I Bought the Cheapest Trailer Project to Build a Camper

[@JoelTremblayCA]

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[@tomowens2720]

Were it me I’d replace the leaf springs and rebuild the hitch. Remove any hooks etc that aren’t original. Build/install HD 3 surface fender. Remove that rear bumper abortion and rebuild the original frame structure but extend it out to mount tail lights on. Plug weld up all the holes in the tube and grind smooth. Best bet is to sand blast the entire trailer. Reuse that receiver hitch by insetting into the rebuild bumper structure. You’ll also need to fab up something on the back to keep the trailer level. Think ahead about what you’ll use this for. Replace the hubs/wheels with ones that match the tow vehicle lug pattern. This way you can use the tow vehicles spare on the trailer instead of carrying one on the trailer. They take up a lot of space. One of those HD trailer tongue storage boxes is the way to go up front. Might also consider mounting a RotoPak gas can to the front of the box. Doesn’t have to be huge…..3 gal is a decent backup for the tow vehicles. Mount a full size shovel along one side and a full size axe in the other. If you want to carry water consider an RV tank you can mount underneath the trailer. I’ve owned/built a couple of these for Rubicon wheeling.

[@iowafox2206]

This is a cool trailer! I recently pulled a homemade truck bed trailer home from the junk yard it was a 1973-1979 Ford f250 frame and 8ft bed. Was really rusty so I pulled the bed and put a 90s Ford 8ft bed on it. Still not perfect but a good project and a work in progress. My next project on it is the oil wheel seal for the axle hub. But all in all I'm into for about $300 so it's not to bad at all.

[@JoelTremblayCA]

@@iowafox2206 that's rad! Sounds like a great project. Thanks for watching

[@TrickRhymes]

They are great trailers. I bought my 1965 M416 in 2008 for $400 and it even came with a pintle hitch. It sat for years in my backyard as a dump trailer until about 2 years ago when I decided to build it into a tent trailer. I've bought lots of parts from compact camping concepts and got lots of ideas from facebook groups. You're gonna love it.

[@JoelTremblayCA]

@@TrickRhymes I agree! They are built surprisingly very well and for their age, stand up to the test of time. I love how simple they are. Thanks for following along!

[@kalebaiken3477]

Before you do any trips with it I'd go over the underside with fluid film undercoating. Really helps to keep the rust at bay, especially after painting the whole thing. I did it to my camper after painting it and it really helped. Great video ! Excited to follow along on another one of your trailer builds

[@JoelTremblayCA]

@@kalebaiken3477 yeah that is exactly the plan. I've used fluid film for years, on both our vehicles and trailer. It's great stuff. Thanks for following along

[@Mraudiophyl]

as an owner of a 1966 m416, the best thing you can do is convert it to a Timbren +4" axeless conversion with electric brakes and a handbrake. Enjoy the build these are fun toys.

[@JoelTremblayCA]

@@Mraudiophyl right on! I believe the m416 is much larger and heavier than the m100? I'll look into timberin. I was very surprised how much it didn't bounce while towing empty. It has shocks which helps a lot! Thanks for watching!

[@jeremydavidanderson]

@@JoelTremblayCAthey’re manufactured in the GTA, I bet they’d let you document a trip to get them!

[@Mike-du4tq]

Love those trailers, great score man, as far as the hooks better to have them & not need them and well you know the rest, have fun can't wait to see the results!

[@JoelTremblayCA]

@@Mike-du4tq that's very true thanks for your input and for watching! Stay tuned!

[@brookside5045]

What you need is an Air Needle Scaler. It will get in all those hard-to-get places. I rebuild trailers and it has made cleaning all those hard spots nothing but a thing now. Look under Harbor Freight. They start at $40 dollars to as much as $100 dollars here in the U.S.

[@JoelTremblayCA]

I'll 100% have to look into this!! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@michaelb4234]

Heck yeah. I’m all in this, cool project.

[@JoelTremblayCA]

@@michaelb4234 thanks for following along!

[@TUNDRALU]

Hey Joel.. great video and project! Looking forward to seeing the rest of the build! Were all going camping again this weekend! If your not to busy you should come! One of the previous owners of your trailer will be there! lol

[@JoelTremblayCA]

@@TUNDRALU thanks for following along! I'll see if I can swing a trip out.

[@Nomad_2322]

I have one of these with everything original. Bought it for the same build idea. Looking forward to this build series.

[@JoelTremblayCA]

@@Nomad_2322 awesome! That's cool that you got a full original one. They're definitely getting rare

[@WarthogOverland]

Awesome find!! Cant wait to follow the progress and see the end result.

[@JoelTremblayCA]

@@WarthogOverland thanks for the support! It's going to be a good one

[@450rhino1]

Great project.

[@JoelTremblayCA]

I think so too! Thanks for watching

[@hutchinsonsadventures4678]

awesome build mate

[@JoelTremblayCA]

@@hutchinsonsadventures4678 thanks man, I think it's going to turn out very cool

[@bushwalker2673]

Happy you're back doing videos Joel was starting to worry about you lol. Great project you're working on. Happy New Year to you and yours.

[@JoelTremblayCA]

@@bushwalker2673 I haven't gone anywhere don't worry 🤠 haha I have a bunch planned for this year. Can't wait to share.

