Thread: Track trailer canvas

Ta Scott. PM sent.

Interesting Jerry/wheel carrier 100td.

Same one as on the Track Eagle, and Tvans got them as well, the wheel frame is hinged at the draw bar and swings out of the way for jerry/gas bottle access. I have one on an Eagle so could post some pics if need be, probably some on the web.
Edit: Just had a look at the pic, you can see the big hinge at the 2 points on the draw bar.
Also the tvan may not have got the swing away, saw one in the factory ~15 years ago, but don't recall, may have only been early ones. Eagles definitely have them.

rar110,
Can take pics if you want, one for sale here
eagle spare wheel carrier

Ta. I didn't know there was a track trailer forum.

Check out this one, I contacted the writer years ago, I thought he was going to send some drawings but it didn't happen, and I haven't followed it up since. I would like the spare mount underneath. The other mods are good too.
Edit: And a pic of an eagle with wheel carrier and jerry container!
My ex RAAF Tactical Trailer camper build

100 td some interesting differences with my trailer besides the wheel carrier.

My support frame for the canvas has a horizontal bar across the back just above the tailgate. This bar supports/connects to a vertical section in the centre that then bends 90 degrees forward to become the canvass ridge pole.

Also my canvas tie downs along the sides and back are a u shaped wire section welded to the trailer sides rather than a pop riveted hook. Canvass looks pretty much the same as my original one though.

In theory I like your idea of having zipper to make access a bit easier to things in the back of the trailer but I don't see how you could make it work. You would have very little room to get things in and out. Especially on mine with the vertical pole and cross bar.

Thanks again 100td.

I knew Pete was transforming his track into a camper. I didn't know he'd gone that far. I have a 6x6 wheel carrier and will do something similar to Pete underneath in front of the wheels. I want to put a storage box in place of the wheel carrier.

I can't even remember which version of the poles I have! I have never used them and they must be in the shed somewhere, but haven't seen them for a looong time!
Come to think of it mine may be like yours? The reason I want something different is for easier access without lifting the sides up and pushing the top back, especially in the rain. I recall now there are some support pole pictures on this forum or the Remlr forum, with dimensions.
I think the pictured design above would suit me better, may have to look into that! As noted previously I have also considered making a frame up a lot higher with corner bars to have better usable space in the trailer.