130HCPU camper/trailer build.

[discowhite]

this will be an ongoing project as funds come available:)
something like this.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

my tub thanks to LVS.
http://www.dropshots.com/photos/120521/20060730/111332.jpg
http://www.dropshots.com/photos/120521/20060730/111353.jpg

and the base, ready to be tacked up.
http://www.dropshots.com/photos/120521/20061116/013248.jpg

the base has 14.29m of 50x50x5SHS @ 6.39kg/m thats 91.31kg.

im going the coil spring route, via a 4 link axle setup.
im wanting to use trailing arms, bushes, springs, shocks ect off S1disco and defender, just in case:angel:

after the axle and suspension comes finding 3x 16x7boost alloys and mt117 sports to match the 90.:twisted:

i have a tanami touring tent, center pole with the extra bit out back, that will be attached to the tub top via a fold out base, stabilizer legs ect. the base will be hinged and able to be opened, when tent packed, via some gas strutts.
2x 60l water tanks under the floor. batterys and or gas bottles up front in a seperated locker box.

i want the trailer to be dual use, so i wont be fixing many things inside the tub. most the gear will be packed into plastic tubs and im thinking a drifter type kitchen.

so when i want to use it as a trailer for a load of dirt ect. i can remove the tent and base and the internal containers.

thats the plan so far.

stay tuned

cheers phil.

[mr_sav]

OK, Now I am really envious.

My dream, to have such a trailer rig. Maybe I should bite the Bullet and source the rear of a 110. Albeit I would probally remain with Leaf Springs.

[discowhite]

im only going coils and 4 link cos thats just me! i like to be differant;)
leafs will be really easy.
cheers phil

[discowhite]

im only going coils and 4 link cos thats just me! i like to be differant;)
leafs will be really easy.



NO IM NOT! found something esle even easier and alot more robust!
no shocks springs coils pins bushes etc etc..

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2007/04/58.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2007/04/58.jpg
alko IRS axle disc brakes and all.

cheers phil

[Blknight.aus]

make a second sub frame for it, hing it at the back, that way you can also use it as a tilt frame for when your carrying dirt...

Im planning on doing this to the one that I was making up ffrom whats left of bug 2.0

[DiscoDan]

NO IM NOT! found something esle even easier and alot more robust!
no shocks springs coils pins bushes etc etc..

http://inlinethumb15.webshots.com/2638/2583438170100509853S425x425Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/2807/2101379560100509853S425x425Q85.jpg
alko IRS axle disc brakes and all.

cheers phil


How much and can you get the disc's to become electric activated?

[RR5L]

I like the idea of these alko units, what is the axle rated to? As a matter of interest should one of the rubber bushes fail is there a way to lock the swing arm so you can limp home? Are replacement bushes available and easily replaced? Certainly makes for a simple axle assembly.

[discowhite]

As a matter of interest should one of the rubber bushes fail is there a way to lock the swing arm so you can limp home?


if it ever wears out!
we have this type of IRS setup on thousands of our towable equipment, weights from 300kg up to 3000kg. the abuse that hire equipment cops is a testament to how bullet proof these axles are! most of works compressors are now over 10yrs old and have not been re bushed!
on the end of the ''swingarm'' inside the main tube is a tortshion(sp) bar thats fixed in the center, that acts as the shock but rhe rubber also has the same dampening effect.
yes the bushes can be replaced, fairly easily and if it did fail, a big if there, i spose you could jam timber in there.
but im so confident in these axles i de say that it would never happen!

this one is rated to 1500kg
link http://www.alko.com.au/vehicle/axles/irs.html



How much and can you get the disc's to become electric activated?



havent looked into it yet but i wasnt gonna bother i'll try the hydraulic over ride route first..

cheers phil

[BigNev]

I had an A-van on an Alko axle. I towed it to and from Melbourne inland and back via the coast, Townsville a few times, and Townsville, Darwin, Daly River and further west to Wadeye through creeks and over millions of corrugations, then back to Brisbane area in as straight a line as I could from Mount Isa.
My only mishap was to wonder how the dust got in, in one little heap only to find my pepper pot had fallen out of its alocated spot and spilt.
The A-van is now doing service with my son in Townsville and been out to Winton and back that I know of.
I've never heard of an Alko failure. Have any heard of VW torsion bar suspension failures?
BigNev.

[matbor]

are they expensive ?

[easo]

this will be an ongoing project as funds come available:)
something like this.
http://www.dropshots.com/photos/120521/20061001/234242.jpg

.

Looks a bit heavy in the rear, clearly blanced out by the two spares. Is yours going to be the same? Maybe a larger box on the front will give more stowage.

[matbor]

Looks a bit heavy in the rear, clearly blanced out by the two spares. Is yours going to be the same? Maybe a larger box on the front will give more stowage.

looks like it is still attached to the vechile !

[Pedro_The_Swift]

shiney!:D

how much ground clearance?
wheel travel?

if the arm is set up at full down (max clearance)
the first movement is backwards,,, not upwards
great for riding over logs but will it try and "steer" the trailer?

