Mobile Deer Stand

[Ol Thumper]

This is gonna sound a little off but I'm thinking of buying a used 5X10 enclosed trailer and turning it into a portable deer stand for the kids, just cut a few nice viewing/shooting windows and add collapsible shooting platforms, drop the back gate and haul the atv around. I have found several in the $700to $900 range. I was planning on building a ground up blind with an axle but this would be cheaper,, any thoughts?

[Todd-ty729]

Sounds good to me!

Make sure it has a side escape door.

Flip the axle if it is a leaf spring to raise the ground clearance for rocks and stumps and ruts and such.

If possible, put tongue jacks on the back corners to allow the trailer/stand to sit more level.

[Todd-ty729]

I was debating using a small utility trailer, maybe 4x6 or so to build a hunting platform on.

Build the platform about 4' or so off the floor of the trailer to allow enough clearance for the 4 wheeler to ride under it and wrap the hunting platform with burlap or something that is removeable for less wind drag when towed on the highway and weight considerations.

[slacker]

This is gonna sound a little off but I'm thinking of buying a used 5X10 enclosed trailer and turning it into a portable deer stand for the kids, just cut a few nice viewing/shooting windows and add collapsible shooting platforms, drop the back gate and haul the atv around. I have found several in the $700to $900 range. I was planning on building a ground up blind with an axle but this would be cheaper,, any thoughts?

The only advice I have to offer is post pics during the build.

[Ol Thumper]

I will do the pics for sure, I allready have 4 leveling jacks and have thought about adding lifting blocks under the springs to get it up 3-4"'s higher.

[Todd-ty729]

I will do the pics for sure, I allready have 4 leveling jacks and have thought about adding lifting blocks under the springs to get it up 3-4"'s higher.

No blocks, just remove the u-bolts and reinstall the axle under the springs.

[Ol Thumper]

All of them that I have looked at the axle was on the bottom, I'm just thinking it needs to be a little higher to keep the back end from dragging so much.

[Todd-ty729]

All of them that I have looked at the axle was on the bottom, I'm just thinking it needs to be a little higher to keep the back end from dragging so much.

Well if the axle is already under the leave spring then I suppose blocks would be the way to go.

Most little trailers I have seen are usually low to the ground for ease of loading lawn mowers so the mowing deck doesn't high-center at the top of the ramp.

Point is to raise the ground clearance however possible.

Hey, you asked for ideers!

[Ol Thumper]

I did and I thank you sir!!

[Hogmauler]

Go to tractor supply and buy yourself a small trailer for way less than $700.00. Build four panels that can be assembled and a roof and viola! The tractor supply here in Katy has several size trailers for under $700. If your interested PM me and Ill check it out for you.