Hawn Freeway Trailer Custom trailer build for my FJ40

[fj40charles]

I had a chance to visit and get some more progress pics. They moved the trailer outside make room for more work in the shop. They'll need to do couple of things and it will go the the galvanizing shop this week.
http://www.azzgalvanizing.com/

Last picture has the trailer jack mount on the corner. There will be one on each corner and 2 on the tongue. This will allow me to keep the trailer off the wheels and allow me to spin the tires to keep the oil lubricated bearing from getting dry. This also provides for trailer leveling when I pitch a tent on top of it.

 

[fj40charles]

Pics of the removable fenders. They're made of 10" C channel. A thin aluminum plate will be mounted on the inside after the galvanizing tank.

 

[fj40charles]

Second pics is of the EMT conduit they'll use to run the wires through.
Third pics is of 40 foot sticks on 3" C channel they'll use. Buying in 40 foot sticks is more cost effective than 20 foot sticks.

 

[fj40charles]

Aluminum fuel tanks being built. Pic of spray transfer on aluminum using a spoolgun.

Pics of Miller equipment being used.

 

[fj40charles]

This GN trailer is being ordered for someone wanting to haul cars and heavy load. Dove tail looks to be 6 feet long. I'm guessing it is at least 50 feet long.
Has dual 12K axles. Has a ton on welds on it and all welds are nearly perfect.

 

[e9999]

beautiful




although I can't believe you're letting somebody else have fun with all this welding....

 

[fj40charles]

beautiful




although I can't believe you're letting somebody else have fun with all this welding....

Thanks.

I wish I had the time and place to build my trailer. I think some things are better left up to the professionals.
I'll just have to sacrifice the quality of the food for a while..

I just thought of something on the way home. I guess I'll be visiting them again.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

This trailer is going to be indestructible.

 

[D'Animal]

That is one heck of a built trailer.

What rig do you have to pull the trailer/Rig combo with?

 

[e9999]

That is one heck of a built trailer.

What rig do you have to pull the trailer/Rig combo with?

reads like he wants to do it with the 40. Dodge must be too easy...

 

[fj40charles]

That is one heck of a built trailer.

What rig do you have to pull the trailer/Rig combo with?

Going to tow with my not very stock CTD powered Dodge.

I stopped by yesterday for final look before getting galvanized. I had a chance to talk to the trailer builder.

I decided to go with nine Made in the USA 5/8" weld on D rings instead of the ubolts. I have a feeling they're going to make lots of noise bouncing around and will need to use a bungy cord to keep them quiet. The only thing I didn't like about them is the 1/4" slop/clearance between the D ring and the weld mount. If I have to, I may just put a couple of tack welds between the D ring and the top of C channel to remove the slop.

8 stake pockets were welded. They're mounted 1/4" below the surface so they won't drag when I'm trying to slide a pallet on the trailer.

Also, the trailer mount was moved from the front corners to 12" from corner. This might save my knee caps.

 

[fj40charles]

I stopped by Southwest Wheels in Dallas to buy a couple of LED backup lights. These lights are supposed to have 36 diodes and are very bright. I hope they work as advertised. Ever try backing up a trailer at night? I'm sure the lights will come in real handy.

BTW, they're a vendor on this board so be sure to support them.


http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/import/fmvss/#SN108

Standard No. 108 - Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment - Passenger Cars, Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles, Trucks, Buses, Trailers, (except pole trailers and trailer converter dollies), and Motorcycles (Effective 1-1-68 for vehicles 2,032 mrn (80 or more inches) in width and Effective 1-1-69 for all other vehicles)
This standard specifies requirements for original and replacement lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. Its purpose is to reduce traffic crashes and deaths and injuries resulting from traffic crashes, by providing adequate illumination of the roadway, and by enhancing the conspicuity of motor vehicles on the public roads so that their presence is perceived and their signals understood, both in daylight and in darkness or other conditions of reduced visibility


https://www.southwestwheel.com/stor...ame=6-oval-sealed-clear-dot-led-back-up-light

6" Oval Sealed Clear DOT LED Back-Up Light

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Part Number: OPBUL-52CBK
Sealed, flush mount, clear LED back-up light. 36 diodes. Meets DOT FMVSS 108 requirements in any 360 degree position. Features sonically sealed, waterproof lens and housing in a single unit. All-weather molded plastic housing and durable lens protect against corrosion. Accepts industry standard 2-prong plug for easy retrofit of incandescent lights. Includes mounting grommet and plug for complete installation. Certified for back-up light function.

