Build Your Own DIY Offroad Camper Trailer - 4x4

[@brandondavies6961]

Awesome, currently building one in Australia

[@warhog5554]

Hello. I can't believe it but I just bought this trailer in Virginia yesterday. Unbelievable that I found it here. Its nice to know where it came from and how it was built. I plan to make some changes and add my roof top tent. Cant wait to use it.

[@PatrickMetzger]

Are you on Instagram? Tag me when you post anything. @goxplorlifestyle

[@bradmelvin7187]

Great job, I had a blast with my son building ours!

[@sucha603boy]

Just found this video after deciding to go home built over the crazy money for even a bare off-road trailer. Great video!

[@PatrickMetzger]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment!

[@PatrickMetzger]

I have since transitioned to a tentrax trailer. I dig the axle less suspension. I would change that about my DIY design if I went back. I still aspire to build a bigger conquerer Australia style trailer at some point, and a Van. More videos as I have time. I have 3 kids and a 50+ hour a week job so… 😒 it may be a while

[@sucha603boy]

@@PatrickMetzger I hear you man, I have 3 kiddos and work full time. I’m getting into the overlanding as I can bring my oldest with me and I have friends that I wheel/camp with. I was wondering how the solid axle would go as in getting hung up on rocks and stumps, I see a few companies offer independent suspension kits for 500-750$. Most of my wheeling is day trips and I’m not building my 2021 Tacoma for hard core off-road. I have an old Toyota pickup for mud/rocks. The more I look into roof racks and bed racks the more I want the trailer. Some of the trips I have been on are hundreds of miles of road with trails so it would be nice to set up camp and not have to break it down to hit trails

[@PatrickMetzger]

@@sucha603boy leaf springs just take a beating, overall I’m sure they will be fine. I run my tire pressure on the trailer lower to make the ride better. I need to make a video on my tentrax trailer.

[@tomleverich8615]

Nice!!! with the playing cards when you painted the wheels. Great idea!

[@PatrickMetzger]

Tom Leverich thanks!!! Saw that idea on a forum

[@Whiteandsonsgarage]

I saw that, what I great idea

[@eddieangeles13]

😯🤘🏼thanks for sharing brother!

[@PatrickMetzger]

Billy Bob sure thing!! 🍻

[@haidenkropf]

Man that’s cool

[@PatrickMetzger]

Thank you! I appreciate the view and comment! 🍻

[@DIYM105Camper]

Great build dude the combination of wood and metal looks awesome!

[@PatrickMetzger]

M105a2 DIY Camper thanks!! I was going for something unique.

[@DIYM105Camper]

Well you did dude, and there’s just something about metal and wood that it just looks awesome.

[@joshuathewelder24]

I’m building a lawn tractor cart for my lawn tractor. Im doing the metal frame and I’m also going to add wood to mine. I think the wood looks better with the metal than a all metal trailer

[@bahamasking2063]

Cool trailer

[@chphotovideo]

HA. I was clicking around watching overlanding stuff and saw 'Patrick Metzger', I know a guy w/ that name. Watched the video, not the same guy. BUT then saw you have meetups in Kennesaw at 5.11!? Awesome, I live in Marietta. Just picked up some pants at that 5.11 last week. First Thur of the month hey? I'd def like to meet everyone.

[@PatrickMetzger]

chphotovideo thanks! This month we are actually doing a camp out instead of our December social at 5.11. It’s this weekend if you want to join!

[@chphotovideo]

@@PatrickMetzger Thanks! I found the Peach State Overland fb page and the B2B camp trip. I'd love to come out for a camp trip. Sounds like good fun. I commented over on the fb page. Specific meetup place? Community goods I can bring?

[@PatrickMetzger]

chphotovideo if you look at the graphic, it has the gps coordinates for the camp ground. It’s available in the Facebook group and I just posted it on the PSO YT channel yesterday. 🍻

[@JoshRizer]

This is so awesome

[@tommysimmons3258]

I lived in Canton Georgia for almost 30 years, live Utah now.

[@stuartbennion]

Looks great Awesome trailer

[@PatrickMetzger]

Stuart Bennion thanks!! 👌🏼

[@hmong_keeb_kwm]

Love the bigger tires on it...

[@PatrickMetzger]

Chong Thor BTL thanks I agree. Brings the tailgate up to a comfortable cooking height!

[@Spinalcell]

Wicked work

[@PatrickMetzger]

Mike Mason thanks!!

