Thread: Ideas for a "2A" box trailer pls

Shame you are in Bris Vegas, I have one in my yard that is made out of the back of a Series 2 ute, looks cool, thinking of getting rid of it to finance the rebuild of Daisy. Might try & post some pics later.

Originally Posted by gumby190

Shame you are in Bris Vegas, I have one in my yard that is made out of the back of a Series 2 ute, looks cool, thinking of getting rid of it to finance the rebuild of Daisy. Might try & post some pics later.

Thanks. I'm sure everyone would be interested to see the pics.

cheers

Doug

This is it..

I have similar ideas - and have got as far as acquiring a lwb tub to start from. My intention is to make it sufficiently light to be unbraked. The chassis will be made from scratch using rhs steel. Undecided whether to use new trailer springs or front Series springs minus a couple of leaves.

The main feature I plan is to use the rear end of another tub to make it double ended with a tailgate both ends - very useful for carrying long loads.

Wheels will certainly be Landrover, probably swb for lightness, and at the moment I am thinking of a tubular axle with a Series stub axle bolted on each end, although I have seen suggestions that solid one piece axles are mandated, so this may need modification.

John

Originally Posted by JDNSW

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John

Now THAT will be something to see!

Keep us posted.

cheers

Doug

There's also this:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....ayphotohosting

cheers

Doug

Im going to be getting rid of the half series 2 chassis under my S2 tub for my trailer shortly so if anyone wants a rolling trailer chassis which is as heavy as a S2 to start with then it will be going cheap.

Im building a camping trailer to fit the RTT onto for longer stays than just over night and be able to take some gear with us due to the limited amount you can fit in a Disco.

It is getting an RHS chassis built on a backbone setup with A frame supports on the drawbar so it will be much like an army trailer.

It will be a bit heavier than most but it wont break.

Im also using XF Panelvan springs on a 75x75x6mm RHS axel with flanges welded on the ends to bolt Disco hubs etc onto the ends so spares are the same as the tow vehical and will run Disco hubs and maybe Hydraulic over ride disc brakes or may be country or series drums which would be more efficient.

I pretty much have all the bits (other than the brakes) all I need now is the time

Hey Doug. I have a LWB tub which I need to be rid of if you're interested.

I also have a SWB tub on a shortened No 5 chassis, which I intend putting a hard top on.That's not for sale though.