Invention for Standies "The Skater"

[NightCap]

Doug was mentioning how he might have trouble getting his trailer out of his garage because of height restrictions... then I thought of making something that would make it possible to make a taller trailer and still get it in and out of the garage. It was sort of a joke at first, however I think it has some merit. What do you all think?

http://www.mikenchell.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=528896#528896

[starleen2]

I'm thinking a few well placed stabilizer jacks in the front and back to raise the frame enough to take off the wheels - it would eliminate the need for a floor jack = they'll always be there when you need em' - just crank them down - take off the wheels - then crank them back up

[aggie79]

If the length of your wheel studs were long enough, you could make a triangular plate out of 3/4" plywood. Drill the top part of the triangular plate to match the bolt pattern of the axle and attach the "skates" to the bottom of the triangular plate. Once home, take off the trailer wheels and bolt the "skates" to your axle.

[NightCap]

Both good ideas. I guess the only way to make sure it will work would be to give it a go. See what happens. I like the idea of not having to take off the axle. But if you need the room you might have to...

[len19070]

Hey, It beats flattening the tires then having to get your Sons entire Soccer Team to push it out.



Happy Trails

Len

[kennyrayandersen]

oops, so I posted to the other thread:

http://tnttt.com/viewto ... 820#529820

[James & Avisia Flohr]

Odd as it may seem, I too built 'a boat in the basement' situation. Mine, luckily, was only 2 1/2" too tall. Taking the wheels off was the trick. It rolls in and out on the hubs (Harbor Freight Trailer). If it's a standie, its going to be difficult to work on the roof in the garage, so rolling it in and out will help when that part of the project comes along. Jim