Camp trailer build

[Cole Trickle]

So my dad and I have been building up our jeeps and doing some camping along the way.

We have noticed that it takes a lot of stuff to keep the family comfortable and our packing options include jam it,ram it and get it in no matter what.

So I started looking for trailers and came upon this one for a good deal. This thing is built out of 2x2 box tubing and already has an offroad hitch set up.

I negotiated a bunch of camping supplies as part of the deal and it turns out we got a bunch of cool stuff...lol

Brand new:
6 person Coleman tent
Mr heater buddy
Coleman stove
Queen fold out cot
Coleman ice chest
Ports potti
Zodi instant hot shower
Queen air mattress
Texsport deluxe shower shelter
water jugs
Air pumps
Axe
Shovel
Broom
Etc..

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[Cole Trickle]

I'm currently in the design phase of the build.

I know I want a roof top tent with an annex for the kid/dog to sleep in. (something similar to what is pictured below)

I know I want to add a a battery and a table to cook/prepare food on.

 

[BUDMAN]

Nice set up. Looks like a lot of family fun is in your future.

 

[LHC30]

Nice score on the trailer! Those top tents are pretty cool as long as they are solid...

We are trying to decide on a trailer to carry tent and gear vs. a small teardrop trailer the JKU can tow vs. a P/U pop up for the truck and flat tow the JKU vs. all the other options.....

 

[LomitaBob]

Nice score on the trailer! Those top tents are pretty cool as long as they are solid...

We are trying to decide on a trailer to carry tent and gear vs. a small teardrop trailer the JKU can tow vs. a P/U pop up for the truck and flat tow the JKU vs. all the other options.....

the wife and I have been having the same discussion.

 

[Cole Trickle]

Nice score on the trailer! Those top tents are pretty cool as long as they are solid...

We are trying to decide on a trailer to carry tent and gear vs. a small teardrop trailer the JKU can tow vs. a P/U pop up for the truck and flat tow the JKU vs. all the other options.....

There dosent seem to be a perfect option that fits withing my needs and budget.

I know I don't want to spend all day setting up and packing up camp

I know my jeep dosent have enough roof for all the stuff I need

I know my jeep won't tow over say 3,000 lbs

I know I don't have enough $$$ for a motorhome and car hauler trailer

I don't want a camper on my wifes daily driver

This seems like a good happy medium that will keep the kid happy and comfortable.

If I had an extra diesel lying around and some $$$ I would probably do a nice cab over camper and a trailer to tow the jeep.

 

[Deleted Account]

My ARB tent should show up this Friday. I can take A LOT of gear once mine gets all fabbed up.

 

[LHC30]

We picked up a 10 X 10 tent at Costco two weeks ago. A lil pricey but boy does this thing set up quickly! Poles are knee jointed and attached so all you do is stake the four corners and pull up the center! Add the rain fly to the snap buckles at the corners and Viola! done

Ps, I didn't think you had to worry about a budget

After 17 years or so of Cubscouts and Boyscouts, you learn to pack lightly and repurpose things to keep the volume down....We are looking for a Smokin' deal on an ARB refrig though....:rolleyes

Fortunately the wife's daily driver is a convertible Corvette so the truck is the spare...

 

[Cole Trickle]

We picked up a 10 X 10 tent at Costco two weeks ago. A lil pricey but boy does this thing set up quickly! Poles are knee jointed and attached so all you do is stake the four corners and pull up the center! Add the rain fly to the snap buckles at the corners and Viola! done

Ps, I didn't think you had to worry about a budget

After 17 years or so of Cubscouts and Boyscouts, you learn to pack lightly and repurpose things to keep the volume down....We are looking for a Smokin' deal on an ARB refrig though....:rolleyes

Fortunately the wife's daily driver is a convertible Corvette so the truck is the spare...

Look at you going all fancy...lol

Next thing you know you will serve dinner on paper plates vs eating straight from the pan

How did the jeep do on gold mtn?

Where's the pics with the new gear?

