Entry-Level Crawler Hauler | Walkaround and Build Plans

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@markmaupin7329 6 ай бұрын

I built a 32' hauler years ago. I put the axles on a carriage. I could slide the axles clear to the front and the rear of the trailer would set on the ground, no ramps needed. It also let me position axles under the load as needed. The axles would lock in place or move by setting the trailer brakes and moving the truck forward or back while still connected to trailer. I also built an expandable trailer. I still have. Slides in to as short as 20' or slides out to 34'. The rear beavertails down, so with a small block, no ramps needed. I enjoy your channel because it's simple, like most shade tree weekend mechanics. I'm getting to old, so mostly enjoy watching others. Thanks, Mark from Oregon

@FortuneOffRoad 6 ай бұрын

Mark, it sounds like you have come up some ingenious ways to get around common trailer limitations. It's too bad j dint have your skills! Thanks for sharing and checking out my channel. 👍🏻

@FlawedOffroad 6 ай бұрын

I'd move the axles back about 2 feet especially since youre swapping axles anyway. Cool setup! when I hear "crawler hauler" I generally think of a vehicle that allows you to haul without a trailer like a school bus that's been flat decked or a flatbed truck with ramps. I kind of want to find a manual trans diesel school bus and convert it

@FortuneOffRoad 6 ай бұрын

I'm considering it, my only concern is the neck wasn't designed for that so I would have to beef it up, plus the tires need cut outs to flex up into. It would be a ton of work. I think first I'm going to try it in this configuration and see how it does.

@FortuneOffRoad 6 ай бұрын

@MrKim-kv2vv 6 ай бұрын

Wow, Sweet! Really like the combination camper/hauler. That is an ambitious project. Looking forward to watching your progress.

@FortuneOffRoad 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Kim, I hope it works out!

@rkd350z 6 ай бұрын

nice size for sammy, its gonnabe fun making this old gooseneck better. its cool you have the RV clearance lights working when the lights is connected.

@FortuneOffRoad 6 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@2Morethings 5 ай бұрын

Awesome I am working on a free 25ft flat bed trailer and a pop up camper for my samurai hauler and almost done yeah

@FortuneOffRoad 5 ай бұрын

Free is the right price!

@Kellengravesfab 6 ай бұрын

Definitely got a project thats going to keep you busy for a while. I would highly recommend moving the axle rearward roughly 3' . Its going to be a tail dragger with 5k behind the axles

@FortuneOffRoad 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, I've been thinking about that! I'm going to try it as is and see how she does. I dont mind scooting the rug all of the way forward. Plus, all of my gear will be in front under the camper too.

@ZUKME 6 ай бұрын

Really cool big project :)

@FortuneOffRoad 6 ай бұрын

Thanks dude!

@TyphoidSnaily 6 ай бұрын

Hey man nice video! I look forward to seeing what you do with it.

@FortuneOffRoad 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, I'm working on it daily 🤘🏻

@TyphoidSnaily 6 ай бұрын

@@FortuneOffRoad for sure I feel bad about the wall paper under that window I didn't even notice there was an issue there 😬😬 hopefully it isn't too bad man.

@JIMPETERSON-n7i 6 ай бұрын

They make a real nice beefy (and textured) top coat for older wood decks. You use their cleaner to prep the old wood (let that dry of course) and then roll down the new coating. It's extremely durable -- looks kinda' like Rhino lining when it's down = not as durable as that stuff but a *lot* cheaper -- available at Homely Depot or Lowe's. :)

@FortuneOffRoad 6 ай бұрын

Ill check that out, thanks! Any idea what it's called?

@JIMPETERSON-n7i 6 ай бұрын

@@FortuneOffRoad-- I forget the exact name of it but it's in the paint department -- they'll know. :)

@scottlaird497 Ай бұрын

is this a 7 ft wide trailer? I want to do the same with my truck camper and would like to back up the trailer under the camper without having to remove the jacks.

@FortuneOffRoad Ай бұрын

It's under 7 feet wide. I can keep the Jack's on, too. You can also get the extensions for your camper.