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Im thinking of knocking up a small trailer to go behind an old Land Rover, probaly only 5 feet by 3 fet or there abouts.
It only has to carry about 1/2 a ton or grain and it wont be on the road, it will be across grass (ie not severe off road).
I seem to remember someone using the rear beam axle from a pug 205 as a trailer axle? Anyone care to confirm or suggest any alternatives.
It needs to be made as cheaply as possible - any suggestions?
Thanks
Simplest way would be to use a rwd axle with leafsprings. Assume you'll need some springing? If not any rear beam'll do.
not really sure if springing would be required, couldn't i just run the tyre pressures a bit softer?
Its probably only going to be used half a dozen times a year to be honest and a very low speeds.
you could probably buy a second hand one cheaper than you could make one. Try ebay or local admag.
Axles from car derived vans are ideal for this application. I'm thinking astramax or escort van.
Every FWD escort van since about 1981 has a dead beam axle and leaf springs. Couldn't be easier for trailer use.
They are beam axle leaf sprung, the Mk3 was anyway.
you can get an old caravan chassis for about 30 to 50 quid, then either leave that size or attack it with a grinder to shorten it.
try ad trader on line, someone offering one for free, some others for 50 quid.
escort 3 > van beam axle and these
how mcu you wanna spend? Sankey trailer can be pivcket up fro about £ 100+
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Originally posted by 02GF74
how mcu you wanna spend? Sankey trailer can be pivcket up fro about £ 100+
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Originally posted by wilkingj
[I like the trailer plans, but pity there are no details of the axle arangements.