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[LHC30]

"Going all fancy" ----Hello Pot

No paper plates or cups - all re-usable so we don't harm the environment...Always leave a campsite cleaner than you found it :thumbsup

Gold Mtn was great except in one spot that was really dug up from F/Fest and the rain didnt help traction on the rocks. It gave everyone a hard time but we all made it.

Had to send all the toys back to the powdercoater - we picked the wrong color (or the coater did :rolleyes). It is all test fitted and ready to go when it gets back next week. Bob promised to bring his nutsetter over and help...did he mean you or the tool?

 

[Deleted Account]

I meant Cole Trickle!!! Lol!

 

[ROZ]

Speaking of Costc... MissB invited a friend who came out to martinez last thanksgiving with a JK and had a lifted camping trailer similar to what you have there Brandon. He bought it from Costco. The covered top on folded to create a flat deck on top of the trailer for a 10 by 10 tent. It was pretty sick. It had plenty of storage.

You guys might know him. He goes by viking ginger on one of the day Jk or Jeep forums

It was a cool setup.

sheeeit

 

[Paul65k]

Speaking of Costc... MissB invited a friend who came out to martinez last thanksgiving with a JK and had a lifted camping trailer similar to what you have there Brandon. He bought it from Costco. The covered top on folded to create a flat deck on top of the trailer for a 10 by 10 tent. It was pretty sick. It had plenty of storage.

You guys might know him. He goes by viking ginger on one of the day Jk or Jeep forums

It was a cool setup.

sheeeit

This one?

http://www.costco.com/Lifetime®-Camping-Tent-Trailer.product.11752397.html

 

[Deleted Account]

Speaking of Costc... MissB invited a friend who came out to martinez last thanksgiving with a JK and had a lifted camping trailer similar to what you have there Brandon. He bought it from Costco. The covered top on folded to create a flat deck on top of the trailer for a 10 by 10 tent. It was pretty sick. It had plenty of storage.

You guys might know him. He goes by viking ginger on one of the day Jk or Jeep forums

It was a cool setup.

sheeeit

MissB is always bringing strange Jeepers along, LOL!

 

[ROZ]

This one?

http://www.costco.com/Lifetime®-Camping-Tent-Trailer.product.11752397.html

I remembered it appear different but I could be wrong. Instead of the sides folding up, the sides folded in flat on top . that's where he put stuff like firewood and such. I don't believe it was a lower floor either. I believe after the two halves on folded from the center of the trailer it created a platform that went all the way across.

I'll look at his Facebook page to see what I can find

sheeeit

 

[ROZ]

MissB is always bringing strange Jeepers along, LOL!

Like bringing home stray pets, dude! Lol

Last weekend we were driving paradise and wife and scouters wife from martinez to meers point at 2am and B sees a kid walking back from the bar with no flashlight. She made us give him a ride to where we were turning off the main dirt road! Lol

Her heart is in the right place..lol

River karma




sheeeit

 

[Deleted Account]

Like bringing home stray pets, dude! Lol

Last weekend we were driving paradise and wife and scouters wife from martinez to meers point at 2am and B sees a kid walking back from the bar with no flashlight. She made us give him a ride to where we were turning off the main dirt road! Lol

Her heart is in the right place..lol

River karma

Good things happen, when your driving the Lower River Suburban, LOL.

 

[ROZ]

Good things happen, when your driving the Lower River Suburban, LOL.

That's going in the quotes thread..lol

sheeeit

 

[Deleted Account]

That's going in the quotes thread..lol

sheeeit

Game on!!!

 

[ROZ]

Here it is, but I think it has larger tires now...

sheeeit

 

[drtywhat]

http://www.mopar.com/shop/camper-trailers/. :thumbsup:thumbsup

 

[Cole Trickle]

http://www.mopar.com/shop/camper-trailers/. :thumbsup:thumbsup

I want to say there 12-15K

Cool little set up but pretty steep for a 10' trailer. If it's something your intrested in I can find you the company that builds them. Without the mopar and jeep emblem they were closer to 8-10k