Anyone building a cargo conversion?

[A 2]

I’m in the process of building a cargo trailer conversion for “overlanding”. It’s too big to get through the Rubicon but I‘ve managed to get this thing relatively remote without any issues. It started out as a 6x12 cargo with a few bells and whistles and has mostly been upgraded in the interior. It’s to a point where we can boondock for about 3 days but am dialing in a few things. Upgrades planned: larger battery capacity, better cooking facilities and window coverings. Here are a few pics. Anyone else thinking of doing this? It’s been a fun process so far.

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[Free2roam]

I’m in the process of building a cargo trailer conversion for “overlanding”. It’s too big to get through the Rubicon but I‘ve managed to get this thing relatively remote without any issues. It started out as a 6x12 cargo with a few bells and whistles and has mostly been upgraded in the interior. It’s to a point where we can boondock for about 3 days but am dialing in a few things. Upgrades planned: larger battery capacity, better cooking facilities and window coverings. Here are a few pics. Anyone else thinking of doing this? It’s been a fun process so far.

Pretty nice build. I feel I need something smaller. RTT smaller trailer footprint maybe. All outside cooking. Awning, fridge/freezer on a slide. Maybe 30 gal. of fresh water. Plus shower. Similar to a turtleback or off grid trailer. But my tent idea is a whole different set up. Want to keep it under 2200 lbs. fully loaded this way I can keep the timbren axle less suspension with the same bolt pattern as the Gladiator. Less spares to carry.

 

[A 2]

Pretty nice build. I feel I need something smaller. RTT smaller trailer footprint maybe. All outside cooking. Awning, fridge/freezer on a slide. Maybe 30 gal. of fresh water. Plus shower. Similar to a turtleback or off grid trailer. But my tent idea is a whole different set up. Want to keep it under 2200 lbs. fully loaded this way I can keep the timbren axle less suspension with the same bolt pattern as the Gladiator. Less spares to carry.

I personally like the smaller trailers with the RTT setup but the mrs. ain’t having it. My set up is a max 3500lbs. Good call on the bolt pattern. I need to check the trailer. I think is a a 5lug but not sure of the spacing. That would be an unexpected win if it was the same size at the Gladiator.

 

[Free2roam]

I personally like the smaller trailers with the RTT setup but the mrs. ain’t having it. My set up is a max 3500lbs. Good call on the bolt pattern. I need to check the trailer. I think is a a 5lug but not sure of the spacing. That would be an unexpected win if it was the same size at the Gladiator.

5 on 5 plus no axle to hang up on. Running on 35s. Still in the design process. Gonna fab it all myself after the sheet metal shop forms it all.

 

[Josh00333]

Ya those Colorado trailers are a nice base. What did you do for water tankage? We think a like with the tool box self/prefab storage. I did your counters. You do them or buy?

 

[A 2]

Ya those Colorado trailers are a nice base. What did you do for water tankage? We think a like with the tool box self/prefab storage. I did your counters. You do them or buy?

I built a 5 gallon water cooler system. An empty bottle for gray water and a full tank with a hand pump for supply. Very simple.

counter are off the shelf butcher block countertops .

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