When I visit my mother in Colorado, her neighbor across the street has a similar rig. The first time I saw it, I thought, "You are SUCH a hillbilly." But, the more I looked at it, the more I thought, "You are SUCH a genius." He parks his ATV under the sleeper and there's enough trailer behind the door to create a little deck just big enough for a couple of chairs and a hibachi. He has a case for skis and /or fishing piles over the fenders. It's pretty awesome, really.
Great idea! I have a Bigfoot truck camper, we love to use it for weekend camping. I thought about doing this modification too, but in the end decided not to as it would have cost more to have it on the trailer. Here we have to get the trailer licensed yearly $178.00, have it inspected yearly $45.25, then there’s the tires will need to be replaced every few years around $500 or more, extra fuel consumption due to weight and drag. Currently with it on my truck no need to put a license plant $0, no inspection $0, less fuel, no extra charges when crossing on ferries as it’s priced by length of rig, or road tolls as they charge by axel, also its easier to get camp site the shorter the rig. So looking at the what the pros and cons are, imo it’s not worth the effort or extra cost.
Looks great!! This is exactly What I want to do with mines ..have front space for barbeque grill, picnic table, n my wood...you, made it just how, I want it...thankyou, !!
I would leave the flatbed the way it is , add tie-down ratchet strap hooks on the side so you can haul cargo with you ,like suvaneers you may collect along your vacation, I would mount locking boxes over the fenders mounted to the diamond plaste sides , a place for the ratchet straps and tie-downs equipment , on other side I would of the trailer I would mount locking boxes as well , you can store other things in there like dry kindling and grill equipment for fire pits and such ,axes shovels , porta potty and place that is bear-proof for garbage or extra foof storage
Great set up ! Thks for the video😊 will that camper ! Sleep and bathroom ! Most of the cooking out side up front make a pull out Barbecue with a sink. Just a thought
If i remember correctly ..fender to fender was 6.5 ft wide, i had dually brackets which swung out 7’. And of course the back legs didn’t matter. The trailer was built just like an 8’ ram bed.
I like the diamond plate. Very nice touch. Leave the front open for a shade oo extra sleeping area . Great build. I don't know why truck campers get such a bad rap.
How high will the legs raise the truck bed camper. I have an idea I don't think anyone has come up with yet so I can only tell you it's extensive. If my idea plays well it will have a bunk room with full bathroom, a kitchen and a expanding living room. (Mobile puzzle box cabin) Comes to mind . When it's closed up the puzzle will be how do I get into it . When opened all the way it will house four to eight comfortably in climate controlled rooms with off grid technologies.
There are no laws that can tell you what you can put on a trailer. So, this is 100% legal!! I really like this idea. It is the perfect long trip traveling trailer with lots of space to store what you need!!!
Very nice trailer build. Did you consider building in storage shelves in the areas above the wheel fenders? Keep us updated how everything worked after your first trip!
There I have not, but currently in the plans is to build a diamond plate box with a slide out “kitchen” on the front. I have a temporary set up there now. Thanks. !
@@lambo_and_doc That sounds like a good plan! I'm building my kitchen at the back of my CT keeping the heat and odors outside. I'll use the drop down ramp as a deck and enclose it for bad weather cooking. Keep us posted!
this is not a new idea - i have seen numerous videos of guys putting truck campers on trailers. yes, there are advantages of being able to unhook the trailer and drive the truck. however, this is pretty much exactly the same situation you have with a towed travel trailer. i can see putting a truck camper on a trailer as an "option" when you don't want to put it on your truck. but a "purpose built" travel trailer will always be superior to just putting a truck camper on a trailer. however, the main issue i want to address is where you mounted this camper on the trailer. there is a phenomena on equipment trailers where if you load equipment too far to the back, you get a "death sway" in the trailer. you ALWAYS have to mount any load at least 60% AHEAD of the "mid-point" of the axles. as such, i believe your camper is mounted too far rearward on this trailer. i would love to hear from drivers that haul equipment (skid steers, backhoes, excavators, etc.) on equipment trailers to offer their opinions on how this camper is mounted. i think it is too far back on this trailer to be safe.
Nice trailer, I am assuming this is a permanent setup since the wheel axels are wider then the post jack, how do you get the camper off and back on the trailer?
@@glenpoklikuha6771 the jacks are HappiJacs, the truck camper originally sat on on dually. The front jacks are swing out jacks. No problem getting it on and off.