Price: $41.95

 

[Sloop Imports]

not to be too nosey, but how does the cost compare to a pre-built unit, say PJ, or Trailmaster?

Great looking trailer,
Peter

 

[fj40charles]

not to be too nosey, but how does the cost compare to a pre-built unit, say PJ, or Trailmaster?

Great looking trailer,
Peter

I'm guessing my trailer is going to cost more than any of the pre-built/mass produced trailers.

None of pre-built trailer would work for me. I did not want a 102" wide trailer. I wanted something that would have plenty of load capacity.

Nothing sucks more than blowing out a spindle and watching a tire fall off the trailer when you're away from home and hauling your trail junk. Don't ask how I know.

I also wanted to build a trailer that would be capable of hauling my 5K capacity forklift if needed.

I doubt any of mass produced trailer would have more welds than what is on my trailer. Hawn Freeway Trailer said, "we don't charge extra for more welds."

Some differences between mine and pre-built/mass produced trailers:

1. Removable tongue
2. New radial tires, 2 spare tires (most trailers are not priced with spare tires) or they come with bias ply(cheaper price).
3. Oil lubricated 7K axles, dual electric brakes
4. 9 D ring mounts, 8 stake pockets
5. Douglas Fir decking instead of cheap pressure treated yellow pine
6. Wires run in EMT conduit
7. Channel removable drive over fenders
8. Full width option
9. LED lights and backup lights (extra running lights at my request).
10. 6 jack mounts for trailer (2 on tongue, one on each corner)
11. Galvanized trailer
12. Receiver mount in the rear
13. Four 7K trailer jacks
14. Tool box mounted in the front.
15. Totally customized for me (MOST IMPORTANT).

I'm sure there are more differences, but this is what I came up with.

I'm very happy with the way the build is going. They have been very easy to work with and will do what you ask them to do.

 

[orangefj45]

when I pitch a tent on top of it.

hmmm, i'm seriously contemplating getting my own campsite for this years' cruiser crawl. gettin' a little suspicious about you!

Nothing sucks more than blowing out a spindle and watching a tire fall off the trailer when you're away from home and hauling your trail junk. Don't ask how I know.

oh, do tell. does it have anything to do with a 5 hour delay and fixing a trailer in a parking lot in the dark with a 110v welder being helped by somebody you don't know after being referred to him by a couple of chicks at tractor supply whom you don't know either after being given the run-around at a trailer manufacturer until closing time after ............haha, good times and fond memories bro. i'll never forget that trip.

got a pic of the "flip-off spindle"?!

 

[fj40charles]

It has been a while since I've had a chance to visit the trailer shop. I have been very busy with my home pool/fence/landscaping projects as well as my normal work.

I went by yesterday to see what they were doing. They just finished up huge order of communication trailers recently for a major telecom company.

The trailer received a full acid bath and got galvanized. From 15 feet away, it looks like it might be made of aluminum. Many customers have been asking about the trailer.

The wiring of the lights are done. They're just waiting on a pair of Dexter oil lubricated 7K electric brake'd axles to show up. They have the lumber and tires ready to mount.

Second picture shows where the trailer battery is mounted. I wanted it to be mounted here so it would not be seen and out of the way. Tool box will cover this area when it is mounted.

 

[fj40charles]

more pictures...

 

[fj40charles]

20' sticks of 2" x 8" Douglas Fir waiting to be installed. 6 new load range E radial tires on silver modular rims.

 

[fj40charles]

Pic of the guy building the trailer. His name is Lupe and is real easy to work with.

Next two pics are of the guy that does all the aluminum welding for them. He is bending some .25" steel plate. I wanted to document how he made the nice bends with his jig.

 

[D'Animal]

Looking good!

A completion date in mind?