White Wildtrak 2014 & Ute Tub Trailer Build

aja88 · Post by **aja88** » Fri Aug 08, 2014 11:53 am

Rob 351 wrote:That looks about right aja. Important to get it sitting at the right height or, as you said earlier, it will look out of place behind a full size Ranger.
Lookn good.

Thanks Rob 351. I can't wait to have it finished... Chassis being painted this afternoon.

aja88 · Post by **aja88** » Fri Aug 08, 2014 11:57 am

Had to drop off some of those inner guard plastic screws, so took a couple more photo's...

First one is where we will mount the spare wheel at front. They were fabricating the support when I was there.

Second one is the chassis showing the 'brackets' that give us the Tub height I wanted. We are also going to mount a water tank under the chassis forward of the axle, one of the reasons they put additional cross bars on the chassis.

Bonkers · Post by **Bonkers** » Sat Aug 09, 2014 9:01 am

nice work mate, love your build!

aja88 · Post by **aja88** » Sat Aug 09, 2014 2:56 pm

Unpacked the roof top tent. Was really easy attaching the mounting rails. Impressed with the quality and can't wait to attach it to the trailer and try it out. This one is light grey in colour, will post pic of it set up next week when it's been installed.

ROCKET0407 · Post by **ROCKET0407** » Sat Aug 09, 2014 3:12 pm

They make some good gear aja', Austrack did the Canvas work for my Camper Trailer.
Cheers

Man that's a flash looking shed floor mate!!

parkosbt50 · Post by **parkosbt50** » Sun Aug 10, 2014 12:23 am

what sort of hubs did you use so you could mount the xlt rims thinking of swapping the ones on my boat trailer to make everything the same

sweet looking ute and trailer by the way

cheers

aja88 · Post by **aja88** » Sun Aug 10, 2014 7:19 am

Thanks...Just tell your supplier you need hubs to fit 6X139.7 PCD, for a Ford PX Ranger. I would think you need check if the wheel diameter will fit (in the wheel arch of your trailer), as well as the offset (so they don't sit outside the guard) doesn't cause a problem. Boat trailers tend to use smaller (15 inch ?) wheels. Unless you are familiar with these things I would probably go to a trailer place ask them if the alloys to match your Ranger will fit, and if so how much to do it for you. I would guess under $ 200 as the hubs are $70 ish. Hope that helps.

aja88 · Post by **aja88** » Mon Aug 11, 2014 4:08 pm

Registered the Trailer today, Max ATM 1.02 T.

Hopefully picking it up tomorrow as I have it booked in for Custom Tonneau on Wednesday morning...

aja88 · Post by **aja88** » Tue Aug 12, 2014 2:43 pm

Got it home. Needs a good clean, but thought should get some photo's up.

It's going in tomorrow for a Custom Tonneau cover, and will install the Roof Top Tent after that. More photo's next few days...

naddis01 · Post by **naddis01** » Tue Aug 12, 2014 2:44 pm

Who is doing the tonneau? Hard or soft? Soft I am guessing with those bars.

I think our trailers are going to be very similar.

aja88 · Post by **aja88** » Tue Aug 12, 2014 2:47 pm

naddis01 wrote:Who is doing the tonneau? Hard or soft? Soft I am guessing with those bars.

I think our trailers are going to be very similar.

Just getting a soft one made to start with, marine upholsterer who used to work on my boat (when I had one..).

Will get a photo of it behind my Ranger after I get it back tomorrow...

grpaxto · Post by **grpaxto** » Tue Aug 12, 2014 9:47 pm

Looks great. Is the 12v socket in the tub wired as well?

aja88 · Post by **aja88** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 3:00 am

Not yet, but will be, also adding 50 amp Anderson plug.

Bonkers · Post by **Bonkers** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 9:21 am

"Got it home. Needs a good clean, but thought should get some photo's up."

yes mate, it's disgraceful! you should be ashamed it's so dirty.....

so you will be off "glamping" will you?

you have a very nice set up, all the comforts of home almost, i don't see a bracket arrangement for the plasma though.....

aja88 · Post by **aja88** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 6:26 pm

Tonneau installed. Roof Top Tent sitting on frame. Raining here, so no outdoor shots until it clears up. Project has come together well...

aja88 · Post by **aja88** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 6:32 pm

Bonkers wrote:"Got it home. Needs a good clean, but thought should get some photo's up."

yes mate, it's disgraceful! you should be ashamed it's so dirty.....

so you will be off "glamping" will you?

you have a very nice set up, all the comforts of home almost, i don't see a bracket arrangement for the plasma though.....

Don't know if what I do can be called glamping!!! But it is a nice neat set up. Very Happy.

mikey01 · Post by **mikey01** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 6:39 pm

Looks awesome. I need more money. Something else for the list.

aja88 · Post by **aja88** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 3:32 pm

Couldn't resist adding a few new decals.....

