SWAG Off Road Military Expedition Trailer Build

[@guywithFX]

The 44” long “shotgun storage” was ironically awesome as you went through the features.

[@jessebeckton3717]

just an observation for your next build.. hinge the cover on the other side so if you have to pull over to the shoulder of the road and get something out of your trailer your not at risk of getting run over.

[@TheRowdyJ]

outstanding observation.

[@ericl3870]

I live off-grid and this'll make a good backup power for my cabin.

[@bolingmark7]

Still wearing your SWAG on my front diff cover on my squirrel powered yj . Love the tailgate conversion kit you offer .

[@billybike57]

Outstanding work from Swag! On a separate note, I do watch a lot of KZbin and I have noticed a lot of appearances from your portable bandsaw base. I bought mine 5 years ago, I use that bandsaw more that my stand up bandsaw. That’s been my go to! 😊

[@BeefaloBart]

Lookin good. BTW for those who dont know, some of his products are upgrades to harbor freight tools to make them usable. Not to mention his prices are reasonable on top of that. So buy a cheap tool, upgrade with his parts and still be better than some tools costing 4x as much off the start. Would be interested in some of the cad files in 3ds format for the trailer itself. I had the same trailer and my YJ I made in 3ds format and converted to a couple games but lost it all in a hard drive failure.

[@jamescarmean2701]

+Medium Man Sorry for your loss buddy. Maybe you can get her back up again.

[@mattangelo1280]

Love the fuel/ water storage

[@montwolfman]

Well done Troy.

[@EuropeWho]

Awesome work. Something I'm looking to try my hand at building for my 84 k5 blazer

[@greywolfoutdoorshomestead9962]

Handsome sidekick ya got there

[@TheTorkerman]

Really really nice trailer. Great job

[@kennyc388]

Nice rig. Welds are nothing to write home about. Retired pipefitter-32 years.

[@GatsbyParty]

Amazing work man, but get a go pro or something because the shake makes it more difficult to watch. Especially to focus on something in the video

[@jessebeckton3717]

How heavy is the trailer now after all the new metal work?

[@Jarod1941]

I saw this video when you first released it and I loved it then. I still do. Question: how do you access the storage when the tent is erected?

[@markhoffman4903]

I believe that is a..... "You don't"

[@truedeadman]

Sweet trailer. Nice work

[@ezmac622]

Nice work!

[@stanleyortega7116]

You have more photos or videos of this trailer. I really like it, I would like to make one. Thank you

[@CatfishLove]

What kind of trail you going to be on to be able to pull a trailer. I think they call those dirt roads not trails. Looks good though.

[@Swagoffroad]

@Newt0040 I never did get the empty trailer to the scales. The guys I built it for said all loaded up full of gear for travel it was ~1,540 lbs.

[@quentinbelmonte5708]

My compliments, sir....

[@xXShadowRejectsXx]

this is so sick! i want one!

[@chris2818]

Do you sell that hitch or have a video on how you made it?

[@chris2818]

Do you sell that trailer hitch assembly or have a video on it

[@mikekollross8810]

People find fault in others hard work like there is a prize for it at the end.

[@weareallbeingwatched4602]

that is some tasty fabrication work

[@MYTOYMAKERZ]

To Jesse B -- could it be the trailer is going to be mainly used in a country with left drive lanes unlike the U.S. -- just a thought......Cheers

[@RedDragon1260]

About how much do you think all of this would cost? I have an M105 that is sitting at my ranch that i only use once in a while and this is a good idea for me an my son for camping trips.

[@AMetalWorks]

What do you think about using 16 gauge with 3/4" 16 gauge square tube for a skeleton for the box of of a trailer like this? Strong enough? I have an extra sheet of that and plenty of 3/4" tube I could use to start building my trailer.

[@ThePaulgillett]

impressive

[@glennd81]

Troy, approximately how much would a build like this cost, considering I provide the trailer?

[@petea2721]

Courtney Daniels more than you could afford kid

[@glennd81]

Ehh, I'm not doing too bad at 31. ;)

[@kuladeeluxe]

Isn't that hitch missing an axis of travel?

