Thread: HCPU tub trailer

righto between getting kid around to their sports i have done some bits and pieces

i did have a mig organised to borrow but miss the boat, so back to the stick welder which i might leave it at that cause i have reminded myself my skills are a little lacking

a couple of hiccups

looks like the tyres will hang out past the tub, 10mm or so, either i provided the wrong measurement and the engineering company that welded it up got it wrong

and the grease nipples for the grease-able shackles are on the inside

any ways the chassis is done, will finish welding when i have the MIG

will place the tub on this afternoon so i can work out brackets etc

than work out how to individually secure 5 mountain bikes

Weeds

Just remember when welding Duragal tube especially with a Mig, grind off the Gal coating in the area being welded. Unless there is another gas that likes burning Gal fumes Because Argoshield Light dosn't like it.

Justin

Looking good kelvin,
I wouldnt stress on that 10mm too much, my guess is those springs will barely flex enough to let the axle move anywhere near the lip of the guards!!!!!

Ive found my new favourite trailer leaf springs this week. Helping a mate rebuilding his 4.5m makocraft trailer. We have used some 79series cruiser rear leafs, nearly 1400mm long eye to eye. With the two load leafs sitting on the concrete the 5 main leafs ride on a 750kg ish trailer almost as soft as coils and a four link!

Steve

Originally Posted by DRanged

Weeds

Just remember when welding Duragal tube especially with a Mig, grind off the Gal coating in the area being welded. Unless there is another gas that likes burning Gal fumes Because Argoshield Light dosn't like it.

Justin

been grinding the gal off as i go.......i'm having enough troubles without gal adding to the problems

should have a MIG through the week

Originally Posted by weeds

50mm x 50mm x 4mm gal for the chassis
50mm x 75mm x 4mm gal for the draw bar

i will be using the existing mounts 'captive nuts' in the tub

the draw bar size is a good idea mate, as you know i had to beef mine up to take out a little spring, but i like how it turned out, so worked well....

cheers

well some progress over the weekend and with only 4 maybe 3 weekend till we go i think i will be under the pump

what i got up to over the weekend

• chassis completed, the MIG did help out heaps, thanks to a fellow forum member
• rear suppport legs fitted, a little to far under for my liking but it will do
• tub mounted, just need right length bolts
• tailgate fitted
• ordered new brackets for the tailgate latches to hook onto
• picked up some wiring connectors
• found two Second hand BFG AT's
• fellow forum member donated a disco rim
• brought two spare tyre winches, buggered if i know how to fit them without losing ground clearance
• seperated roof top tent from its base so that a zip can be installed and an awning made to go over the kitchen
• registered the trailer
• decided on the kitchen and the layout including water tank and fridge

whats happening today, between 2:30 and 5:00pm

• chase up a new u bolt for the axle
• drop tent off
• drop tyres and rims off
• pick up tow hitch
• make plate for fitting the tow hitch
• obtain various nuts and bolts
• pick up a jockey wheel

hopefully by the end of the week it will be towable

Looking good Kelvin.

Where did you source the stabiliser legs? I'm looking for some of those for my trailer project.

Perry

Originally Posted by numpty

Looking good Kelvin.

Where did you source the stabiliser legs? I'm looking for some of those for my trailer project.

Perry

i was in a rush and brought them from arrow caravans, $70ea, i'm sure if i was more organised i could have got a better pprice. oh i brought alko, they did have a cheaper brand on there shelf