the car trailer
#1 _gen3torrie_
Posted 25 July 2011 - 11:30 PM
its going be made out of square tube with mesh flooring.
the plan is to make a tandem hydraulic braked car trailer, the budget is around 4g
the plan is to have ramps tucked up in the back part so they can just slide out and lock in place. and have a scissor jack in the front to lift the trailer so the most lowest cars can go on the trailer, electronic winch and a few other hidden surprises
will update more when we get more of a blueprint drawn up.
any ideas or plans from previous builds will be great.
#2
Posted 26 July 2011 - 08:11 AM
#3
Posted 26 July 2011 - 12:32 PM
Grant..
#4
Posted 26 July 2011 - 01:43 PM
I could give you the details, but since you didnt buy a welder from me that wont happen.....
#5 _Liam_
Posted 26 July 2011 - 01:53 PM
Just something to keep in mind, 4K would buy a pretty damn near perfect trailer. There is no reason why you couldn't build it for 2K.
Good luck mate.
#6 _gen3torrie_
Posted 26 July 2011 - 06:26 PM
come on blown308, thats not nice, i was going to buy one from you, but the postage was going to be a pain...
#7 _gen3torrie_
Posted 26 July 2011 - 06:31 PM
thanks for the info guys,
come on blown308, thats not nice, i was going to buy one from you, but the postage was going to be a pain...
that and this one is here, so i got someone to blame if it breaks.
#8
Posted 26 July 2011 - 08:28 PM
#9 _Liam_
Posted 26 July 2011 - 08:35 PM
#10
Posted 26 July 2011 - 08:58 PM
The pic doesn't really show the drop depth very well, its about 15cm I think.
#11 _Liam_
Posted 26 July 2011 - 09:11 PM
#12 _Liam_
Posted 26 July 2011 - 09:14 PM
Yes, I don't need to jack the front of the trailer at all (mind you I long ranps too).
The pic doesn't really show the drop depth very well, its about 15cm I think.
Is it still a bit hairy rolling it on and off Howard? Especially just after the front wheel, and just before the rear? I imagine your beast would be relatively low, to keep a low CG?
#13
Posted 26 July 2011 - 09:19 PM
#14 _gen3torrie_
Posted 26 July 2011 - 10:55 PM
#15 _Woodsy_
Posted 26 July 2011 - 11:03 PM
#16
Posted 26 July 2011 - 11:09 PM
Lol I think the pointy bit has him stumped.
Do your research on rules and regulations to get it registered and the frame will be a breeze (eg. 30/70 weight distribution or whatever it is in WA).
Use your imagination and common sense and you should have something which works. Long ramps will help with lowered cars, the scissor thing on the front may be an issue if once you drive the car on, the front will tip up and then smash back down due to the angle.
You will work it out, just make sure you actually finish it
#17
Posted 26 July 2011 - 11:16 PM
Drawbar length is 1300 from centre of coupling to front of trailer
TRAILER IS SUPPLIED WITH RAMPS (black only), 200MM WIDE X 2MTR LONG Dimensions:3700mm long X 1930mm wide (internal floor area)
Width is 2490mm from guard to guard (for access clearence)
SPARE HOLDER ON passenger side rear
Trailer is supplied with 205/65/15" used tyres on 14 or 15" rims Stud pattern is COMMODORE
Mechanical drum brakes on one axle
2.1mm checker plate floor
Frame material is 50x50x2.0 square tube cross brace on floor where sheets are joined, all additional floor cross braces are 50x25x2mm
SIDE RAIL IS 150x50x3.0mm rect tube
Floor support is every 500mm front to back
5 leaf 6mm slipper springs
7 pin flat connector for power supply
Spare wheel, jockey wheel, winch,chequer plate guards, new tyres, not included but can be purchased upon pick-up.
50mm snap coupling- quick release (with hand brake)
Carrying capacity is 1520kg (trailer weight is 480kg)
Gross vehicle mass 2000kg
Attached Files
Edited by rodomo, 26 July 2011 - 11:20 PM.
#18 _Quagmire_
Posted 27 July 2011 - 12:14 PM
also...i seen one made with air bags to raise and lower it ......sure you could hook the lines up to do two only if you needed to
and tilt a traler has the same basic idea as you ....but they put a "locking" mechcanism and spring in there's to stop it tipping under load
#19 _Woodsy_
Posted 27 July 2011 - 07:08 PM
#20 _Bomber Watson_
Posted 27 July 2011 - 07:56 PM
Cheers.
#21 _Ozzie Picker_
Posted 27 July 2011 - 08:09 PM
its been a pleasure to use,can get dirt,move funiture,drag on heavy items,as ramps close together so a trolley can be used.
Edited by 73BATHXU1HTBATH350, 27 July 2011 - 08:15 PM.
#22
Posted 27 July 2011 - 09:06 PM
Depends on the caravan frame of course but not really suitable for a full sized car, a mate has done this for his off roader (which weighs stuff all) and its OK for that but nothing heavieri've heard of people converting a caravan frame, dunno how practical that is though.
#23
Posted 27 July 2011 - 09:15 PM
#24 _wombat_
Posted 27 July 2011 - 11:04 PM
normaly gets more attention than the car, can take some pics when i get home next week if you want.
#25 _gen3torrie_
Posted 28 July 2011 - 12:08 AM
cheers mate
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