Overland Rooftop Tent Trailer Build: Part I - Structure
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- Опубліковано 11 лют 2025
- I’ve actually started a build series for a micro camper as well! I’ll link that below!
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Trailer Parts Ordered From Wild American Off-road / wildamericanoffroad
Timbren 3500HD
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6x5.5 Hubs (Toyota/Chevy)
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Lug nuts you will need to run Toyota wheels on the dexter hubs (not necessary for steel wheels)
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Enclose the $5.00 fee in form of check with the filled out application.
Mail it to the address at the top left of the paper
Eventually, they will mail you back an assigned VIN plate and your paper. (You can avoid the wait if you visit dmv in person with the paper filled out)
Install VIN plate as per instructions on paper.
Call your local state police department and they will send out a trooper to inspect the trailer VIN plate installation.
He will sign the paper and return it to you.
Bring the signed off paper back to DMV and they will issue you a title & tags 👍🏼
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Trailer Build Part I 👇🏻
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Trailer Build Part II👇🏻
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Parts list👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
Metal Supplier
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Trailer parts ordered from Wild American Off-road
Timbren 3500HD
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Ez Lube 6x5.5 5200lb hubs
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Wheels
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Lug nuts you will need to run Toyota wheels on the dexter hubs
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Lock n Roll Hitch (Vehicle Side)
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Lock N Roll Trailer side
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Taillights
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Trailer wiring
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Cable sheathing
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Marker Lights
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Fenders
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Rear Hitch
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Tailgate Hinges
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Tailgate cables
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Tongue jack
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Gas strut mounting studs
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60lb gas struts
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Metal lock pins
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.5 inch VHB tape
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1” VHB tape
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Raptor Liner
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Craftsman restorer
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Paint remover wheel for restorer
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Digital Level
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I’ve actually started a build series for a micro camper as well! I’ll link that below!
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I can't find part 2. :(
Not out just yet! Hopefully in a week or 2!
@@Adv4x4 Your builds are crazy and inspiring. I hope you make more! 👍🏼
Thank you sir!
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As a 61 year-old, it really does my heart good to see younger craftsmen not only picking up these skills, but also maintaining an eye for detail. You're doing an amazing job, and I really appreciate you passing these skills on. Thank you so much for sharing and best of luck!
So cool! Any idea on weight of the trailer?
Nice work
Thank you!
Awesome job very well detailed best I've seen so far on youtube.
Thank you!
Im diggin those street signs up on the wall;)
Hahah thanks Casey 😂
I’m excited to see this thing finished. Might build me one soon. Great video keep it up, I can’t wait for part two!
Thank you sir! Working on it as I type this. Currently looking into tailgate solutions and fender options.
Interesting video, nice fabrication work. Look forward to additional segments.
Thanks Mike! should have it wrapped up completely in the next video. Currently deliberating fender ideas, should have that part figured out tomorrow. It’s rolling on it’s wheels currently.
@@Adv4x4 Looking forward to see how you configure the hub and suspension set up.
Nice build thanks for sharing!
Awesome description. Very well detailed. Nice to follow along
Thanks Alan!
Really nice job man, looking super clean...thanks for the upload
Thanks dude! Appreciate you watching
Thank you for your videos, I subscribed. Your attention to detail and the care you take in your work is inspiring. You can paint over mill scale. Use an acid etch primer then good old rustoleum or hammerrite and it will last decades.
I really appreciate it man! Also thanks for the tip I did not know that! I enjoy being able to share my builds and connect with you guys about ideas, tips/tricks etc. 👍🏼
Amazing work! I came on here to watch overland trailer videos to get an idea for my project. I want to build a small 4'x4' trailer to pull behind my Yamaha Rmax4. I'd like to do some camping and have the ability to carry as much equipment with me as possible. Love your attention to detail! Subd!
Awesome man!! Goodluck on your build!
Glad to see you're working on this. My 2X2 metal arrives tomorrow 9/20 with my 1500 Timbren and hubs in the box read to go. Mine is for a GX470 with matching wheels/33" tires so a similar setup.
Awesome! It’s always exciting when stuff shows up for a new build.
