Thread: Dual axle trailer w. front steering ???

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looks almost exactly the same as the front end of one of the 141/202 trailers that we use at work.

it wouldnt take much to convert one of them to what you're after.


hell you could do it using the front end of a series III by fabbing out the diff and replacing the tie rod with a pair of smaller ones hanging off of a hinged drawbar.

Any licensing issues now that there is another pivot (although not a turntable) in the discussion. ???? Technically the van (pictured) is now a "Dog" and not a "Pig" as normal trailers/van are.

Hi,

yes, using LR bits is a good idea, as they are reasonably easy to source.

Originally Posted by pop058

Any licensing issues now that there is another pivot (although not a turntable) in the discussion. ???? Technically the van (pictured) is now a "Dog" and not a "Pig" as normal trailers/van are.

Hi,

a two axle trailer with the front one steerable is sketched in the VSB1, although I have to confess that I haven't checked if this thing can be registered under this VSB.

I believe we came across this caravan a year or so ago in at Wilpena Pound, a good friend of mine had a good chat with the fellow that owns it, he moved on before I got a chance to have a good look myself. I'll ask later...
This type of design would make independent suspension work well as it's no longer a tripod like most trailers.


Allen.

To back those four wheel trailers is a work of art, to do steer successfully while reversing, treat the maneuver as a series of arc's.

To help new comer to do this it's best to have a tow ball mounted on the front and push the trailer back with the vehicle moving forward.
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