Project Idea: Making an enclosed trailer out of a Disco

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I purchased a 2003 Disco chassis (already stripped of engine, wiring harnesses, transmission and transfer case) during the winter (pic 1). The exterior and interior are in great shape.

The original idea was to strip the parts for my current running 2003 (pic 2), including some of the parts that are unique to the 2003/2004 model.

I am now thinking it would be fun to "chop" off the front and make it into an enclosed trailer for road trips. I am thinking of starting at the A-pillar. Then convert the inside of the cabin into a sleeping/storage area. And if the budget allows, paint it the same Alveston Red as my powered Disco. I received a set of brand new James Baroud window insulation/blackout kit that I would love to put to good use
(https://www.jamesbaroud.com/en/produ...nsulation-kit/)

Some considerations:

1) Trailer certification needed and insurance?
Ability to get it registered by the British Columbia provincial registration authorities as a trailer.

2) Weight distribution of the trailer?
The examples that I found on the Web show Disco chopped chassis starting at the B-pillar. I would like to try cutting it off at the A-pillar to have more cabin room for sleeping and storage.

3) Need for Rear brakes?
My powered Disco is already heavy with steel bumpers, winch, rack and roof tent. The resultant GVW of the trailer and combined GCW may determine if rear trailer brakes (electrical?) are needed. I understand the trailer itself if over 3000-lbs GVW require brakes in the States. I will have to do some checking on the Canadian requirements. I am not a technical expert in this area and will need some help from a buddy or shop to figure out adding electric brakes to the Disco wheel end.

4) The tongue?
I have some local buddies who can help with the fab and welding.

5) Trailer Security?
Door locks for the front passenger, rear driver, rear passenger and cargo doors will be inoperable since the BCU is no longer working. I will have to figure out how to get these doors locked.

Any thoughts on other key factors/obstacles that I may have missed? Or ideas to resolve the above challenges, especially the brakes and door security?

Thanks!

[Rob]

BC Ubilt trailer info: https://www.icbc.com/vehicle-registrati ... ilers.aspx

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Thanks Rob!