locoboy
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| posted on 30/3/06 at 07:29 AM |
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small trailer ideas
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
ATB
Locoboy
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Kissy
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| posted on 30/3/06 at 07:34 AM |
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Simplest way would be to use a rwd axle with leafsprings. Assume you'll need some springing? If not any rear beam'll do.
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locoboy
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| posted on 30/3/06 at 07:40 AM |
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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.
ATB
Locoboy
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Hammerhead
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| posted on 30/3/06 at 08:00 AM |
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you could probably buy a second hand one cheaper than you could make one. Try ebay or local admag.
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zilspeed
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| posted on 30/3/06 at 08:43 AM |
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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.
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Peteff
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| posted on 30/3/06 at 08:44 AM |
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Escort vans.
They are beam axle leaf sprung, the Mk3 was anyway.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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balidey
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| posted on 30/3/06 at 09:19 AM |
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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.
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timf
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| posted on 30/3/06 at 09:26 AM |
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escort 3 > van beam axle and these
A prisoner of war is a man who tries to kill you and fails, and then asks you not to kill him."
- Sir Winston S. Churchill, 1952
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02GF74
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| posted on 30/3/06 at 11:43 AM |
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how mcu you wanna spend? Sankey trailer can be pivcket up fro about £ 100+
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wilkingj
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| posted on 30/3/06 at 12:44 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by 02GF74
how mcu you wanna spend? Sankey trailer can be pivcket up fro about £ 100+
Thats fine for us Landy Drivers, but somehow, I dont think the tow bar on a Ford will be the right type or height
Also you would find it difficult to get a locost in it. On it, yes... but not in it!.
I like the trailer plans, but pity there are no details of the axle arangements.
I suppose a set of Towsure wheels and their axle would do the trick. However, hardly a Locost option.
I want one to put my Viento on, so a carrying weight of 600 - 700kgs + the trailer, means its got to be braked. I suppose I could make an A Frame, and
tow it directly.
Decisions Decisions!!
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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timf
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| posted on 30/3/06 at 01:09 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by wilkingj
[I like the trailer plans, but pity there are no details of the axle arangements.
have a look here for how to work out where the axle/s should be placed then use the
beam axle instead of the rubber style suspension units.
A prisoner of war is a man who tries to kill you and fails, and then asks you not to kill him."
- Sir Winston S. Churchill, 1952
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jack trolley
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| posted on 31/3/06 at 05:46 PM |
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Northern Tool (no offence )
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