Trailer Build
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Trailer Build
I have been looking at getting a Flat Deck Trailer lately, I missed a nice one for $500 (12'x6' Deck, Single axle, New lights, ect)
I just found another one for $350 obo
19' Long
7' Wide
Deck Area (Before it Angle in)
12' Long
5' Wide
Steel frame /w Wood planks built in 2002
Has the boat winch still on it.
Axle needs replacement, but still rolls/towable for now.
I think it might just need to be greased as it was used to tow/launch a 17' Boat.
Also needs to be rewired/new lights. He has cheap lights on it.
My plans:
Replace Axle/Leafs If Needed
Repaint (remove the planks if its easy, then reinstall them)
Rewire for 4-Way
Install LED Tail Lights (Brake/Signal Combo)
Install LED Marker Lights
Install LED Rear Bar Marker Light
Install LED Plate Light
Install Reflective Tape on the Sides/Rear
Have a Front Steel Guard at the Tongue Made
Install a Aluminum Toolbox on the Tongue
Cut off the Boat Winch
Might Cut the Tongue shorter (I think it was so long because of the winch)
I might build 2'-3' High wood sides that drop into the stake pockets.\
I might also build a Camper Type body that drops into the stake pockets aswell and use it for camping. (Basic Beds, Table, storage)
the camper part will also be strapped down, not just sitting in the pockets.
Trailer:
Toolbox My work has 2 like this laying around, So I might be able to get both, or one of them cheap.
I just found another one for $350 obo
19' Long
7' Wide
Deck Area (Before it Angle in)
12' Long
5' Wide
Steel frame /w Wood planks built in 2002
Has the boat winch still on it.
Axle needs replacement, but still rolls/towable for now.
I think it might just need to be greased as it was used to tow/launch a 17' Boat.
Also needs to be rewired/new lights. He has cheap lights on it.
My plans:
Replace Axle/Leafs If Needed
Repaint (remove the planks if its easy, then reinstall them)
Rewire for 4-Way
Install LED Tail Lights (Brake/Signal Combo)
Install LED Marker Lights
Install LED Rear Bar Marker Light
Install LED Plate Light
Install Reflective Tape on the Sides/Rear
Have a Front Steel Guard at the Tongue Made
Install a Aluminum Toolbox on the Tongue
Cut off the Boat Winch
Might Cut the Tongue shorter (I think it was so long because of the winch)
I might build 2'-3' High wood sides that drop into the stake pockets.\
I might also build a Camper Type body that drops into the stake pockets aswell and use it for camping. (Basic Beds, Table, storage)
the camper part will also be strapped down, not just sitting in the pockets.
Trailer:
Toolbox My work has 2 like this laying around, So I might be able to get both, or one of them cheap.
Last edited by Reject; Sep 9, 2012 at 06:33 PM.
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Record Breaker
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It currently has a 4-Way, I was thinking about doing a 7-Way, so I could add reverse lights.
I think its only a 2000lbs Axle, maybe 2500lbs
I planned to go pick it up today, but just woke up from getting home 5 hours ago lol
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I plan to buy most of it other then the reflective tape and a few odds and ends, online to save cost.
Marker Lights:
3/4" Round LED Buying 5 Packs of Red and Amber
Clear Red LED 6" Oval Tails + Brackets
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Record Breaker
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Well Put this on hold, My Stuts need replacing, I dont think they are gone yet, but they are close. So I plan to get them replaced and my 1.5" Leveling kit installed soon. After that comes my Intermediate steering shaft (If I can find the coupler I heard about under the dash and tighten it, and that fixes my loose steering wheel)