[discowhite]

how much ground clearance?
wheel travel?


dunno yet, should have more clearance than the 90 if i use the same size rims/tyres, only by a few inches.
i reckon the travel will be minimal because the trailer probably wont weigh enough for the axle to work as well as it should.


if the arm is set up at full down (max clearance)
the first movement is backwards,,, not upwards
great for riding over logs but will it try and "steer" the trailer?

looking at it today i think its just past the backwards movement stage, i'll deal with that when i come to it, just amatter of where to put gas bottles, water tanks etc etc.



are they expensive ?

what vw's or axles??
the same axle bare is almost $900..

cheers phil

[discowhite]

abit more slooow progress.
have drilled the holes to mount it to the OE points. holes are also done for the axle. the frame is ready to be welded out.

ive had to remove the disc brakes of the axle due to NO one making SLM bearing hubs with an LR stud pattern! so im going the 10'' electric route.
http://inlinethumb02.webshots.com/5249/2378906020100509853S425x425Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb01.webshots.com/3200/2059938460100509853S425x425Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb43.webshots.com/6506/2571839770100509853S425x425Q85.jpg

cheers phil

[easo]

looking good phil. Look better behind my 130.;)

Cheers Easo

[isuzu110]

I remember coming across an alko axled trailer at Barnett River on the Gibb River Road that had busted his rubber bush that takes the axle shock load. He was getting one flown in as he didn't have a spare.

His may have been lighter duty than yours. No doubt you will carry a spare and know how to change it I'm sure

[discowhite]

the older design was imported from UK and isnt as tough as the new ones.

they can be rated to anywhere between 100kg and 2500kg.
mines rated at 1500kg.
considering when its registered it should weigh in under 400kg i will be able to pack the bloody kitchen sink:D

so far completely welded frame 100kg
tub around 60-80kg
axle with wheels complete 130kg
water tanks 2x 60L

cheers phil

[nick b]

If anyone has a rear tub spare for 130 dual cab let me know as I want one to replace my drop side tray as I prefere the HCPU backs. I love the the simplicity of your trialer setup, its giving me some ideas as I want to ditch the 7x5 galv box trailer I've got and built something out of marine grade stainless and Ally.

[Redback]

the older design was imported from UK and isnt as tough as the new ones.

they can be rated to anywhere between 100kg and 2500kg.
mines rated at 1500kg.
considering when its registered it should weigh in under 400kg i will be able to pack the bloody kitchen sink:D

so far completely welded frame 100kg
tub around 60-80kg
axle with wheels complete 130kg
water tanks 2x 60L

cheers phil

Plus, spare wheel and tent with base, jerry and gas bottle holders, hose and pump for water tanks, makeup box:p

Still light compared to others:(

[discowhite]

aint got no coffee machine in this one;)

but it will have chequer plate and sliders:twisted:

cheers phil

[discowhite]

hopefully my blank hubs will turn up next week and i can post pickies of them. got the studs.
spose ide better sort our some rims and tyres....

cheers phil

[LRHybrid100]

spose ide better sort our some rims and tyres....

cheers phil

I know where there are a few, want to lend some?

LRH

[discowhite]

might just take you up on that offer! we'll talk over a egr kit and some welding;)

[discowhite]

progress!
finished the trailer hubs today.
i had bought blank 10'' electric drums because i wasnt waiting 8weeks ''maybe'' for the LR ones to arrive!
and they would have the wrong size stud anyway.

I wanted to be able to run any LR S1 disco/RRC and defender rim, so to do this meant ide need a locating spigot in the drum face to centralize the alloy wheels.
2 bits of hollow bar later and abit of maching and the spigots were done.
while they were in the lathe i got the PCD marked to the face so i could drill the holes myself.

bearings are installed, just need to finish flipping the trailer rims and get some tyres fitted and she be rollable:)

cheers phil
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/03/522.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/03/522.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/03/522.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/03/522.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/03/522.jpg

[discowhite]

now its starting to look like a trailer:D

http://inlinethumb34.webshots.com/10081/2819073260100509853S425x425Q85.jpghttp://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/10973/2411336260100509853S425x425Q85.jpghttp://inlinethumb40.webshots.com/11047/2499791800100509853S425x425Q85.jpg

cheers phil

[discowhite]

some more pic's of the disco rims i flipped. now with a 86mm backspace.
i got 8 rims all up, 5 for the 90 and 3 for the trailer. so far each rim to completion cost me $100.
http://inlinethumb41.webshots.com/15976/2859020570100509853S425x425Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb17.webshots.com/14736/2527886150100509853S425x425Q85.jpg


and no ist not round the wrong way its just the photo! honest:eek:

cheers phil

[Datt]

I like the black rims, was thinking of doing similar to mine. I've got a couple of questions I hope you can answer.

-What sought of mob did you get to flip your rim centres (tyre shop, fabricator....) or did you do it yourself?
-If not done by yourself, what did it cost?
-Are they painted or powder coated?

I've got 10 D1 steel rims that I want to tidy up. 4 that I got off ebay are offset (not flipped though) and I was thinking of matching the rest up to them. Am considering powdercaoting or painting black at this stage. Either way I plan on sandblasting them first so that I get a good finish. The idea is to have all the rims interchangable between my disco and the exarm trailer that I will hopefully start turning into a hard floor camper soon.

I'll be watching this thread with great interest.

Matt.

