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Re: my hilux camper build up

PostPosted: Thu, 13 Aug 2009 5:08 +0000
by shane308
Squid, legally i'm still only able to carry 350kgs cos i haven't put brakes on it yet but a few weeks back i had exactly 1 tonne of timber flooring in it and it did it no worries it was just a bit bouncy but the shocks should have that sorted now.
I have no idea how much weight you'll be able to carry but two tonne payload seem a lot for a 7x4 trailer, so realisticly you could be looking at 2.5t gvm, personally if i was to build a trailer to carry that sort of weight it would definatly be tandem axle as they are so much more stable.

Re: my hilux camper build up

PostPosted: Sun, 16 Aug 2009 7:23 +0000
by Bourbydol
shane308, yeah think alike.......... couldn't help meself today....... picked up an SR DC tub with flares, tub liner, Tub cover, Spankers Spare tire and what i really wanted a Towbar!! :lol: with towball $400 all up!
Toyota Quoted me +$900 for a tow bar fitted!! :o :o Now to buy some hitensile bolts n Trailer plug.

Re: my hilux camper build up

PostPosted: Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:02 +0000
by rickyf
any more pics or this or similar projects. ? love love love it...

Re: my hilux camper build up

PostPosted: Mon, 19 Aug 2013 3:41 +0000
by SR5Hilux4x4
any updates/more pictures?

Re: my hilux camper build up

PostPosted: Fri, 24 Mar 2017 7:18 +0000
by Olde skool
Hi Shane, love the trailer. Just picked up new 2016 extra cab, had dropside put on and plan to do the same to my tub. Quick question, how did you work out measurements for chassis/draw bar please?

Most Toyota dealerships have these tubs laying around and will usually sell them cheap as just to get rid of them.

Re: my hilux camper build up

PostPosted: Sat, 23 Jun 2018 3:00 +0000
by VMANN
shane308 wrote:.


Hey Shane, or anyone.

Been a long time since this thread had any love, just wondering if you had a measurement on your trailer chassis rails ?
I am just about to start building mine.
Have you guys all kept your chassis for trailer same width as car chassis ?

I think I’ve potentially done something wrong, I’ve only got 950mm outside to outside because of the mounting holes at front of tub.

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Re: my hilux camper build up

PostPosted: Sat, 23 Jun 2018 3:33 +0000
by Hutchyman80
I think everyone should have at least one box labelled "Hilux Parts" :lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: my hilux camper build up

PostPosted: Sat, 23 Jun 2018 4:38 +0000
by VMANN
Hutchyman80 wrote:I think everyone should have at least one box labelled "Hilux Parts" :lol: :lol: :lol:


Haha yeah that’s got the tail lights hangers and bits and pieces in it [emoji28]

Still unsure if I should keep chassis same width as Hilux or just go from gold lol

Re: my hilux camper build up

PostPosted: Sat, 23 Jun 2018 8:03 +0000
by Tyler1993
That will be fine Mate as you won’t be able to put as much weight on the outside due to the wheel arches


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Re: my hilux camper build up

PostPosted: Sun, 24 Jun 2018 6:56 +0000
by VMANN
Tyler1993 wrote:That will be fine Mate as you won’t be able to put as much weight on the outside due to the wheel arches


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Is there a maximum distance I can have the spring from the wheel ? Everything I’ve read is saying 50-100mm
If I put is there it’s like 250mm lol

I thought this was going to be a piece of cake [emoji513] [emoji28]

Re: my hilux camper build up

PostPosted: Tue, 10 Jul 2018 11:41 +0000
by VMANN
So far so good, check out my build at:

VMANN’s Tub Camper Trailer Build
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Re: my hilux camper build up

PostPosted: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 6:29 +0000
by VMANN
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Re: my hilux camper build up

PostPosted: Thu, 19 Sep 2019 7:57 +0000
by Critter350
Great setup there Vmann. Looks very neat and easy.


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