I'm interested in running a setup like this. Anybody run something similar and tow with their TJ?
Anybody tow a setup like this with their TJ? How is it?
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Awesome! Thinking of picking it up. Could make for some fun affordable off ground camping!
Agreed. I am building a solar charged 12 volt system for my trailer. It has two 12 volt batteries (same size as my Jeep's), a blutooth stereo with 6x9s and a healthy amp. I am installing two 18w solar panels with controller and have ordered a 12v water pump and sink for running water. I might even add a base station for comms to the Jeeps. The box I have built will double as a dining room table. The stereo cranks up fairly well, may even add a sub woofer (just because I can). Base camp at the beach or desert should have all of the luxuries. If I channel the Arabs who have desert camping down to a science, I'd get an oriental rug to lay out under an awning complete with sheesha pipe. Sadly, the pipe will not be fed with the real deal and I don't use tobacco, but tradition even if in appearance only should be maintained.
This is goals right here...one day I hope to have the knowledge to do the same and smoke some proper shisha while enjoying a new foldout campground behind my jeep
almost exactly why i bought it
Head Lice
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To me it looks a bit top heavy. I would be nervous it would tip over if rolled over in my sleeping bag.
There are stablizers on the trailer and the ladder takes some of the load as well. My concern is with that awning, seems to be creating a catch basin for rain but could be the angle. Plus you wouldn't want that deployed in any type of bad weather. I'd change the axle and fenders so I could run Jeep wires and wheels. Some people are experimenting with telescoping supports for the tent so you could lower it for transport. A lot of information on these trailers at compactcampingconcepts.com.
It all looks doable but improvements are needed regarding wind, rain, and maybe some other things. Just keep in mind that the center of gravity gets higher as more weight climbs up there and that tent stakes go into sand really easy, then they come back out even easier.
The size of that trailer looks a little better that what I thought might be a trailer for a motorcycle that was pulled by a JK.
We passed them and they passed us several times over 40 some miles of hills with twists and turns. I saw no problems with that cute little thing.
Wow! After posting those two pictures I realize that the twists and turns were much bigger than I recall. Based on the shadows we were going dead East in the first one and Northwest in the second.
The size of that trailer looks a little better that what I thought might be a trailer for a motorcycle that was pulled by a JK.
We passed them and they passed us several times over 40 some miles of hills with twists and turns. I saw no problems with that cute little thing.
Wow! After posting those two pictures I realize that the twists and turns were much bigger than I recall. Based on the shadows we were going dead East in the first one and Northwest in the second.
My brother uses the same trailer as pictured behind his ATV when he is pulling firewood out of the back woods on the farm. Has beat the living snot out of it. He even used the trailer to help him when he moved to VT. I don't think it has ever been under-loaded.
So you should have no problem towing with a TJ. Be sure to upgrade tires and check for grease fittings.
So you should have no problem towing with a TJ. Be sure to upgrade tires and check for grease fittings.
Jeeper_Creeper
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You should have no problem towing that down the road with your TJ. Might not be a trail trailer but you can give it a shot and upgrade as needed.
I’m going to get another LJ for my son and hopefully build an overland trailer to pull with it. Mine isn’t really built for long road trips so it rides ON a trailer itself.
I’m going to get another LJ for my son and hopefully build an overland trailer to pull with it. Mine isn’t really built for long road trips so it rides ON a trailer itself.
You won't even know it is back there if you have the 4.0L.
Heres mine.. it tows effortlessly.
Only tip I have, buy one as wide as your TJ so you can see it in both mirrors when backing up.
It is real nice if you can actually see what the trailer tires are rolling over.
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@ac_ Has a setup very similar to what you’re looking at. And can probably expand on what his setup does.
lightnin662
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