[@daleley7645]

Should be a lot easier off roading than the chuck box! I can't wait to see what you come up with, sure it will be fantastic.

[@JoelTremblayCA]

@@daleley7645 I'm sure it will be! It definitely has a lot more clearance than that trailer. Won't be as comfortable though haha!

[@BlindmanOutdoors]

Yo, you got a crazy deal on the shell man what a killer find, ill be following along on this one for sure dude.

[@JoelTremblayCA]

@@BlindmanOutdoors thanks man! It's gonna be a wicked build.

[@louiskudlak2241]

Great start, ❤

[@JoelTremblayCA]

@@louiskudlak2241 thank you!

[@billyhaddock5540]

Great Job getting most of the rust-off before u painted the trailer bottom. I woulda weld-up some of the holes on the bottom first. parts where u couldn't used the grinder.

[@JoelTremblayCA]

@@billyhaddock5540 surprisingly there's no holes on the bottom besides the factory ones and the drainage holes. When I tackle the body, I'll be doing my best to fill in any left over holes. Thanks for watching

[@tomowens2720]

Were it me I’d replace the leaf springs and rebuild the hitch. Remove any hooks etc that aren’t original. Build/install HD 3 surface fender. Remove that rear bumper abortion and rebuild the original frame structure but extend it out to mount tail lights on. Plug weld up all the holes in the tube and grind smooth. Best bet is to sand blast the entire trailer. Reuse that receiver hitch by insetting into the rebuild bumper structure. You’ll also need to fab up something on the back to keep the trailer level. Think ahead about what you’ll use this for. Is the lug pattern the same as the tow vehicle? Consider getting another set of wheels that do. This way you could use the tow vehicles spare on the trailer instead of carrying one on the trailer. It will take up a lot of space. One of those HD trailer tongue storage boxes is the way to go up front. Might also consider mounting a RotoPak gas can to the front of the box. Doesn’t have to be huge…..3 gal is a decent backup for the tow vehicles. Mount a full size shovel along one side and a full size axe in the other. If you want to carry water consider an RV tank you can mount underneath the trailer. I’ve owned/built a couple of these for Rubicon wheeling.

[@JoelTremblayCA]

@@tomowens2720 wow this is a ton of info, thanks for taking the time to share. I'm way ahead of ya on a couple of these, some other ones maybe if I had more budget. I think it will turn out great in the end. Thanks for watching. You'll probably be interested in my other trailer build 🤠

[@Forest-Monk-Outdoors]

I am looking for one too!

[@JoelTremblayCA]

they're hard to find now days!

[@tri5garage544]

Our school had one of those. I never understood why it didn’t have a tailgate. I may have to see if they still have it because it was in mint condition and still OD green.

[@JoelTremblayCA]

@@tri5garage544 would definitely be worth looking to see if they still have it!

[@philipgagne1852]

Thatl be a sweet unit! For.sure! Hope to see some ice fishing videos soon?.

[@JoelTremblayCA]

@@philipgagne1852 I'm excited to see how it turns out. Should be really cool. And absolutely, been out a few times! Thanks for watching

[@hunterterminel5678]

I have a 1969 m416 and made it into an off-road trailer for Alaska. It ended up getting me sick with I was grinding off the paint. Recommend proper ventilation lol

[@JoelTremblayCA]

@@hunterterminel5678 yeah no kidding!! I've noticed the paint dust is very "smelly" when being grinded off. Thanks for watching

[@danlovett3697]

Oh , and I'd leave the tiedown hooks for a while anyway. After a few trips with it, you'll figure out what you can do without..

[@JoelTremblayCA]

@@danlovett3697 for sure!

[@CodyMacRae1]

600?! Dammn last one I seen in that shape sold for like 2500

[@JoelTremblayCA]

@@CodyMacRae1 yeah, right?! When you know a deal is good, better jump on it quick.

[@sprk11]

Score! been looking for one of these myself, or atleast something similar .

[@JoelTremblayCA]

@@sprk11 they are definitely hard to come by.

[@sprk11]

@@JoelTremblayCA and here in BC they are way over priced

[@JoelTremblayCA]

@sprk11 I can bet!

[@danlovett3697]

You really should invest in some air impact tools if you're gonna keep doing these kinds of projects .. Can appreciate the value of hard work and manual labor just the same, tho ..lol....Gonna be a fun project

[@JoelTremblayCA]

@@danlovett3697 yeah funny I do have all that available to me, just no room haha! Thanks for watching

[@jeremydavidanderson]

Need a hand? Happy to help!

[@JoelTremblayCA]

@@jeremydavidanderson always looking to work with like minded people! Thanks for watching

[@Sarge0311]

Not bad of a deal for $600.00

[@JoelTremblayCA]

@@Sarge0311 that's what I thought!

[@chrisbellinger4046]

Leave them on

[@JoelTremblayCA]

@@chrisbellinger4046 thanks for the input!

[@tomowens2720]

One other consideration. Avoid building a tall stilt structure to mount a roof tent on. It will be too heavy and you’ll roll it.

[@JoelTremblayCA]

@@tomowens2720 thanks for the feedback! Best to keep a low center of gravity unlike our Jeep friends haha. Thanks for watching

[@modshaman]

600 bucks ? You basically paid for the wheels and got the trailer free

[@JoelTremblayCA]

That's what I am thinking lol!