Wish I could afford to have you build one for me, great attention to detail on this build.
Thanks Keith! It’s been a lot of fun. I may do a “budget build” series using a harbor freight trailer platform and keep the welding to a minimum sometime in the future. I know not everyone has access to a welder or may not even care to learn. So I had that idea in the back of my head as something that people could benefit from 👍🏼
Really interesting what kinda welder do you use , never welded before but this gives me a bit of inspiration
Should be linked in the description! Klutch MIG i140 very affordable and gets the job done for anything that isn’t super thick
Just found your channel. All good stuff. Nice work on the trailer. Sub’d
Thank you! Glad you enjoy the videos 👍🏼
Am so gunna build this too, exited about the finish product. Can you include more of the blueprints and measurements as you go please, already order metal frame pieces, and suspension. Want to put a water tank under it too
Yessir will do! Sounds cool though! They are a ton of fun to build. I enjoy the process of it more then anything haha.
Hi!
Excellent workmanship my friend! I’m getting ready to build my first car trailer. Can I ask, what size Fireball clamp are you using in this video? Again, you are very talented. Enjoy!
Felix Diaz
Thanks Felix! I do not recall exact size but it’s linked in the description I believe!
I'd drill some drain holes in the bottom of the square tube to keep water from pooling.
buenos días una sugerencia - hacer un plato de la misma del plato que soporta la suspensión
Awesome inspiration! I watched the other videos but this is something more of what I am looking to do and then will enclose the box with some doors ect. Do you have a total costs so far of the raw materials just really the steel. I can add up the Timbren Axels ect and wheels and tires would vary. I would love to go with hubs that are 5x120 to possibly use the same wheels as I have on my Discovery and tire size eventually. I have ZERO welding experience but I would be willing to try this out and learn. Seems pretty straight forward process to get the rolling chassis.
Thank you! I’m about $1200 in just metal. The prices of steel are currently pretty crazy unfortunately. But yeah man welding is fun and it’s a constant learning process. I’d just watch a few UA-cam videos and practice a little bit and you will definitely figure it out quickly. Thanks for watching!!
@@Adv4x4 yeah I’m not in a hurry to build but just gathering some ideas and inspiration. That costs is with the verticals brackets on too? So essentially thinking $1200-1500$ for steel, $1000-1200 for the 3500HD axels and I could find some second hand TRD tires and rims and prob have a rolling chassis for under 3k. To enclose it I would prob want some sort of lid, and use sturdy sheet metal riveted to frame and really you can get as crazy or stay as simple as you want with doors drawers and whatever accessories
Yep that’s price for all metal including two 4’x8’ .100 aluminum sheets as well
Hey man...around 15:55...is there a rule of thumb of how far to thread a hitch receiver onto the frame stock? I'm trying to see if I can get away with 1/3 of the way of the receiver length (in order to not have to order a longer beam). My center 2" beam of my trailer project will have a hitch receiver on each end...threaded onto the ends (and welded). I'm just trying to find out how deep it should be threaded onto the beam so it's stays strong. Example, putting a 18" hitch receiver onto a 2" beam only 4"...would that be pushing it? Is there a general rule of thumb? Thanks man!
Hey dude! I wouldn’t say there’s a general rule of thumb. But I’m sure an engineer would be able to do some math to determine what would be ideal (not me😂).
I just kinda did excess just so it has no chances of being an issue later. If you drill some holes and do some of those anchoring welds like it did as well as weld that whole end I don’t think you will have an issue. But once again I am no engineer! Haha.
Look up “fish plating frame” on google. You could also add some plates to it if you are nervous about it’s strength.
Thanks man...is that a 12" receiver you have there on the front?
@@mattmatthiessen7743 yes I believe it was around 12” I got it from harbor freight
Out of curiosity what is the cost of materials for the frame? I’m not a fabricator or welder and find this project very interesting. Thank you for the great video.
Thanks man! With current market prices it was about $584 in the structural metal. I had to buy in 24’ sections so there was some left over metal as well.
I'm building the same trailer, I used 2x4 rectangle (just for the outer ring) and all together it was 706......
