homebuilt trailer: stage one complete

[slickrock]

I just finished a camp trailer minus the removable box that will contain a camp kitchen, shower, solar lights, canopy, table, 2 spare 5 gallon gas tanks, 10 gallons of water, and a canopy. The trailer was salvaged from a home depot 3x3 trailer that was wrecked and I used a Chevy axle, cruiser wheels, fabricated my own lunette ring, and raised the axle 4 inches to sit level with the cruiser. It is nothing special but I thought I would post a few pics. The wheels are the same width as the Cruiser’s so it will follow in the rigs tracks.

 

[reffug]

Looks very cool IMHO.

Well done.

 

[Doug_S]

Very Nice!

 

[metalonmetal]

looks good, keep posting pics of anymore progess you make with the box and all the accessories.

 

[slickrock]

Thanks for the positive feedback. I'll keep you posted on the travel-all box. But don't look for it too soon. I will not be able to do it until this winter.

 

[Capt. Jim]

Nice stout little trailer. I especially like the "token" fenders with the large tires.

If you used a Toyota axle, you could carry a spare chunk, as well as spare axles.

Keep the photos coming.

 

[John Smith]

I like it! Any idea what it weighs? I am going to have to check the local laws on homebuilt trailers, I have always wanted a small trailer.

 

[Martin White]

That looks fantastic! Nice work!!!!

 

[slickrock]

I like it! Any idea what it weighs? I am going to have to check the local laws on homebuilt trailers, I have always wanted a small trailer.

The actual trailer probably weighs about 200 lbs (MAX) since I can move it around and lift it if need be. Then you ahve the axle weight. What about 300LBS?

I had to put some type of fender on it and since I was using parts that I had available, I just modified the trailer's origional ones. I was planning on not putting anything on but on the first test drive, a cop said no no. But he might have been wrong b/c a small trailer under 1000 lbs does not need wheel protection (as unclearly stated in CA's DMV web page). I just did it so I don't have to deal with having to explain why it does not have any if I get pulled over for it. It is not a beauty by any means so what the hell. It is function over beauty I guess.

 

[slickrock]

Nice stout little trailer. I especially like the "token" fenders with the large tires.

If you used a Toyota axle, you could carry a spare chunk, as well as spare axles.

Keep the photos coming.

I planned on a Toy axle, but I was on a tight budget and a Chevy was available and in my price range. At least I can swap tires when I find some 35s to stick on it since I have 3 trailer wheels.