Enclosed trailer build

[MattyDucati]

So I need a enclosed trailer to leave m tools and mx bike in. It will double as a caravan when away racing and will be used when I get off my ass and come down and maybe over for a ride with you guys.
Been at it for a week the plan is to be finished in 4 more weeks.
Rollin
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/attachment.php?attachmentid=4321&d=1369240690
She's getting there
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/attachment.php?attachmentid=4322&d=1369240729

[BANDITROD]

looking good mate

[MattyDucati]

I'm over it, goin for a ride!

[Large]

Where dya get the axles and hubs?

[nick76]

Where dya get the axles and hubs?
You could try here Large........http://www.marshall-eng.com.au/

[K6Thou]

Ewwwww You own a Jeep........

:p

[MattyDucati]

So ive done fuckall the last couple of weeks due to MX and work takin all of my time. Smashed out a bit today.

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/attachment.php?attachmentid=4440&d=1371470464

[Hagarr]

You might consider drop axles for easier loading/unloading although I see you have the wheels above the frame.

Doesn't that make the width inside a pain?

I'm on my third horse float and getting things in and out with standard beam axles can be tricky on some ground.

Good luck with the build, Nice wheels.

[MattyDucati]

Have looked at drop axles and may go that way down the track. Its a poormans base station and will have racks down the sides over the wheel wells so not to worryed about them.

[Jinx]

Lookin good Matty. Saw some Base Stations at Panna when I was there and they were really kitted out.

[ozzy1100]

i like that

[Large]

If I ever need elephants moved I'll call you first Matty.

[hyofighter]

looking good matty thats gonna be awesome

[Hagarr]

Make sure you check the Reg's they've changed for over 1500kg, you'll need brakes on both axles and if over 2000kg breakaway brakes.

I went for electric as it was easier to wire up rather than plumb up hydraulics, bloody expensive but cheaper than breakaway hydraulics!

[hyofighter]

and steer clear of cable disc jobs we run them at work and wow repeat business is say they just fall apart , electric is the go

[MattyDucati]

So after a my mig died, i had to wait for a new one to turn up. New mig here and a few more lengths of 25x25

http://www.streetfighters.com.au/attachment.php?attachmentid=4628&d=1376342140

[MattyDucati]

Structure done;) may the sheeting begin! Happy days:D

http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q675/melmattschultz/621905_10201815069519183_469201120_o_zps0b1d2de2.j pg (http://s1353.photobucket.com/user/melmattschultz/media/621905_10201815069519183_469201120_o_zps0b1d2de2.j pg.html)

[ozzy1100]

fuck that some work, bet your glad thats over
how do you find the everylastmachine? I looked real hard at them for a tig and am intrested in their 50 or 60 amp plasma.

[MattyDucati]

There pretty good, had my first one for around 2 and a bit years and put 2 25kg roles of wire through it then the wire feed motor died a month ago. Call up everlast and a new one turned up in the mail 1 week later. i'm stoked with there service, they are keen to please. I had there 60amp pilot ark plasma and it was a good bit of kit but didnt use it much so moved it on. last i heard its going well.

[ozzy1100]

Good to hear thanks Matt

[MattyDucati]

Sheeting has begun


http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q675/melmattschultz/987654_zps92a59aad.jpg (http://s1353.photobucket.com/user/melmattschultz/media/987654_zps92a59aad.jpg.html)

[kev@vcm]

GREATGOOGLYMOOGLY thats a ripper of a trailer mate well done to you thats just given me the get up an go to make my trailer work for me , thanks hraps for posting this up

[MattyDucati]

Getting there

http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q675/melmattschultz/trailer_zps0ea295dc.jpg (http://s1353.photobucket.com/user/melmattschultz/media/trailer_zps0ea295dc.jpg.html)

[Large]

That trailer is a shining example or dare I say, a reflection of your attention to detail!

[Gix11]

Fuck, I thought it was a pop-top at first glance!

[ozzy1100]

That trailer is a shining example or dare I say, a reflection of your attention to detail!

And that sir is why you are the king..... :-)

[Jinx]

Great job Matty.

[MattyDucati]

Its Alive!

http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q675/melmattschultz/DSC_6366_zps05263365.jpg (http://s1353.photobucket.com/user/melmattschultz/media/DSC_6366_zps05263365.jpg.html)

[Redmohawk]

Just out of interest ,What did it end up weighing ?

[MattyDucati]

1012kg's no bikes

[Redmohawk]

Nice , Thinking of making a 5th wheeler to go on the back of the ute atm around the same size as your trailor with goose neck adding a bed compartment. And giving Big bad burtha the flick.

[MattyDucati]

Goose neck, go big!

[Redmohawk]

Na the point was to keep it light and small whilst still having some room inside for a bike at the back. You can buy a 5th wheeler for Vp ute but they are still a little on the big size (and a custom one would be exxxy)

So DIY I think, keep it under 1200 kg total for 1600kg with bike etc, ute pulls that just fine on tandem with a couple of steers in it.

[rock hard]

Fuck me Matty you dont do things by halves Mate..are you in Kunnanurra or Karratha ..either way raw materials must be bloody pricey ...

[MattyDucati]

Karratha, and yes $$$$

[rock hard]

im flying back up this arvo..we will have to catch up one day soon Matty..il be wearing my ASF Racist T