@@glenpoklikuha6771 If you look at the front jacks. They swing out to allow the jacks to clear the fenders on a 1 ton. Thus there wide enough to clear the finders also. As the front jacks swing out 7 or 8" or more .
The center of gravity on this build is spot on, if it appears to look off it maybe because the tongue is lifted for easy water off. The builder duplicated the bed as if it were on a Ram 8’ bed. Additionally it towed like a dream.
Not done, there will be an outside kitchen on a slide and some boxes for storage. Actually I gained storage if you consider the truck is now free. Plus we now more room for bikes.
When I visit my mother in Colorado, her neighbor across the street has a similar rig. The first time I saw it, I thought, "You are SUCH a hillbilly." But, the more I looked at it, the more I thought, "You are SUCH a genius." He parks his ATV under the sleeper and there's enough trailer behind the door to create a little deck just big enough for a couple of chairs and a hibachi. He has a case for skis and /or fishing piles over the fenders. It's pretty awesome, really.
Great idea! I have a Bigfoot truck camper, we love to use it for weekend camping. I thought about doing this modification too, but in the end decided not to as it would have cost more to have it on the trailer. Here we have to get the trailer licensed yearly $178.00, have it inspected yearly $45.25, then there’s the tires will need to be replaced every few years around $500 or more, extra fuel consumption due to weight and drag. Currently with it on my truck no need to put a license plant $0, no inspection $0, less fuel, no extra charges when crossing on ferries as it’s priced by length of rig, or road tolls as they charge by axel, also its easier to get camp site the shorter the rig. So looking at the what the pros and cons are, imo it’s not worth the effort or extra cost.
I’ve got a 1977 IdleTime truck camper I mounted on an old single axle boat trailer i built a deck on. It’s a little tongue heavy but it does the job.
Looks great!! This is exactly
What I want to do with mines ..have front space for barbeque grill, picnic table, n my wood...you, made it just how, I want it...thankyou, !!
I love this, I need to give him a call. You have room for a ATV, or add on an outdoors kitchen, mount two spares.
Thanks for sharing this.
I am currently working on a outside kitchen, I made one out of wood temporarily. Thanks.
That trailer is sweet !!!!
I love your setup, I have one sumulare to yours only one axle.
Awesome trailer-camper! Always wanted to do that!
Personally, I would enclose it for my dirt bikes and other storage items that needed protection. Essentially, a small "toy hauler".
Yeah we’re gonna use it first to see what our needs will be. But so for we are happy with it.
perfect for extra storage and a motorcycle or two
mini bikes. on the front.
I would leave the flatbed the way it is , add tie-down ratchet strap hooks on the side so you can haul cargo with you ,like suvaneers you may collect along your vacation, I would mount locking boxes over the fenders mounted to the diamond plaste sides , a place for the ratchet straps and tie-downs equipment , on other side I would of the trailer I would mount locking boxes as well , you can store other things in there like dry kindling and grill equipment for fire pits and such ,axes shovels , porta potty and place that is bear-proof for garbage or extra foof storage
Great set up ! Thks for the video😊 will that camper ! Sleep and bathroom ! Most of the cooking out side up front make a pull out Barbecue with a sink. Just a thought
NIce! Safe Travels! Tracey and Christian
If i remember correctly ..fender to fender was 6.5 ft wide, i had dually brackets which swung out 7’. And of course the back legs didn’t matter. The trailer was built just like an 8’ ram bed.
I like the diamond plate. Very nice touch. Leave the front open for a shade oo extra sleeping area . Great build. I don't know why truck campers get such a bad rap.
Credit to my wife on the diamond plate, the front area will be for bikes for now. Thanks !
That is a really cool idea!!!
How high will the legs raise the truck bed camper. I have an idea I don't think anyone has come up with yet so I can only tell you it's extensive. If my idea plays well it will have a bunk room with full bathroom, a kitchen and a expanding living room. (Mobile puzzle box cabin) Comes to mind . When it's closed up the puzzle will be how do I get into it . When opened all the way it will house four to eight comfortably in climate controlled rooms with off grid technologies.
Nice!! You could enclose the front and make an extra bed room/toy hauler.
I will leave for hauling our bikes for now, thought about enclosing it as it is not off the table.
I have wanted to do something like that just wasn't sure if it was legal or not. Good job
Thanks a lot of thought went into it.
There are no laws that can tell you what you can put on a trailer. So, this is 100% legal!! I really like this idea. It is the perfect long trip traveling trailer with lots of space to store what you need!!!
