Another OUTLANDER trailer

[bigwapitijohnny]

...Now that you've spent time with the rig, what would you say you would have done differently?...

I am considering buying a trailer from Robert as well. I am planning a trip to check these trailers out later this year. I too am interested in reading your insight about the trailer...Perhaps powder coating the frame may be better?...

Regards,

BWJ

 

[Grim Reaper]

I am considering buying a trailer from Robert as well. I am planning a trip to check these trailers out later this year. I too am interested in reading your insight about the trailer...Perhaps powder coating the frame may be better?...

Regards,

BWJ

Really the simplest fix would be a heavy set of detachable mud flaps on the truck.

That sort of blasting is from a LOT of miles on dirt roads. A long set of rubber mud flaps that you can remove when doing any sort of technical wheeling would be the ticket.

 

[alia176]

How about a stone guard? My trailer has one and it does a great job of keeping stones from hitting the trailer AND the stones from bouncing back into the rear window. figure 8 on this page

Of course, there might not be enough room for the stone guard.

 

[Rhode Trip]

Really the simplest fix would be a heavy set of detachable mud flaps on the truck.

That sort of blasting is from a LOT of miles on dirt roads. A long set of rubber mud flaps that you can remove when doing any sort of technical wheeling would be the ticket.

That's true, but I'd really just consider the blasting a cost of doing business if you travel alot on gravel roads. It's simple to fix with a can of spray paint.

 

[Rhode Trip]

As you can see, the frame of the trailer is fine with a washing and a little paint from a spraycan.

The powdercoat is actually moreof a problem to fix. (mainly trying to match the color with spraypaint) I think the line-x as discussed on the other thread is a good option for the leading edges of the boxes. You can see in the photo where the blasting occured. The other spots are from the washboard vibration of the scepter cans and propane bottles against the box. I should have listened to Robert and used a closed cell foam pad between them.

What would I do different with my trailer?
I have a ball hitch that is welded on. I would check with Robert, but if possible, I would get a bolt-on arrangement that could accept either a ball or a lock-n-roll.
I would match my wheels to the tow vehicle. I have odd size wheels on my truck (8 on 6.5), and wanted something more standard in case I found the trailer of limited usefulness and I wanted to sell it. Not a problem, I'm keeping it, but now carry 3 spares, 2 for the truck and 1 for the trailer.
I like the grey hammertone powdercoat better.

I think that's it.
Here'a a couple of shots of the trailer at our campsite on James Bay, Quebec.

We're drying the kayak after a paddle on the arctic ocean.

 

[ntsqd]

I'd suggest "Helicopter Tape" for those leading edges. This tape is intended to keep grit etc. from damaging the leading edges of carbon fiber rotor blades.
Looks like they also offer it in black.

 

[Rhode Trip]

I'd suggest "Helicopter Tape" for those leading edges. This tape is intended to keep grit etc. from damaging the leading edges of carbon fiber rotor blades.
Looks like they also offer it in black.

Excellent suggestion. Thanks!

 

[ntsqd]

Used to use a lot of that stuff on road racers just for that, to keep the paint or gel-coat from getting chipped. As the pic shows, the clear isn't really. It's a bit yellow.

 

[flyingwil]

I'd suggest "Helicopter Tape" for those leading edges. This tape is intended to keep grit etc. from damaging the leading edges of carbon fiber rotor blades.
Looks like they also offer it in black.

I have used similar products (for planes) and had good results when I used to care about my Jeep. Good suggestion!