[@donutplanetstudio8866]

AMAZING ONE🍻

[@Ken.s.Snapshots]

Very sweet build!

[@joshuawillits9807]

I used alot of ideas from this video for my canoe trailer that I just completed. Want to say thanks and I will be referring to this video when the police pull me over tor towing two canoe trailers at once haha.

[@PatrickMetzger]

joshua Willits lol 😂

[@short21yang]

God dam what a awesome vid!! I want to make one now too 😭

[@PatrickMetzger]

Haha thanks man! You should do it! These are fun projects!

[@benoitbenoisbenoistchaine]

Keep it lite so .. next build hard top .. with tent material sidings storage drawers and kitchen side .. doors on each side. Better I know ..

[@benoitbenoisbenoistchaine]

I even using it with my ATV

[@PatrickMetzger]

That sounds like a good build!

[@michailvlassov3488]

Not bad 😁

[@PatrickMetzger]

Michail Vlassov appreciate it!!

[@michailvlassov3488]

Patrick Metzger I will build the same

[@michailvlassov3488]

Patrick Metzger if possible

[@tonydaniels3093]

Cool build, surprised the law didn’t get ya for no fenders

[@PatrickMetzger]

Tony Daniels thanks! yeah no one cares down here in Georgia. I’m sure they were not even really looking for it. I drove it down to Florida several times and all through Georgia and North Carolina too.

[@tonydaniels3093]

Well that’s cool, I live in “wonderful Illinois “ so I couldn’t get away with stuff like that

[@Whiteandsonsgarage]

I was thinking the exact same thing, we wouldn’t get away with that in Australia

[@bigaarmory100]

I’m not Gary can’t win crap Henderson 😬. Good luck to everyone and a blessed day to Coin Man 5000.

[@michaelmathis1961]

You know, me and my friends and family were raised on and around paint that had lead in it and we did just fine.

[@PatrickMetzger]

Michael Mathis glad you guy are good. There are many things done nowadays to reduce exposure to Lead, so a little exposure to Lead in a trailer might not be bad. My older son is sensitive to things like that, so I didn’t want to risk it. Thanks for watching, and telling me you, your family and friends are good with Lead. 🍻

[@michaelmathis1961]

@@PatrickMetzger And asbestos as well. I know that people who worked in the ship building industry like coal miners were subject to hazards they did not know about until it was too late for many but we did learn. However, I grew up in the 50-60's with lead paint everywhere and I know of no one who was ever affected by it. Yes, I know that lead can be very harmful but I also know that our government does not always give us all the facts when making studies that change industries of which we pay for.

[@timennis3456]

@@PatrickMetzger You had the military trailer, why go through all the expense of a completely new build from scratch when you could have simply stripped or sandblasted the lead-based paint off the old trailer? Problem gone. Kudos to Michael Mathis, I agree with you also.

[@PatrickMetzger]

Tim Ennis I explored the idea, but there are only a few companies that would do it here in Atlanta (with the presence of lead), and I don’t have the space to set up and do it at my house, plus I could design it and build it to the specifications I wanted but fabricating it.

[@taylorfamily9889]

U deserve a decent settlement for that. But Im glad your healthy and your A real one for not griping. God bless

[@zachczarneski6557]

wow I live like 1 mile from southern fabrication.

[@matthewrentz2227]

They make cheap tubing plastic caps, probably cheaper than greatstuff

[@PatrickMetzger]

matthew rentz I’ll check that out! Thanks for sharing!

[@danieljcowan]

Hey Patrick! Great video. Where’s home? Are you in GA?

[@danieljcowan]

Oh I see that you’re in Cobb county. I’m probably going to do a trailer build this fall. Could I reach out and come see yours in person, possibly? I’m in Gwinnett County.

[@danieljcowan]

I should have watched the whole video. I see now that you sold the trailer.

[@PatrickMetzger]

@@danieljcowan lol yeah it’s all good! I have a tentrax trailer now, you’re welcome to take a look at my new one. It’s the white one in the tentrax comparison video on their channel! Lmk and thanks for watching

[@sahkia3326]

Did you figure out how much you spent with your camping trailer build????? Just wondering 💭,,,, Great job on your micro camping trailer….

[@PatrickMetzger]

It was about $1,100-$1,300, but I hired a welder for that part, it could have been much cheaper.

[@MrBigleo25]

can u give us more info on the wheel adapter

[@PatrickMetzger]

Bigleo 0910 I have it on the video at 5:57.

