trailer

  1. Clastic

    2x3 Tube vs angle iron for trailer

    Because I got that "I can build it cheaper than buy what I want" autism instead of "Good at math and science" autism. :laughing: Found a 30' camper frame locally that I want to convert to a SxS hauler. Of course since camper it has the rigidity of wet noodle and we're going to have to add some...
  2. Sluggy

    CA 2005 enclosed gooseneck trailer sf bay area

    7k is what I have into it and hoping to get from another member here. Larry Gibsons old race trailer of any of you remember him. https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/hvo/d/san-leandro-31foot-triple-axle/7838568319.html Gooseneck hitch that uses a 2 5/16 ball Pink slip in my name Capable of 15k...
  3. CDA 455 II

    I.D. THIS TRAILER

    Neighbor across the street brought this trailer home: Is this a one-off trailer? What would it be used for? Some specs: 1) 10' flatbed 2) 48" between wheel fenders 3) 2.5"X40" leaf springs 4)Both ends of leaf springs appears fixed/no shackles. 5) 20"dually/6-lug axle 6) 34" ground to bed...
  4. Gbkeith

    Rebco rigging trailer.

    This isn’t going to happen right away but I wanted to put it out there so people smarter than me might throw out some better ideas. I’ve been needing a short, light-ish, fairly stout single axle trailer with sides that I can pile stuff in. Somebody posted a Rebco logger box recently and that...
  5. LCexplorer

    Building trailer scales?

    So no Cat scales close to me, so I was thinking a vehicle /trailer scale may come in handy occasionally. I have been eyeing DIY livestock scale kits on Amazon for a little while like: 2.5T scale kit on Amazon.com Since the prices have come down (around $150) I was thinking of building a...
  6. What?

    Trailer hitch ball mount options

    Are there brands to avoid? I upgraded to Class V bumper hitch. Tow and stow style seem very convenient. I wanted get other brand input as bunch are lesser cost than new I know Curt, B&W($300+), Weigh Safe are stout and no issue in using theirs. There's bunch other companies nowadays...
  7. Gbkeith

    Two holer hay trailer.

    I’ve had a little time over the last week and started on a little two bale hay trailer. Trying to keep it short, stable, and bomb proof. I started off trying to decide what to make it out of, then looked out in the yard and had some 8x11.5 channel so the choice was made for me. Then I...
  8. Gbkeith

    Trailer frame gussets and stress risers

    I’m building a hay trailer out of 8x11.5 channel. Welding the cross members to the frame rail like so. I’m going to burn out some nice radiused gussets. I was intending on putting them on both sides like this, but if I do does that just put a stress riser at the line where the gussets end on...
  9. Ford’s Pro Trailer Backup Assist?

    I’m sure I’ll get called a yuppie bitch because people can’t read, but here we go anyways :laughing: I have 5 different trailers and have no issues backing them just about anywhere they will actually fit. I just picked up a 2017 F-150 that came with the Pro Trailer Backup Assist. I have...
  10. Big4x4ride

    Trailer Bearing Maintenance

    What's everyone trailer wheel bearing maintenance like? I've been used to 3500K axles, and using Northern Tool China bearings but I only towed a few hundred miles per trip a few times a year. I'd run the bearings for 3-4 years, pump some grease in each trip, and call it good. Never tore down...
  11. How to skin inside of a trailer?

    Googled around but probably.not hitting the right keywords Whats a good clean way to skin inside of a trailer? 1/4 plywood first, then ?? Can I use laminate flooring planks? How do I join the edges if the wood? The metal tube is 1", so just out 1/2 inch from each panel o the tube, and screw in...
  12. WaterH

    Trailer wheels

    So I got a junky boat trailer and I borrowed some wheels tires to get it home. Now I am thinking of putting new tires on the old wheels. I tried with screw drivers and such and couldn’t get anywhere getting the old tires off. Is there a trick? I’m talking about 10” wheels. A lot of places...
  13. white-rhino

    MI 38’ enclosed trailer - MI

    $15,000 obo 2013 US Cargo 38’ goose neck 30’ deck 7-1/2’ interior ht Air conditioning / heat pump (heat pump doesn’t do much) Triple 6k torsion axles Spread axle - pulls awesome Finished interior w/ led lights Coat closet & overhead cabinets Two In floor spare tire boxes Drive over fenders for...
  14. Crashhawk

    17" 8 on 6.5 trailer wheels?

    Anyone have a line on 17", not 17.5", trailer wheels or another wheel of the same dimensions? So, I'd like to be able to run the same tires on my dually and my 14k gn. Currently I've got your standard 235/85-16s on the gn and 235/80-17s on the ram. It'd be real nice to just run one tire between...
  15. GGRR 4555

    16' Enclosed Trailer. Double Axle

    16' wells cargo enclosed trailer. 4 wheel brakes and 3 doors. Body isn't in the best shape but the trailer is functional and tows well. Good tires and a couple mounted spares. 6" 1" tall door and 7' 1" wide. Located in Leona Valley CA. $5,250. Trailer tag says its rated for 7700lbs so I could...
  16. 4 POST or TRAILER Purchase??

    Errrrrrrrrr,,,,,,,,, How bout both :smokin:
  17. Suggapig

    TX Custom Made Aluminum Hydraulic Tilting Trailer

    Custom Made Aluminum (Steel frame) Hydraulic Tilting Trailer, 6 lug axles. Very well built, the tongue is massive but the trailer is lightweight due to aluminum deck panels. Tilting deck is 20 ½ feet long, about 25’ overall 85.5” between fenders, extra wide for hauling a Ford Raptor 5,000 lb 6...
  18. Sooo.. 8.3vdc at the reverse connection for the trailer.

    Working on the trailer wiring and initially had no reverse light power at the connector. Found a bad connection in the jumper and repaired it and had 12 vdc at the connector in the engine compartment with the factory reverse lights disconnected, but 8.3 vdc with the factory reverse iights...
  19. Aggie06

    Trailer brands to look at or avoid

    Starting to look for a new trailer to replace my car hauler that was stolen. There are a few different brands locally, but I’m not familiar with them to know if they’re decent quality or not. It looks like the common ones are Diamond T, East Texas trailers, Delco, PJ, Top Hat (my car hauler was...
  20. CA 2016 14ft Bumper Pull Trailer

    If I had room/time for a project. I'd be buying this and putting it on the front of a gooseneck to build a Crawler Hauler. 2016 Pacific Coachworks Mightylite 14RBS.Very small/light trailer with a full bath. Only 2700lb empty. Slide out makes it feel a lot bigger inside. I'm helping my in-laws...
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