I decided a few months ago I was going to build my own tent trailer. I want to have it done in time for Cuise Moab, so it shouldn't take too long. The platform is this trailer I got off Craigslist for $300. It's the bed of an '89 Toyota 4x4. So far, all I've done to it is hook up the tail lights, get new wheels and shoes, new jack, and a new coupler. I've got a roof top tent to mount on top. I'm going to take the front and tail gate off and build in cabinets. Including a kitchen in the back. The tent will be supported by a steel frame that will be built into the bed, with supporting cross members across the front and back, and spaced every 12", then with a top of marine plywood. There will also be a rack mounted behind the tent for extra gear. Should be fun to build, and more fun to use. I'll post pics as it progresses.
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That is an awsome idea Ben, I will like to see the progress on this. You have made me start thinking . Once you get it done, you will have to paint it Voodoo Blue to match.
That is an awsome idea Ben, I will like to see the progress on this. You have made me start thinking . Once you get it done, you will have to paint it Voodoo Blue to match.
I've thought about the Voodoo Blue idea. For right now, I'm going with a camo green to match the tent. It's an expedition style tent in kind of an OD or Hunter green. I'm just gonna rattle can it for now. I'm going to use Durabak bed liner on the bed after I get rid of the little bit of rust in it. Durabak comes in a few different colors, including blue. But it's more of a royal or process blue. Not quite the same blue. But it's really tough stuff and flexable, so if I bang it up, it won't chip or peel. Or I might go with their hunter green, again, to match the tent. Can't afford to do that just yet though, as the Durabak is about $125 a gallon, and it would take two gallons to do the outside. The interior (non-UV resistant) version I'm using on the bed is only $75/gal. Since the bed will be permanently covered, there's no need for the UV resistance. Besisdes, I'm going with black, so if the black fades, no biggie. I'm not really going for looks with this. I'm not really going to even worry too much about fixing the few dents that are in the bed. Just sand down the rough bondo the previous owner did and get it painted. It's gonna be following me on some trails some day, and probably get is bit banged up. So this one is more about function than looks.
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'07 Voodoo Blue~ 3" RevTech lift, 17" Ultra Goliath wheels w/ 295/70/17 Toyo Open Country MTs, Chopped Body mounts (by Metal Tech), Garvin Wilderness rock rails, HiLift, shovel, and axe roof rack mounts, Bud Built skids, A-Trac hack, 3 additional 12V outlets, including one in the driver's side glove box for my Garmin RINO 530hcx so the wires don't hang across my dash and two more in the center console, Cobra 75 in center console, Scan gauge II, relocated rear breathers,
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Re: Meet.....the FJ Snuiser
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I've thought about the Voodoo Blue idea. For right now, I'm going with a camo green to match the tent. It's an expedition style tent in kind of an OD or Hunter green. I'm just gonna rattle can it for now. I'm going to use Durabak bed liner on the bed after I get rid of the little bit of rust in it. Durabak comes in a few different colors, including blue. But it's more of a royal or process blue. Not quite the same blue. But it's really tough stuff and flexable, so if I bang it up, it won't chip or peel. Or I might go with their hunter green, again, to match the tent. Can't afford to do that just yet though, as the Durabak is about $125 a gallon, and it would take two gallons to do the outside. The interior (non-UV resistant) version I'm using on the bed is only $75/gal. Since the bed will be permanently covered, there's no need for the UV resistance. Besisdes, I'm going with black, so if the black fades, no biggie. I'm not really going for looks with this. I'm not really going to even worry too much about fixing the few dents that are in the bed. Just sand down the rough bondo the previous owner did and get it painted. It's gonna be following me on some trails some day, and probably get is bit banged up. So this one is more about function than looks.
Yea I agree with you on that, if I ever did, I would probubly do the same. Just thought it would look cool to match your FJ.
Man great job, I've been wanting to do this exact same thing, I'm still lookin for a trailer though.
I'm all about craigslist. If you want something cheep and don't mind doing some work, that's the place. Only problem I had was finding one small enough. I didn't want the typical 10-16' trailer. But there are a lot of people out ther building these truck bed trailers. I think it's perfect for this kind of application. Or, if you know how to weld, you can always do this yourself. Get the bed from a scrap yard.
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. Once you get it done, you will have to paint it Voodoo Blue to match.
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