Mini Camping/Storage Trailer

MarkVII88 · May 16, 2015

The link below will take you to a step by step image gallery of my mini camping/storage trailer build. I'm towing this with my 2012 Mazda5. I started with a harbor freight frame measuring 40-1/2" x 48". It has 12" wheels and is rated for 1100 lbs. This is a good fit for the Mazda5 which has about 1300 lbs cargo/towing capability, based on the difference between curb weight and GVWR. I've taken the trailer out a couple times so far this spring, lightly loaded, and it pulls very nicely. Now I'm even more excited for camping season.

http://imgur.com/gallery/eNzXM/new

drivenyam · May 18, 2015

Nice plan. I want to build a tear drop to pull behind my 2010. It already has the hitch, now I just need to build the trailer.

phunky.buddha · May 21, 2015

Very nice! What was your total cost?

MarkVII88 · May 22, 2015

phunky.buddha said:
Very nice! What was your total cost?

Please note, these are general estimates

$250 for frame, including shipping
$60 for tubular steel for longer tongue
$120 for MDO plywood
$150 for various hardware,fasteners, handles, and hinges
$100 for gas springs and brackets
$50 for paint
$50 for accessories like mud flaps, trailer jack

Grand total $700 - $800

Secondtyme · May 22, 2015

Thats a very well thought out, and constructed trailer kudos to you sir. Do you have any trouble withe trailer weaving/hunting on the highway with the long tongue?

phunky.buddha · May 23, 2015

MarkVII88 said:
Please note, these are general estimates

$250 for frame, including shipping
$60 for tubular steel for longer tongue
$120 for MDO plywood
$150 for various hardware,fasteners, handles, and hinges
$100 for gas springs and brackets
$50 for paint
$50 for accessories like mud flaps, trailer jack

Grand total $700 - $800

Number seems high at first go, but not bad once you add it up line by line.

Secondtyme said:
Thats a very well thought out, and constructed trailer kudos to you sir. Do you have any trouble withe trailer weaving/hunting on the highway with the long tongue?

Shouldn't a longer tongue wag less?

Mini Camping/Storage Trailer

MarkVII88

Member

drivenyam

Member

phunky.buddha

Booga Booga?

MarkVII88

Member

Secondtyme

phunky.buddha

Booga Booga?

Similar threads

Latest posts