.

The bonus is the old lady actually likes camping now.

Your setup is perfect and exactly what I would want. My only problem is that I don't have a truck.....yet. The only thing I would have to pull a trailer would be my '99 Durango with 5.9L V8. I thought that would be ok, but I'm new to all of this and after reading on this site I see that I'll have to rethink my plans.