Wednesday, December 15, 2010

All finished and ready for blue slip tomorrow
trailer weight= 400kg



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Monday, November 29, 2010

To do list

before it gets registered

* attach jockey wheel
* flip on side & weld underneath
* spray paint
* attach led lights
* get weight bridge certificate

Step 10

Made the tailgate.





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Step 9

Attached the tow hitch & fitted the hand brake

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Saturday, November 6, 2010

Step 5

Thursday I got a couple of 2nd hand tyres & rims & welded
the side frames on & cut & placed the checker plate on.

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Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Step 4

Today I welded a few more pieces & added a bit of spray before
I add the checker plate.



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Step 3

Yesterday all the parts came & I fitted the springs and
drums




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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Step 2

Build the base frame. It only took 4-5hrs to do.
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Ordered and waiting delivery of

1400kg braked running gear
45x45 square axle 1625mm
10" drum hub
10" electric brake
7 leaf 850mm span eye to eye shackle
spring
Fitting(U bolt, fish plate, axle pad, spring
hangers, shackles, bolts & nuts)
from eBay seller On Sale

Sunday, October 24, 2010

First Step.....

Is the tent for the trailer, this is what the trailer revolves around.
Picked this one up off eBay from Adventurer's Corner
 
(Pictures shown with only 2 rooms)





Features

  • Fully Versatile Huge 18ft x 23ft Design Allows For Multiple Configurations
  • 14oz RipStop Canvas Used Throughout The Entire Tent. This Is The Best Canvas On The Market
  • Compatible With 7 x 4ft, 6 x 4ft & 7 x 5ft Trailers With Flexible Trailer Height 100cm To 110cm
  • 100% Waterproof, Dustproof & Mosquito Proof
  • Ventilated & Light Filled With Options To Close
  • Easy Slide Fully Galvanised Poles For Quick Erection Of Tent And Superior Performance
  • Annex Roof & Walls Are Velcro Fitted To Allow For Easy Removal
  • Annex Is Velcro Fitted To Trailer Component Wall Allowing Access Into Trailer Compartment From Outside
  • Includes Fully Detachable 8ft High Ventilation Sunroom
  • UV Protected Heavy Duty PVC Cooking Area Windows Allowing Extra Light Into The Cooking Area
  • Largest Windows Available In The Main Areas Which Are Able To Be Tethered Halfway Up Or Fully Closed
  • Full Length Awning On The Outside Of The Main Sleeping Area To Provide Greater Shade
  • Inside & Outside Window Flaps Both Feature INZIP Design Allowing You To Zip-up Both Inside & Outside Window Flaps Without The Need To Go Outside
  • Incorporates 2 Lift Up Hatches Under The Sleeping Area Providing Instant Access To Trailer Storage
  • Detachable Ladder For Internal Mezzanine Sleeping Compartment
  • Internal Storage Pockets on Sleeping Compartment Walls
  • Includes Full Width Annex Floor
  • Sturdy Self-Supporting Design with Bonus Guide Ropes & Pegs for High Wind Environments
  • 18mm Marine Ply Board Base With Strengthened Steel Tent Frame Designed For Easy Tilt Lift Trailer Fitment (Hinges etc available from eBay, hardware stores or trailer manufacturers)
  • Dual PVC Laying Used Throughout Around Windows And At Floor Base Areas to Allow for Greater Waterproofing
  • New High Visibility Heavy Duty 600gsm PVC Dust Proof/Weather Proof Travel Cover With Both Zipper and Velcro Seal. Easily be Seen on the Road
  • Weight Of Camper Tent Is Only 147kg
  • Packaged dimensions are 180cm x 234cm x 16cm