Custom Trailer for Spressomon

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Axle- spindle and hub kit 3500# (tube is 2" A106 seamless)

Who did you purchase the spindle kit from?

Bought it in pieces. Majority from my local steel supply.

 

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Been awhile since I did any work on the trailer.. Tacked up the sides, top rail and tailgate this morning.

J

 

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Welded it all today. Need to cut the 16 gauge for the sides, run a few support runners for the floor, cut and lay in the floor and then on to the fender wells and front box.

J

 

[LFD2037]

Any new progress pics?

 

[Solace in Solitude]

I hadn't seen this thread Jason... You really do gorgeous work!!

Subscribed!!

 

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Any new progress pics?

No, its out back. With Trail-Tailor I haven't had much time for 3rd and 4th place projects..

I hadn't seen this thread Jason... You really do gorgeous work!!
Subscribed!!

Thanks Danny, It's been dead for awhile. Maybe in the next few weeks I can get going on it again. But, the 40 will take precedence.

Jason

 

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I'm finally going to finish this trailer! @spressomon has commissioned me to finish it per his specs.

Parts are coming in and should get finished up in the next few weeks.

Jason

 

[scrapdaddy]

I've been waiting for this! Jason, could I ask where you sourced the cable and plug at.

 

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I've been waiting for this! Jason, could I ask where you sourced the cable and plug at.

Ron, It may go quick... pay attention! HA!

I got the cable/plug at my local steel supply. This one is 16' (I'll trim a bit off-- they have a 25' as well) They stock them for the mine trailers around here. It is heavy duty and about 3/4" diameter. No mfg name on it.

I think it was $35.00. Need one? I have to go get some other items in the next day or two. Be happy to grab one for you and ship it to MO.

Jason

 

[scrapdaddy]

Yes Sir! If you truly don't mind, a 16' would be great. That's a 7 pin, right.

 

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Yes Sir! If you truly don't mind, a 16' would be great. That's a 7 pin, right.

Correct!

PM me your address.

J

 

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Yes Sir! If you truly don't mind, a 16' would be great. That's a 7 pin, right.

Shipped.

J

 

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Brought the trailer into the shop today to start the re-mods.

Cut the top rails and rear crossmember out.


J

 

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Plans moving forward.

• 100 series wheels
• Cooper Discoverer AT3 265/75R16 ( pending approval)
  
• 10" drums with self adjusting electric brakes
• swap from SOA to SUA
• custom 100 series OEM tire carrier/hoist system
• 3 way LED turn signals for 10-30V systems
  
• Bulldog removable tongue jack with dual rear adapters for trail recovery assistance if needed
  
• rear recovery points
• full lid with TrimLok weatherstripping
  
• inset tailgate with TrimLok weatherstripping
• MaxCoupler 6K

Misc other mods... Pending Dan's requests and budget.

Have a great weekend guys,

Jason

 

[scrapdaddy]

Thanks Jason!

Sure wasn't expecting such service. I truly enjoy getting to have dealings with you. When you get to the weatherstripping install, please elaborate on the TrimLok.

 

[titanpat57]

I'm just amazed that such a hard core truck camper like @spressomon would actually see the light and finally get himself a real trailer....there may be still hope...

Great job...looking forward to the progress...

 

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Thanks Jason!

Sure wasn't expecting such service. I truly enjoy getting to have dealings with you. When you get to the weatherstripping install, please elaborate on the TrimLok.

Thanks Ron, always nice to help you out when I can.

TrimLok, IMO, is the best weatherstrip on the market. I will be using a lap and bulb style. The lid will rest in a cradle on the trailer base and then the bulb will create the seal in addition to a raised inner lip to keep all the element out. Most guys just slap to faces of square tube together with a flat sponge strip between them.

If you've ever put a toolbox on a truck, you know that flat strip gets compressed and never relaxes. Therefore, the seal is pretty much junk in a open/close use scenario after just a few uses. Unless you have adjustable hinges to continually tighten down the lid to make the seal work. If there is no adjustment... leaks, dust, ice etc.. will occur quickly.

The TrimLok bulb seals will relax and continue to be effective time and time again. They are the same ones I use for my 60 series door and hatch/gate weatherstripping (just a larger bulb size and lap depth)

It'll be a couple weeks before I get to that part.

Jason

 

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I'm just amazed that such a hard core truck camper like @spressomon would actually see the light and finally get himself a real trailer....there may be still hope...

Great job...looking forward to the progress...

Thanks,

But, this isn't his first OR trailer.. it may be the 3rd, if memory serves me correctly.

J

 

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Once I get moved and the new shop set up, I may have more of these in the production rotation.

Axle is ordered and should be here late next week. Right now I'm 30 minute tickling this build when I have time to spare or need a break from bumper, etc..

J

 

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Reviewed more specs with Dan this afternoon.

• removable rack and adjustable 100 series mounts
• custom nose box
• receiver hitch in rear crossmember
• MONSTALINER front of trailer and frame
• BC/CC paint for remainder of trailer and inside
• jack storage inside trailer box