Rabidtastic
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- '05 M3
Gotcha…haven’t started yet.
Some background/planning:
After many hours of the utoobz for various other things, I have apparently been subconsciously brainwashed into wanting one of these. General idea is a utility trailer with a ladder rack slapped on it and a RTT on said rack. A couple friends and I have been kicking bits and pieces of different builds around and I’m starting mine shortly.
I’ll be starting with a 5x8’ light duty utility trailer. Partially because I don’t have anything big to cart around and partially because it’s a dirt cheap pickup from a neighbor. Plan is to keep it functional as a utility trailer when needed so I’m shooting for “can I fit a fridge or gun safe” measurement. Trailer has been sitting for a while so it currently has a natural outdoor camo of leaves, rust, moss, etc I will unfortunately need to remove.
First order of business is to drag it out of the neighbors yard and get to cleaning it up, doing some minor upgrades “while I’m in there”. I’ll be stripping it down, ripping out the wiring, and adding a couple of supports (possibly converting it from a 1 7/8” to a 2” coupler). I’ll be ripping out the wiring/lights and converting to 7pin and LED all around. Depending on how bad the hubs are I might have to, oh darn, go with a heavier duty axle like a 3500lb since I want to go axle over anyway. Most folks seem to either bob the tailgate or go with a bifold setup so it can still be used as a ramp - I haven’t decided on which yet but obviously with a shorter tailgate and a taller rig, I’d need to carry ramps. No decision on that just yet.
Once I get it to a good spot for the base I’ll work towards the rack system. Dinoot no weld corner brackets will likely be used though I likely won’t follow instructions and weld eventually. I’d like to make it height adjustable to satisfy my idiotic fridge height requirement. Leaning towards the OVS Nomadic RTT/270* awning to mount on said rack.
Along with the rack I’m looking to add receiver pockets for mounting cross bars similar to standard roof racks. I figure this could be used for hauling shit too large for the inside dimensions of the trailer and serve as a mount for roof bar kayak mounts. The bolt on retractable ratchet straps should serve multi purpose for kayaks/misc things that are hauled. Kayaks are 10ft+ thus the tailgate bob/bifold idea and crossbar height is yet to be determined. A 6”x8’ PVC pipe and locking endcaps (maybe 2) will hold fishing rods/anchor poles.
From there who knows…light bars, solar charging, electric brakes (mostly for manual parking brake functionality), general emergency cleanup gear, etc. This will serve as a bit of a stop gap until I get my larger camper, for exploring the vast elevation changes of Florida, kayak camping with friends, and general “I need to screw with shit and truck parts are expensive”
Thoughts, suggestions, experience from anyone that has done something similar welcome because apparently this forum is just a pit of people making other people spend money
Wall of text aside I’ll throw some updates together as they come…have a pic of a truck model no one here has seen before.
Some background/planning:
After many hours of the utoobz for various other things, I have apparently been subconsciously brainwashed into wanting one of these. General idea is a utility trailer with a ladder rack slapped on it and a RTT on said rack. A couple friends and I have been kicking bits and pieces of different builds around and I’m starting mine shortly.
I’ll be starting with a 5x8’ light duty utility trailer. Partially because I don’t have anything big to cart around and partially because it’s a dirt cheap pickup from a neighbor. Plan is to keep it functional as a utility trailer when needed so I’m shooting for “can I fit a fridge or gun safe” measurement. Trailer has been sitting for a while so it currently has a natural outdoor camo of leaves, rust, moss, etc I will unfortunately need to remove.
First order of business is to drag it out of the neighbors yard and get to cleaning it up, doing some minor upgrades “while I’m in there”. I’ll be stripping it down, ripping out the wiring, and adding a couple of supports (possibly converting it from a 1 7/8” to a 2” coupler). I’ll be ripping out the wiring/lights and converting to 7pin and LED all around. Depending on how bad the hubs are I might have to, oh darn, go with a heavier duty axle like a 3500lb since I want to go axle over anyway. Most folks seem to either bob the tailgate or go with a bifold setup so it can still be used as a ramp - I haven’t decided on which yet but obviously with a shorter tailgate and a taller rig, I’d need to carry ramps. No decision on that just yet.
Once I get it to a good spot for the base I’ll work towards the rack system. Dinoot no weld corner brackets will likely be used though I likely won’t follow instructions and weld eventually. I’d like to make it height adjustable to satisfy my idiotic fridge height requirement. Leaning towards the OVS Nomadic RTT/270* awning to mount on said rack.
Along with the rack I’m looking to add receiver pockets for mounting cross bars similar to standard roof racks. I figure this could be used for hauling shit too large for the inside dimensions of the trailer and serve as a mount for roof bar kayak mounts. The bolt on retractable ratchet straps should serve multi purpose for kayaks/misc things that are hauled. Kayaks are 10ft+ thus the tailgate bob/bifold idea and crossbar height is yet to be determined. A 6”x8’ PVC pipe and locking endcaps (maybe 2) will hold fishing rods/anchor poles.
From there who knows…light bars, solar charging, electric brakes (mostly for manual parking brake functionality), general emergency cleanup gear, etc. This will serve as a bit of a stop gap until I get my larger camper, for exploring the vast elevation changes of Florida, kayak camping with friends, and general “I need to screw with shit and truck parts are expensive”
Thoughts, suggestions, experience from anyone that has done something similar welcome because apparently this forum is just a pit of people making other people spend money
Wall of text aside I’ll throw some updates together as they come…have a pic of a truck model no one here has seen before.
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