[@laroche_therock]

Great work on this trailer!! It’s so simple and looks nimble… Quick question about the superstruts: are they adjustable in height? Can you play with the tent height?

[@PatrickMetzger]

Thanks! I tried to build it simple. I didn’t make super strut in an adjustable way, but you could do that for sure. I’ve seen a tube in a tube design on other trailers and I prefer fixed. The tube in a tube rattles a lot going down the trail.

[@laroche_therock]

@@PatrickMetzger Thanks a lot man. I know about the rattle it can make... I'm pretty torn between the two, but I love adjustability.

[@elm_street_adventures6465]

Can you tell me more about how you built the base for the roof rack and connecting it to tower?

[@PatrickMetzger]

I bolted it at the bottom around the vertical 1” tubing (the black part) with a u bolt and then I tapped (1/2 self tapping bolts) an L bracket in the top edge of the trailer.

[@PatrickMetzger]

I’ll post a pic

[@fattimotorworks]

Would be willing to share your drawings of the frame by chance? Looking into doing a trailer soon, did one weekend with my family of 5 and I need a trailer for sure to have the space. Thanks

[@PatrickMetzger]

Does this write up help? peachstateoverland.com/otto-the-trailer/

[@StaplesInTents]

Nice build. Glad you shared your build. How much was project?

[@PatrickMetzger]

Staples InTents since I can’t weld, it ran me about 1,100, but a welder could easily keep it under $800.

[@janesmith4017]

I will buy the lead paint trailer from you.

[@PatrickMetzger]

Ha it’s been gone a while!

[@SINSTARPROMOTIONS]

I love the way the trailer looked. I started to build a similar one my self. How tall did you do the walls of the trailer. Thank you

[@PatrickMetzger]

Thanks! I made the inside height the same as the totes that I use for camping. 2 of the green sportsman totes stacked. I believe it was about 20” tall and the gap I left for the roof rack was large enough to comfortable fit that same tote through.

[@joekeller4155]

I’m in Villa Rica, when you get ready to do another one hit me up. I’d love to build one for my Jeep also. We could help each other out.

[@PatrickMetzger]

Once I buy a home with some property I’ll start building custom trailers for people! Just starting to look now!

[@zacharyhoopes6915]

Hell, I'm a welder and always wanted to build one I'm in cartersville

[@PatrickMetzger]

Zachary Hoopes the first Thursday of every month we have a meet up in Kennesaw if you are interested in joining.

[@peterolfert7477]

Hey. Great design ideas! Did you think about putting a cover on the trailer (under the tent rack)? Wondering how that would work...thx again!

[@PatrickMetzger]

I was actually planning on having a vinyl top made and having it button much like an old jeep top. That’s why I angle cut the wood in the sidewall to prevent water from getting inside. I was never able to do that but I think it’s a perfect idea!

[@MrMambosa]

Nice build Patrick. But I’m wondering how did you keep the contents of the trailer dry? Or did you just stuff that couldn’t get wet in the Toyota?

[@PatrickMetzger]

The Plano totes I had, had a seal that minimized water intake. Clothing, blankets, and pillows went into the 4Runner.

[@redneck1657]

How can I get ahold of the guy that built the base trailer? I'm in in Tifton Georgia

[@PatrickMetzger]

It was about $750

[@redneck1657]

I pretty much want same thing

[@surfingrockz]

Awesome video! Really like your design. Do you happen to know how much the trailer weighed empty?

[@PatrickMetzger]

Thanks! I’d say maybe $500 lbs

[@northwestfarmer]

What's the length of the tounge from start to the main box

[@PatrickMetzger]

I don’t recall specifically, but you can get the dimensions off your vehicle by measuring from your trailer hitch receiver to the corner of your bumper. That can be a good gauge on the right length

[@northwestfarmer]

Thanks a ton for the reply

[@benyan917]

Patrick, can you share the dimension and spec of the wonderful trailer?

[@PatrickMetzger]

It matched the footprint of the tent, 48” wide and 60” long. The height of the inside matched 2 stacked totes, I believe that was 20” deep based on the totes I have. 1700 lb axle with 31” tires.

[@benyan917]

@@PatrickMetzger thanks very much. I’m thinking of venturing out. It will help to relieve the stress caused by Covid. Thanks again for your educational video.

