No.5 Trailer tail gate options

[ozrob]

Hi all,
I am converting my newly acquired No 5 trailer to my off road camper trailer,
I have made a frame that is 600mm above the top of the box for the roof top tent and awning.
Now the next project is the tailgate, as I want to mount a Drifta Kitchen.
? CAMPER TRAILER KITCHENS ? Drifta Camping & 4WD (http://www.drifta.com.au/camper-trailer-kitchens/)
Has anyone done a chop on the rear to make either a swinging or drop down tail gate?, as i am wondering where you cut the body.

[ozrob]

Well since have had no reply's I ended up making the tail gate with no pictures or other information to go on, so here is the result.

https://ozrob.smugmug.com/Army-Camper/Army-Trailer-Camper/i-wBG48ZL/0/M/DSCN0571-M.jpg

https://ozrob.smugmug.com/Army-Camper/Army-Trailer-Camper/i-pzkCtFT/0/M/DSCN0570-M.jpg

Yes the trailer is now my off road camper,
https://ozrob.smugmug.com/Army-Camper/Army-Trailer-Camper/i-xHLRXK4/0/M/DSCN0563-M.jpg

Lots of work to make the tailgate, cut the inner guards to fit the kitchen, make the frame for the roof top tent, make the axle 120 mm wider to match the track of the defender and make wider wheel arches.
I am quite happy with the end result after spending many weekends cutting, grinding welding and painting.

[p38arover]

I was sure this had been answered complete with photos of the trailer KLR Automotive modified for Australian Frontline Machinery.

Aha! I had: http://www.aulro.com/afvb/2375268-post3.html

[wpalmo]

Hi All,
Just thought I would bump this thread as I am about to cut my No5 to create a tail gate. I have seen the KLR image of their No5 tail gate but was hoping to see if any other forum members who have done this mod could post images with a bit more detail before I get the grinder out. I am also going to weld on a mount for a spare on the draw bar too. Ultimately a boat rack for my tinnie that will also double as a mount for a roof top camper when I am not wanting to take the tinnie. Should be a bit of fun building it. I will post some images along the way but any ideas or images to reference from others who have done something similar would be much appreciated.
Regards Warrick.

[Aaron IIA]

Are you going to put the spare wheel bracket above or below the drawbar?

Aaron

[wpalmo]

Hi Aaron,
My intention is to put the bracket above the draw bar but mount the spare vertically on to the front of the tub.
Regards Warrick.

[Aaron IIA]

What vehicle do you intend to tow the trailer with?

Aaron

[wpalmo]

What vehicle do you intend to tow the trailer with?

Aaron

Perentie RFSV 1991.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/05/118.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EQyDVi)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/05/400.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DSQUd9)

[Aaron IIA]

All good then. When towing a No. 5 with a Discovery, the rear door only just clears the top of the drawbar and the front of the tub, so no room for a spare wheel in your suggested position.

Aaron

[wpalmo]

Bit the bullet and plugged in the angle grinder. Sort of making it up as I go. Will post some more images as the project moves forward.
Regards Warrick.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/07/768.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/JDz4SL)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/07/769.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/J94cYT)

[LandroverScott]

HI, interesting thread, look forward to the process.

On another topic, what size tyres have you put on? and are they Wolf rims?

thanks
Scott

[wpalmo]

HI, interesting thread, look forward to the process.

On another topic, what size tyres have you put on? and are they Wolf rims?

thanks
Scott

Hi Scott,

Yes Wolf rims shod with KM2 Mud Terrain 255-85-16. Will post some more progress images of the tail gate modifications soon.

Regards Warrick.

[87County]

Hi wpalmo, thanks for posting the detail that you have done. I too am following your project with interest.

Did you find that the structural integrity of the tub was reduced when you cut out the back wall - I'm interested to know if the sides of the tub tend to lose their rigidity and flop about at all ?

.

[wpalmo]

Hi wpalmo, thanks for posting the detail that you have done. I too am following your project with interest.

Did you find that the structural integrity of the tub was reduced when you cut out the back wall - I'm interested to know if the sides of the tub tend to lose their rigidity and flop about at all ?

.

Structural integrity seems pretty good. I am very happy with the tailgate. I have made a couple of mistakes but it is all part of the learning curve. I will post some images of what I have done next week as I should have done a bit more work after this weekend. It is not an easy job though, or at least as easy as I thought it might be before I started.
Regards Warrick

Do you have a No5 trailer that you are thinking of cutting up?

[87County]

.............

Do you have a No5 trailer that you are thinking of cutting up?

yes - got a cheapie from the auctions that is pretty good - trying to work out how to get the best out of it :)

[Dervish]

This is the best approach I've seen (although I'd probably do a drop-down tailgate). It's currently on a popular for sale website. I have no plans of cutting my No. 5, I just took screenshots for future reference.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/08/765.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/08/766.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/08/767.jpg

[wpalmo]

Finally got around to taking some pictures yesterday after my father in-law sprayed some etch prime on the welds for me. The tailgate can come off and I also decided to mount the spare on the front of the tub. Had to move the stand a little further forward so it didn't fowl with the wheel when it is mounted. Just have to hit it with a bit of olive drab and reconnect the lights and it should be back on the road.

Regards Warrick.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/08/382.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Lk8DaN)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/08/383.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Lo2jue)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/08/384.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/LgdeVR)

[SteveF]

That has come out really nice, If I wasn't looking at keeping mine 100% waterproof I'd copy you :) Currently looking for a spare wheel so I can do the same at the front though.

Cheers
Steve