$3500 sounds like a bargain
i would be interested , just no $$$ anytime soon

 

Agreed. Many months after finding it we have enough money and are excited to get one

Looks neat.

Any pics of the interior?

If you click on the photo's it should take you to the flickr account which has more photos

Hmmmm... Can't see the pics at work. I was looking into one of these too.

I found a day by day weblog of a guy that built his own.

I wasn't sure if flickr would let me post it the way I did, but it sounds like others can see it. Try clicking on the photos to open the page for more detail when you get home. I saw one on eBay that looked very similar to the one in the blog you linked. I've basically gone to a guy like that and I'm buying the trailer off him, but this will be at least his 9th trailer to build. We are way excited and have big plans already!

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Looks neat.

Any pics of the interior?

 

Hmmmm... Can't see the pics at work. I was looking into one of these too.

I found a day by day weblog of a guy that built his own.

 

looks very similar to the one MrJ posted

 

And from the white and blue trailer:

 

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That is a nice unit! I like the fact you can have a AC unit and customize it to your liking. It would be nice if you could get a rack on it for canoes!

 

I was thinking about that. Maybe at some point I'll add a rack if I get a couple kayaks

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That is a fine price-point. I looked at the more known version several years back for $10k. I like your find MrJeep.
Not for CVT owners doing a long haul though. This would work nicely on a 5-speed.
My only problem is my wife might call this camping. lol

 

That is a fine price-point. I looked at the more known version several years back for $10k. I like your find MrJeep.

Thank you! We are excited

Not for CVT owners doing a long haul though.

That is exactly my plan. I have low gearing and a oil cooler for a reason! Besides at 900 lbs. and having less frontal area than the Jeep with thin 80 psi tires, I doubt the Jeep will even know its pulling one

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Your Patriot will pull that just fine. You will have a lot of fun with it.
Post some photos of it hooked to your Patriot.

 

I agree. I've towed a uhual for 250 miles twice now and it did well. As far as photos, I'll post a ton when I get it near the end of the month, or beginning of next

If you are at all interested in teardrops and the like:

http://www.tnttt.com/

is the forum for you. I've been following for years, just never got to the point of starting a build.

I visited it before, and it looks great. I have no resources for building which is why I've opted to buy one from someone who has experience doing it

does the FDII package come with an engine oil cooler or a CVT fluid cooler? (or both? does the cooler radiate the heat from both fluids?)
i know for towing, you definitely want a transmission fluid cooler.

i apologize for what might seem like a stupid question, i'm not too familiar with what the FDII package comes with

I've read all CVT's started coming with a tranny cooler since '08 or '09. todde would have a better idea. FDII does come with the engine oil cooler/tow prep standard

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If you are at all interested in teardrops and the like:

http://www.tnttt.com/

is the forum for you. I've been following for years, just never got to the point of starting a build.

 

Here is a design that just about any DIYer can handle. :doh:

 

Yeah, I've seen that. I'd rather sleep on open ground then drag that behind the Jeep on the highway

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That one looked like it cost at least a couple hundred in duct tape

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Looking good!

 

You finally saw it eh?

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I went out to Don's today and saw the progress of my trailer.... its really coming together. Its got the walls completed, the cabinets are installed, and the ceiling is in place.

I also found out the eBay winner of the blue and white trailer backed out at the last minute, so that trailer is still up for grabs. That guy won it (and gave it up) at $3,000 so its a heck of a steal. If anyone is interested in it, click on the photo of the white and blue trailer to see what it looks like in detail.

If you are interested in the blue and white one or a custom one, pm me and I'll give you Don's contact info

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PICS???

 

Here is the blue and white one. He may be putting it on eBay again soon, and it might be on CL now: http://www.flickr.com/photos/51728468@N03/sets/72157631145071020/

Here was mine as of last week, but its come a long ways since then. I didn't take any pictures today... I'll post new ones when Don sends 'em to me

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do like that price
$3k is a bargain
do it yourself, heck just the trailer will cost you $500-$1000

 

Now I understand the price. It is not a teardrop. It does not have a galley. The back does not open up. It's more of a rounded weekender, than any other style. I looked at the flickr link pictures - you are getting some high quality workmanship. And top end windows.

 

Nope, it runs about $500 or so extra the galley area, which is what mine will have

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Mrjeep44,

What are the dimensions of the one you are building? In the picture it looks about 4ft tall.


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It's almost 4' from floor to ceiling, so overall height is probably just over 5', is built on a 5'x8' bed, and overall length is around 11'

In not sure how much longer it will be up, but here's the old eBay listing:

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=221115897553

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What's this project running you?


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What's this project running you?

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...The trailer should come in at around 900 lbs, and they run about $3500. For the rear hatch and options we picked it added about $500, and should be done in about 3 more weeks (4-5 total). I'll post a bunch of photos when we get it and give the guys contact info to anyone that is interested. This is some of his work...

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Hmmm... mr. Jeep is 44" tall

 

For some reason I thought was referring to the one on ebay


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Nah.. they've been going for a little less at auction. Since I'm requesting features and stuff, I can't get mine at auction for less ...and I'm okay with that to get what I want

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I've got a comparison shot standing next to the trailer. I'm 5' 11

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