The Georgia Bantam build
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LakeNorman_FJ40
Member
Careful backing up with the LnR hitch. Once the trailer is 90* to the truck, stop or you will bend it. Don't ask how I know...
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Very nice buildup!
But why buying new fenders if the relocation of the fenders can be done easily and in less than an hour? You just need some perforated metal plates and a second set of bolts and screws.
Even relocated the fenders are still very strong, if necessary I can step on them without any problems!
Btw.: I added oval holes to the plates, so if necessary I can slide the fenders in and out just loosening the bolts.
Markus
But why buying new fenders if the relocation of the fenders can be done easily and in less than an hour? You just need some perforated metal plates and a second set of bolts and screws.
Even relocated the fenders are still very strong, if necessary I can step on them without any problems!
Btw.: I added oval holes to the plates, so if necessary I can slide the fenders in and out just loosening the bolts.
Markus
johnspark
Ramblin Man
Very nice buildup!
But why buying new fenders if the relocation of the fenders can be done easily and in less than an hour? You just need some perforated metal plates and a second set of bolts and screws.
Even relocated the fenders are still very strong, if necessary I can step on them without any problems!
Btw.: I added oval holes to the plates, so if necessary I can slide the fenders in and out just loosening the bolts.
Markus
That's a great idea! Thanks for the tip.
scramfan01
Adventurer
tongue extention
Love the trailer, Love the build, but you went past the tongue and hitch without giving us the details. I have a few questions. (1) How long is the tongue, from the box to the end. (2) Which Lock-N-Roll hitch did you use? (looks like the extendable one). (3) Which hitch did you use on the vehicle side? (4) Is there any clanking between the slide-in tongue and the reciever tube, of the trailer? Sorry for so many questions, but I'm at this portion of my build, and am thinking I will go the same way. Thanks
Love the trailer, Love the build, but you went past the tongue and hitch without giving us the details. I have a few questions. (1) How long is the tongue, from the box to the end. (2) Which Lock-N-Roll hitch did you use? (looks like the extendable one). (3) Which hitch did you use on the vehicle side? (4) Is there any clanking between the slide-in tongue and the reciever tube, of the trailer? Sorry for so many questions, but I'm at this portion of my build, and am thinking I will go the same way. Thanks
johnspark
Ramblin Man
Hey Scram,
Thanks for the comments. The tongue is 53" from the tub to the receiver end. The LR Hitch trailer side is a model 520 and the vehicle side is a 501. LR trailer hitches do have a little rattle inside the receiver. I used the eye bolts to stabilize the hitch and corral the safety cables on the trailer tongue. The vehicle side is pretty quiet so far. The 501's insert begins to swell about 1.5 inches back from the block where the grease fitting is installed. This fits very snug in the receiver.
Thanks for the comments. The tongue is 53" from the tub to the receiver end. The LR Hitch trailer side is a model 520 and the vehicle side is a 501. LR trailer hitches do have a little rattle inside the receiver. I used the eye bolts to stabilize the hitch and corral the safety cables on the trailer tongue. The vehicle side is pretty quiet so far. The 501's insert begins to swell about 1.5 inches back from the block where the grease fitting is installed. This fits very snug in the receiver.
scramfan01
Adventurer
Thanks for info. Tha helps alot. Your measurements are within 2" of being the same as what my plans were. Guess that length will work well then. Thanks again.
johnspark
Ramblin Man
It was based on being able to open the FJ's rear door even with a HF tongue box.
atavuss
Adventurer
Does the longer tongue make for an easier time backing the trailer up? My Bantam has a slightly longer tongue than stock and is a royal PIA to back up with it being such a short overall length trailer, If I have to back down a long ramp I really have to be careful I don't jack knife. Great build, looks really nice!
Mark Harley
Expedition Leader
Looks great! As others have stated extend the fenders to cover the tires.
They will throw crap everywhere.
They will throw crap everywhere.
100acrehuphalump
Explorer
Really great job on the build!
johnspark
Ramblin Man
I'm working on it. The funds for new items are getting low though. I just dropped some bills on Yakima products for the FJ and trailer. This first outing will be a road tour mostly. I will get something done on the fenders soon though.
Thanks very much.
Yes it makes it somewhat easier. The biggest problem is, I can't see it without the tent on it.
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