Overland Rooftop Tent Trailer Build: Part II - Fit & Finish

I’ve actually started a build series for a micro camper as well! I’ll link that below!
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• Micro Camper Overland ...
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Parts list👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
Metal Supplier
bmgmetals.com
Trailer parts ordered from Wild American Off-road
Timbren 3500HD
www.etrailer.c...
Ez Lube 6x5.5 5200lb hubs
www.etrailer.c...
Wheels
Vision 84 D Window 16x8 6x139.7/6x5.5" -12mm Gloss Black Wheel Rim www.amazon.com...
Lug nuts you will need to run Toyota wheels on the dexter hubs
20 Pcs Mag Lug Nuts for Toyota... www.amazon.com...
Lock n Roll Hitch (Vehicle Side)
www.etrailer.c...
Lock N Roll Trailer side
locknroll.com/...
Taillights
2 Steel Trailer Light Boxes w/6"... www.amazon.com...
Trailer wiring
SUZCO 25 Foot 4 Wire 4-Flat... www.amazon.com...
Cable sheathing
www.ebay.com/i...
Marker Lights
www.etrailer.c...
Fenders
RecPro Trailer Fender 14 Gauge... www.amazon.com...
Rear Hitch
CURT 49090 2-Inch x 9-Inch... www.amazon.com...
Tailgate Hinges
Buyers Products B2426FSLL Long... www.amazon.com...
Tailgate cables
Dorman 38545 Tailgate Cable www.amazon.com...
Tongue jack
TYT Brands Side Wind Weld-On... www.amazon.com...
Gas strut mounting studs
Red Hound Auto 8 Ball Stud... www.amazon.com...
60lb gas struts
(2) 20 Inch 60 lbs Gas Prop Lift... www.amazon.com...
Metal lock pins
Buyers Products B2598H Spring... www.amazon.com...
.5 inch VHB tape
3M Scotch 5952 VHB Tape: 1/2 in.... www.amazon.com...
1” VHB tape
3M 1 Inch Width 15 Ft Length VHB... www.amazon.com...
Raptor Liner
U-POL Raptor Black Urethane... www.amazon.com...
Craftsman restorer
Craftsman Restorer www.amazon.com...
Paint remover wheel for restorer
Restorer Craftsman Paint and Rust Remover Wheel (CMXEQWX22) www.amazon.com...
Digital Level
Klein Tools 935DAG Digital... www.amazon.com...

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you for watching! Please don’t forget to Subscribe, Like, & leave a comment and let me know what you think (good or bad) I’ve actually started a build series for a micro camper as well! I’ll link that below! 👇🏼👇🏼 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6HEh5awjpWXeK8 Welder I used! 👇🏻👇🏻 amzn.to/3E6yhq7 You can find links to parts in the description! These are affiliate links so I do get a small commission if you purchase anything thru my link. AT NO EXTRA COST TO YOU! It’s a great way to support the channel. You can find me on Instagram here👇🏻👇🏻 instagram.com/adv.4x4?r=nametag

[@RVingwithG]

New here. You nailed this build! NICE Set-up!

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@claytonschemper8375]

This is rad! Maybe I missed it but what was your estimated cost for this?

[@Adv4x4]

Here’s the cost breakdown! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKLLq3aBdrSratk

[@erictorin3847]

This is one of the best builds I’ve seen. Brilliant design and craftsmanship.

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you Eric!!

[@ALANScottDICKSON]

You are a great builder and Teacher. You have inspired me to build my own Square drop trailer. Very informative and you explain the details well. 10/10

[@adamtedder700]

If you would 45° all your ends, you would not need to cap the the end of your square tubing. Plus, it seals the tubing from getting water and other stuff inside. Just a tip from 42 years of Fabrication.

[@Adv4x4]

Check out the micro camper I built after this! I did exactly that 👍🏼

[@1mosesg]

Great video! Your narration was spot on , no unnecessary dialogue. I took lots of notes! My project is at 60% completion and will mirror your build, without the Timberlin! Thanks

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you! I try my best to cut out the unnecessary jibber jabber you find in most videos. Would love to see pics of your build when it’s done.

