Recommended Parts to Build and Carry a Rooftop Tent on an Off-Road Trailer
Question:
I want to build an off-road trailer to pull with my Jeep but I'd like to add a ladder rack and a rooftop tent on it so I can do overland camping and also rock climbing with my Jeep. What parts do you recommend for my trailer to get this done?
asked by: Adam
Expert Reply:
I've got the best combination of parts for you to get your trailer setup for off-road towing!
Here is a list of the parts I recommend using:
- Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension 3.5K # ASR35HDS02 - OR - 5.2K # T99GR
- Lock N Roll Coupler A-Frame # 336TS504 - OR - Straight Tongue # 336TS528
- Lock N Roll Articulating Hitch # 336VS503505
- Yakima OverHaul HD Adjustable Ladder Rack - 54" Track Mount - 68" Crossbars # Y54KR
All of these parts are great for off-roading because they provide both clearance and flexibility for different road conditions.
One thing I would be mindful of is making sure your trailer isn't sitting too high because it would be top heavy and liable to tip over. The OverHaul HD sits 19" above the tracks so if you want it to sit a little lower you can use the OutPost HD # Y97KR instead.
Products Referenced in This Question
Lock N Roll Articulating Coupler - A-Frame - Trailer Side - 11K
- A-Frame Trailer Coupler
- Off Road Coupler
- Weld-On
- 11000 lbs GTW
- Latch Plates
- Lock N Roll
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Lock N Roll Articulating Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler - 2" Channel - Trailer Side
- Straight Tongue Trailer Coupler
- Off Road Coupler
- Bolt-On
- Weld-On
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Channel
- Latch Plates
- Lock N Roll
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Lock N Roll Articulating Hitch w/ 3-Position Channel - 2" Receivers - Vehicle Side - 11K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- No Ball
- Steel Shank - Matte Black
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 4 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 11000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Off Road Coupler
- Lock N Roll
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Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension System - 4" Lift Spindle - Off-Road Tires - 5,200 lbs
- Trailer Axles
- Rubber Spring Suspension
- Easy Lube Spindles
- No Hubs
- 5200 lbs
- Spindles Only
- Universal Fit
- Lift - 4 Inch
- Timbren
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Yakima OverHaul HD Adjustable Ladder Rack - 54" Track Mount - 68" Crossbars - 500 lbs
- Ladder Racks
- Truck Bed
- Fixed Rack
- Work and Recreation
- Aluminum
- Adjustable Height
- 500 lbs
- Over the Bed
- Drilling Required
- Yakima
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Yakima OutPost HD Ladder Rack - 54" Track Mount - 68" Crossbars - 500 lbs
- Ladder Racks
- Truck Bed
- Fixed Rack
- Recreation
- Aluminum
- Fixed Height
- 500 lbs
- Over the Bed
- Drilling Required
- Yakima
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Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension - Heavy Duty - Long Spindle - 4" Lift - 5 Bolt - 3.5K
- Trailer Axles
- Rubber Spring Suspension
- Easy Lube Spindles
- No Hubs
- 3500 lbs
- Spindles Only
- Universal Fit
- Lift - 4 Inch
- Timbren
more information >
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