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Rob 351 · Post by **Rob 351** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 3:50 pm

Looks good aja, look forward to when the rain clears a shot of it behind your Wildtrak. Should look the goods I reckon.
Cheers Rob.

aja88 · Post by **aja88** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 4:06 pm

Thanks Rob. Weatherman predicting we are going to see the wettest couple of days in August since 2010 here in QLD. My lawns need it, not to mention will be great to get the tanks full again as we are not on town water where I live.

More photo's early next week...

mikew13 · Post by **mikew13** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 6:42 pm

Very nice trailer build aja88. Finish looks top class. ....mmmm keep looking at that tub in the cnr of my shed

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BravoZulu · Post by **BravoZulu** » Fri Aug 15, 2014 7:06 am

The trailer has come up a treat and the attention to detail is obvious.
Well done.
Is your garage floor painted or is that Lino on it?

alpha1 · Post by **alpha1** » Fri Aug 15, 2014 9:01 am

I am thinking, polished concrete??
cheers Tim

aja88 · Post by **aja88** » Fri Aug 15, 2014 10:25 am

alpha1 wrote:I am thinking, polished concrete??
cheers Tim

Nope, paint chips/flakes (white, grey & black), with epoxy coating. Nothing stains it, just wipe anything off. Our garage is also workshop/gym so we decided to put a nice floor in.

This is a video on the way its done : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mg5BBwxvUo

aja88 · Post by **aja88** » Sun Aug 17, 2014 3:11 pm

Sun came out, so opened the RTT up. Here are a few pics. Got inside, very roomy and stable.

Shepo23 · Post by **Shepo23** » Mon Aug 18, 2014 10:09 am

That looks fantastic aja. Thought you might have of installed a custom stone chip guard for the front of the trailer. (hahaha)

Shep

aja88 · Post by **aja88** » Mon Aug 18, 2014 12:32 pm

Shepo23 wrote:That looks fantastic aja. Thought you might have of installed a custom stone chip guard for the front of the trailer. (hahaha)

Shep

Thanks... &thinking about it...

wdw · Post by **wdw** » Mon Aug 18, 2014 12:48 pm

Stoneguard of sorts is essential. Seen some impressive damage on metal on trailers. Will take a small stone on Birdsville road to make a hole in the rooftop tent and cover. Looks neat A

aja88 · Post by **aja88** » Mon Aug 18, 2014 1:14 pm

wdw wrote:Stoneguard of sorts is essential. Seen some impressive damage on metal on trailers. Will take a small stone on Birdsville road to make a hole in the rooftop tent and cover. Looks neat A

Mob that I got my RTT from have these in stock.... What do you think ?

wdw · Post by **wdw** » Mon Aug 18, 2014 1:29 pm

There is a stoneguard resembling a trampoline matt that also helps for the mud . Helps for those stones deflected on to the canopy glass or tublid.

mikew13 · Post by **mikew13** » Mon Aug 18, 2014 1:30 pm

Would also prevent stones bouncing of your spare into the back of your car.

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aja88 · Post by **aja88** » Mon Aug 18, 2014 1:39 pm

Yep, all things I have thought about. The StoneGuard is on my list, will look at the options and get one before I head off on next trip... Thanks Guys.

wdw · Post by **wdw** » Mon Aug 18, 2014 1:57 pm

Aj you are easy. We suggest and you spend

I dont know which one will be best for your use. I made a horizontal type going under the drawbar from a trampoline matt and used it only on hunting trips when we got to the unsealed roads to protect the bike trailer. Your trailer looks so nice you will need a pro job.

ROCKET0407 · Post by **ROCKET0407** » Mon Aug 18, 2014 6:49 pm

Very tidy unit, well done!
Is that the new RR Sport or the Lazy Evoque lurking in the back ground

Cheers

aja88 · Post by **aja88** » Mon Aug 18, 2014 7:27 pm

ROCKET0407 wrote:Very tidy unit, well done!
Is that the new RR Sport or the Lazy Evoque lurking in the back ground
Cheers

Wifes Evoque...

LucasK · Post by **LucasK** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 8:18 am

Looks awesome Aja88!

aja88 · Post by **aja88** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 6:22 pm

LucasK wrote:Looks awesome Aja88!

Thanks LucasK...

Next trailer mods planned... Under body Water Tank and Tap (picking it up tomorrow), Aux battery and Anderson Plugs (half done), and then finally stone guard (

)...

wdw · Post by **wdw** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 6:29 pm

Then shotgun racks

and clay pigeon thower

aja88 · Post by **aja88** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 6:48 pm

wdw wrote:Then shotgun racks and clay pigeon thower

I like the way you think...

PXXLT14 · Post by **PXXLT14** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 6:04 pm

aja88 wrote:Had to drop off some of those inner guard plastic screws, so took a couple more photo's...

First one is where we will mount the spare wheel at front. They were fabricating the support when I was there.

Second one is the chassis showing the 'brackets' that give us the Tub height I wanted. We are also going to mount a water tank under the chassis forward of the axle, one of the reasons they put additional cross bars on the chassis.

I want to know everything about this trailer lol! I am about to take delivery on my new ranger next week, and am already in the process of planning a trailer build almost identical to this!!!

What is the Axle length do you know?

Looks amazing mate, Very impressed!