[@mitchstaskavage1304]

dude you have great welds and clean asf work. great job

[@azjeepman9415]

Just an awesome home build! Getting ready to build myself, but I’m in the trailer industry, so I’m planning on using a factory built frame. Using a cargo trailer frame for the base, 2X4 tube, and doing some mods myself. Thanks for the video!

[@Adv4x4]

Sounds awesome have fun! Thanks for watching

[@danshepler9933]

What a super build, something you can be proud of.

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you Dan! Rewarding experience forsure 👍🏼

[@USfoolsgold]

Man, that thing is amazing! Great job! When looking at the tailgate, I thought of a table and sliding or quick release hinges!!! Not sure what the weight is but being able to quickly remove gate that has fold out legs would make a badass portable table for cooking ect. If you had extra hinges on the side or something, you'd only need 2 legs.

[@freeidaho-videos]

Nice build indeed. I have a couple of thoughts. Ice, snow, and mud will build up on those runs of wire from the center to the outsides and drag those wires down. I'd suggest using those loop clamps about every 8" or so. From considerable experience, I can say those fenders will break those welds from vibration. Actually, the fender breaks, just outside the weld in the heat-affected area. I have found that attaching the top of the fenders to the bed sides will eliminate this problem.

[@MyVantasticLifeVoyage]

I really enjoyed your build and learned a lot. Wonder if you might consider doing a basic how to for beginners welding video at some point. I don’t really know what a “pro” welder’s work looks like, but I’d say yours was pretty clean.

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you! I’m no pro by any means and like most people, I have a lot to learn! There should be a lot of good videos on KZbin already by people who are professionals! I’d recommend following those to get started!

[@mikemorgan4670]

5am Pacific time. That was well worth the wait Buddy. Excellent descriptions and explanations of your concept and design. The camera work along with your voice over really made it clear what you were doing and how. It came out awesome, great work.

[@Adv4x4]

Was going to let it go live around 12pm EST but figured sooner the better 👍🏼

[@kenferguson4233]

Get 2 more attachment points for the tongue jack and weld them to the side of the trailer near the wheels. This way if you have a flat on the trailer you can use the tongue jack to change your tire.

[@Adv4x4]

That’s a great idea!

[@andrewhdick]

That’s a brilliant idea!

[@fschael]

You must be a quick learner!!! Those welding spot are professional grade to my eyes!! Outstanding job!

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you sir! I learn something every time I weld. I learned a lot on my first trailer build which helped with this one a lot!

[@stoltzk]

Everytime I watch this I think, man that little trailer is bad ass!!! Dude great skills there.

[@Adv4x4]

Appreciate it man! Had a lot of fun building it

[@TheRightLine]

Super clean, simple, and practical. Nice job.

[@Adv4x4]

Just what I was going for! Simple and rugged with multiple uses.

[@ia6363]

The trailer pins to hold it closed, I used that to swap/change my tailgate to a ramp tailgate for loading bikes, easy on/off when you need to change it over.

[@Adv4x4]

Nice!

[@greglange3048]

I'm new to your channel, just subbed after watching this trailer build. Anyway, my comment regards wiring, In the last 45 years, I have wired more trailers and bikes than I can keep track of. I truely HATE wiring, but I'm very good at it. I NEVER use the connectors supplied. I buy non insulated butt connectors. I slip on heat shrink tubing, crimp my wires, test everything, then solder every connection and then seal with heat shrink. It adds to your build time, but I've never had corrosion in my wire connections. I'm looking forward to watching more of your builds.

[@glennwood198]

I also say great job. I worked as pipe fitter for 40 yrs. I know what it is to fab stuff.

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you sir!

[@Cyber_and_Iron]

As I build my Taco trailer, this video will be my template. Bravo, from Georgia.