Very nice trailer build. Did you consider building in storage shelves in the areas above the wheel fenders? Keep us updated how everything worked after your first trip!
There I have not, but currently in the plans is to build a diamond plate box with a slide out “kitchen” on the front. I have a temporary set up there now. Thanks. !
@@lambo_and_doc That sounds like a good plan! I'm building my kitchen at the back of my CT keeping the heat and odors outside. I'll use the drop down ramp as a deck and enclose it for bad weather cooking. Keep us posted!
@@alanosborne1947 send some pics
@@alanosborne1947 I love a cargo build. Built two my self. Next is an awning. I have one I bought from napa ….. $100.
I'm looking for the company. Is it Kochs performance automotive in Hudson Florida by chance? 😊
If it works for you that’s all that matters
In the process of building a trailer for my camper but it'll be a gooseneck with a deck in the back so I can haul my UTV's or Bronco
Yours will be a little longer than mine..lol, but this is a great simple way to camp. Are you building from ground up?
Am in Oregon who did the pre-set up build I tried to find the company. Thanks
It was done in Hudson Fl. Koch’s trailer sales.
any flat bed trailer used to haul a bobcat would be more than enough.shorter ones too.
Not necessarily…..you have to consider plumbing and the extended back. It served its purpose and sold about two years ago. We didn’t lose $$$$.
Nice build!
Thanks. ! It was strictly for medical reasons, i originally had it on a Ram dually. We bought from TCW as well.
Hey..
I tried finding them..dang man I super need to save this video and don't know how. Dang it..oh imma email it to myself
Can you buy these trailers or are they custom made?
It was custom made.
this is not a new idea - i have seen numerous videos of guys putting truck campers on trailers. yes, there are advantages of being able to unhook the trailer and drive the truck. however, this is pretty much exactly the same situation you have with a towed travel trailer. i can see putting a truck camper on a trailer as an "option" when you don't want to put it on your truck. but a "purpose built" travel trailer will always be superior to just putting a truck camper on a trailer. however, the main issue i want to address is where you mounted this camper on the trailer. there is a phenomena on equipment trailers where if you load equipment too far to the back, you get a "death sway" in the trailer. you ALWAYS have to mount any load at least 60% AHEAD of the "mid-point" of the axles. as such, i believe your camper is mounted too far rearward on this trailer. i would love to hear from drivers that haul equipment (skid steers, backhoes, excavators, etc.) on equipment trailers to offer their opinions on how this camper is mounted. i think it is too far back on this trailer to be safe.
I 'd pull that trailer with no worries I got a 2wd dulley
Pawtucket. Something else it’s not of this world.
Nice trailer, I am assuming this is a permanent setup since the wheel axels are wider then the post jack, how do you get the camper off and back on the trailer?
Just put the legs down as it was on the truck and pull out. This is such an easy set up
@@glenpoklikuha6771 the jacks are HappiJacs, the truck camper originally sat on on dually. The front jacks are swing out jacks. No problem getting it on and off.
@@glenpoklikuha6771 If you look at the front jacks. They swing out to allow the jacks to clear the fenders on a 1 ton. Thus there wide enough to clear the finders also. As the front jacks swing out 7 or 8" or more .
How do you load camper on trailer? Don’t the camper legs get in the way of fenders?
The trailer was built to go right underneath as it was on a truck.
@@lambo_and_doc So the total width of the trailer including trailer fenders is less than the inside width of the camper legs?
@@jayc4253 replied just above and dont know why it didn’t get on same thread
Why not move the axles further to middle of trailer, then you can balance the camper farther frontward too.
The center of gravity on this build is spot on, if it appears to look off it maybe because the tongue is lifted for easy water off. The builder duplicated the bed as if it were on a Ram 8’ bed. Additionally it towed like a dream.
I Kochs doesn't show a website for their trailers facebook either only a car guy
I am not sure if he is in business anymore.
You made a trailer :)😂
ummm , they do make pull trailers.. just saying. lol
You made a travel trailer 🤷
Would have been cheaper to sell the camper, not buy the trailer, and just get a trailer camper. 😊
It served it’s purpose..sold it and didnt lose any $$$. Bought two other campers as well and still own a 42’ 5th wheel.
Just get a trailer rv more room
you lost a lot of space ..all over,, sides . but,, nice build
Not done, there will be an outside kitchen on a slide and some boxes for storage. Actually I gained storage if you consider the truck is now free. Plus we now more room for bikes.
Seems silly