[@Newt0040]

what was the final weight? or did you get around to it. im looking for a trailer to do a winter project like this before next season

[@JayBowmanJeeper]

what would a trailer set up this way painted 97 TJ White cost someone?

[@baashie]

Swag badge because I CAN🤭😂 🤟

[@markcotter4213]

nice!!!

[@joegood164]

the original trailers bodys were 16 ga, so Im betting you'd be just fine.

[@derrickmurphy9988]

i like it a good tough trailer

[@nswsparky]

what thickness sheet did you use for the lid?

[@cal905]

how big is the box

[@eo8513]

What was the weight?

[@070ruben]

exelente.

[@CrossroadToCountry]

I know this is really old video but I'm wondering about hinges... trying to find where to get some heavy duty hinges in a hurry

[@ammagato]

Ben fatto!

[@jcoats5529]

Those Jack's suck. You're trailer will still be all wiggly when up in the tent!

[@noname-lv6oy]

👏👌

[@MYTOYMAKERZ]

To Eric S. Now are you a speech therapist because to comment on such a small issue you must be perfect. Ah da hum maybe he should quit breathing while he is at is. Cheers

[@Raquel77968]

78

[@MF11283]

not a selling point when you say "harbor frieght"

[@007more7]

If explaine one more crank jack im going to smack the shit out you

[@smackface6]

thats all kinds of badass tho

[@Wade970]

Nice work!

[@jamescarmean2701]

THIS is exactly what I want to have done to my M-416 Jeep Trailer. I could use some advice to get all of the items needed and some plans. I am a disabled veteran and don't know how much I can do or if I should get it done by someone I can trust. I got seriously burned financially on my Jeep rebuild and it cost me thousands unnecessarily. A very painful experience in trust, I can tell you. Any help or guidance would certainly be appreciated. I would like to see the tent deployed. I like that it is on the ground since I can't see the wife and I climbing up on the top to sleep!

[@petea2721]

try painting your welds cos they are already rusting.

[@Swagoffroad]

It was made out of 12 gauge, however the 2nd one I built was out of 14 gauge which was much lighter and worked just as well. Troy

[@markmarinii1168]

What I would give to spend a week with you troy in your shop and learn everything I could... Great work as always troy. I have pretty much all of your products. Thanks again from Texas.

[@kbar4x4]

I seen a few useful points for my trailer I'm about to start building.Thank you for posting this video

[@navaneethanarunachalam1292]

Tik tok shows and fun videos

[@WildDigger]

Very nice build. Love the lid storage idea.

[@SHOTGUNJIM1]

what do you charge to build one if trailer is supplied

[@williamfeather3915]

SHOTGUNJIM1 I was just thinking that. No one got back to you huh

[@jasonhisey3000]

good to see camera man for blair witch movie is still filming

[@PrepperLink]

Great video, and I really like the design. Can you please provide the part numbers for the gas springs and the mounting brackets?

[@PhunkyMunky76]

Holy Awesomesauce!!! Nice work :) I want to make something like this but, alas, I'm perpetually broke LOL. However, with some smart planning I bet I could make such a trailer happen regardless. Looks like it'd be a blast to use for family adventures.

[@hummervs3278]

Very nicely done. I wonder what was the end weight and did the lifts hold the extra 210 pounds of weight?

[@scooter2099]

So .... how do you get into the trailer tray when the tent is out ????? Sorry, but this is a silly set up - seen much better set ups

[@JM-iw9tj]

I agree. Also, it must be heavier than sin with all that unnecessary metalwork.

[@Sig721Tau]

scooter2099 1st) How about you build a better a trailer and then, post a video about said trailer. 2nd) I would suggest that the owner grab all of the stuff thast he needs before erecting their pop up tent. Fyi..

[@Rec_hunt_fish]

being that its a rooftop tent and he can lift while its not setup so he should be able to lift it up when its setup being that there is no poles on the ground only a ladder so unless someone was laying in the tent at the time i dont see a problem with it

[@MrMotortech]

Very nice work sir, I think it will look great with the bed liner finish on the whole trailer.