[@Adv4x4]

Awesome! Good luck on the build man! Thanks for watching

[@VaNomad0530]

Your craftsmanship and attention to detail is outstanding! I am thoroughly impressed. I love the use of the struts for your tent and how you have designed and put it all together. I enjoy following/watching a lot of offroad and overland channels. You've definitely picked up another subscriber and I am looking forward to your future videos!

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you Casey! I appreciate you watching and I look forward to providing you with some more content 👍🏼

[@imhappyandyou.4003]

As I said I would last night, I have been going through your previous uploads and enjoying every single minute of them honestly!. Your craftsmanship and attention to detail is why the finished product is awesome!. I have been paying attention closely and even picked up on a few new techniques if you will and I'm grateful for that. I definitely want to learn how to weld better if anything so I can truly build something like this and a camper maybe something bigger down the road.. Thanks for everything and sharing the experience and step by step process so we can see just how you did it!. 🙏🙏

[@Adv4x4]

I appreciate you taking the time to watch!! So glad you enjoyed the videos!!

[@Omenmyster]

And This..... Is how you make a HOW TO /REVIEW Video. Good Job!!!!

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you!! Appreciate you watching. Glad you liked it.

[@invictuscenturion8468]

Excellent work. Simply beautiful.

[@Adv4x4]

Appreciate it! 🤘🏼

[@gregorykemp2511]

very nice. impressed with the craftmanship and engineering of this build.

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you Gregory!

[@jamesmengel5818]

Great build gave me some ideas to incorporate with mine! Overall loved the simplicity of it!

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks James!!

[@evanstutzman7361]

Aye, 6am gang

[@Adv4x4]

Gotta get a early start 👌🏼

[@geographyinaction7814]

VHB is fantastic, they use it to build airplane wings!

[@geographyinaction7814]

Whenever I use VHB, I clamp down one end, lift the other, remove the red backing, lay down that end, clamp it and slowly peel as the sheeting falls, you can lay broom handles across the tape before you peel so as to work on your own. As you know, this stuff is not very forgiving and doing it once is best.

[@jamesgreen9048]

First of all, excellent work! This is a huge resource for my first trailer build. A few thoughts, I’ll probably go with 2x3 .083 for the frame and use 3x3 3/16 for the spline. I love that aluminum is lightweight but it does corrode and will eventually look dull and gross (even though it’s beautiful right now) maybe raptor line a clear coat over it for the outside of the trailer, I also debated vinyl wrapping it then spraying clear) I probably would have raptor lined the entire frame as any spray paint just doesn’t hold up long term. Sealing the corners with a hard sealant inside the bed would be nice so crap doesn’t build up in the corners. Maybe some tie downs inside the bed for cargo, but that’s all personal preference. I struggle with the height of the tent when trailing being so high. I agree the tent needs to be 6’ up for annex room, etc. ideally I would use 30” linear actuators but I can’t figure out how to mount them outside the box and protect them from the weather. Love that the interior bed is smooth and usable, nothing for anything to catch on. The idea for me would be to use the bottom of the tent to seal against the inside of the trailer so keep the contents dry and the dusty coming off the vehicle out of it. However this greatly reduces storage height for what your bringing camping, so it’s a catch 22. I also debated building like a 10” drawer system 360 degrees around the trailer to seal the contents within the trailer and have the tent raise up from that structure. Obviously trade offs to whatever you do and that’s why it’s rad to build these for ourselves to meet our specific needs. Excellent work, hope you can grow your channel and get some money from the resources you provide.

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks James! And thanks for the feedback 👍🏼

[@tomwhelan4561]

From Australia' great video and narration,very enjoyable to watch ,thanks! Take care!

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you Tom! Would love to visit Australia one day

[@josefelixwolfeortega7022]

es uno de los mas solidos y presisos que he visto

[@Adv4x4]

Gracias!

[@overland_dadsfl]

You got me hooked with this videos man.Im binge them like a Mexican lady watching telenovelas 😂😂😂😂. How much a trailer like this cost give o take?

