I got a tub I got a tub!

[discowhite]

ive been searching for a 130 tub to make a trailer/camper out of for ages. i just couldnt see me towin anything else behind the 90.

so a big thanks to LRH for pointing me in the right direction, and Brian @ LVS for having said tub.

so you can relax now george130 yours wont go missing in the middle of the night:wasntme:

now to find/aquire 3 more boost alloys and silverstone MT117's. hope to have it done by the expo next year:D

phil

[Pedro_The_Swift]

how about an ongoing pic/post in the "Trailers" forum?
:clap2: :D

[discowhite]

dam fine idea there pedro! i'll get right on it:D

[George130]

Thats good but If you find you need another all I ask is that the whole thing goes missing with the tub. I'm beginning to wish it would just self combust or turn into a model T ford so I can fix it with ease.

[LandyAndy]

Hi Phil
What sort o$$$ did it set you back???
Im about to start building an off-road trailer,but I think the only Landrover part will end up being the wheels,but if the tubs are reasonable I could stick one on.
Andrew

[LandyAndy]

Hi phil
After hours of googling here is the only trailer plans Ive found.Could be handy when designing a chassis.
http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoTrailerPlans1.htm
He has actually done a good job for a jeepster:wasntme: :wasntme: :wasntme: :wasntme:
Andrew

[lrdef110]

Followed a Patrol towing a really interesting trailer north of Rockhampton a couple of years ago. It was two 130 tubs connected back to back and built up as a dual axle trailer. Looked really neat and professionally done. Wish I'd had my camera to take shots. The only thing not good about was that it wasn't behind a Defender.

[langy]

Is this the said tub?


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2006/09/270.jpg

[George130]

Is this the said tub?


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2006/09/270.jpg

Youve been pinching my rig!
Better call the insurance company and collect the money. Don't suppose I could have that rear diff back?:D

[discowhite]

Is this the said tub?

nope! mine was on the back of the S2a above it.:p

cost of tub was 500bucks, they have been going for 300 to 700 on ebay!

for what a new gal 4x4 trailer is worth. i reckon that i can build one for the same money if not cheaper. and do it all my way.
and the biggest benifit of the lr tub is its VERY light, ian(muddymech) and i can lift it.

hmmm painted the same colour as the 90, with the same wheels and tyres..... ohhh how that would put a horn on a jellyfish:woot:

[dullbird]

phil it's giving me the horn just thinking about it:eek:


that is going to look sweet if you need any help with any of it phil just give me or ian a call we would like to help........


dullbird

[Ace]

Good stuff phil, i am interested to see how you do cause i want to do the same thing eventually. Matt

[Yabbie]

hmmm painted the same colour as the 90, with the same wheels and tyres..... ohhh how that would put a horn on a jellyfish:woot:

We haven't got any member named Jellyfish from memory, Will a horn on a Yabbie do??:angel:


And no I will not be posting any pic's you sick little monkey's

[DEFENDERZOOK]

hey phil....you got plans already drawn up.....
or are you gonna just make things up as you go along........

i would love a copy of some plans for the trailer chassis......

[LandyAndy]

Hi Zook
Have a look at the link in my post above,Im sure that its strong enough,just change the measurements to suit.
Andrew

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Like normal,, I'm sure Phil has his own plans,,,,

and
like normal

I'm just not quite sure he can put them down on paper,,,

;) :D :p

[discowhite]

ive made a trailer or 2 before, but this will be different.
ive got to get the over hang right so the trailer ''looks'' right.



Like normal,, I'm sure Phil has his own plans,,,,
and
like normal
I'm just not quite sure he can put them down on paper


spot on! i sat down in the shed today with a tape, a string line and a pen.

now i need 7m of 50x50x6SHS
5m of 50x50x4 SHS, 2m of 50x25x4 RHS and 2.6m of 75x50x5 RHS.

;)

[RoverOne]

Good one Phil, I've had a 130 tub for a few years & still not gone ahead, thought about selling it, but I'll follow with interest your trailer's development. Mine was only on the 130 for two or three months before it got a tray back, been sitting under a tree in Orange until I got it in a shed in February.

My problem is I just have no idea where to start, with some tips from you I may get some inspiration, I got some mates up here that now their way around a welder better than I do.

[discowhite]

hoping to have the base done by next weekend.
once i can ''see'' it all will be clearer.:D

i'll do a write up in the trailers section.

phil

[Ace]

I hope there will be photos phil. Matt

[FenianEel]

There was a LWB tub on ebay - and in Brissy too!

I forgot to bid,it went for $65:eek::mad:

[Xtreme]

G'day Phil,
I built a camper trailer in 2001 based on a 130 tub. Had a solid axle turned up from 65mm round to take Landy hubs, brakes, bearings etc. Also used Landy springs and shocks.
To achieve correct balance (most important for good towing behaviour) I extended the 130 tub by having an al box built to fit across the front.
I have done about 40,000 km with it and only trouble has been one flat tyre!

Hope all goes well for your project.

[matbor]

G'day Phil,
I built a camper trailer in 2001 based on a 130 tub. Had a solid axle turned up from 65mm round to take Landy hubs, brakes, bearings etc. Also used Landy springs and shocks.
To achieve correct balance (most important for good towing behaviour) I extended the 130 tub by having an al box built to fit across the front.
has been one flat tyre!

Hope all goes well for your project.

Speaking on behalf of everyone else :) , i think pics need to be posted :D

[Xtreme]

Speaking on behalf of everyone else :) , i think pics need to be posted :D

Will do when I figure out how.

[discowhite]

Mate! i would love some pic's also.

as for the front, you read my mind?? or great minds think alike??

was gonna put the spare tyre in the front then a storage box of some sort.

cheers phil

oh, where abouts in sydney are you??

[Xtreme]

Mate! i would love some pic's also.

as for the front, you read my mind?? or great minds think alike??

was gonna put the spare tyre in the front then a storage box of some sort.

cheers phil

oh, where abouts in sydney are you??

G'day Phil,
Have pics but don't know how to post them.

Am in Hornsby area - PM me for details - you are welcome to come and have a look and a chat.

Regards,
Roger

[Xtreme]

Photos of 130 tub camper trailer are now in members gallery.