Pile of parts for my DIY trailer

[Section 8]

Thanks alot. That goes along way toward estimating things. I am going to try a Torflex axle, but you bring up a good point about springs, maybe that would be a better approach....

Thanks

:camping:

 

[mixedgasdiver]

I've been watching your build and am very interested. I'm just curious, any estimate on the cost of the trailer it's self not including camping type accessories?

Thanks,

Rob

 

[pixeldzn]

I'd say I'm at around $1200-$1400, including new tires and rims, lighting, all the steel, and misc trips to Home Depot and Ace Hardware.

I haven't been real diligent about tracking the receipts. (Not sure I wanna know exactly how much it cost!!), but I do know that the major items add up to around $1000.

BTW, it's nearly complete. All welding is done, needs some finish grinding and sanding. Also needs a skin and a floor for the box. The wiring is done, but just good enuf to tow it home from my buddy's house - needs to be fished inside the tubing and generally cleaned up. Also need to do things like make cables for the tailgate, paint, etc.

Will post new pics tomorrow.

 

[Section 8]

I'd be really interested to know how you did the tailgate hinges.

Right now I am thinking of using Weld-on Hinges (thats the actual trade name): [URL="http://www.guden.com/display-wh3.asp[/URL]

But I don't think I am strong enough with the force to get them aligned straight, and stay straight while I weld them so the tailgat opens smoothly. I see a tailgate that I can't open, but empties my trailer on the highway.


Thanks.

:REOutCampFire03:

 

[pixeldzn]

I just used grade 8 bolts with nylon washers inbetween the box and the gate.

I'll make sure ther's a detailed pic of it when i post next.

 

[pixeldzn]

The trailer is nearly complete! It only needs it's cedar decking floor installed.

 

[Jered007]

Congratulations, I want one! :drool: Would probably cost less than adding the rear and roof racks that I've been eyeing. (gotta love the cargo room in jeeps)

 

[pixeldzn]

Some more pics, with the trailer in tow behind the Jeep ...

And a close up of the Lock-N-Roll Articulating Hitch setup ...

 

[pixeldzn]

Got the wood floor cut, routed, and drilled today. I used 1x6 cedar decking board. I had to route out a relief for the tailgate so it could swing without hitting the floor, and also route out the reliefs for the tiedowns in each corner. Now I have to pull the boards back out, sand them, and apply a few coats of spar varnish.

 

[pixeldzn]

Added some decals ...

 

[CodyLX450]

No fenders?

Ive seen a lot of broken back windows from rocks thrown up from the trailer...and altho you don't have a glass back window, you might not like the rock dings and paint chips.

Any fender plans?

Looks pretty good!

 

[pixeldzn]

Yep, I plan on fenders and a lid before I tow it any distance. I have some prefab fenders, but they don't quite fir right with the 33's, so I am going to get some diamondplate bent to the right size instead.