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box trailer build
snakebelly - 31/8/11 at 07:25 AM

My team mate and I are downgrading from a race truck to a transit and trailer, we really wanted a large box trailer but settled on a Brian James 16 foot bed dual axle tilting bed jobbie we got for a good price with the intention of putting the box on ourselves. We really want an OEM look so tube frame with Ali covering is out. I have managed to find suppliers for most parts, ie Ali moulding and laminate side panels but was hoping I might run a across a build diary or the like to give us some inspiration but try as I might I can't find anything. Anyone stumbked across something that might be of interest in there travels around the internet?


MikeCapon - 31/8/11 at 08:07 AM

Have a look for DIY caravan or motorhome sites. There is some build diary stuff here


designer - 31/8/11 at 09:26 AM

There are some trailer ideas on my Workshop page:

http://www.shedworks.eu/workshop.html

A thought:
On my build I think the rear of the trailer will be the weakest part, due to the opening door, so i am going to mounts diagonal tension wires from the front corners to the rear to strengthen the opening.


designer - 31/8/11 at 09:27 AM

Also:

Alan Parsons - now there is a talent, got all his stuff.