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Post by haitch on Feb 9, 2023 16:05:38 GMT 10
We've been agonizing over this for quite some time. What we ended up, with is a none too small transporter+ provision for the means to camp out if required. Years of towing caravans and campers to remote locations has influenced a lot of the decisions regarding this trailer. It is probably too big for many, but, our needs may not be the same as yours. We were also looking for flexible usage around home, an economical build to a reasonable standard and a reliable, safe unit that will last. Finally, the size also came about because it is the most common next to 6x4 and is more readily available locally. No build time, delivered in a week, rather than an 8 to 12 week build time. Overkill?? Maybe?? 4 Brakes, rims, LT tire and sizes, 2 axles all fit in the safety envelope. one piece ramp is a safety feature I like too.
We're confident it fills our needs. price, safety, durability and flexibility.
Thank you to everyone on here for their help and guidance. Wheels, Lee and many others.
We hope others may get something out of this too.
Always ready to help.
Comments and suggestions gratefully received.
Cheers
Haitch
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Post by Uralee on Feb 9, 2023 17:37:06 GMT 10
H, you will need some means of locating the wheels (rails?) or it will move around even with 4 tie-downs.
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Post by haitch on Feb 9, 2023 17:54:47 GMT 10
Thanks Lee. Yep, its on the drawing board.
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Post by andyh on Feb 10, 2023 4:29:24 GMT 10
If it works for you then that is all that matters.  I just chuck mine on the back of the ute. |
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Post by haitch on Feb 10, 2023 7:46:46 GMT 10
I have tried to choose anchor points off the chassis proper. Not off stuff like the bumper bars or bolt on protection bars.Side ways restraint is proving a little awkward with the shortness of ratchet strap being the problem. Hoping that timber restraints on the floor with help resolve that.
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Post by haitch on Feb 10, 2023 7:53:59 GMT 10
If it works for you then that is all that matters. I just chuck mine on the back of the ute. Correct. That is all that matters. Now I'm curious..How did you get the Ural up and off the ute?? I also note that the tub is missing? |
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Post by andyh on Feb 10, 2023 10:00:44 GMT 10
On and off with a set of lightweight Aluminum ramps. I pushed it onto my verandah then backwards onto the ute because the engine was seized. When I picked it up Matt rode it onto the ute. I would be comfortable riding it on these days now I have had practice getting my zero-turn on the back. Actually I like my zero-turn so much I take it for a Bunnings sausage occasionally.  Tub came off because I thought it would make things quicker for Graeme when he rebuilt the engine. As it turned out he has a dolly and splits the subframe off the bike... |
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Post by haitch on Feb 10, 2023 10:09:32 GMT 10
On and off with a set of lightweight Aluminum ramps. I pushed it onto my verandah then backwards onto the ute because the engine was seized. When I picked it up Matt rode it onto the ute. I would be comfortable riding it on these days now I have had practice getting my zero-turn on the back. Actually I like my zero-turn so much I take it for a Bunnings sausage occasionally. Tub came off because I thought it would make things quicker for Graeme when he rebuilt the engine. As it turned out he has a dolly and splits the subframe off the bike... 🤣🤣🤣 |
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Post by bewildered on Feb 10, 2023 17:07:53 GMT 10
Thanks Lee. Yep, its on the drawing board. I cut a short section of 5" steel channel and drilled and tapped it to accept four 12mm button head allen bolts, drilled four matching holes in the trailer bed and the channel can be fitted and removed as required, it would not be fun trying to shovel out a load of mulch or roadbase or whatever with it in place. No need to fit nuts beneath the bed, 20mm of bolt protrusion into the holes does the trick, a "GT stripe" on the trailer bed helps track wheels accurately when loading, you did well to find a 6' wide trailer IME. |
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Post by haitch on Feb 10, 2023 18:19:36 GMT 10
Thanks Lee. Yep, its on the drawing board. I cut a short section of 5" steel channel and drilled and tapped it to accept four 12mm button head allen bolts, drilled four matching holes in the trailer bed and the channel can be fitted and removed as required, it would not be fun trying to shovel out a load of mulch or roadbase or whatever with it in place. No need to fit nuts beneath the bed, 20mm of bolt protrusion into the holes does the trick, a "GT stripe" on the trailer bed helps track wheels accurately when loading, you did well to find a 6' wide trailer IME. Thanks mate good to hear from you. I still have a 7 x 4 that I had fitted as you describe. I unfortuately donated my fabricated channel to No 2 son. So, I am thinking of something similar for this. I am thinking of putting some "Rivnuts/Nutserts" in to secure it through the bed. Nutrunner to remove and refit as required. It is only load bearing laterally, so doesn't need to be heavy. Shoot me a PM if you have time? |
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