[@johnbogich1293]

Sick! What's the cost break down? How much did you make selling it?? Thanks

[@PatrickMetzger]

I sold it for a pew valued at about $750 plus $700 cash. I spent about $1100 building it

[@scottbailey2610]

Nice build. Is the front box custom or can you buy it? Thanks!

[@PatrickMetzger]

Scott Bailey I bought it at northern tool! I think it was about $100.

[@scottbailey2610]

Awesome thanks!

[@Whiteandsonsgarage]

This looks so sick, love the wood, what is the total weight of it?

[@PatrickMetzger]

Cheap Jeeper it weighs about 700lbs I think. I think it never exceeded 1000lbs loaded out.

[@hugosstudiosdenver]

Thanks for sharing your project ! How much weight would you say your super-strut structure can handle in addition to the tent which usually weights between 120 - 150 lbs. ? I am doing a build up on a utility trailer for off-road and I need to decide on a budget friendly approach... Again Thanks !

[@PatrickMetzger]

Not sure of exact numbers but it might hold a Mini Cooper

[@hugosstudiosdenver]

@@PatrickMetzger that is definitely good enough for me... Ha, ha, ha !

[@mannyechaluce3814]

@@PatrickMetzger That's just my wife, I'm probably a Ford F150 myself, ain't gonna work for me. But yes, I also used super strut as a roof rack, it can hold a lot of vertical weight :D

[@BH-qi9cq]

Cool video! What's the wall thickness of your steel?

[@mantarayasurf]

contact info for Southern welding compa? thanks

[@PatrickMetzger]

I use Foothills Fabrication in north east Alabama now. Let me know if you plan on reaching out.

[@CapedCrusader8]

Hey I'm here in Georgia as well, I'm curious about this guy you used and if he still does this?

[@PatrickMetzger]

Not sure if he does or not, if you can’t get ahold of him, I know someone in Anniston,AL. Foot Hills Fab. Let me know if you would like his contact info

[@CapedCrusader8]

@@PatrickMetzger yeah sure, I got project for a trailer I have

[@PatrickMetzger]

@@CapedCrusader8 reach out to Taylor Haynes at 256-343-4447 or contact him through his Facebook business page - Foothills Fabrication and Services. Tell him I sent you!

[@nathankoroush7918]

Great build, I'm in the middle of mine, check it out.

[@PatrickMetzger]

nathan koroush thanks! I checked yours out! When you going to finish it?

[@nathankoroush7918]

@@PatrickMetzger after the kids are done with basketball, than i will get some time back and finish.

[@OverlandKaradeniz]

Did you built another one cabin ? for camping :))

[@PatrickMetzger]

I built another trailer before this one and it sucked! No video footage of that one lol

[@OverlandKaradeniz]

@@PatrickMetzger can you share with me size of this trailer? I want to build a trailer like this

[@Slobberdog66]

That’s exactly what I want to build. Was the a build cost mentioned??

[@PatrickMetzger]

Slobberdog66 mine ran me about $1100 as you see it in the video, but if you’re a welder you could easily keep it under ~$900.

[@xavierrodriguez8313]

How much material did you use?

[@PatrickMetzger]

Wood or steel?

[@scottarceneaux7745]

Can you tell me the Guy in Macon that build your trailer.Thanks good looking trailer.I live very close to Macon,Ga.

[@PatrickMetzger]

Scott Arceneaux the shop is Southern Steel. Tell Cody I sent you!

[@scottarceneaux7745]

@@PatrickMetzger thanks.I will tell him you sent me.Thanks again

[@zachczarneski6557]

@@scottarceneaux7745 Its called Southern Fabrication now. Its in Byron right up from the motorcycle dealer.

[@IAmWoody]

@@PatrickMetzger Is that Southern Perfection Fabrication owned by the Hale family? I am trying to find this guy as I want to purchase one for my Jeep, but that company looks pretty big. Thanks.

[@PatrickMetzger]

@@IAmWoody I am not sure as I don’t live in that area. If you need a new guy, I have one in Anniston Alabama. Let me know if you need contact info.

[@hunterwhitworth1271]

Did you frequently go to the Home Depot in acworth couple years back? Swear I recognize your Toyota from when I worked there

[@PatrickMetzger]

Oh yeah. I work for Home Depot so I’m always at that store

[@rubennavarrete7982]

Hello, what gage size steel did you use for the struts on the trailer??

[@PatrickMetzger]

Ruben Navarrete the 2x3 frame was 11 gauge.

