Just thought I'd share the pics of my new off road trailer being built at the moment....
Hoo Roo Happy Days
Grumpster
Vic said
10:33 PM Jul 4, 2011
Looks good Grumpy, what's the curved handle for on the front? Keep the pic's coming they are great! Thanks !
GrumpyOne said
04:25 AM Jul 5, 2011
Hey Vic,
The handle is a manouvering handle, make it easier to push it around and lift if needed... also protect the hydraulic cylinder for the overide brake system.
It will most likely be finished by the time I get back in there, so the next pics will prob be fittout pics...
Just for the record total build cost is $3850, this is $2k less than the average ready built Chinese equivalent and a he11 of a lot better built with stronger welds and running gear.
My fitout will prob be around the $200 - $300 mark.
Hoo Roo Happy Days
Grumpster
elliemike said
10:31 AM Jul 5, 2011
Looks like a substantial piece of kit. Any idea of the finished weight yet.
I used to build, Trailers, horse floats etc years ago. Pictures took me back 25 years. Always toyed with building a camper but never got around to it. I dont have the room now anyway.
Keep the pics coming
Regards
Mike
GrumpyOne said
01:16 PM Jul 5, 2011
Hey elliemike,
The guy building it did say around the 350 to 400kg mark.... but is going to be rated to 3500kg I believe but that will all be revealed once the rego is done...
Cheers
Grumpster
Vic said
05:42 PM Jul 5, 2011
Thanks Grumpy, the handle is a good idea, I did notice a bit of angle iron welded onto the draw bar for extra strenght, so don't think it's going to fall apart in a hurry, lol !
Look forward to the next lot of pics',
-- Edited by Vic on Tuesday 5th of July 2011 05:43:59 PM
Wombat 280 said
06:27 PM Jul 5, 2011
Any reason going hydraulic rather than electric braking. Built one years back and included 25x25 around the chassis to run all the under rig wiring to prevent stone damage.
Looks real solid rig , keep the progress pics coming.
GrumpyOne said
08:27 PM Jul 23, 2011
Hey Guys n Gals,
Well here she is..... all finished in nice royal blue paint.... would have prefered white but beggars can't be choosers seeing as the paint job was free all I paid for was the materials and minimal labour.
More pics to follow, as for the hydraulic brakes it was just what was put on it.
More to come....
Hoo Roo Happy Days
Grumpster
gordon_adl said
12:10 PM Jul 24, 2011
Looking very smart!
GrumpyOne said
02:35 AM Jul 26, 2011
Thanks Gordon,
Here are a few more pics of it.....
Handy fold down table on the tailgate for cooking etc...
Enough room in here for a dozen or so bodies..... 8' x 4' & 22" high to allow fridges etc...
Three jerry can holders and a 4kg gas bottle spot.
A tool bin big enough for the 9kg gas bottle, geny, hot waters system etc etc etc
All built to order by Plunkett Trailers in Mt Gambier.....
Hoo Roo Happy Days
Grumpster
GrumpyOne said
02:37 AM Jul 26, 2011
ps...
The next project is to fit the turret and 50 cals......
Hoo Roo
gordon_adl said
06:06 PM Jul 26, 2011
What is the weight for this fully loaded? Mine is 6x4 and is made from recycled plastic. Very light but still wouldn't mind a bit more space.
Hey guys n gals,
Just thought I'd share the pics of my new off road trailer being built at the moment....
Hoo Roo Happy Days
Grumpster
Hey Vic,
The handle is a manouvering handle, make it easier to push it around and lift if needed... also protect the hydraulic cylinder for the overide brake system.
It will most likely be finished by the time I get back in there, so the next pics will prob be fittout pics...
Just for the record total build cost is $3850, this is $2k less than the average ready built Chinese equivalent and a he11 of a lot better built with stronger welds and running gear.
My fitout will prob be around the $200 - $300 mark.
Hoo Roo Happy Days
Grumpster
Looks like a substantial piece of kit. Any idea of the finished weight yet.
I used to build, Trailers, horse floats etc years ago. Pictures took me back 25 years. Always toyed with building a camper but never got around to it. I dont have the room now anyway.
Keep the pics coming
Regards
Mike
Hey elliemike,
The guy building it did say around the 350 to 400kg mark.... but is going to be rated to 3500kg I believe but that will all be revealed once the rego is done...
Cheers
Grumpster
Thanks Grumpy, the handle is a good idea, I did notice a bit of angle iron welded onto the draw bar for extra strenght, so don't think it's going to fall apart in a hurry, lol !
Look forward to the next lot of pics',
-- Edited by Vic on Tuesday 5th of July 2011 05:43:59 PM
Looks real solid rig , keep the progress pics coming.
Hey Guys n Gals,
Well here she is..... all finished in nice royal blue paint.... would have prefered white but beggars can't be choosers seeing as the paint job was free all I paid for was the materials and minimal labour.
More pics to follow, as for the hydraulic brakes it was just what was put on it.
More to come....
Hoo Roo Happy Days
Grumpster
Thanks Gordon,
Here are a few more pics of it.....
Handy fold down table on the tailgate for cooking etc...
Enough room in here for a dozen or so bodies..... 8' x 4' & 22" high to allow fridges etc...
Three jerry can holders and a 4kg gas bottle spot.
A tool bin big enough for the 9kg gas bottle, geny, hot waters system etc etc etc
All built to order by Plunkett Trailers in Mt Gambier.....
Hoo Roo Happy Days
Grumpster
ps...
The next project is to fit the turret and 50 cals......
Hoo Roo