Topkat trailer build DIY

[Farmjeepwrangler]

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Hello all just picked this up today. I am going to build out for moderate off road travel. I’m looking for advice, opinions, ideas and technical assistance from the OB community.
Here are the first day pics.
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Dimensions of trailer 10’3” hitch to back
Box size:63” long x 50” wide x 43” tall
Trailer width is 60” outside tires

 

[Farmjeepwrangler]

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[SubeeBen]

Sweet looking trailer very interested to see what your plans. Good luck with your build & keep us posted.

 

[Farmjeepwrangler]

Anyone in Tampa Bay Area that can weld aluminum?

 

[Farmjeepwrangler]

Day two: roof rack that fits kampright cot tent perfectly. First coat of paint. Purchased 26 gallon water tank and 7 blade trailer connection to charge battery bank while driving. To be continued....
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[Farmjeepwrangler]

Day 3: Tank mounting & welded on trailer jack.
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[Farmjeepwrangler]

Day 4-5:
Welded a ladder
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And finished paintingView attachment 91902

Now waiting on amazon to deliver:
RV water pump
Fuse box
Solar charger
DC to DC converter
1000 Watt inverter

 

[Farmjeepwrangler]

Day 6: Installation Of water pump.View attachment 92155View attachment 92156

 

[Farmjeepwrangler]

Day 7: Started to build the kitchen:View attachment 92445view from outside.
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Inside view. The lower left is the box where the water pump is located.

Looking for ideas of how to lay out shelves/drawers. Something to store; stove, spices, dry goods, 1# propane tanks,utensils, pans.

 

[Farmjeepwrangler]

Day 8: ElectricalView attachment 93107

 

[Medic16]

Looks awesome so far. Can't wait to see it finished.

 

[Farmjeepwrangler]

Day:9-10 View attachment 935571000watt inverter
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[Ruben Ferran]

Looking good

 

[TJ Willy]

Wow ! Look at the talent an creativity just flowing on that trailer ! Great job ! Watch out Ocala National Forest , the TopCat is coming !

 

[darjo242]

Very nice. Wish I had that type of skill set and know-how

 

[Farmjeepwrangler]

Day: 11-12View attachment 95001
Almost done with kitchen
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Fold out stove table and work area.
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My first attempt at graphics.

 

[Ruben Ferran]

Looks really good.

 

[Farmjeepwrangler]

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[lukes3415]

That is a great looking build mate

 

[Farmjeepwrangler]

Now I have to research an affordable suspension.