trailers lets see them!!!!

**MountaineerGreen** · 09-11-2008, 06:37 PM

So, I got a welder and air compressor for the shop recently- I got busy and cleaned up my ole trailer, welded on some new fenders, sprayed it with gloss black. It turned out really well.

The old and then the new:

*Stic-o* · 09-11-2008, 06:41 PM

Picked up tdavis's old trailer

**MountaineerGreen** · 09-11-2008, 06:42 PM

A close up of the fenders- BT93 helped me paint- for cheapo implement paint it laid out pretty well.

And, the solution for dragging the flat connector- Its a hoppy brand product, snaps over your connector, has a strong magnet that holds it to your trailer or whatever. I have one on my truck and trailer, the magnets hold the wire to the tongue while towing, the one on the truck tucks the wire up neatly under the bumper. Good stuff.

ricstone1 · 09-20-2008, 12:02 PM

07 Ameri-lite 21MB. My ex tows it very well.

**Tbars4** · 09-24-2008, 02:10 PM

....Do to the price of gas increase in California, the CHP have started to use trailers...Carpooling I guess...

*Stic-o* · 09-24-2008, 03:13 PM

Well we all know where you we're on the 405

**Tbars4** · 09-24-2008, 03:17 PM

...Thats a subliminal message for MT/R's...

Kirby N. · 09-29-2008, 08:54 PM

1970 Camper Junk

Sping over/ Axle Flip
Custom holes from being shot with a bow/ Hail Damage/ Etc.
Custom plywood floor (the other one rotted out)

8" Lift- spring over, axle flip
31" BFGs
Custom Spray Paint Flame Job Signed: Art By Chuk (The side not pictured

More Clearance than neccessary
Pulls like a 50' trailer due to massive wind resistance
Sits level with my exploder on 37"s. Who needs drop hitches?
Perfect for hunting, family outings, goes where no camper of its size should!

Price? Free

The one pic I could find:

Essex4x4 · 09-30-2008, 03:07 AM

What kind of mileage do you get pulling a trailer like that?

ExploringNC · 09-30-2008, 07:24 AM

Best $300 I've spent. Thing pulls perfect empty or loaded with plenty of clearance for getting to that perfect hidden campsite.

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Kirby N. · 09-30-2008, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Essex4x4

What kind of mileage do you get pulling a trailer like that?

The Navajo gets 17 on the highway (37s and 4.56s), I would say it gets around 10 with the trailer depending on terrain. I think that is what it got last time I towed it up to the mountains and back @35 over the pass! It was really bad when it had the auto. The manual pulls it much better.

Essex4x4 · 10-01-2008, 01:56 AM

WOW!! 10mpg thats um, fantastic. For me to get that kind of mileage i have to be going up hill with my gas peddle floored.

Kirby N. · 10-01-2008, 11:16 PM

Thats what I was doing up the pass!

Essex4x4 · 10-01-2008, 11:40 PM

GOOD NEWS FOLKS i found that trailer i wanted, going to do some haggling at the dealer in the morning we will see later if i get it.

**Tbars4** · 01-18-2009, 07:39 PM

...

...any updates on this????

Essex4x4 · 01-18-2009, 11:32 PM

Nope ended up not buying it, the wife and i will stick to tent camping for a few more years, i live in an appartment so storage is an issue with a larger trailer and the T@B was the largest i could go, just to expensive, they wanted almost 11k for it, i offered 8k. Dealer refused my offer.

**Tbars4** · 01-18-2009, 11:39 PM

...I'm not sure if it's still available but it would be worth storing at an RV storage...
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...3&postcount=56

Essex4x4 · 01-19-2009, 01:54 AM

i just emailed the guy, hey thanks for the tip, that trailer looks fantastic, and plus i only have the 1 1/4 inch hitch so that trailer wont break the max weight.

zjrog · 01-19-2009, 12:57 PM

Winter project I haven't started yet...

Needs to have the roof removed and reinforced, its smooshed in a bit, but doesn't leak. Yet. And I need to replace one lift and the cabling for the lifts. My wife will make new seat covers and curtains to replace the mid 70s decor. I'll put new tires and wheel bearings in it, do a spring over since I'll be pulling it with my lifted ZJ. And new trailer wiring and lights.

Then we'll upgrade as we see fit during use, eventually I'd like to add electric brakes (the ZJ brakes need help), and rear bumper for my other winter project...

TheJackal · 01-20-2009, 06:29 PM

I once saw an old travel trailer for $800. That might make a good project in the future, but I don't really know anything about trailers so I'm sure the refurbishment would be an adventure in and of itself.

