Car Trailer - the next generation

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Car Trailer - the next generation

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So after a legal mishap with my old trailer , it got sold and the funds from the sale were put towards making a new "improved" car trailer.

This trailer will be running gemini stud pattern and cable brakes.

After pricing around trailer parts , the lot was purchased for just shy of $1000 ( initial quote was for $650 WTF????? ).

Steel was priced from various sources , but finally bought through a friends work , giving a substantial saving!!

He also , out of the kindness of his heart , cut it all to size after we sat down and drew up "plans" and formulated a cut list , and how much metal would be needed.

This came to just under $600 in total.

So with all the bits at my place , ready to go , i set upon the task at hand.

So here is the 2 piles pf parts



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setting frame up close to square

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After frame was squared up , braced and welded , it fell 3mm out of square , so out came the portapower to true it back up

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Once squared up , the centre sections were thrown in , measured to suit the 2mm 1200x2400 sheets to use as the floor ( these will be chopped to exact size needed through my work with the guillotine.

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Trailer is currently in the "upside down" stage , and once the frame is finished , it'll be flipped over for topside welding , and the floor to be done.
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Post by Jonno »

SWEEETT!!!

:cry: missed out on the other trailer.

Wanna build me one? :D
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Post by LOK15 »

Jonno wrote:SWEEETT!!!

:cry: missed out on the other trailer.

Wanna build me one? :D
maybe... got about $2500 spare?
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Post by 3xZ »

WOW LOK

You could start a bizzo here :lol: :lol:

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here is the frame still upside down , getting all joins finish welded ready for flipping

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front of trailer showing all supports before welding

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shot of drawbar recessed into main front bearing ( same as old trailer , to help keep it low for towing behind my car )

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here is the runners for the ramps.Cut into frame and reinforced with 6mm plate.
Im leaning towards metal ramps , but may go with timber sleepers first

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Closeup of recess before plate is welded in

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flipped now , with plate welded in under ramp area and top welded and ground down flat ( didnt need much ) , and all top joins painted with Galmet red , to help stop rust on bare metal

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first sheet ( 1200x2400x2mm cut to size ) being fitted and positioned

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All sheets on , it was this point i realized the work guillotine didn't cut square.. this would be the reason there were repair guys in on friday fixing it.... woulda been nice if it was fixed BEFORE i cut my stuff... but it got cut for free... so i shouldn't complain!!!

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more tomorrow i hope , should have top welded on and starting to put axles together
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Post by beerhound »

:twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: wtf no pics of the clearance lights to be used :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: ROFLMAO
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beerhound wrote::twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: wtf no pics of the clearance lights to be used :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: ROFLMAO

they will come when i do the wiring , once all the welding is finished...

patience oh grasshopper.....
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Post by Gemi Coupe »

has it got a name?

im thinking Gertrude, coz its gonna be one heavy pig!


Lookin good though, very interesting to see what goes into building a decent trailer.
I am reconsidering building my own, looks like too much hard work :shock:
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Gemi Coupe wrote:has it got a name?

im thinking Gertrude, coz its gonna be one heavy pig!


Lookin good though, very interesting to see what goes into building a decent trailer.
I am reconsidering building my own, looks like too much hard work :shock:
no names , and shouldnt be heavy , last trailer was 560kg ( by memory ).

work wise it hasnt taken me that much to get it to the stage its at.

making sure the axles align is the real test!!!
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Post by Gemi Coupe »

well please remember to post up the weight, because id be very interested to know.

my biggest issue is i tend to not measure things, i build things the same way Greg does, just without the constant beer supply :lol: :lol:
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Gemi Coupe wrote:well please remember to post up the weight, because id be very interested to know.

my biggest issue is i tend to not measure things, i build things the same way Greg does, just without the constant beer supply :lol: :lol:
i have to get a weigh bridge certificate before i register it , so i'll know exact weight then.
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LOK15 wrote:
Gemi Coupe wrote:well please remember to post up the weight, because id be very interested to know.

my biggest issue is i tend to not measure things, i build things the same way Greg does, just without the constant beer supply :lol: :lol:
i have to get a weigh bridge certificate before i register it , so i'll know exact weight then.
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: a plug for work Wacol Self Serve has a public weigh bridge as does Ipswich Spares :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Gemi Coupe wrote:well please remember to post up the weight, because id be very interested to know.

my biggest issue is i tend to not measure things, i build things the same way Greg does, just with constant RUM supply :lol: :lol:
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Post by elky »

betchya not as light as mine! :wink:

for all you dudes that did not know.....lok's old trailer lived at my joint for a few years and i towed lots of cars with it, his old trailer was used as a template for my new one.....

and i did weight bridge it before i did mine...

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Post by LOK15 »

Here is some late pics , the tray is stitch welded all around , and its now balanced nicely on the front axle.


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more pics of spring mounts

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Mags to be used

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random undershot of frame

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