UK Sankey Trailer Build

[Jersey4x4]

Hi all

You might be familiar with my Suzuki Jimny topic and if you are then you will know space or lack of it is becoming a big problem so I have decided to make a camping trailer

I was originally going to make one from Scratch however a Sankey Trailer has recently been brought to my attention that needs some major TLC so I am going to use this as my base

Here is some pics of the trailer in question

The tub is going as it's way past repair and I am going to be shot blasting and treating the frame and use that to build from. The best thing is everything that needs to work works! I was originally not going to bother with a braked trailer however as it's all there and working I am going to make it braked. Everything will be rewired as it too is past it...

This is going to be a long term project so font expect results over night ; )

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[faulco]

Nice to see another sankey build. I'm doing one at the minute myself.
If you're losing the tub what are your plans the trailer?

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[Jersey4x4]

These are the initial designs but it may change

I designed this when I was making it from scratch but I hope to make I similar to this

Any feedback would be more then welcome as I an kind of going into this blind!! 😁

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[Arlo]

I cut the mid crossmember out of the frame and welded on some outriggers to the rear of the frame.
Now the rear supporting legs have a greater distance to each other and the cabin door is wider too.

 

[Jersey4x4]

Cheers them drawings will actually come in really handy

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[Jersey4x4]

Quick question did you extend the tounge if so by how much??

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[Arlo]

Tounge length is still original.

 

[Jersey4x4]

Hmm see I am thinking about extending mine so I can fit the box on the front and still have clearance from the car

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[biskit]

Jersey4x4 a few guys on the Disco3 forum are building sankey camping trailers, wiggs has just started his second build, it looks like your plan as well. Good luck with you build.:wings:

 

[Jersey4x4]

Ah someone is copying my designs ey haha sounds like a popular building platform... I am currently stuck on getting a new set of leaf springs... I can't seam to find any close to original

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[Arlo]

Just remove them, put some paint on the leave springs and grease them again.
That's it in a nutshell.
They are looking as new at your trailer.

Just try harder.

 

[faulco]

Sorry I haven't checked this thread. I've extended my drawbar and am changing it to 50mm ball due to the age of.my truck. Due to funds I can't change the top until next winter. Have almost identical plans as yourself. Looking forward to watching your build.

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