The price of metal is insane right now I hope it returns to more normal levels eventually
@@Adv4x4 yes. I work in stainless, apparently it's due to go up by a quarter in early '22
@@kieranh2005 unfortunate to hear 😕
Can you tell me we’re you got your welder at at what make and model is it. Also how do you like it. You sure put down some really nice welds with it
Thanks man! I’m no professional by any means and still have a lot to learn but that’s the best part.
It is a Klutch MIG 140i from Northern Tool it definitely does what I need as a hobbyist pretty well and overall happy with it!
maybe an angled welded slider on the front of the rear tow hitch so that if you were crawling over something.....it won't act as a hang point? Will allow the trailer to ride up and over the obstacle.
Not a bad idea! But also don’t think it would be necessary. The departure angle on the trailer is far better then the vehicle that would be towing it 👍🏼 would be a fun feature to add to a custom build if it was for some extreme rock crawling of some sort.
Awesome DIY trailer! I will be building a similar one now! Do you have a material / cut list available?
I do not have a cut list made up but I do mention my cut lengths as I make them in the video! I will be doing a cost breakdown video soon 👌🏼
How do you like that little Welder? plenty of amperage and power for 1/2" material?
I like it! It’s not rated for material that thick unfortunately.
Love the build. How do you like the clutch welder? Have you reviewed it?
I haven’t reviewed it but I do like it! Kinda hard to beat for the money. It’s the Klutch 140i
If you had to do it again would you remove the mill scale on your stock metal before you start cutting?
Absolutely! I wish I had gotten that craftsman restorer a long time ago. From this point forward will definitely be removing mill scale after each piece is cut to length.
This should be an interesting build to watch. What is the expected weight of the trailer when it is completed?
Thanks man!! Completed weight not quite projected yet due to some variables but the main structure itself is sub 200lbs 👍🏼
@@Adv4x4 yeah I have a S10 Blazer so I'm looking for something like this that is fairly light so it tows easily
Yessir! My goal for this one was lightweight as well. Light rugged trailer capable of carrying a heavy load if needed.
@@Adv4x4 will the steelit keep the galvanic corrosion at bay with the aluminum flooring and steel frame?
I will be securing the aluminum to the steel with 3m VHB double sided tape. Stuff is amazing and provides a thick barrier between the two. I used it on my last trailer build and have had no issues.
Where did you get that receiver hitch?
The mild steel rear one I got from Amazon should be linked in description! The front one for the tongue I got from harbor freight 👍🏼
What welder are you using to do both of your trailers?
It is a Klutch MIG 140i
Great stuff! I subbed! One question. Do you think it would have been better to descale all of the tubing before you started building the frame? Easier to get into corners?
Absolutely! That’s one thing I wish I did. I also wish I found that craftsman restorer sooner haha I discovered it part way thru the build.
Do you sell the blue prints for this build
No sir I do not!
So how hard is it to get a
Title and plates to make this legal for the Street?
Check out the end of the description for the video! I go over how it’s made street legal.
What’s the wall thickness on your tube?
11 gauge / 1/8 inch!
I heard you say something about doing a budget build? I can’t Decide….budget build from harbor freight trailer…build from scratch like you did….or buy a flat bed style trailer in which I only need to do sides and tent rack…
I think I will do a budget build for the channel in the future! Not in the cards at the moment unfortunately
What gage your tube
11 gauge or 1/8” 👍🏼
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Why not save the HD Timbrens for a different trailer? I’d imagine they designed it to go on 2x3 for a reason.
I didn’t plan to run 3500 to begin with. It was honestly all that was in stock when I was doing the build. A bit overkill for the trailer but better than insufficient 👍🏼
Rather than a framed wall with skin, ever considered just using a single piece of thicker diamond plate, folder over at the top? Be a lot stronger with not much, if any, weight penalty.
That would be a great alternative! Many ways to go about doing this forsure. This was the easiest method for me and my tools / material available!
plug welds, not spot
I'd like to suggest showing more fabrication instead of explaining what you've done. Awesome project nonetheless!
Thanks man! I will on the next project forsure!