Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

by **bledsoe3** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 2:34 am

The frame is done. All I need is the axle. I know from info on this site I need wheels before I can order my axle. It looks like 5X4.5 is the most common lug pattern. Is that a pretty standard pattern for wheels. I found some ford wheels (mags) fairly cheap, but it doesn't say on the wheels what the pattern is. Does anyone know if Ford uses 5X4.5 pattern?

by **Geron** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 5:32 am

bledsoe3 wrote:The frame is done. All I need is the axle. I know from info on this site I need wheels before I can order my axle. It looks like 5X4.5 is the most common lug pattern. Is that a pretty standard pattern for wheels. I found some ford wheels (mags) fairly cheap, but it doesn't say on the wheels what the pattern is. Does anyone know if Ford uses 5X4.5 pattern?

Don't know about Ford but a fool proof method if you have physical access to the wheel is to measure: 4.5" CTC from from hole to hole with one hole between the two holes measured.

HTH's

Geron

by **mikeschn** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 5:59 am

bledsoe3 wrote:The frame is done. All I need is the axle. I know from info on this site I need wheels before I can order my axle. It looks like 5X4.5 is the most common lug pattern. Is that a pretty standard pattern for wheels. I found some ford wheels (mags) fairly cheap, but it doesn't say on the wheels what the pattern is. Does anyone know if Ford uses 5X4.5 pattern?

Wheel standard? Take a look at this msg, and tell me what size you think is standard!!!

http://tnttt.com/viewto ... 2244&#2244

Mike...

by **igofshn** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 10:48 am

bledsoe3 wrote:The frame is done. All I need is the axle. I know from info on this site I need wheels before I can order my axle. It looks like 5X4.5 is the most common lug pattern. Is that a pretty standard pattern for wheels. I found some ford wheels (mags) fairly cheap, but it doesn't say on the wheels what the pattern is. Does anyone know if Ford uses 5X4.5 pattern?

A lot of Fords do have 5on4.5 (ranger), Jeeps also run that bolt pattern.

by **An Ol Timer** » Sun Jun 26, 2005 12:32 pm

I think that a lot of the info in Mike's answer may have come from this site that I bookmarked from an earlier reply.

http://www.mrt-wheels.com/boltpatternref.html

by **bledsoe3** » Tue Jun 28, 2005 11:57 pm

With a lot of advice from this forum, I bought my wheels and axle. I went with a torque flex axle for a smoother ride. I should :worship:

be able to get the axle mounted this weekend. When I turn it back over, I'll post a new picture of the completed frame. Before the test run. Just in case.....
Thanks to all who have helped with my design and material sugestions.

by **bledsoe3** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 2:19 pm

The frame is all done! :applause:

For me at least, that was probably the easy part. I have posted pictures in my gallery. You experts let me know what you think. Be easy, it's my first time. http://www.mikenchell.com/forums/album_personal.php?user_id=1098

by **cguardsman** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 2:34 pm

bledsoe3 wrote:The frame is all done! For me at least, that was probably the easy part. I have posted pictures in my gallery. You experts let me know what you think. Be easy, it's my first time. http://www.mikenchell.com/forums/album_personal.php?user_id=1098

so cost wise what do you figure you have in it???? fine looking trailer by the way! :thumbsup:

by **bledsoe3** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 2:51 pm

I'm right around $510. $240 for axle/mounts and hitch, $175 in metal, $65 for used wheels and tires, $20 for swivel tongue jack and maybe $10 in hardware. Probably could have gotten away cheaper with a HF trailer, but I like this one better! Seems very solid, but not too heavy. I'm not sure of the weight, but I can lift the back with it hooked to the car.

by **cguardsman** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 2:54 pm

bledsoe3 wrote:I'm right around $510. $240 for axle/mounts and hitch, $175 in metal, $65 for used wheels and tires, $20 for swivel tongue jack and maybe $10 in hardware. Probably could have gotten away cheaper with a HF trailer, but I like this one better! Seems very solid, but not too heavy. I'm not sure of the weight, but I can lift the back with it hooked to the car.

thats pretty good...ultimately you have a much stronger durable trailer than the hf!

by **asianflava** » Fri Jul 01, 2005 3:33 pm

bledsoe3 wrote:I'm right around $510. $240 for axle/mounts and hitch, $175 in metal, $65 for used wheels and tires, $20 for swivel tongue jack and maybe $10 in hardware. Probably could have gotten away cheaper with a HF trailer, but I like this one better! Seems very solid, but not too heavy. I'm not sure of the weight, but I can lift the back with it hooked to the car.

Sounds similar to what I paid
$150 Metal
$200 Axle and coupler
$170 New wheels and tires (chrome smoothies)
$ 17 Swivel Jack
As payment for welding it up, I have to fix my buddy's T-maxx.

by **bledsoe3** » Sun Jul 03, 2005 2:13 am

I had some help welding too. Cost me $18 for welding rod and a half rack of Coors lite. Pretty cheap though.

by **bledsoe3** » Fri Jul 15, 2005 1:48 am

From frame materal to framing. Here is the first fit of the side walls

I used the generic building plan from this site. Thanks for the drawing Mike.

The rear ellipse is a little off. Operator error. :shhh:

by **mikeschn** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 3:50 am

Thats looking very good. Keep up with the photos, I might have to use them to document the generic build!

Mike...

by **norm perkiss** » Sun Jul 17, 2005 9:14 am

bledsoe,
You are making good progress. Looking good!javascript:emoticon(':thumbsup:')
I prefer to think of my "operator errors" as creating a one-of-a-kind project. And hey, the plans are only a road map to get you there.
Norm

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