[discowhite]

yep i flipped them myself, i paid morton and may to cut the welds out, $30 each, it was just to painfull to do them with a grinder (like i did the first 3:eek:)
after they were apart i spun them on an old hub and cleaned them up with a flap disc on a 5'' grinder.

ive undercoated them, light sand then use kill rust black enamal, this stuff is had as hell.
if i get bored i may UV clear coat them? but as they are going to be getting scratched and covered in mud it probably best to not clear them.


cheers phil

[discowhite]

http://www.raceengineering.com.au/
these guys should do them in brissy.

there will be others i just cant think of any atmo.

cheers phil

[Diff]

Phil,
I was looking at your pictures of the trailer and you have probably already turned it over but I think you will have to space the tub off the trailer. Reason being the size of the original 130 frame. Great job, I didn't know about the hub center. I am going to only run steel rims do I need to do a similar thing?
Rob

[Datt]

Thanks for the info Phil. I sussed out "Race Engineering" and found it might be a bit pricey. Looking at around $110 a pop just to do the offset. I might try a few other avenues.

[discowhite]

Phil,
I was looking at your pictures of the trailer and you have probably already turned it over but I think you will have to space the tub off the trailer. Reason being the size of the original 130 frame. Great job, I didn't know about the hub center. I am going to only run steel rims do I need to do a similar thing?
Rob

ive got to play with the heights for this reason, but im gonna add a spacer between the frame and the axle. i want the frame to stay as close to the tub floor as possible.
285 75 R16's on boost alloys DONT fit....yet;)
i might even change the shape of the wheel arch for fine tuning.

cheers phil

[Diff]

If you raise the tub on legs I reckon you will be able to make a big draw or storage box under there. Or raise the water tank for better clearance.

[discowhite]

look its the right way up!!!
much easier to move this way;)
http://inlinethumb45.webshots.com/23852/2504156300100509853S500x500Q85.jpg
some heights for ya all. ground to top of tub,1230mm (110mm lower than the same lines on the 90)
groung to bottom of tub, 705mm
tow ball cnter height will be @ 570mm soon, atmo its 750mm.
the draw bar length is 1900mm (from axle cntr to tow ball is 2500mm.
http://inlinethumb63.webshots.com/22974/2140911640100509853S500x500Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/26546/2639099480100509853S500x500Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb07.webshots.com/22854/2409379630100509853S500x500Q85.jpg
there is shirt loads of room under the floor for a water tank or two, was thinking 2x 40L now thinking 2x 60L:cool:
was gonna put the spare on the front of the draw bar in front of a big alloy storage box i want to fit, but i reckon i might put it under the tub also.

as it sits there is 5kg of weight on the towball, and its very well ballanced empty.

next is to fit out the lights and sort the ''other'' bolt ons.

cheers phil

[Redback]

Have you weigh it yet Phil and have you got the ball weight as it is now to give you an idea of how your going to distribute the weight of the add ons (ie) kitchen, storage box, spare wheel(s) jerry/gas bottle holders.

Looking good too Phil, should look very nice once finished sitting behind the 90.

Baz.

[LRHybrid100]

Looking good :D

[LRHybrid100]

when do you need those lights?

LRH

[discowhite]

when do you need those lights?
ASAP or next weekend.

cheers phil

[Diff]

That is cool!

[easo]

This has realy sparked my intrest DW. Wish I had the means to do it too.

[LRHybrid100]

so are the lights on yet? :D

LRH

[cjc_td5]

Just be aware that you are going to get some serious flexing of that drawbar A-frame when loaded. I have a camper-trailer with a 65*35 RHS drawbar A-frame and the amount of flexing when travelling on any road bar a freeway is scary! (You will see the trailer rocking backwards and forwards in your rear vision mirror). I have since welded an additional section under it to stiffen it up.:)

Look luck getting it all together....

[discowhite]

Just be aware that you are going to get some serious flexing of that drawbar A-frame when loaded. I have a camper-trailer with a 65*35 RHS drawbar A-frame and the amount of flexing when travelling on any road bar a freeway is scary! (You will see the trailer rocking backwards and forwards in your rear vision mirror). I have since welded an additional section under it to stiffen it up.:)

Look luck getting it all together....
thanks,, but,,

are you for cerial!
its 50x50x6 box, there is 3 lengths of it, the longest span is 1600mm.
im pretty confident that what ive used and how its built aint gonna break bend or bugger up.




so are the lights on yet? :D

hooked up and working, just need to cut the plates out to hold em in place;)

also need to buy more paint for the frame and the tub, then seal the tub floor, make a top for it with gas struts, get an alloy water tank made FIT THE TYRE CARRIER THAT YOU ARE GONNA GET ME put the box on the front buy a treg hitch and get it registered:eek:

at least ive finished the draw bar, all be it attaching the safety chain.
http://inlinethumb64.webshots.com/28159/2416676560100509853S500x500Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb15.webshots.com/26126/2242005590100509853S500x500Q85.jpg

[LRHybrid100]

hooked up and working, just need to cut the plates out to hold em in place;)

how did you go sourcing the 2 and 3 pin plugs for the lights? I believe Perei sells them.

