Another Build By Algranger
 

Well this build is slightly different from my prior builds. The ol' beast isn't much a fan of the pavement anymore. Since i finally got a rig worthy of towing a 5k lb machine behind it, i figured it's time to start a trailer build.

First order of business was acquiring a frame.
$0 later i came home with this.

http://sn135w.snt135.mail.live.com/a...t=160&size=Att


I dropped the 23 footer off at my buddy's house so he could work some scrap metal magic. Two days later this is what i had. a rough frame. 3/16 thick. 5"x2" outer dimension. Fully boxed frame :D

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...r/IMG_7963.jpg

Drew up a set of plans. Looks something like this. 12% of the deck length will tend to the front of the center bolt in the axle layout.

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...r/IMG_7969.jpg


Also picked up 3 20' pieces of 5/16 2"x3" angle for $80. That will make the cross braces. (shown with a quarter for size reference)

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...r/IMG_7966.jpg


Flange to flange on the axles measured about 5'. Tire to tire on the trail rig is 7'... no bueno.
I scored on some SUPER beefy axles for $150. They are 6 lug with a 2x2 axle. The spindles are over an inch in diameter. Flange to flange is a little under 8'. Hot damn!! :bowdown2:
I think they will sufficiently handle the trail rig's weight lol.
Mocked up for mounting measurements.

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...r/IMG_7965.jpg

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...r/IMG_7964.jpg


So here is how it sits now. Frame rails ready to be separated and widened with stronger cross braces.

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...r/IMG_7967.jpg


I will post my progress. Wish me luck, never done a trailer before.

Old axles removed.

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...r/IMG_7970.jpg


Steel cut up for slats. 8' wide.

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...r/IMG_7971.jpg


Here is the final width. The slats will run through the frame rails to remain continuous opposed to relying on welds to the thinner frame rail, a scab plate or the likes.

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...r/IMG_7972.jpg

yay al!!! Good to see you posting again. What will you do for paint

That is going to be sweet!

Strip to metal, scuff. Then a combo of roll and spray on rustoleum.

yes

Ill be watching this. I picked up a similar camper frame a while back and Im just itching to do something with it!

Keep up the good work! You might have already said it, but what are you going to use for a deck?

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...thisdesign.gif


Good luck on the build, Al!


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Got the spring mounts fabbed up

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...r/IMG_8193.jpg

Cig for size reference

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...r/IMG_8194.jpg


Tongue mocked up

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...r/IMG_8190.jpg

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...r/IMG_8188.jpg

Everything welded up and axles installed. She's a beauty. Next is to grind everything down and paint.

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...to05121735.jpg

good luck.

Looks pretty sweet. Still want your truck lol. good luck

cooool..do the brakes work?

Thanks

I dont blame you, its a sweet machine lol. Thanks man

They arent wired up yet but they work.

Dang that thing looks great! :rockin:

*subscribed*

Done yet??

I don't want to hear anymore I cant go excuses.....:D

Nothing real eventful lately. Been working some time in for the trail rig so the trailer has slowed down. I added a few small things and got it all primed up.

Cut out some braces for the tongue... i am still going to add more here but i dont know what yet. Open to suggestions
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...r/IMG_8213.jpg


Noted a potential weak point between the tongue and the springs so i made some plates that add some strength to the area

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...r/IMG_8215.jpg


All primed up, ready for paint, but not until i weld studs in for the decking and fab the mounts for the lights

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...r/IMG_8212.jpg


Also picked this up for $20, it will make wiring easy

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/m...r/IMG_8217.jpg

:yawn:





:D

Lol hey now take it easy, i have been building a badass snorkel with pink pvc and putting my birfs in so i dont wanna hear it.

:yap:

True that