09-11-2008, 06:37 PM	#81
MountaineerGreen Towing Moderator North East Arkansas 2012 F150 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,583 Vehicle Specs	So, I got a welder and air compressor for the shop recently- I got busy and cleaned up my ole trailer, welded on some new fenders, sprayed it with gloss black. It turned out really well. The old and then the new: Attached Images __________________ -Evan Febuary 09 Feature Truck - Elite Registry - Photo Gallery - Feedback - Go Elite! - My Write Ups - EF Vendors

09-11-2008, 06:41 PM	#82
Stic-o Elite Movie Star Tujunga, CA '99 XL 4x4 & '06 XLT 4x2 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 12,441 Vehicle Specs	Picked up tdavis's old trailer __________________ The JP Mobile ~'99 Explorer XL The Mall Crawler ~'06 Explorer XLT The Tow Rig ~ '05 F-150 SuperCrew The Commuter ~ '10 Focus SES

09-11-2008, 06:42 PM	#83
MountaineerGreen Towing Moderator North East Arkansas 2012 F150 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,583 Vehicle Specs	A close up of the fenders- BT93 helped me paint- for cheapo implement paint it laid out pretty well. And, the solution for dragging the flat connector- Its a hoppy brand product, snaps over your connector, has a strong magnet that holds it to your trailer or whatever. I have one on my truck and trailer, the magnets hold the wire to the tongue while towing, the one on the truck tucks the wire up neatly under the bumper. Good stuff. Attached Images __________________ -Evan Febuary 09 Feature Truck - Elite Registry - Photo Gallery - Feedback - Go Elite! - My Write Ups - EF Vendors

09-24-2008, 02:10 PM	#85
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 22,170 Vehicle Specs	....Do to the price of gas increase in California, the CHP have started to use trailers...Carpooling I guess... __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

09-24-2008, 03:13 PM	#86
Stic-o Elite Movie Star Tujunga, CA '99 XL 4x4 & '06 XLT 4x2 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 12,441 Vehicle Specs	Well we all know where you we're on the 405 __________________ The JP Mobile ~'99 Explorer XL The Mall Crawler ~'06 Explorer XLT The Tow Rig ~ '05 F-150 SuperCrew The Commuter ~ '10 Focus SES

09-20-2008, 12:02 PM	#84
ricstone1 Wannabe Elite Explorer missouri 2002 Limited 4x4 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 14 Vehicle Specs	07 Ameri-lite 21MB. My ex tows it very well.

09-24-2008, 03:17 PM	#87
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 22,170 Vehicle Specs	...Thats a subliminal message for MT/R's... __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

09-29-2008, 08:54 PM	#88
Kirby N. Wannabe Elite Explorer Ogden, UT 1993 Sploder Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,724 Vehicle Specs	My Trailer 1970 Camper Junk Sping over/ Axle Flip Custom holes from being shot with a bow/ Hail Damage/ Etc. Custom plywood floor (the other one rotted out) 8" Lift- spring over, axle flip 31" BFGs Custom Spray Paint Flame Job Signed: Art By Chuk (The side not pictured More Clearance than neccessary Pulls like a 50' trailer due to massive wind resistance Sits level with my exploder on 37"s. Who needs drop hitches? Perfect for hunting, family outings, goes where no camper of its size should! Price? Free The one pic I could find: __________________ SOLD 93 Sploder- HP Dana 44 Front, 37" MTRs, 4.56s, 1354 doubler, ARB, Detroit, Winch, Kirby Built Armor, etc... 05 Jeep Rubicon Unlimited LJ 4" Lift, 33s, 94 F150

09-30-2008, 03:07 AM	#89
Essex4x4 Wannabe Elite Explorer SoCal Newbury Park 2006 4x4 XLT 4.6L V8 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,688 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	What kind of mileage do you get pulling a trailer like that? __________________ James Brantley Gilbert - Country Must Be Country Wide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8peBU...feature=relmfu With the aerodynamics of a brick and the fuel economy of the space shuttle it makes me smile and brings the power on. Love it!! Last edited by Essex4x4; 09-30-2008 at 03:21 AM.

