Things You'll Need:
- Used pop-up trailer frame
- Treated decking lumber
- Lag bolts and nuts
- Hand tools
- Rubber undercarriage coating
- Screw-in tie downs
- Sledge hammer
- Sawzall
- Handheld grinder
- Crowbar
- Access to sandblasting service
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Step 1
Purchase a used or damaged pop-up camping trailer. You can find these most easily by scanning the local classifieds or asking friends and neighbors. Look for the old soft-sided trailers with rusting and rotting body panels, but they should have solid frames and axles.
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Step 2
Gut the entire trailer by using the sledge hammer and sawzall to pull out old flooring, beds, stoves and sinks. Use the grinder to cut old piping and sheet metal and pull up the floor boards with the crowbar, stripping the entire trailer down to the bare skeleton frame. This will be the frame for your motorcycle trailer. It should be sandblasted down to bare metal. Make sure to leave all of the electrical wiring for lights and brakes intact.
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Step 3
Paint the frame and seal the undercarriage with rubber sealant found at the hardware store (this prevents rust and corrosion). Place two lag bolts through predrilled holes in the wood decking at the intersection of every trailer frame crossmember and torque down tightly. The style of flooring you build is completely up to your design. You can build a gapless floor or leave small holes in the flooring for mud and water to escape.
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Step 4
Mount the tie-downs in locations around the trailer that would be convenient for attaching to motorcycle handlebars, wheels, and seats. You can also design a front fork mounting system by building a short backstop made of lumber on which you can tie your front wheel during trailering sessions.
