Pop up camper to utility trailer.

[joseph.a.owens.9]

OK so I have gotten my hands on a free pop up camper that is trashed. I also had a stripped pop up camper frame given to me. So I traded one of the frames for all the steel and use of welders and shop I need to make it a utility trailer. I plan on widening the axle to get full use of my deck. If anyone is interested in this build I can update with the promise of pictures!!

Sent from my SM-G530R4 using Tapatalk

 

[SteveH-CO]

If you plan to tow ATVs or riding mowers on it, I'd sure make a tilt-type trailer out of it. I would like to see photos of whatever you do.

 

[joseph.a.owens.9]

Yeah that's what I plan to do atvs and mowers. I thought about making it a tilt but that's more work then I'm willing to put in on such a light trailer. I have yet to make any head way on the trailer with a busted truck and a sick 2 yr old. I'll take some pictures of the frame and such tomorrow. Here's the truck that it will be pulled behind.







I just took these at work before you commented. I thought they was to good not to share.

Sent from my SM-G530R4 using Tapatalk

 

[joseph.a.owens.9]

I'm not to sure how I'm going to get this thing moved. The plus side is one tire is up and there is a good looking spar with it.



I'm trying to get this one as well.

Sent from my SM-G530R4 using Tapatalk

 

[madoc1]

good luck. what the large engine- a gas compressor engine?

jim

 

[Dustball]

To give you an idea of how I did mine, I converted a Palomino tent trailer to a utility trailer and it worked out very well. Basically I stripped it down to the frame and axle and cut/screwed down two 4x8 marine grade plywood sheets down to fit the 6x8 deck of the frame. I used bolt-on stake pockets around the sides and front and made simple stake rack sides out of 2x4s and used corner stake rack connectors. The rear ramp was made from a sheet of plywood and 2x4s, all bolted to the trailer deck with large hinges.

If I were to do it again, which I will be since the wood needs to be replaced after 16 years, I'll go with a metal mesh ramp since the plywood one was too much of a wind drag.

A little bit of the trailer can be seen in the picture.

 

[joseph.a.owens.9]

good luck. what the large engine- a gas compressor engine?

jim

Its a generator. I work for a small power plant. The best part is its a GM product!

Sent from my SM-G530R4 using Tapatalk

 

[joseph.a.owens.9]

To give you an idea of how I did mine, I converted a Palomino tent trailer to a utility trailer and it worked out very well. Basically I stripped it down to the frame and axle and cut/screwed down two 4x8 marine grade plywood sheets down to fit the 6x8 deck of the frame. I used bolt-on stake pockets around the sides and front and made simple stake rack sides out of 2x4s and used corner stake rack connectors. The rear ramp was made from a sheet of plywood and 2x4s, all bolted to the trailer deck with large hinges.

If I were to do it again, which I will be since the wood needs to be replaced after 16 years, I'll go with a metal mesh ramp since the plywood one was too much of a wind drag.

A little bit of the trailer can be seen in the picture.

That's kinda what I'm going to do when I come up with the free time. I plan on a wood deck I might go expanded metal tho idk. Metal sides at least to the wheels so I can still load an atv cross ways on the back. One of them is a 6x10 and I'm guessing a 6x8 I haven't took a tape to it yet.

Sent from my SM-G530R4 using Tapatalk

 

[joseph.a.owens.9]

Got the bumper cut off and moved up front for decking support. I welded a few more pieces of steal in but didn't get pictures. Had to pack up in a hurry to make it to work.

Sent from my SM-G530R4 using Tapatalk

 

[joseph.a.owens.9]

I'm in the whole project $35 doll hairs so far not counting time.

Sent from my SM-G530R4 using Tapatalk

 

[MushCreek]

Cool project. I have an old pop-up that I might convert if I can't sell it as-is. I don't need another utility trailer, so I might build a teardrop camper on it.

 

[joseph.a.owens.9]

Cool project. I have an old pop-up that I might convert if I can't sell it as-is. I don't need another utility trailer, so I might build a teardrop camper on it.

That would be neat!

Sent from my SM-G530R4 using Tapatalk