Went to the DMV and got 2 one day permits to take it in to get checked out. So far DMV charges have only been $40. After that I went home and welded on the tow hitch receiver and hoops for the trailer safely chains. I will be using D-Rings on those chains. Also primed and painted up everything. Painting is such a breeze when you have a paint gun! I only have this weekend to prep the trailer to look its best because come monday at 8:20am i have to take he trailer to the DMV to get inspected and complete the paper work to finally make it legal.
This is an 18" receiver that i bought toward the beginning of my build from harbor freight.
In order for his receiver to really be secure i did drilled 6 holes; 3 on each side, this way i can weld on the shaft of the receiver too not just at the end of it. I think it is much more secure like this. Especially if i ever plan to do some crazy trails with this thing.
Here you can see what i meant
I feel like it is much more secure like this.
Then i made some Hoops to use with the safety towing chains. These are made of some spare some 1/4" thick 2"x2" square tube that i had left over from when i created my trailer axle and trailer tongue.
I Made the holes big enough to be able to fit the D-Ring bolt. I plan to use 1 one each side
Give myself a pat on the back. It turned out looking great. I really love how fast i can paint with that paint gun. Its so freeking convenient. I just hate the clean up process though. So i can definitely see myself not using it for touch ups. But i will definitely use it for painting large surfaces or redoing my trucks bumpers and sliders. Still it's great to have
I figured since i have the DMV appointment on Monday i may as well put in the birch-wood floor to make it look cleaner. I don't know what exactly the inspector plans to look at but at least the trailer will look great!
That is all i have to share for now. Hopefully today i can get the High security locks installed onto the doors of the trailer. Then give both my truck and trailer a nice car wash to have both looking immaculate for Monday's inspection.
Wish me luck!