Thread: My Trailer Build/Rebuild

Originally Posted by incisor

that is looking very flash!

what you got in mind for the top?

As explained in an earlier post Inc ...... a hard top similar in style to the OE one, but not as high. Roof bars on that and the rooftop tent added. The idea is to make it high enough for us to walk under when the tent is erected but not as high as the rear of the Defender.

So rather than 2100 to under the tent, it will be more like 1820. This will make it easier to pack the tent up too, something I struggle with because I'm of normal height, not giraffe like

After discussing the roof with various people, I decided to bring the trailer to Brisbane and utilise the services of Harry Ho Har of "Series Landy Rescue".

A couple of BIG days later and the following was achieved.

Main frame bows





Rear door top frame which will swing with tailgate





Frame all welded and etch primed



The start of sheeting the frame.





Completed sheeting



With some fancy aluminium mouldings to finish the edges.



On the trailer







To say I'm happy with the result would be an understatement. It's pretty much exactly as I planned and envisaged.

Thanks Harry. You do stirling work.

I wont be back home until the end of next week and then the door will be completed and other bits finished off and tent installed on roof. The light is getting brighter.

I almost forgot to mention that I had the trailer blue slipped last week. Thanks go to Ross (Carzee) for supplying me with previous rego details which made the reregistration process a whole lot easier.

Perry

Brilliant job all round!!!

Not a bad job for a 78 year old retired Numpty with too much time on his hands.

I guess we all wish we had the time and patience to build something as impressive as that trailer.

How is the suspension and will it handle the rough stuff? I am sure you didn't just build a show pony.

It was a tough couple of days for the guys, just as well I was here too feed them The trailer turned out terrific and we are glad numpty/Perry is happy with our work.

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Mrs hh

Originally Posted by Chenz

Not a bad job for a 78 year old retired Numpty with too much time on his hands.

I guess we all wish we had the time and patience to build something as impressive as that trailer.

How is the suspension and will it handle the rough stuff? I am sure you didn't just build a show pony.

Thanks maaaaate!

Suspension is tough as nails standard army fare. Heavy duty leaf pack same as all No 5's ie rated to carry 500kg over any terrain. The springs may be short, but it rides quite well.

Funny, I was thinking that it would be reasonably light, but at 320kg Tare and then 55 litres of water, spare wheel, 4.5kg gas cylinder, roof, roof racks and roof top tent, plus assorted camping paraphenalia the weight comes up a bit. Maybe an estimated 200 to 250kg on top of the Tare. Still, it will be much lighter than most of the overloaded affairs that traipse around the countryside. (my opinion of course)

Have you picked a colour yet Perry?

When I get around to it he top will probably be white. Maybe with grey sides but probably not.

No hurry for that bit, but I'm trying to get the rest of it up and running by the end of next week.