XJ: Cherokee camper trailer

[junglejuice]

Originally Posted by Richard buttocks

All sheet metal is 2mm

2mm with folds is pretty strong, when I built my trailer I made the sides and guards out of 1.5mm with folds and it is surprising strong.

Now don't take this as a criticism, I would have inserted the drawbar into the chassis rails even though this would have meant less ground clearance it would still be the same as the Xj towing it assuming the suspension was the same height, again not a criticism...

I have thought of this type of trailer numerous times and would have painted it red of course....

[Richard buttocks]

Originally Posted by junglejuice

2mm with folds is pretty strong, when I built my trailer I made the sides and guards out of 1.5mm with folds and it is surprising strong.

Now don't take this as a criticism, I would have inserted the drawbar into the chassis rails even though this would have meant less ground clearance it would still be the same as the Xj towing it assuming the suspension was the same height, again not a criticism...

I have thought of this type of trailer numerous times and would have painted it red of course....

I went with putting the draw bar above the frame as my tow bar is very high
This way its all roughly in line
Ground clearance was also a big issue
I want to drag this some of the dumb places I drive
I dont think its not gonna be weaker how ive done it

I can paint it red if you like? Haha

[Richard buttocks]

I officially hate welding and grinding

[darksidecustoms]

Nice. What's the plans for that box? Random storage or something specific?
Also have you seen this write up? Might be helpful:
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoRearDoor.htm
I'm considering doing this with side opening drawers for my future trailer.

[Richard buttocks]

Originally Posted by darksidecustoms

Nice. What's the plans for that box? Random storage or something specific?
Also have you seen this write up? Might be helpful:
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoRearDoor.htm
I'm considering doing this with side opening drawers for my future trailer.

2X 6volt batteries and yeah other stuff (240v charger etc)

I have seen it
Im not going to be getting in the doors so not that worried

[junglejuice]

Originally Posted by Richard buttocks

I went with putting the draw bar above the frame as my tow bar is very high
This way its all roughly in line
Ground clearance was also a big issue
I want to drag this some of the dumb places I drive
I dont think its not gonna be weaker how ive done it

I can paint it red if you like? Haha

I don't think red would suit in your case....

What do you envisage that this will weigh when completed?

[Richard buttocks]

Originally Posted by junglejuice

I don't think red would suit in your case....

What do you envisage that this will weigh when completed?

Loaded with fridge, bbq and roof tent?
700?

But no idea really