Thread: camping trailer to carry dirtbikes

Ok so am about to start this project. I have dragged out my old burnt out dingo campertrailer which i will cut the top off and plan to convert from 6x4 to 8x5. It has a really long drawbar so will be easy to do.
Question for the brains trust, i have to replace the axle (50mm solid sqaure) to suit the new width, can anyone see an issue with leaving the springs where they are? Its only and extra 150mm over hang on each end of the axle.
Trailer will only be carrying about around 700kg. Springs are rated at 1500kg

Umm, I would think you should move the springs if it's not too big a job, less overhang would reduce the flex. Pretty sure the aim is to keep springs close ish to the wheels

Yeah was trying to avoid that, but wouldn't imagine much flex on 50mm solid bar. Will see how hard it will be when its all apart. Just being lazy😊

Well will now basically be starting from scratch, just ordered the steel to build a new trailer😊.
Can amyone see me neading electric trailer brakes? It just going to be an offroad 8x5 trailer to carry bikes on

Apparently you need brakes if the trailer is over 750kg.

I imagine four bikes, tent, kitchen, batteries, fuel, water will add up.

My trailer ended up blowing out to 1200kg........

Splash out and run Land Rover hubs and brakes on a 50mm axle.

Time, effort, and cost, electric brakes looks quicker, easier, and cheaper😊

So i can get some 60series cruiser front leaves and shackles which not sure if they will be to heavy. Also plan to upgrade the brakes on our campertrailer to electric and landrover pattern, so will use the old 6 stud overide brakes from it on the 8x5.

You will need to custom built. 7 x 5 trailer with 3 bikes in usual position and the fourth bike on the drawbar at right angles. Then build frame for RTT or bigger fold out tent (like the old style Shippshape RTT)

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