[discowhite]

red auto crimps cut down work also;)

cheers phil

[weeds]

Coming along nice

[Redback]

Just be aware that you are going to get some serious flexing of that drawbar A-frame when loaded. I have a camper-trailer with a 65*35 RHS drawbar A-frame and the amount of flexing when travelling on any road bar a freeway is scary! (You will see the trailer rocking backwards and forwards in your rear vision mirror). I have since welded an additional section under it to stiffen it up.:)

Look luck getting it all together....

I'd say your trailer is more an axle positioning issue as well as flexing, all trailers flex to some degree, good postioning of the axle in conjunction with drawbar length can resolve swaying more than strengthening the A bar.
I've seen drawbars made from 40mm angle that look pretty stable behind vehicles and no swaying like you described and these weren't part of the chassis, just an A frame welded under the trailer chassis.

Baz.

[cjc_td5]

Hey discowhite, have you done any research as to getting a home made trailer registered? Does RTA issue you with a compliance plate with chassis number (VIN), do you need an engineers certificate? I would presume that you would need to get it weighed as a minimum. Would be interested in how the process goes...;)

[discowhite]

rego is as per any trailer newly built.
they dont even wanna see it.:eek:

just have to supply a stat dec stating what its made from, its length and width and a weigh bridge cert.
apart from that its $140 a year and annual pink slips.

and i can tow it to and from any weight bridge with out a plate.

cheers phil

[discowhite]

finally finished rubbing it back and now have the etch primer on. now for a bit more rubbing and the top coat.

http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/28090/2990200770100509853S600x600Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/27928/2657714190100509853S600x600Q85.jpg

there are way tomany rivitts and spot welds in these things:(

cheers phil

[dullbird]

never realised how beefy this thing was until i stood next to it the other day:eek:

its looking great phil but you know that already dont yeh;):D

[discowhite]

just wait till its done!

cheers phil

[dullbird]

i cant wait and itsnot even my trailer

wish it was:mad:

[rovercare]

Looks the goods:)

Got me thinking, I should cut up this last 2 door RR wreck and make one:angel:

[discowhite]

Looks the goods:)

Got me thinking, I should cut up this last 2 door RR wreck and make one:angel:

we own land rovers! we HAVE to be different:)
otherwise we would look like all the ''other'' 4x4's and campers.

cheers phil

[discowhite]

so are the lights on yet? :D

LRH


here ya go marky mark and the funky bunch.
http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/26467/2923940560100509853S600x600Q85.jpg

cheers phil

[discowhite]

painted the under side in septone anit chip coating.
finally got to use my schultz gun, works a treat.
put it on in 2 coats, nice and thick.
looks the schizz.
hopefully saterday will be the hippo liner spray on the inside of the tub.
b4
http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/27491/2686192620100509853S600x600Q85.jpg
after
http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/29077/2593148120100509853S600x600Q85.jpg


cheers phil

[weeds]

thanks for the update....looking good

[Tank]

thanks for the update....looking good
Phil, have you got a weight for it yet, my Army Worhshop trailer without canvas, bows and support stanchions weighs 310Kg's and it doesn't have any brakes, what weight are you hoping to achieve, Regards Frank.

[discowhite]

as it sits in the pics, will be under 400kg, my weights so far add up to round 350kg. i should be able to have a weigh bridge cert in a week or two.

i have the hubs installed, so all i have to do is fit the backing plates and bits, i was always gonna do this i just wanted to do it at a later date.

all the inside has had its hippo liner applied and an over coat of what i sprayed underneat has been sprayed over the lot.
just have to top coat it.

cheers phil

[discowhite]

well the inside is done and its now masked up ready for the top coat.

http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/30236/2462447080100509853S600x600Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/28039/2632671090100509853S600x600Q85.jpg

cheers phil

[discowhite]

ready for paint
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2007/11/173.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2007/11/173.jpg
first coat
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2007/11/173.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2007/11/173.jpg

the colour is close! well if you are blind:mad:
bit darker than i wanted but hey, its metalic, looks close to the 90, and its a trailer thats gonna get scratched and covered in mud.
all in all im happy:D

cheers phil

[LRHybrid100]

Very Noice

LRH

[dullbird]

probably was the smae colour as your 90 but your 90 has been subjet to rigerous polishing oh and sunlight:p;)

[Redback]

ready for paint
http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/27293/2753338590100509853S600x600Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb17.webshots.com/28560/2682129520100509853S600x600Q85.jpg
first coat
http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/30266/2362042810100509853S600x600Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb49.webshots.com/28528/2202236230100509853S600x600Q85.jpg

the colour is close! well if you are blind:mad:
bit darker than i wanted but hey, its metalic, looks close to the 90, and its a trailer thats gonna get scratched and covered in mud.
all in all im happy:D

cheers phil

Two words Phil, TWO TONE:p



Looking good mate.

Baz.

[discowhite]

but wait! theres more!
all painting done! chequer plate attached, water tank filler fitted, lights and tail gate also done.

just have the tie down rails and the sliders to do, for now....
http://inlinethumb57.webshots.com/27768/2476214610100509853S600x600Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb40.webshots.com/30183/2572058880100509853S600x600Q85.jpg

and one of the tie down rails.
http://inlinethumb19.webshots.com/30930/2103891800100509853S600x600Q85.jpg

cheers phil

[Larry]

You're wasted at your work Phil, top job.:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Johnsy]

Awesome job....!!!!

That is the best looking trailer I have seen in a long long time!!!!




