After removing the styleside tub off the ute to replace with an aluminium tray so as to build a custom canopy I started to design a chassis that would be suitable to use in light off road conditions. I wanted the tub to bolt down in the 6 factory locations so as for easy removal if it was ever badly damaged. With 1000 kg rated suspension, a 45mm square axle and Landcruiser hubs I had the under pinnings all set up. A 61 litre water tank with Gal stone guard completes the under side while on the 'A' frame sits a custom 30 litre fridge box with jerry can holder and 4.5 kg gas bottle holder. The ute tub has had a custom raised hardcover built for it with LED lights mounted underneath to light the whole inside. While the outside has been covered in black tonneau material and is fitted with Rhino roof racks to hold a roof top tent. Inside the tub consists of a custom made slide out kitchen with 2 burner stove and griller and a sink with tap and water pump. The other side is the pantry drawer with ample storage above the fitout for all your camping goods. A 95 amp/hour battery sits in the front of the tub to run all the lighting and charging requirements when camping it can be charged from the vehicle when travelling or by a solar panel when camping. Awnings can be added to the sides and the back so you have plenty of shade and we are also currently designing a boat rack for the top as well so you can have all your toys with you at once.
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Ben
16/10/2019 05:36:40 am
Do you have some actual plans that you used for your trailer, I am looking for a project and I think this may what I need, just looking where to start!!!
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Bryan Johnston
16/10/2019 05:36:59 pm
No plans as such I had the tub and built a chassis to suit. I designed and built the hard cover to take the roof top tent. And designed and built the drawer system and the front storage box etc
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Mark
12/7/2020 05:59:46 pm
How did u get around the rego being that the rear hang from axle is greater than the front.? Tub only
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Dan
23/5/2021 10:06:36 pm
Storage box on the front draw bar extends the load area at the front to be same or greater than the rear overhang.
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Wilson Steven
20/10/2021 03:53:27 pm
Hi Dan
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Ben Amsarr
15/9/2022 01:16:41 pm
Looks brilliant! I am heading down the same path but definitely not as talented as you are. What would you charge to make another trailer frame for me for a Next Gen Wildtrak? I will understand if you likely decline. If so, any chance you can help with some plans?
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Ben Amsarr
15/9/2022 01:21:55 pm
Hi Ben,
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