[@Adv4x4]

I got a cost breakdown video right here man!! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKLLq3aBdrSratk

[@KamberBCT]

Freaking awesome build man. Not bad for it being a hobby of yours. Love the attention to detail you put into it.

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks dude! I’m glad you liked it!

[@odevious8081]

You’re not a professional? Dude it looks professional as hell

[@Adv4x4]

I appreciate it man!! I just make them for fun basically 😂 & to share my experiences with you all. My main goal is to inspire others!

[@franciscovasquez4555]

Haven't watched the previous video but looking forwards to it. Great how too and can't wait to see finished prod

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you sir! Seems a lot of people have watched the part 2 before part 1 haha

[@melrichardson2392]

Wow man great job ,there's a lot of knowledge in that machine thanks for sharing your journey wow .fantastic 😊

[@BadLuckHotRod]

Good work. Looks great

[@andrewt3952]

Gday mate. Great video 👍. Very similar to what I’m thinking for my quad, and 3.7m dinghy on top. I enjoy ur channel. Another option instead of the tape for ur deck, is sikaflex. Does the same, not rattles and no electrolysis from dissimilar metals in contact. Not sure how the cost would compare, and maybe the sika has a higher possibility to be messy, especially when I’m doing it. Interesting to see ur method. Thanks again 👍👍

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks man!! It’s definitely a great design for hauling quads and dirt bikes to more remote locations.

[@geographyinaction7814]

VHB is used in the fabrication of airplane wings, that stuff is strong, and is an excellent barrier to stop corrosion or any from of galvanic reaction.

[@andrewt3952]

@@geographyinaction7814 yeah mate. After I watched this vid I did a little research on it. Looks like an amazing product 👍🍻🎯

[@ThisTall]

Great job !! You probably could have used rivets for those little corner L-brackets as well.

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you!!!

[@lweleven3423]

Nice build , I’ve been looking for ages for a suitable trailer the do something like this not sure I have the skills or tools to do the work you have but gives me some ideas for sure 👍

[@Adv4x4]

Anything is possible if you put your mind too it 👍🏼

[@sparkdogg100]

Did you see anything that gives you more than 8" of lift? I like your design but I would like to be able to move it up and down a lot more than that. Thank you! love the build.

[@chris2818]

Would this tilt up so tongue is pointing straight up? I'm really wanting to build something very similar to this to tow behind 4runner but want to stand up on tailgate. Or where it stays on axel and and use a block of some kind (2x4) to keep tongue pointing up. Also I concur with previousl comment saying a budget build would be AWESOME! THANK YOU for this video and all the others you've shared.

[@dwaynesmith3777]

Great build and video

[@ThomasTribeTrails]

good looking welds..

[@adubmatters3584]

Well done!… ill take one !

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you!

[@patrickl8459]

Love this build. You are very talented

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks so much!!

[@michaelwebb8788]

Nice build! I am about to build something similar. Thanks for the video.

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you sir! I’m actually going to be doing a “giveaway” on this trailer very soon! I will upload a detailed video explaining things here very soon! Waiting on some patches to be delivered 👍🏼

[@mitchstaskavage1304]

this is so tough !

[@andyaskew1543]

Not sure about the design but I’ll give it a 10/10 for execution...

[@Adv4x4]

10/10 for watching. Thanks Andy!

[@jonnycrimson]

Nice work!

[@davidtesar8195]

This is an amazing build.

[@jesseyates6725]

Awesome video brother! I was intimidated about building my own until I’ve been watching your president in videos, thank you much! Note @ 27:53 something seems out of its “proper” place😉

[@Adv4x4]

Appreciate it! But hmm not sure I see what ya mean 😂

[@jbman413]

Very Nice indeed!

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you sir!

[@can5projects563]

Awesome Awesome job well done mate

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks I appreciate it!