(I want one:()


Cheers,

Johnsy

[LRHybrid100]

You're wasted at your work Phil, top job.:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

too true

[dullbird]

oh my god is that a GREEN landrover badge i spot on the back of that awesome trailer


ewwww how tacky:spudnikhurler:

[LRHybrid100]

yup - thought he would have put a Black and Silver one one wouldnt you, to match the D90 :D

LRH

[discowhite]

oh my god is that a GREEN landrover badge i spot on the back of that awesome trailer


ewwww how tacky:spudnikhurler:


it was never staying like that!
good job for you lou! i reckon you new 110 will look good with the black and silver LR badges(if they dont come with them??) while you are sorting your set out grab me one will ya:cool:


right! all thats left is sliders, maybe mud flaps? stick on the reflectors and get a box for the front.
she weighs in at 380kg on the dot.
tuesday is blue slip day!

http://inlinethumb05.webshots.com/27716/2191667930100509853S600x600Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb45.webshots.com/27052/2772573990100509853S600x600Q85.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2007/11/132.jpg

cheers phil

[dullbird]

how funny

that jockey wheel looks a bit out of place looks like you have photoshoped it in:D.........you need a black one

[easo]

Beauty mate, looking good

[discowhite]

how funny

that jockey wheel looks a bit out of place looks like you have photoshoped it in:D.........you need a black one

thats it! its getting painted black then!

cheers phil

[philco]

Mate i love it!!!!!!!!!!!!! i have a double cab130 with a tub and want to make a trailer out of it too, you gave me some good ideas, thanks. Love the workshop, the missus might get upset if i do mine on the front lawn . . . hahaha:)

[discowhite]

all done, for now,
passed blue slip with flying colours, even sorted out the RTA in 20 phone calls and one visit:eek:

now to attach the yucky yellow plate!

with the spare on the draw bar the ball weight ends up at 40kg, 25kg without.
i need more camping gear:angel: there is to much spare space in the tub..

cheers phil

[Larry]

.........now to attach the yucky yellow plate!


You could have paid extra $$$$$$$$ (every year:mad:) and got a personalised black & white plate.:p

Now it's legal, you'll have to see how it goes off road.:thumbsup:

[discowhite]

You could have paid extra $$$$$$$$ (every year:mad:) and got a personalised black & white plate.:p

Now it's legal, you'll have to see how it goes off road.:thumbsup:

i bloody know! for a car they are $76 and a one off payment but with a trailer they are $30 to order and $130 every frikkin year after!!!!

cheers phil

[D110V8D]

It looks wicked Phil. Nice work......as usual.:ohyes::ohyes:

[discowhite]

thanks mick!
been told that alot lately....

well she had her first camping trip this weekend! tows like its not even there, both on dirt and hwy. 90 pulls it really well. just have a short in one of the brake light holders to sort out.

makes camping soo much easier. i just have to rember to not put the eggs in the trailer:angel: the managed to work there way out of all the towels and bounce up and down till all 12 were scrambelled...:D

cheers phil

[dullbird]

thanks mick!
been told that alot lately....

well she had her first camping trip this weekend! tows like its not even there, both on dirt and hwy. 90 pulls it really well. just have a short in one of the brake light holders to sort out.

makes camping soo much easier. i just have to rember to not put the eggs in the trailer:angel: the managed to work there way out of all the towels and bounce up and down till all 12 were scrambelled...:D

cheers phil


so what your saying is that watch this space because the next thing you build will be a flip out egg holder controlled by gas struts:eek:;):p

[discowhite]

no! i'll take powdered eggs next time:cool:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2007/11/32.jpg

cheers phil

[dullbird]

wow phil thats a cool photo i didn't even know you had your camera with you that weekend:)




no! i'll take powdered eggs next time:cool:

http://inlinethumb52.webshots.com/32627/2986395070100509853S600x600Q85.jpg

cheers phil

[discowhite]

reverse fish eye:)

[tam242]

nice looking trailer, ever thought about putting NAS spec lights on the rear? Would fill the light section better, my personnel opinion :)

cheers
Adrian

[discowhite]

i hate nas lights!
ide rather have a pimple than a blister;)

cheers phil

[discowhite]

here ya go lou! is this better? i think so:cool:
http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/31960/2468084960100509853S600x600Q85.jpg

cheers phil

[dullbird]

definatly :twisted:.....................

will put my'n on the new deffy as soon as the rain quits;)

[discowhite]

had to make up a spare tyre bracket b4 i start my new job.
all done.
now i need a kitchen and the A frame alloy box for cooma;)
http://inlinethumb04.webshots.com/34691/2659043000100509853S600x600Q85.jpg

cheers phil

[discowhite]

some pic's from xmas.

