Topkat trailer build DIY

[Farmjeepwrangler]

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.

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]

 

[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....

 

[Farmjeepwrangler]

Day 3: Tank mounting & welded on trailer jack.
View attachment 91377

 

[Farmjeepwrangler]

Day 4-5:
Welded a ladder


And finished painting

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.

 

[Farmjeepwrangler]

Day 7: Started to build the kitchen:view from outside.

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: Electrical

 

[Medic16]

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

 

[Farmjeepwrangler]

Day:9-10 1000watt inverter

Battery box
Interior light
On demand tankless hot water.
for now using 1 pound tanks.
Kitchen

Colman stove storage. Will fold down into a table for stove.
Carpet install.
View attachment 93567 Shower.

 

[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: 11-12
Almost done with kitchen
used spring as door stays.
Fold out stove table and work area.

My first attempt at graphics.

 

[Ruben Ferran]

Looks really good.

 

[Farmjeepwrangler]

 

[lukes3415]

That is a great looking build mate

 

[Farmjeepwrangler]

Now I have to research an affordable suspension.