Thread: Range Rover Trailer

I plan on doing a simply check plate alloy on the front, with a right angle at the bottom with stand off's to support the forward floor section.

In front I will mount a lock up tool box with 2 large battery's and 60 AMP charger,external sockets ETC. The spare wheel will also be mounted in front of that. With those things in mind I think the C of G should be fine.

Thanks for the comments BTW. It will be a few more weeks before any more visual progress.

I'm a firm believer in the KISS principle so a simple hydraulic braking system is the way to go. The brakes on the tow vehicle are just simple boosted hydraulic brakes and they work fine.

I need new brake discs, wheel bearings, bushes ETC for the rear end. The Diff will be removed and a cover plate in its place. Axles will be ground off at the flange.
Seals removed and the bearing will run in oil.

Ok here is the progress.

The first photo is the Dodgy Temporary coupling. I have a very steep driveway. So I needed some way to get to down there.
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Next is the cover I made for the Body Structure. 6 points in all.
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Next photo is a shot of the rear cover plates.
A bit rough I know. I blame the lighting....
The whole inside has been painted with body deadner.

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The next photos shows the finished interior. I'm not goinf to put any covers over the door interior. I want to store some bits in the doors, and keep the weight down.
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And the last shot show the mechanical completion. Ground off the axles at the Flange. Fitted new hub seals,Brake Rotors,Brake Pads,Wheel Bearings,
Second hand Koni Shocks with new Poly Bushes. I have removed the Outer seal, so the Bearings will run in Gear Oil.
Not too many Trailers around with Kings Coils Springs, Koni Shocks, and Bearings running in Oil.
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Trailer lighting has been completed and tested. I have hooked up the wiring to the Fuel Pump. As for the Spare Wheel. I will wait and see how the C of G pan's out. I might mount it in the standard rear position or maybe on the Forward Draw Bar. I have Further ideas planned but will reveal them as they come to fruition.

No offensive... but thats one ugly trailer....

You mentioned this trailer can carry more weight... but could you not buy a trailer with better suspension?

Dorko

Originally Posted by Dorko

No offensive... but thats one ugly trailer....

You mentioned this trailer can carry more weight... but could you not buy a trailer with better suspension?

Dorko

Ahhhh! ugliness is OK....it's the ideas and proof of concept that count.

HAHAHAHA ... its got character!

Dorko

Originally Posted by Dorko

No offensive... but thats one ugly trailer....

You mentioned this trailer can carry more weight... but could you not buy a trailer with better suspension?

Dorko

By better suspension I assume you mean independent ?

Most I have seen don't have the same wheel travel as a Rangy.



As for ugly well I guess so.
I never really considered it's lack of ability to give other people an erection.
I kinda thought it might be a good idea to put camping equipment in it, and maybe a Tonne of firewood.
I didn't actually think anyone who owned a Land Rover of any description put any credence on looks.

I reckon I would put this in the same category. Dunno why I like it, I just do.



Cheers,

Robbie

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Originally Posted by wozzlegummich

I reckon I would put this in the same category. Dunno why I like it, I just do.



Cheers,

Robbie

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