http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/37853/2201838350100509853S600x600Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb49.webshots.com/37936/2753885300100509853S600x600Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb34.webshots.com/35361/2765776890100509853S600x600Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb18.webshots.com/36433/2028816140100509853S600x600Q85.jpg

cheers phil

[discowhite]

since i went to all that trouble to make a spare tyre mount, i thought ide get an alloy box made up for the a frame.
nice and big, flamin light too! 1650mm wide at the rear tapers down to 750mm at the front, its 1000mm front to back and 450mm tall. quite a nice size for an eskie:twisted:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/01/229.jpg

it has 2 gas strutts and 2 locks, the lid is reinforced so i can stand on it if need be.
at least now the tub looks even:D

cheers phil

[dullbird]

thats nice bit of kit there phil

[Redback]

since i went to all that trouble to make a spare tyre mount, i thought ide get an alloy box made up for the a frame.
nice and big, flamin light too! 1650mm wide at the rear tapers down to 750mm at the front, its 1000mm front to back and 450mm tall. quite a nice size for an eskie:twisted:

http://inlinethumb05.webshots.com/33348/2978892620100509853S600x600Q85.jpg

it has 2 gas strutts and 2 locks, the lid is reinforced so i can stand on it if need be.
at least now the tub looks even:D

cheers phil

Are ya gunna put some checker plate on that Phil:D















































:p:p:whistling:

Nice big box Phil, the spare and all your gear should fit nicely in there.

Baz.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Do you ever sleep Phil?:p

[VladTepes]

That's great EXCEPT - that's one less 130 tub out there and they are really good for putting on 130's !!!!!!!

[discowhite]

That's great EXCEPT - that's one less 130 tub out there and they are really good for putting on 130's !!!!!!!

maybe you should have a go at the units that take them off!
at least im putting it to good use:cool::D:D
http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/1271/2134156450100509853S600x600Q85.jpg
cheers phil

[VladTepes]

True - you are that !

[blue juice]

Hi discowhite.
Will be watching with interest and a very nice trailer in the build I think.
Regards Blue J

[LandyAndy]

Top job Phil,the alloy box tops it off well,just needs colour co-ordinating to finish.
Well done,looks real neat behind the 90:cool::cool::cool:
Andrew

[discowhite]

Right! back from a few trips with the trailer in tow. I have the drifta DPOR kitchen on order and hope to have it in the trailer in the next 4 weeks.
Im also in the process of making a hard top up for it to seal the trailer and to attach a roof top tent to.

stay tuned.

cheers phil

[VladTepes]

Staying tuned.......

[discowhite]

well ive started on the hard top for the trailer.
30x30x1.6 SHS and 2 sheets of timber sheet for now.
added another 40kgs.......

http://inlinethumb38.webshots.com/42597/2188787560100509853S500x500Q85.jpghttp://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/40135/2078395790100509853S500x500Q85.jpg

cheers phil

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Dance Floor!!!!:banana:

[discowhite]

its to stop you buggers using me trailer as a rubbish bin:cool:

got the ORAC hitch on too!

cheers phil

[Pedro_The_Swift]

:cool:
hope the ORAC works OK,,,


still think the dance floor is the way to go!!

square dance?
:angel:

[weeds]

its to stop you buggers using me trailer as a rubbish bin:cool:


bit disappointed we didn't fill it:whistling:everybody went to bed early

[discowhite]

bit disappointed we didn't fill it:whistling:everybody went to bed early

barry woulda filled it! but he drinks outta cups:D
thats a lotta glass:eek:

cheers phil

[discowhite]

so pedro, reckon you can dance round this?

i borrowed muddymech's and dullbirds RTT for a trial run.
fits pretty well looks the goods too!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/04/40.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/04/40.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/04/40.jpg

cheers phil

[Pedro_The_Swift]

around it?

I thought we were dancing ON it??
:banana:
;):D

[discowhite]

so you think you can dance?:p

cheers phil

[Larry]

so pedro, reckon you can dance round this?

i borrowed muddymech's and dullbirds RTT for a trial run.
fits pretty well looks the goods too!

http://inlinethumb55.webshots.com/42358/2511368730100509853S500x500Q85.jpghttp://inlinethumb23.webshots.com/5974/2557103180100509853S500x500Q85.jpghttp://inlinethumb42.webshots.com/42537/2606022030100509853S500x500Q85.jpg

cheers phil
That would be a better height for muddymech than on the 110 roof.:p:angel::p:angel::D

[discowhite]

i may let them borrow it:angel:

cheers phil

[discowhite]

my drifta kitchen and storage box turned up yesterday.
these things are built really well, nice and simple too!
had to get it custom built to fit the 130 tub, (wheel arches and length)

one can say im happy as a bloke with a camper kitchen.... just have to get the wife to cook..... :cool:
http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/18865/2561782380100509853S500x500Q85.jpghttp://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/40870/2007709330100509853S500x500Q85.jpghttp://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/15654/2124854050100509853S500x500Q85.jpg

cheers phil

[dullbird]

looks great phil...

Don't let the missus cook she might set my tent on fire:eek:

Shame you not coming to kakadu though hey!!! Given it a good run :(

[discowhite]

ive just recieved a package containing two 10'' electric brake assy's... thanks ebay.
spose i'll have to look for a brake controller now.:eek:

i have also drawn up plans for the under body water tank, just have to get some quotes on stainless vs alloy prices. it works out to 103L :cool:

cheers phil

shot in the ''wild''

please dont judge me! its not my beam!
http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/23482/2783117700100509853S600x600Q85.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/04/1500.jpg

http://inlinethumb20.webshots.com/8915/2310640530100509853S600x600Q85.jpg

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Mate,, thats one sweet outfit.:cool:

[cucinadio]

top job mate.......... very nice!!!

