I like the idea! probably wouldn't do it myself because I wouldn't trust my engineering on something like that. :( Who wants to make one for me :PQuote:
Originally Posted by digger
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I like the idea! probably wouldn't do it myself because I wouldn't trust my engineering on something like that. :( Who wants to make one for me :PQuote:
Originally Posted by digger
I have seen a horse float with a landie roof.Quote:
Originally Posted by goingbush
I do like this but.
I had considered this type of setup. im not big on canvas that would fold back into the trialer though as if wet then that wetness ends up in the trailer.Quote:
Originally Posted by digger
I'm leaning towards the roof sitting right down on the tub but also being hinged with some strong gas struts to aid in lifting the weight of the roof top tent that will be attached to the roof, and using this are to store camp chairs, folding table and that type stuff, were as I will have 4 draws that can extend full length out the back of the trailer (2 heigh by 2 wide[yeah long and narrow]) one of thees will be my tiny little kitchen, which will be a small sink and 2 burner gas cooker with a BBQ plate I can place across both burners.
the original fuel filler at the front of the trailer will fill a fuel tank (the biggest i can find at a wrecker that will work for me) with a pump I can use to pump fuel into the car, seeing as this will be a whole lot cheaper than auxiliary tanks on the car! I will cut the fuel filer out of my spare parts tub and graft this into the back which will then be used to fill a water tank underneath the trailer used fro shower, washing up, washing hands ect.
in the space above the wheel arch on the 'driver side' where the fuel and water fillers are will be the power inverter and deep cycle batteries and there build in charger and a small hatch on the outside of the trailer with access to power sockets (both 12V and 240V) switches to control lights and pumps all most of the electronics in the trailer.
above the wheel arch on the passenger side I'm yet to decide as to leave this empty and make it storage space available from the 'flip top' or to put in a water tank to drinking water, any thoughts on this? storage space would be the best idea in my head, but you can never have to much drinking water!!
on the draw bar will be a allow checker plate style tool box which will house my second Engle fridge (the other stays in the car) I have a 40ltr and a 30ltr, though am considering upgrading the 40 to a 60 and getting rid of the 30. but for now im thinking of putting the 30 in this tool box and running it as a freezer and keeping my 40 in the car (where it always is) running as a fridge.
in the box with this fridge will most likely house yet another battery, a gas bottle for the kitchen cooker and possible hot water, not sure on the hot water just yet though.
due to my 'wants' list being rather long ive decided against using Land rover hubs, I will use land cruiser hubs as my tires for the trailer (7.5 R16's I got for free) are already on land cruiser rims and the hubs are significantly cheaper.
I have a design fro my own independent suspension setup also but trying to bring the cost down I will likely end up back with leaf and solid axle.
spare tire will be mounted on the rear door like a defender does. the lights will be taken from my Defender and those on the defender upgraded to LED units,
Ill hope to run electric brakes on the trailer if I can get them cheap enough, ive been looking into cheaper options for these, if anyone has advice there it is appreciated.
um, ill use an Anderson plug on the back of my defender to charge the batteries in the trailer, along with 200-300W or solar panels I will purchase that will be stored in the trailer when not setup at camp.
there is probably lots of things im overlooking or over doing so feed back welcome, this is a long term project as my funds are very tight. my first step is to get some steel and start fabricating the chassis for the trailer!