Northwestern Build

[wlivesey]

I finally decided to build myself a trailer. I'm jumping in with both feet and building a Winter Warrior inspired ttt!

Here is the basic plan.


Friday was a good day.


Saturday was even better.

[starleen2]

I finally decided to build myself a trailer. I'm jumping in with both feet and building a Winter Warrior inspired ttt!

Here is the basic plan.


Friday was a good day.


Saturday was even better.

Cool - we always need another - looks like you've got a good little supervisor.

[Slag]

Very cool

Side note: the build is going well on the trailer I picked up from you.

[wlivesey]

That's great - I'm glad to hear it! You sure didn't waste any time getting started, did you... Do you have a build thread?

[wlivesey]

Cool - we always need another - looks like you've got a good little supervisor.

Thanks! It looks like my build is going to be a lot like yours. I'll try to learn from your mistakes!

That's Boss, he keeps a watchful eye on things and makes sure I take plenty of breaks to scratch his ears.

[starleen2]

Cool - we always need another - looks like you've got a good little supervisor.

Thanks! It looks like my build is going to be a lot like yours. I'll try to learn from your mistakes!

That's Boss, he keeps a watchful eye on things and makes sure I take plenty of breaks to scratch his ears.

If you dont want any extra grief - don't go for a compound bow on the radius - IMO They don't make a plywood that bends in that shape!

[Slag]

That's great - I'm glad to hear it! You sure didn't waste any time getting started, did you... Do you have a build thread?

Not yet. Waiting for the rain to stop

[wlivesey]

After a LOT of measuring and double checking and measuring again and triple checking today. Once I was satisfied, I finally went ahead and burned the tongue onto the box.


The axle went on pretty fast. I spent so much time getting the frame square that it was pretty easy to get it lined up.


Boss is happy, so I'm happy.


I sure do like the alloys. Not bad for $86/each. Tire included!


I'll probably spend the rest of the week finishing up a lot of little details on the frame. I've got to weld on tabs for bolting the body to the frame. I've also got to get my stabilizer jacks and wire looms in place. After that, a little paint and I'll get started on the floor.

[cordes56]

Looks good so far....I'm also in the planning stages of my trailer, where did you purchase the wheels and tires for such a good deal? Did you purchase all the parts together like the axel, tires, wheels and hangars from one supplier?

[starleen2]

Are you planning on using electric brakes (I see a hub behind the wheel). Be sure to knock on that dut cap as well - looking good so far The Boss has a new backscrather

[wlivesey]

Looks good so far....I'm also in the planning stages of my trailer, where did you purchase the wheels and tires for such a good deal? Did you purchase all the parts together like the axel, tires, wheels and hangars from one supplier?

Thanks! I purchased all of the trailer hardware off the shelf at my local Northern Tool & Equipment. I wanted to make sure everything could be easily replaced on the road. I figured this was the best way...

[wlivesey]

Are you planning on using electric brakes (I see a hub behind the wheel). Be sure to knock on that dut cap as well - looking good so far The Boss has a new backscrather

Yes I do. The electric brakes are already installed. I'm building my trailer to I can drag it down some rugged mountain roads and trails so I think the brakes are a good idea.

I haven't put the dust caps on yet because I suspect I will take the hubs back off before I'm done. I'll cover them up with a nice duct tape cap in the mean time.

[kennyrayandersen]

great start -- nice job welding the trailer!

[wlivesey]

Thanks. I really enjoy welding...

I managed to get my stabilizers mounted this evening. I made some brackets out of 2x3 box. I cut the box in half to make u-shaped 2x1.5 brackets.




They fit better than I expected...


I had to make the forward mounting brackets out of full 2x3 box. The 2x2 cross member isn't tall enough to properly attach the stabilizer without getting creative. I attached the 2x3 box flush with the top of the 2x2 crossmember.




On to mounting points and/or gussets...

[wlivesey]

Alright, I've got a question. I'm thinking of having the body overhang the frame by about 9.25 inches. My question is - Are the 2 inch angle iron tabs and 2x4 wall blocks, modeled below, going to provide enough support to keep my 3/4 inch plywood floor from flexing? If not, what would you recommend???

I've looked at Compact design plans and they just have a long angle iron support on the very front and rear.