blupaddler
Conspirator
Sankey Trailer
I have had this trailer for almost six months. Unfortunately I am only just now getting around to finally starting the project.
Background: We decided to start looking for a trailer for a couple of reasons.
First being I couldn't figure out a good way to have a RTT and carry three or more surfboards at the same time. Granted we aren't always surfing (don't I wish), but there is nothing like heading down Mex. 1 with surfboards hanging off the rack into the next lane and having big trucks go blazing past you.
Second I have gotten tired of having the RTT and the associated weight up on the roof.
I found the trailer on the local craigslist back in March.
Impression I must say these appear to be built really well. They come with surge brakes, I think. The suspension has a cable around the axle to prevent it from going anywhere. There is also a rubber bump-stop between the axle and frame. I believe these are rated at 3/4 ton capacity, but please correct me if I am wrong. They also have three leveling jacks which are quite cool.
Purpose/Desgin The goal for now is to mildly mod it and see how we like "trailer life." I really want to have a Toyota bolt pattern on the wheels, which I believe will mean an adapter of some sort. Then a hinged lid, with the RTT mounted on that. Possibly adding some kind of battery charging system, water storage later on.
Things to do I have removed one drum and the bearings appear to be good, but I am still going to order another set and replace them, keeping these as a spare. I also need to figure out the axle seal. The shocks are shot - which leads me to a question... When measuring shocks do you measure from end to end or from eye to eye? Also does anyone know of anywhere one might find a list of shocks along with their compressed and extended lengths? And what brand would you recommend? I was thinking of KYB (from my VW days)
I am thinking the lid will open to the passenger side, unless someone has some reasons to sway me another way. I will also be lining the inside box as well.
I will probably also change the lunette for a lock-n-roll eventually.
Without further ado...
Edit While I really like this trailer, with the super-cool Defender style (is that what they're called) lights. If a Land Rover guy has a m101/m416 they want to trade let me know before I start going too far and cutting things up.
I have had this trailer for almost six months. Unfortunately I am only just now getting around to finally starting the project.
Background: We decided to start looking for a trailer for a couple of reasons.
First being I couldn't figure out a good way to have a RTT and carry three or more surfboards at the same time. Granted we aren't always surfing (don't I wish), but there is nothing like heading down Mex. 1 with surfboards hanging off the rack into the next lane and having big trucks go blazing past you.
Second I have gotten tired of having the RTT and the associated weight up on the roof.
I found the trailer on the local craigslist back in March.
Impression I must say these appear to be built really well. They come with surge brakes, I think. The suspension has a cable around the axle to prevent it from going anywhere. There is also a rubber bump-stop between the axle and frame. I believe these are rated at 3/4 ton capacity, but please correct me if I am wrong. They also have three leveling jacks which are quite cool.
Purpose/Desgin The goal for now is to mildly mod it and see how we like "trailer life." I really want to have a Toyota bolt pattern on the wheels, which I believe will mean an adapter of some sort. Then a hinged lid, with the RTT mounted on that. Possibly adding some kind of battery charging system, water storage later on.
Things to do I have removed one drum and the bearings appear to be good, but I am still going to order another set and replace them, keeping these as a spare. I also need to figure out the axle seal. The shocks are shot - which leads me to a question... When measuring shocks do you measure from end to end or from eye to eye? Also does anyone know of anywhere one might find a list of shocks along with their compressed and extended lengths? And what brand would you recommend? I was thinking of KYB (from my VW days)
I am thinking the lid will open to the passenger side, unless someone has some reasons to sway me another way. I will also be lining the inside box as well.
I will probably also change the lunette for a lock-n-roll eventually.
Without further ado...
Edit While I really like this trailer, with the super-cool Defender style (is that what they're called) lights. If a Land Rover guy has a m101/m416 they want to trade let me know before I start going too far and cutting things up.