[@spikeydapikey1483]

Nice, want one!

[@careks]

Nice trailer, must build one for my Wrangler also...

[@PaulPerry1]

Great job. I've just started on my own Bantam trailer build. Very much like what I have planned. Thanks for posting.

[@OlympusHeavyCavalry]

Interesting trailer modifications, Cheers :-)

[@bfgivmfith]

Nice work.

[@WilliamHiggins-x7s]

Did your five lug wheels fit the original bolt pattern?

[@FredMiller]

Very nice job! Love your ideas...

[@kiwionarope]

Sweet build, very nice job.

[@raygunrunner]

Son gives. A size comparison

[@Thetimbercruiser]

Legit build man. I like it!

[@DanielCastro-ch6xv]

Nice ! I’ve been kicking around the thought of building a lid , I’m building one now , you just happen to give me a great idea ! You did great work my friend !!

[@mstrdiver]

I have one of Canadian M-101CDN trailers, which is essentially the US 416 style. Where can I procure the lid like you have? I didn't see it one on the website.

[@texasfirefighting]

I’ve seen this video before but I forgot to comment. I have a similar trailer built in 1946 per the title. The lid is heavy AF and I only have one shock on it. It’ll go up with some muscle and stay sitting up but I’d really like to add another support lift. The issue is on the rear of the trailer, the previous owner put a swing out tailgate and there is also a water line in the area where I would l likely need to put a piece of C-channel to attach a support to. I’ll be posting a video soon with all the features on mine. I need ya’ll to critique it and tell me good or bad what I should change, add, remove completely, etc....

[@wfd805]

Any chance on more info on the tent? We have a similar style trailer that I've wanted to add a tent to for a few years now. Thanks!

[@lukeclarke8054]

That is beautiful mate. A lot more simple and nicer than anything else I’ve seen on KZbin. I’ve been watching and looking for ideas as I’m looking at building my own from ground up. I’d do the same as yours but I’d make the top so it goes straight up and down with a canvas extension that folds out and ditch the roof top tent. But I really do love the build.

[@Captleemo]

That is pretty slick. I am one of your customers having bought a portable band saw stand for my Dewalt portaband and I really like it.

[@karlanderson1791]

I have an opportunity to buy the same military trailer but I figured I'd put a permanent cover on with a rack and rooftop tent and a cargo slide in the bed.

[@oakleykuwaity]

amazing trailer

[@dc76384]

I'd suggest getting some paint or Clearcoat on some of that raw metal...excellent work.

[@mrsunfire02]

amazing

[@MrJeep75]

You sure fuck that up

[@r.mercado9737]

Not bad at all. Quite ingenious!

[@jamescason1674]

Real nice build would like to have seen more of the jeep looks like a real good match nicely done

[@thorlayne4257]

How much?

[@arneservatius8686]

Your a Good Craftsman😁Michigan

[@aaronraufman8092]

and it weighs nearly as much as the vehicle towing it?

[@jamesdoerr4318]

I really enjoyed your video. What a nice build.

[@TheRowdyJ]

this thing is NICE! nuff said...

[@fotostudio68]

Cool! TNX!

[@johnnybigrigger312]

everything looks great but I wonder how your coupler has held up over the years now? turn left right and the up down pivit but you didn't have any compensation for twist jeep leaning left and trailer leaning right

[@BlazingLove316]

+johnny bigrigger That's what I noticed???

[@zososldier]

+johnny bigrigger i believe it has a bolt threaded into the tongue. so that bushing and bracket is bolted to the receiver and there is a bold going from the bushing to the tongue. i dont know if i would want a single 5/8 or 3/4 bolt towing my trailer.

[@davidzamora4423]

That is so kool. I love it!!

[@Lioslaith01]

I want one.

[@Jeep79]

Simple and very nice 👍

[@staceysmith1797]

Well Built,.!/!

[@Swagoffroad]

Thank you very much!

[@transchristine]

Nice combo