If I were in the States...........

Converting Cargo Trailers into TTTs

Re: If I were in the States...........

Postby RJ Howell » Sun Sep 15, 2019 6:36 am

MickinOz wrote:
RJ Howell wrote:
John61CT wrote:POS quality, would likely fail a roadworthy over there.
IMO


You have/had one? Not much not to like about it.. Only thing I couldn't find was steel frame thickness.

2" x 3" Tube A-Frame Tongue
2" x 3" Tube Main Frame
2" A-Frame Coupler with Safety Chains
2,000 lb. Rated Top Wind Jack
3,500 lb. Rated Idler Axle
3-Leaf Springs
205X15 Tire and Wheel Assemblies
White Mod Wheels
Smooth Aluminum Fenders
24" Frame On Center
24" Wall On Center
24" Roof On Center
3/4" Plywood Floor
1/8" Luan Interior Walls
Single Rear Door
16" Front Stone Guard
LED Lighting Package


That's what got me - that is a lot of stuff for less than $2000 in ~ 5 x 8.
The measurements suggest you'd fit not a 4 foot caravan double, but a real a 4 ft 6 inch full height innerspring mattress and still have ample head room.

McDave


I agree. If the email/info coming back as a .125 or even better a .1875 thickness frame that could be quite the trailer. Since, NT, Lowes, and TS carry the trailer and throw some pretty good sales annually, it could be purchased in the $1500 range.

I see with a few mod's this could be an easy Overlander starter rig. Flip those leaf springs to over the axle (gain the clearance), leads to hub adaptors to mount larger tires (or switch them), remove the ball mount for a articulating and away you go! Probably re-coat the entire underside, maybe even add some rock protection under there.

Yet, everything depends on the response from them on the steel thickness.
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Re: If I were in the States...........

Postby RJ Howell » Mon Sep 16, 2019 10:36 am

Answer came back and it's 12 gauge steel .1046

I wouldn't push the 3500lbs axle rating without re-enforcing the frame at the mounts. That is easy enough to do and think it would be worth while if you required to push to the 3500lbs.

The other item I missed was wether or not it has electric brakes. That weight rating means I would have to have them. Awaiting that answer..
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Re: If I were in the States...........

Postby RJ Howell » Tue Sep 17, 2019 9:07 am

No brakes.. Trailer can not be towed in over 3,000lbs in most states. Some states go as low as 2,000lbs.
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Re: If I were in the States...........

Postby hankaye » Tue Sep 17, 2019 9:02 pm

RJ Howell, Howdy;

RJ Howell wrote:No brakes.. Trailer can not be towed in over 3,000lbs in most states. Some states go as low as 2,000lbs.


Thanks for the conformation, I hadn't seen the little Black Box that normally holds
the Battery, did see the wire there with the Safety chains but not the plug.
Brakes can be added on if it's a Dexter axle or follow the trail here;
https://www.google.com/search?safe=acti ... SMxZDa00a8

hank

PS. would also need to change to a 7 way plug and battery as trailer breaks are electric
in most instances.
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