[The ho har's]

That's a big bottle of JB you have there.............and a sweet set up too:D


Mrs ho har:angel:

[discowhite]

:D:D i need to name the camper the turd! it attracts all sorts of things:eek:

cheers phil

ps all the scotch was in the fridge:banana:

[Chucaro]

Very nice rig mate, congratulations on a very well done job :clap2::clap2:

[The ho har's]

:D:D i need to name the camper the turd! it attracts all sorts of things:eek:

cheers phil

ps all the scotch was in the fridge:banana:



I wish our camper would attract those sorts of things:p


Mrs ho har:angel:

[auscuscus]

I think this is a great project. Is that an AL-KO rubber suspension axle you have fitted there. If so how well has that worked for you v's say a regular double eye spring set up ?

Can I ask what you thought a fair price for a tub was.

Well done with all the pics posted. Very inspiring.

David

[discowhite]

ide never run leaf springs on anything but a box trailer... im just not that type of person. the AL KO IRS is brilliant, loaded or unloaded it dosent skip and bounce like leafs would, and it just sits on the road bloody brilliantly.

i strongly recomend anyone wanting to build a decent off roader to seriously consider this type of axle.

tub price vairy... i paid 500 other have paid 200 some 800:eek: i wouldnt pay above 500 but thats me.

cheers phil

[discowhite]

i have been looking for a decent RTT for the trailer for a while now. while i like the howling moon types i thought they could be a bit bigger. along came the 4x4 and camping show:D....
i looked at them all, then found a company tucked up the back called aussie traveller.
they had a gynormas RTT on top of a nissan LWB troll. i liked it alot.
its made out of alloy and ply, has YKK zips and is 13oz canvas. it weighs in at 65kg.
ive had it custom made to suit the height i want, 1700mm to the bed base.

dummy fit pic's.
http://inlinethumb54.webshots.com/43189/2906997200100509853S600x600Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/43805/2725952170100509853S600x600Q85.jpg
http://inlinethumb25.webshots.com/10264/2900314530100509853S600x600Q85.jpg

its like a camper trailer without all the poles and pegs;)

Aussie Traveller Products (http://www.aussietraveller.com.au/pages/products/category/33/deluxe)


cheers phil

[LRHybrid100]

noice :)

[Redback]

That looks great, very similar to Mr Swagman RRTs:BigThumb:

Baz.

[discowhite]

That looks great, very similar to Mr Swagman RRTs:BigThumb:

Baz.


bit cheaper though:cool:

cheers phil

[discowhite]

last seen in the wild at boorowa:D
16979

16980

i have a few more additions to install, full length under bed storage, a pull out shelf here and there, gotta get a custom water tank made, then its on to a solar/battery system.

but for now it works:cool:

cheers phil

[Tank]

last seen in the wild at boorowa:D
16979

16980

i have a few more additions to install, full length under bed storage, a pull out shelf here and there, gotta get a custom water tank made, then its on to a solar/battery system.

but for now it works:cool:

cheers phil
Phil, have you weighed it as it stands now, would be interested to know what it ended up weighing, Regards Frank.

[discowhite]

i will try and remember to weigh it this saterday for you mate.

as a guess ide say its now around the 700kg range.
it will be as per camping trip minus clothes and 45l of water.
it stays packed with 90% of the food we would take and bedding.

cheers phil

[Tank]

i will try and remember to weigh it this saterday for you mate.

as a guess ide say its now around the 700kg range.
it will be as per camping trip minus clothes and 45l of water.
it stays packed with 90% of the food we would take and bedding.

cheers phil
Phil, at that weight how do you find the 1500kg Alco axle performs, would you maybe have opted for a lighter axle rating or heavier, do you get a full range of travel, Regards Frank.

[discowhite]

honestly,, i dont find it any different to tow from full to empty:eek:
it rides better on dirt tracks full, but it still dosnt skip and move around.
being a single axle with a center pivot(orac hitch) it will be hard to get it to flex as such.
the tyres will drop by about 50mm when i jack the trailer off the ground.

cheers phil

[discowhite]

Phil, have you weighed it as it stands now, would be interested to know what it ended up weighing, Regards Frank.


800kg on the dot!:D

only thing to add to that figure is water and clothes.

cheers phil

[Grumpy]

Hi Phil,
Better late than never.

Looks the same as a bloke over here in the West used to make in the'80s.
He used to make them to go on top of L/Rs and other 4bs - folded out backwards or side ways. Mine was on a trailer and went backwards. Even the support brackets look the same.
Couldn't see them. If you haven't got them, suggest you have some heavy tags and eyes with a length of 10mm sash cord attached to the each corner of the top support stay and the annex stay so it can be pegged to the ground . This is just to prevent the camper unit from flexing to much in strong winds.
Silly bugger only registered the design didn't think of patienting it.