[@jonathanhufnagel2785]

Like it... But did you know your last name is German and means butcher? Just wanted to say that. Have a nice day...

[@PatrickMetzger]

Ha thanks Jonathan! You could say we are good with knives! 🔪

[@zachary1176]

Wow, why wouldn't you just sand the lead paint off of the 40 year old trailer? I personally feel that you overreacted due to the lead paint. Don't quote me on this, but most house paint contained lead until not that long ago, and it only harmed you if you damded it, and then breathed in the sanded particals. And lets not forget, in WW2 the army waterproofed their willys with an asbestos compound, yet almost nobody died because of it.

[@PatrickMetzger]

Zachary I’m pretty sure I said it in the video, but I did not have space in my yard to do it outside and I didn’t want lead all over the interior of my garage.

[@gerryvampira3837]

if anyone needs a build hit me up, im in north ga

[@PatrickMetzger]

Gerry Vampira you a fabricator?

[@gerryvampira3837]

Patrick Metzger yes, instagram.com/p/CDwNewknqFd/?igshid=gyvftm0mwclv

[@PatrickMetzger]

Gerry Vampira nice!! I might hit you up for a plate bumper in the next year or so.

[@thorlayne4257]

How much did you sell it for

[@PatrickMetzger]

About $1500 without the tent.

[@thorlayne4257]

How much are those tents?

[@PatrickMetzger]

@@thorlayne4257 this one was $3,100!

[@jonpotes7730]

Total cost?

[@PatrickMetzger]

Jon Potes about $1,100

[@larryfulmer]

And Trump still won't win. I predict it on two videos. Others have already was well. LMAO

[@PatrickMetzger]

@@larryfulmer did you mean to post this on my video? lol! 😂

[@peeyoobikhunter2312]

How do you lot over there get away with NO tyre mud guards on your trailers. Over here 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺We'd be drawn an quartered an sent to the naughty corner and have to pay out cash.

[@PatrickMetzger]

PEEYOOBIK Hunter yeah it didn’t come up when I had it inspected.

[@peeyoobikhunter2312]

Have ya got a room for me, I'm comin over.

[@PatrickMetzger]

PEEYOOBIK Hunter plenty of room! Come on!! 🍻

[@peeyoobikhunter2312]

Ok then, I'm on me way set the table for another one, ME. 🇦🇺👍🚜

[@matthewr2361]

Can we all stop calling SUVs trucks

[@PatrickMetzger]

Matthew R it’s a habit, why is it such a big deal to you?

[@matthewr2361]

@@PatrickMetzger Not a big deal. Just not at all the same. Most (not all) SUVs are unibody with rear coil overs for increased comfort and better handling. Most trucks (not all) are body on frame designs with rear leaf springs to handle payload and towing coupled with larger brakes and better designed rotors to be able to stop the vehicle under load. Also the frame design is much stronger, beefier and heavier, to be able to withstand crumpling from impact with a trailer behind it and added weight stressing the welds and metal more. So I mean call it what you want, it's a free country I could care less, it's just not accurate in the slightest. I can say a civic is a sports car and treat it as such. Makes no difference other than it makes me look stupid. Like calling an SUV a truck.

[@PatrickMetzger]

Matthew R while appreciate your desire for accuracy, I probably would never have decided to correct someone who said something like car or truck to describe their vehicle no matter what it was. Good luck at your attempts to make KZbin more accurate. 🍻

[@matthewr2361]

@@PatrickMetzger Then its probably a good thing everyone isn't the same then is it? Lol I wouldn't call an SUV a truck, you wouldn't correct someone about it. Pick your shots I guess

[@truthhurts3480]

Lead paint… yeah you’re a man

[@PatrickMetzger]

My kids aren’t men!

[@thewanderingwelder2804]

Hell yeah sick build man!, building one very soon! Check out my channel if you have time! You got a sub from me!

[@PatrickMetzger]

Just subscribed!

[@ronmckee8132]

wanted to look at trailer,,,, not you just sayin

[@PatrickMetzger]

That’s why KZbin gives you the ability to fast forward! 😂

[@danhumphrey5755]

Stand still, lose the music, and get to the freakin' point!

[@PatrickMetzger]

Dan Humphrey lol do you know how to scrub forward? It’s the little red dot on the bottom of the video. 👌🏼

[@RathJ13]

what? it's a very good video. The music is a nice little addition. and the info is very nice. "get to the point"? he does, many points.