Overlander Update Cargo Trailer Conversion!

We are starting a new adventure in our Overlanding; a Cargo Trailer conversion! We were able to purchase a 5x10 that already had started to be transformed. We will finish it out to make it exactly how we want it. This will be the first video of our build.
Enjoy!

[@texastrailguy3788]

Love the look of your trailer and has some great design ideas. I have a 5x10 that I've done and will probably use your fender design to upgrade mine.

[@northerntribeoutdoors5938]

Thanks! Enjoy your build! Gearing up for another 10 day trip into the elk woods! It will be nice to be in the trailer!

[@lynnbb]

Super nice excellent ideas 😎

[@northerntribeoutdoors5938]

Thanks! Glad you like it. We love it as the perfect size for the things we do!

[@applesbighatranch6906]

Nice! I'm converting a 5 X 10 but 5' high. Adding two windows myself. I've never done this stuff before so it's taking me a long time because I don't want to eff it up lol. And I'm doing this for the same reason: to haul off-highway. If you keep the typical, stock leaf-spring straight axle, those leafs can be brittle and then break in the middle of nowhere. If you keep that suspension, go snag another leaf pack from a trailer supply and keep it as a spare. Or do like others have done and buy/install a Timbren Axle-less setup. I have the earlier, pre-HD version which is limits tire size to a 235/75-15 for unsprung weight purposes. Heavier wheel/tire setups are like flywheels and can beat up weak hubs and other lightweight suspension components. Here's wishing you safe travels. Like your trailer!

[@northerntribeoutdoors5938]

Thanks! Enjoy your build. No leaf springs on this trailer, but torsion axle. Mixed reviews on those. I am way under any weight issues. More problematic is the bouncing on the washboard. Air down and slow down is the only solution to that. Sometimes you are on good road and then out of no where a series of potholes and look out she be bouncin. Lol I don't get that far off of forest service roads and not into the rock climbing with a trailer. lol Enjoy!

[@alanosborne1947]

What a find you already have a head start for your build. I do like how the previous owner engineered the rear door but in order for it to work properly the trailer would need another foot of height. I think you have the solution to fix it. Looking forward to see completed trailer and really interested how you will get heat inside using a Propex heater. Good Luck!!!

[@northerntribeoutdoors5938]

Thanks for watching! i may end up keeping the door for now. We are at least trying it out but going to get rid of the middle strut and see how it does. I will detail the propex in the next video but did a trial run and it is going to work great. Will be coming through the floor and up. We are really liking how it is turning out and excited to get to use it!

[@tom_olofsson]

Looks like a great project.

[@northerntribeoutdoors5938]

Thanks we have really enjoyed it and can't wait for camping season.

[@johnw65]

Looking good Chris! Liked and subscribed...

[@northerntribeoutdoors5938]

Much appreciated!