[@greggoett]

Now to add trailer brakes. Get that trailer fully loaded you are going to really appreciate it. And or.. fully loaded with a battery can hold it in place.

[@Hugo-mn7oh]

Wow! It’s a great job. I want to make your tent roof rack. I would like to know if your rack move when you go in your rooftop tent ? I saw you put a nuts on each bars but is it enough?

[@bakerbk3696]

Well done mate 🤙🏼 appreciate the effort to share your experience 👍🏻

[@Adv4x4]

Appreciate it! Grateful to be able to share this stuff with ya’ll!

[@jessejames9576]

That is an awesome trailer. Great video. Great trailer.

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you! I’ve also built a micro camper on the channel as well if you haven’t seen!

[@jessejames9576]

@@Adv4x4 awesome. I’ll take a look at that too.

[@Jobaezbm]

Great video!! Great work!!

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you!

[@lessiewood5812]

Thank you. Nice work.

[@Adv4x4]

Appreciate you watching!

[@rbdworks4342]

Nice build. Giving me some great ideas for what I want to build. Question for you, why wouldn’t you use longer gas struts and lower the tent more? Being for off road, you always want weight as low as possible.

[@Adv4x4]

I thought about it but the longer you go the $ goes up from what I saw. Comfortable with the 8” raise tent sits about the height of a mid size bed rack on a lifted Tacoma.

[@bartjones9120]

I would like a little more detail on mounting the Gas struts

[@lamhoang1187]

Great video… but why you don’t make the suspension for your trailer?

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you! The Timbren suspension is just a great time saving solution 👍🏼

[@Tom-qx5nl]

Excellent work!! Great descriptions and designs.

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks Tom!

[@kractass]

Wow! Great job on that trailer man!!

[@Adv4x4]

Appreciate it dude!

[@henryserrano5272]

Enjoy that build very cool!

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you!

[@richtyler8034]

Freggin awesome build.

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks Rich!

[@joehaney4712]

Awesome build dude keep up the great work.

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks Joe!

[@gregeberhardt1711]

Awesome effort

[@Adv4x4]

Appreciate it Greg!

[@bryanpratt2060]

Nice job! Turned out awesome

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks Bryan!

[@Milks02TJ]

Thanks for a GREAT video, changed how I want to rebuild our trailer, Looking for more stroke on the strut, we will be running a tent that is 250lbs, would 4 struts raited at 100lbs be too much lift? it will be holding solar panels underneath the frame as well?

[@manuelwebe]

Awesome dude. Great job. Just found your channel looking for trailer builts. I have the same model (and color) of Tacoma as you & love it. Thinking of building a trailer myself. Cheers!

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks man!! This trailer will actually be part of a give away here very soon! Waiting on the patches to show up. If you are located on the east coast or willing to drive to east coast then you are eligible to purchase a patch to enter! I will post a video with all the details about the giveaway pretty soon so keep an eye out!

[@manuelwebe]

@@Adv4x4 Great dude! I am in Mexico (Yucatan Peninsula) jeje! It will be great to be able to enter, but I guess it will be for US only, right? Thanks for telling me anyway! Cheerios!

[@jtyshow864]

Great video!

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you!

[@IBagusJagraWibawaSH]

What a great Build Bro

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks for checking it out 🤘🏼

[@jbman413]

Black is hot for house hold wiring 180 degree out from the rest of everything I know about: probably due to physics folks who’s teach hole flow (movement of the absence of an electron) as opposed to the movement of electrons which tend to move from negative to positive which makes black ground and red hot; this is how the U.S. Marines and Navy are instructed in aviation maintenance. TMI, sorry bout that, nice work.

[@Adv4x4]

I gotcha! Yeah it’s strange they had it the way they did for a automotive application. Always pays to check!

[@jake-mv5oi]

Very clean work.

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks Man!

[@jameskleist9176]

You did a great job! I really like your idea on the tent thing and it solved a question I had for a prodject I have in my mind. But how do you bring down the tent to the lower postion?

