Thread: JOURNEY FOR A 130DC 2100mm TRAY IN NSW

Hi, my tray top camper will be just over 2m wide on the back of a D130 cab chassis.
I'm not sure of your quad measurements, but does it matter that the tyres over hang the side of the tray a little?
I hope not, because mounting a spare tyre under the tray of a D130 leaves about 70 mm poking out the side.
cheers

Austastar,

have you any pics of your 2m wide tray.

Cheers Stace

Hi, the tray is normal 1830 wide, the camper over hangs the sides by about 130mm.
There are some pics on the forum here
cheers

Stace 70.
What you have to really ask your self, what am I carrying in the back of the 130? Is it bulk or weight. A 4-wheeler 350-400kg,or 1 cubic mtr of dry sand [1602kg/cubic mtr]?
In Qld the std for overhang of tray from centreline of rear axle to rear of tray must be -No more- than 60% of wheelbase. Therefore maximum tray overhang legally allowed is for a 130 t/cab is 1935mm. If you were to do this you would have approx an 8'or 2.4mtr long tray!!

I have a 110[15yrs old] with a steel d/side tray and overall dimensions 2255mm L x 1920mm W. Overhang is 1335mm [50mm under the max spec] and forward of the rear axle is 920mm. GVM for this vehicle is 3050kg. My operating weight of this vehicle [weighed on a public weighbridge] is 2780kg.

I now have a 2010 130 T/cab in the shed that is being fitted with a H/D aluminum tray next week. I know what LR say in their book about max over hang 1384mm,ideal is 1200mm [for towing purposes]. I will not be fitting a towbar,so doesn't worry me.
The tray that I will be fitting is 7' x 6' or 2100mmL x 1800mmW.

The following measurements on the 130T/cab are only approximate,using a tape measure. I have allowed 55mm clearence between rear of cab and headboard. Tray is approx 520mm long from front of tray to centre line of rear axle and then approx 1580mm 'overhang''. I am 196mm or 8'' over the spec that LR state in their book,for overhang.

I am in no way concerned about this, as majority of weight in tray will be forward or over the rear axle. The tray builder will build the tray but there will be no 'come back' on the builder if there are issues down the track with the vehicle chassis. I don't expect any issues and happy to proceed with this tray size. I need this size tray to fit all the gear from the 110 defender,there is approx 800kg-900kg max in weight + tray weight [250kg] to go on the 130.

I know a fellow in Western Qld who has a 130 T/cab.He has had the chassis rail extended,approx 700mm[not sure of exact dimensions].
Therefore his wheelbase has increased accordingly.I have seen the vehicle and a brilliant conversion job done,the tray is massive.But he only carrys bikes/4wheelers etc not heavy items, only bulk.
Yes, people will go on about warranty being void etc. Thats an individual thing, some vehicles are modified to suit specific needs.
Its more how you use it or abuse the vehicle in question,thats likely to cause an adverse outcome. Will put photos up when vehicle completed[once I work out how to upload photos].

Wayne I measured from the centre if the rear wheel to start of tray was 57cm aprox is that what you wanted?
I also measured 77cm from the rear cross bar that the tow bar goes on to the end of my tray. My tray is 2.18m. I bought a 130 dc for the ability to have a decent tray and ground clearance, something jap dual cabs don't have lol.

Well it looks as though interstate I will have to go. Have now contacted 12 tray builders in NSW and every single one will not build past 50% of wheelbase. Upon asking each one about the RTA's Vehicle Standards Information Sheet 5 (Vehicle Dimensions) and the ADR's Vehicle Standards Bulletin 6 (Vehicle Modifications) which states 60% of wheelbase the unanimous reply was "50% is decided by the NSW Motor Body Builders". One even said "we even have the RTA want their vehicles to go to 60% and we refuse".

The journey continues....hassle is now to get the dealer to release the car without a blue slip to get it interstate. Thanks for all the help.

BTW anybody now of a tray builder in NSW who has built a longer tray for their 130DC?????

Stace,
Will one of your builders build a tray to your specs, and then you or mates or mechanic fit it?
Maybe another option is to buy a standard single cab fullsize tray (say like BOCAR) then take it to a fabricator/ welder who shortens and modifies it to the chassis on the 'fender.
If the law says 60% then you can legally register and insure it at 59.999% the wheelbase!
If you go the cusom path, can I suggest making the two long side dropsides as the ramps... make them out of say 50x5 Al round pipe (structural) with crossbracing at 25cm intervals then clad with chequer to keep the dirt in.

there will be a way!
Steve

Roverrescue,

interesting idea regarding the dropsides...awesome for the quad.....have you done this or know of someone who has???

Cheers Stace