Independent adjustable suspention.

[mantree91]

So having not even finished my 1st teardrop I have started looking at suspension options on my next build. Without a new frame I am stuck with my current straight axle with 12" wheels but my next idea is a trailer with independent suspension using front hubs from a 2wd xterra to match my bolt pattern. The issue with that plan is that the gally will be really high off the ground. So enter the adjustable suspension, this idea is adapted from something called adjustable trim on sidecar motorcycles.

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[john61ct]

Are the wheels at the very rear of your frame there, or will you be extending it?

Do they make them for very heavy-duty use cases?

 

[Hummelator]

I'm pretty sure that photo is just an example of the type of suspension he is interested in.

 

[Hillbilly Heaven]

Very nice I do like that idea. Has multiple applications. One could replace the linear actuator with air bag if they need more strength than typical actuators can support.

 

[Hillbilly Heaven]

Key is to get camber and toe correct when attaching the spindle to the swing arm. Swing arm needs to be very rigid.

 

[Teardropper]

Why not Timbrens?



I'm just wondering how you'll nest something like that in a teardrop.

 

[Louisd75]

Why not Timbrens?

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I'm just wondering how you'll nest something like that in a teardrop.

The nesting part wouldn't be all that difficult if you're still early enough in the build. I nested my wheels to match the track width of the truck.

 

[john61ct]

See I don't get it, if you go to that trouble, why not bring the walls right out to the maximum width, flush with the outside of the wheels.

Yes a tiny loss of MPG, but no mirror visibility issue, and quite a bit more interior space, for storage if nothing else.

 

[Louisd75]

See I don't get it, if you go to that trouble, why not bring the walls right out to the maximum width, flush with the outside of the wheels.

Yes a tiny loss of MPG, but no mirror visibility issue, and quite a bit more interior space, for storage if nothing else.

I built the trailer in a 2 car garage with the stipulation that my wife's car comes in every night. The trailer is also stored in the same garage. If I'd gone the full width it would become a pain to move around the trailer, there's not much room as there is. Right now the only "squeeze" is getting around the wheels. Sure I could have more room inside. In reality, why? I've got a queen size bed and bunk beds inside with more storage space than I have under the sleeping platform in my truck. And I still have my truck bed. I mean sure, if I'm trying to do the Larry of Arabia gig then I'm woefully low on space, but the reality is that a year and a half spent living out of the back of a Tacoma with my wife has shown us that beyond a few luxury items there's not much that makes the experience more enjoyable. We sleep in the trailer, we live outside of it

 

[mantree91]

I am using a full bed but this was a budget build. The trailer frame, lumber, oven and misc parts were free but I will sell this one later and build a new one. I wouldn't want to nest the tires for the squatting because to drop it down over 33 inch tires there would be quite the chunk of space

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[Louisd75]

I am using a full bed but this was a budget build. The trailer frame, lumber, oven and misc parts were free but I will sell this one later and build a new one. I wouldn't want to nest the tires for the squatting because to drop it down over 33 inch tires there would be quite the chunk of space

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Right, I was throwing the nesting idea out there in response to where the adjustable suspension would go. If you install it between the body and wheels then you'd wind up with the wheels really far out. I'm not sure how much space you'd need for the suspension, but nesting it inside the trailer may be an option.

 

[john61ct]

I built the trailer in a 2 car garage with the stipulation that my wife's car comes in every night.

makes sense, thanks

 

[Teardropper]

I'll ask it again.

Why not Timbrens?

Having built three teardrops it seems like you're adding a lot of complexity. You should still be able to build with a 36" high countertop. (unless you've got huge tires on your tow vehicle you're trying to emulate?)

Simple is good (and reliable).

 

[mantree91]

I'm going to 33s once I do a sas but might go up to 35 inch tires.

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