09-30-2008, 07:24 AM	#90
ExploringNC Wannabe Elite Explorer Hickory, NC '98 XLT, '91 EB Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,087 Vehicle Specs	Best $300 I've spent. Thing pulls perfect empty or loaded with plenty of clearance for getting to that perfect hidden campsite. [ __________________ '91 EB 4.0 OHV 4x4 31x10.5 Maxxis Bighorn's Uwharrie 2010 BrooklynBay's List of Useful Threads

10-01-2008, 01:56 AM	#92
Essex4x4 Wannabe Elite Explorer SoCal Newbury Park 2006 4x4 XLT 4.6L V8 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,688 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	WOW!! 10mpg thats um, fantastic. For me to get that kind of mileage i have to be going up hill with my gas peddle floored. __________________ James Brantley Gilbert - Country Must Be Country Wide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8peBU...feature=relmfu With the aerodynamics of a brick and the fuel economy of the space shuttle it makes me smile and brings the power on. Love it!!

10-01-2008, 11:16 PM	#93
Kirby N. Wannabe Elite Explorer Ogden, UT 1993 Sploder Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,724 Vehicle Specs	Thats what I was doing up the pass! __________________ SOLD 93 Sploder- HP Dana 44 Front, 37" MTRs, 4.56s, 1354 doubler, ARB, Detroit, Winch, Kirby Built Armor, etc... 05 Jeep Rubicon Unlimited LJ 4" Lift, 33s, 94 F150

10-01-2008, 11:40 PM	#94
Essex4x4 Wannabe Elite Explorer SoCal Newbury Park 2006 4x4 XLT 4.6L V8 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,688 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	GOOD NEWS FOLKS i found that trailer i wanted, going to do some haggling at the dealer in the morning we will see later if i get it. __________________ James Brantley Gilbert - Country Must Be Country Wide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8peBU...feature=relmfu With the aerodynamics of a brick and the fuel economy of the space shuttle it makes me smile and brings the power on. Love it!!

01-18-2009, 07:39 PM	#95
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 22,170 Vehicle Specs	......any updates on this???? __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

01-18-2009, 11:32 PM	#96
Essex4x4 Wannabe Elite Explorer SoCal Newbury Park 2006 4x4 XLT 4.6L V8 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,688 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Nope ended up not buying it, the wife and i will stick to tent camping for a few more years, i live in an appartment so storage is an issue with a larger trailer and the T@B was the largest i could go, just to expensive, they wanted almost 11k for it, i offered 8k. Dealer refused my offer. __________________ James Brantley Gilbert - Country Must Be Country Wide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8peBU...feature=relmfu With the aerodynamics of a brick and the fuel economy of the space shuttle it makes me smile and brings the power on. Love it!!

01-18-2009, 11:39 PM	#97
Tbars4 Offroad Moderator anaheim hills,california 95 ranger 4x4/ 91 X 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 22,170 Vehicle Specs	...I'm not sure if it's still available but it would be worth storing at an RV storage... http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...3&postcount=56 __________________ I have Rocks in my head. What's in yours? '95 ranger xl 4x4 2.3L std cab, 2 sticks Ranger RegistryThe Squirrel '91 4x4=To much to list, much more to add.. Project "X" and more Pics & Mod's List How to: Wheels,Tires, & Lifts... Buy Explorerforum.com Items here

01-19-2009, 01:54 AM	#98
Essex4x4 Wannabe Elite Explorer SoCal Newbury Park 2006 4x4 XLT 4.6L V8 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,688 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	i just emailed the guy, hey thanks for the tip, that trailer looks fantastic, and plus i only have the 1 1/4 inch hitch so that trailer wont break the max weight. __________________ James Brantley Gilbert - Country Must Be Country Wide http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8peBU...feature=relmfu With the aerodynamics of a brick and the fuel economy of the space shuttle it makes me smile and brings the power on. Love it!!

01-19-2009, 12:57 PM	#99
zjrog Wannabe Elite Explorer Tooele,Ut Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 232 Vehicle Specs	Winter project I haven't started yet... Needs to have the roof removed and reinforced, its smooshed in a bit, but doesn't leak. Yet. And I need to replace one lift and the cabling for the lifts. My wife will make new seat covers and curtains to replace the mid 70s decor. I'll put new tires and wheel bearings in it, do a spring over since I'll be pulling it with my lifted ZJ. And new trailer wiring and lights. Then we'll upgrade as we see fit during use, eventually I'd like to add electric brakes (the ZJ brakes need help), and rear bumper for my other winter project...

01-20-2009, 06:29 PM	#100
TheJackal Wannabe Elite Explorer Mandeville, LA 1999 Explorer XL 2WD Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,067 Vehicle Specs	I once saw an old travel trailer for $800. That might make a good project in the future, but I don't really know anything about trailers so I'm sure the refurbishment would be an adventure in and of itself.