After building one of the most unique off-road gooseneck trailers we’ve seen, the BleepinJeep crew has taken things up a notch—literally. Their latest mission? Making sure that the trailer is tough enough to handle real trails without falling apart.

In their newest video, Matt and Josh dive headfirst into a serious fabrication challenge, transforming a bare gooseneck tube into a fully trussed and reinforced beast ready for trail abuse.

Trussing, Ladder Bars, and a Bit of “CAD-Brain Engineering”

The main objective: add structural trussing and integrate a ladder bar system into the gooseneck arm. With a heavy dose of humor and hands-on ingenuity, Matt refers to their method as “CAD-brain engineering”—in other words, eyeballing the design and beefing it up with triangulated supports wherever possible to maximize strength.

This phase proved just how unforgiving custom fabrication can be. Angles didn’t line up, notches weren’t easy, and tempers flared. “We look like a bunch of noobs,” Matt joked after a particularly frustrating tube fitment.

Even with a specialized kit from 911 Motorsports, the precise cuts and alignment challenges weren’t as “plug-and-play” as expected. But after many late nights, the welding was finally done, and the new structure came together strong and solid.

Real-World Flex: RTI Ramp Testing

With trusses locked in, it was time to test trail-worthiness on an RTI (Ramp Travel Index) ramp. And that’s where things got interesting.

Matt pointed out, “The crazy thing about this trailer is it’s so close to the Jeep… it follows really well.” That tight coupling makes it maneuver like an extension of the vehicle—ideal on the trail.

But there’s a big trade-off: reversing is a nightmare. “The only real way to back this trailer is to just turn it around and push it,” Matt explained.

Still, once on the ramp, the trailer showed off impressive flex and articulation—especially for something with only one axle. “The weird thing about a trailer is it’s only got one axle. It doesn’t really want to flex,” Matt noted. That design characteristic actually makes it harder to roll over, which is a huge plus for hardcore off-roaders hauling gear through uneven terrain.

What’s Next? A Long List of Custom Mods

With the core fab work in the rearview mirror, the team isn’t slowing down. Matt shared his long list of upcoming upgrades—what he called “accouterments”—which include:

• Repurposing an old fuel tank for storage
• Building a gear basket
• Installing a rooftop tent
• Adding onboard power and water systems

And yes, they’re also responding to viewer feedback. “I know that you guys wanted to do the alternator on the pinion, so we are racking our brains trying to figure that out,” Matt said, acknowledging one of the more ambitious crowd-sourced ideas.

Built Not Bought: One-of-a-Kind Off-Road Ingenuity

This project is shaping up to be one of the most unique, homebuilt off-road trailers ever created. With an immense amount of hands-on fabrication, trail testing, and problem-solving behind it, the BleepinJeep gooseneck is a testament to DIY off-road innovation.