Tony :wheelchair:

[LandyAndy]

I weighed mine with the new top placed on yesterday.
890kg,going to be a heavy duty unit when in full "Im off enjoying myself" mode:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
But I built it my way and I will enjoy every litre of diesel I pour into BlackBetty draging it around:cool::cool::cool::cool: I dont think it will self destruct in a hurry;);););)
Andrew

[discowhite]

ive started on a little bit more work on the trailer to get ready for our trip back to QLD via rover park. this trip i'll have the 3 extras, my baby girl and our 2 dogs, so i need all the space i can get:eek:
ive moved the spare from in the alloy box to under the trailer A frame. it looks close to the ground but still 460mm away from the earths surface.. as its a trailer spare im going to fit a skinner tyre to get more clearance, although for general touring i think this will be high enough off the ground, and it has an added benifit of lowering the center of gravity slightly.
http://inlinethumb47.webshots.com/45934/2042733160100509853S600x600Q85.jpg
ive also fitted a 70L water tank, and just have the plumbing and the water pump to finish.
http://inlinethumb27.webshots.com/38298/2487044620100509853S600x600Q85.jpghttp://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/46013/2389696750100509853S600x600Q85.jpg
the box frame that the tent sits on now has a alloy back door for easy access to the new draws im going to build that will run the full length of the trailer. the will be just for lite things, blankets/tarps camp chairs etc.
http://inlinethumb52.webshots.com/44403/2836169570100509853S600x600Q85.jpg

i had some unused space in the front of the camper in the void between the tent and the storage box lid, when its up.
so i fitted a 6'' pole carrier and a 4'' water tank for washing hands, filling windscreen bottles etc. about 20L worth.
http://inlinethumb48.webshots.com/4079/2592644660100509853S600x600Q85.jpg

and the mount for the 100w solar panel, slide in slide out. fits under the tent perfectly, out of site and protected during travelling.
http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/11442/2985254610100509853S600x600Q85.jpg

once ive finished modifing the box frame i might just paint the bloody thing....one day.....

cheers phil

[dullbird]

trailer is turning into a demon Phil as all your cars do.....you got prices for your solar yet? Ian has been wanting to fit solar since we got the defender now we have a trailer I guess it makes more sense especially as we found out that was what the small anderson plug was for:D

[LandyAndy]

Nice work Phil.
I finished fitting my boat rack on mine yesterday,still needs modifying a bit and gas struts sorting.Worked out how Im seting the solar panels today.
Andrew

[discowhite]

the solar so far is
100w panel
20amp reg
2xDC31 100ah deep cycles but i'll be using an N120
120ah battery that came out of the rubbish first.
and a traxide wiring kit for the car/trailer
sc40

$400 for the panel
$60 for the reg
$520 for the batteries
$190 for the traxide stuff.


so far:eek:

cheers phil

[dullbird]

the 400 bux for the panel sounds alright!!

[Cap]

Just read the whole thread Phil, fantastic bit of 'hands on' work there. Not sure what you do as a career, but as was mentioned earlier, your skills in this area could be used to manufacture LR trailers :D

Very nice rig, thanks for posting and sharing. Given me some ideas too.

Regards

[discowhite]

im a fitter/machinist/fabricator/whatever else the boss wants me to be;)

cheers phil

[Redback]

Don't forget a rear window guard Phil, especially as you don't have a stone guard on the trailer, fit cardboard cut to the shape of the rear window for this trip if you don't get a perspex one made.

I have one cut already if you want to use it.

Baz.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

I used two 120 Supercharge Gold Allrounders,,
put them in around two years ago for a tad over $400.

[discowhite]

this 120 battery is probably abit larger than a supercharge 120.
mines a truck battery N120...its heavy and is over 500mm long:eek:
thank you to whoever turfed it in the bin :D:D

free, my favorite price.

cheers phil

[M&S]

Awesome trailer, I came across this thread a while ago, one of the reasons I signed up to aulro :p

I have just taken hold of a Sankey sized trailer (new though, not actually a Sankey but a modern copy) and am currently doing the stonechip protection etc. Like the finish under yours. Can't wait for the weather to warm up a bit so I can get on with it (the paint doesn't like the cold)

Anyway, just wanted to say great job and I'll keep following the thread :cool:

[cucinadio]

Nice work mate as said before ...[thumbsupbig]... you have inspired me, and I'm nearly there ...

130 hcpu tub...
axle............... [thumbsupbig]
rims............... [thumbsupbig]
hubs..............[thumbsupbig]
steel.............. [thumbsupbig]
hitch.............. [thumbsupbig]
lights............. [thumbsupbig]
paint.............. [thumbsupbig]

a few more items and I'm on the way!!!....[biggrin]

so tell me how it all holding up now a few yrs later?

cheers

[Gav110]

Phil, I never even knew about this kewel project of yours mate - you are "the quiet achiever" ;) Lovely work.....

I picked up Ross's ("afpdisc") old 109 on trailer conversion which he'd been using as a simple in-cab camper - for a price which worked for all :whistling: By the time I'm finished though, that will be the cheapest bit !

Working with Mulgo over the next few months to cut the roof along the long axis of the trailer and do a Dormobile style flip over tent, except that the roof will flip a full 180 degrees and come all the way over to create an awning area under which to pull out the DRIFTA kitchen etc.

Obviously will need to raise the body first. This will mean we have sleeping downstairs for the wife and I, and upstairs in the 'tent' area for the 4 x tin lids (sorry, been listening to KRudd too much there - fair suck of the sauce bottle :wasntme:). Was going to go RTT, but Dan reckons he will get it bigger space wise with custom conversion. Yes it will be a bit of a mobile hotel with the large family - should be fun though.

Here are photos of as-is state. Will start a new thread when we get the project underway. Gav