Thread: An off-road trailer is born.

FIRST MAJOR ISSUE.
I have a spare set of 6 D2 alloys,so I wanted to utilise them and match the track of the D2.
Martins Trailer parts are supplying all the suspension/hubs/brakes.They could only supply 9/16th studs which dont match the D2 wheelnuts.I had to find my own,genuine are around $12 ea.Tojo 100series are 14mm,genuine are around $8ea,Don Kayatt Spares do them for $3ea.
Next problem,their hubs are too big for the alloy hub,machining is needed.
I couldnt get anybody locally that can hold a 16" wheel in a lathe,15 1/2" yes.
The trailer shop,the local engineer shop and the local boilermaker all agreed,it is possible to use a die grinder,if care is taken.
Having a spare blank hub from the trailer shop I chose to die-grind.$85 for a non-ferrous burr!!!!
Ive done 1 wheel sofar,turned out pretty good.
D2 Steel wheel with blank hub

D2 Alloy with blank hub

20 mins with the die-grinder 1 wheel done

The die-grinder and bit

Andrew

I will be following this closely Andy, i will be making a 7x5 trailer and getting one of those pre made camper tops for it so i can use it for general carting when its not used for camping.

Got most of the stuff needed to start building the trailer now.About all I need is the brake controler and the sheetmetal.
A few pics of the goodies I picked up during the week.
Hubs,brakes and shockies(holden ute)

Tregg Hitch and catches for tailgate

Hub fitted to D2 alloy rim,all good!!!!

1.5T axle and springs,and mudgaurds.

I also picked up weld on hinges and catches along with the mudgaurds,much easier than fabricating the parts!!!! Reasonably priced too.
Now to catch up on a few neglected jobs then find time for the trailer!!!!
I will post some prices as I go,to give an idea what a trailer like this costs to build,aprox 3 grand spent sofar!!!!
Andrew

Andy,

be interested to know what you paid for the Treg hitch and where you got it from. I'm thinking of replacing the standard ball coupling on my camper trailer with a Treg.

Does the vehicle end of the hitch just bolt onto the towbar tongue in place of the towball.

Hi Mate
Yes bolts on to the tounge the same way the ball does.$283.00 complete kit,non braked for electric brakes.For hydraulic brakes the braked type is$412.
Martins Trailer Parts ph92795777
Andrew

Is it going to be ready by Easter??

Thanks Andy. Will drop in & see them next time I'm in Perth. Probably shouldn't do that - might end up spending heaps on other stuff I don't really need. Was in at Jayco last Thursday and nearly walked out the new owner of an Expanda.

It sure will Graz,just not sure which one
Andrew