[@Adv4x4]

Simply pull the pins and pull down on the tent until the pins lock into place!

[@justingoodrich2519]

Nicely done, both build and video!

[@Adv4x4]

Appreciate you watching! I try to make them not so boring. Kinda hard to do when it involves so much talking 😂

[@robingonzalez1210]

Good morning, I'm interested in knowing how much would you sell this off road trailer with the rooftop tent capacity ? Reason being, I really admire the passion you invest in building these trailer. God bless.

[@kendallbrock9275]

Awesome build brother! Looks damn good. I love the way that steelit looks. I’ll have to use that on my next build

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you! Right! It’s just got a great sheen to it. Way different then anything else. Really quality stuff 👌🏼

[@beowulf6057]

Impressive job! Keep up the great work!

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you Rodney!

[@mountainskyaerialphotograp3921]

Great, thanks for the info. I don't know if there is a market for a UTV overland trailer, but I know my 2021 Honda Pioneer 1000-5 can tow 2000lb with no problem. Thanks again.

[@Adv4x4]

Good to know! Thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@jamesramirez9137]

Cool build man. One question on your design that allows post to pivot (not bind) as the hydraulic struts raise the platform. Since those brackets allow it to pivot, how do you keep it from not moving when the platform is in its top position? Will it shift side to side when climbing in and out the tent or when force is applied in the “pivot motion”?

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks man! There are bolts you tighten up at the base which keep the legs from moving!

[@corydriver7634]

Impressive build.

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you!

[@brawnto]

Phenomenal build!

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you!🙌🏻

[@jpa868]

Love the gas struts. Can you show how easy it is to stow in the down position? Also, how stable is the RTT tower with tent loaded with people?

[@Adv4x4]

End of the video I show it raising up, it’s just reverse order to lower it. It’s An easy 1 person job forsure. And once you lock down the anti wobble bolts on the rack it’s solid 👌🏼

[@RealityCheckGA]

You're a great fabricator

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you sir!

[@perezan2010]

This is awesome!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@eugeneenslow8563]

EXCELLENT build!!!👍👍👍

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks Eugene!

[@andrewjansz8449]

Nice work mate, enjoyed the vid 👍

[@Adv4x4]

Awesome Thanks for watching!

[@zanthor]

I'd love to see a video showing the deployment of the tent... the up and the down... not actually setting up the tent. Also... what tent do you have? I'm building a trailer and setting up the tent in a similar fashion, my CVT Ranier says the tents 150-175lbs... which is such a useful weight... with the steel frame under it and other crap I have in the tent I'm hoping my pistons are sized right at 60LBs each.

[@Adv4x4]

The tent on the trailer is just a smittybilt overlander. It weighs I think 135-145lbs I think the same size struts I used would work for you!

[@Nomad_Briggs]

Great build and great build video. Much more thorough than most. I've decided to remove my smittybilt tent from my truck rack and trailer mount it. My main question is what was your reasoning for having it raise an additional 8" ? And thanks for all the wonderful instructions.

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you! When the tent is opened I wanted it high enough so the tent it self could act like a awning of some sort and also so if you mount an awning to the side of the cross bars it will be high enough while set up 👍🏼

[@Omenmyster]

@@Adv4x4 When I build mine, I will make the awning bracket on the trailer push out a bit to clear the Tire well for ARB Tent room.

[@SINSTARPROMOTIONS]

Great built What kind of aluminum did you use

[@mmier6343]

Really nice build.

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you Manuel!

[@PIONNEER55]

I too have a TW and a Tacoma

[@Adv4x4]

It’s an awesome combo 🤘🏼

[@calevel]

Excellent work!

[@Adv4x4]

Thank you!

[@micp472]

@Adv4x4 have you had any problems with the hinged parts moving when driving or sleeping?

[@JavierHernandez-tb6je]

Great build man!!!

[@Adv4x4]

Thanks Javier!

[@ShowseeTravels]

Very nice 👍