v8kid
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| posted on 20/6/06 at 12:15 PM |
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Locost covered trailer
Dunno where else to put this. After a wettish weekent at Doune hillclimb I eyed the chaps who had Dastle Raceboxes with envy. Checked out the website
- HOW MUCH!!!
Any ideas how I could convert a Standard Car Transporter (Brian James) to a locost version of the racebox?
I had thought of using translucent fiberglass panels with alloy angle but would it be strong enough to withstand towing slipstream? Also would I have
to fill the floor in? And what about ramps - should I replace them with a door/ramp?
It would be attractive if I could sleep in it too - B&B is getting pretty expensive on a regular basis.
Would appreciate your thoughts chaps
PS Should I incorporate a bench and vice too or am I getting silly now
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GazzaP
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| posted on 20/6/06 at 12:19 PM |
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I was looking at doing this to but with ally instead and having like two opening doors on the back so i could still use the original ramps. I was
going to cover the floor with the marine ply.
www.gmpmotorsport.co.uk
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ned
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| posted on 20/6/06 at 12:30 PM |
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ply on the floor, simple frame and ally panel over (could even use a trashed luton van ala the book  )
other option is a half height frame and then make a fitted tarpaulin with bungies onto hooks round the sides.
as for b&b why not just buy a cheap tent and a camping fridge/kettle?!
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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lsdweb
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| posted on 20/6/06 at 01:01 PM |
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v8kid
Mine is a converted Ifor Williams trailer. It's done in aluminium rivetted to an ally frame that's been tig welded and rivetted.
Lookslike this
I can take some more pictures if you want? I didn't build however so cant' help much!
I'm planning on fitting a removal bunk/hammock as it's got to be a lot better than sleeping in the car or a tent!
Regards
Wyn
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 20/6/06 at 01:29 PM |
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I have seen trailers with fairly low sides (30cm or so) with steel hoops that are just higher than the top of the car - roughly the same height as the
wheel carrier at the front.
This all had a tarp over it, held down with ratchet straps. By the time it was all lashed down the tarp was as taut as a drum! Certainly no way it
was going to flap in the breeze.
Would certainly be cheaper and lighter than solid sides.
David
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andyharding
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| posted on 20/6/06 at 08:31 PM |
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IIRC there was one for sale at Newark for £1500
Are you a Mac user or a retard?
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 20/6/06 at 09:38 PM |
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I've debated this before with the BIL for the hotrod race car. I favoured the idea as per David Jenkins but I thought that it should be
centrally mounted/pivoted like a pram hood but in two directions i.e middle to front and middle to rear. I've seen the Dastle boxes and thought
they looked mighty heavy (only thought I don't know for certain)
The brian James race box is a nice bit of kit as well.
My idea about the pram setup was originally formed because a severely (sp) damaged car would need to be loaded using a forklift, or many hands on
approach. Not so easy to do if the whole thing is rigidly boxed in.
Oh and keep it as low as possible for wind drag and fuel economy.
[Edited on 20/6/06 by omega 24 v6]
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v8kid
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| posted on 21/6/06 at 12:20 PM |
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I never thought about getting the car on a covered trailer if I wiped out a corner - jolly good point.
Wyn what size of angle is supporting the ally sheet and what centers are they at?
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lsdweb
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| posted on 21/6/06 at 09:13 PM |
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v8kid
I'll take some measurements and photos tomorrow for you.
Regards
WYn
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lsdweb
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| posted on 24/6/06 at 05:00 PM |
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Hi V8Kid
I've uploaded two photos to my archive which shold show you how it's put together.
Here and
here
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Tom Beattie
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| posted on 24/6/06 at 05:09 PM |
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How about getting hold of an old caravan (plenty on the go for a couple of hundred quid), strip out the interior, alter rear end to make doors, it
will need additional framing to provide strength in the rear section, but towing electrics brakes etc already in place. looks like areasonably easy
conversion really.
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Peteff
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| posted on 24/6/06 at 05:25 PM |
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The caravan suspension will be designed to carry the weight of the caravan plus luggage, you will be pushing it with a vehicle included in the
equation.
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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Syd Bridge
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| posted on 26/6/06 at 08:24 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ned
(could even use a trashed luton van ala the book )
Ned.
Now that's worthy of second thought! Had never occurred to me before. 
Most Luton bodies have a 'chassis' underneath that attaches to the vehicle chassis.
All it would need is an A frame type thing with the axles attached. Or, at worst, a couple of longitudinals as well.
Good idea Ned, I'll file that one away for the future. 
Plenty of unused Lutons about, going for a few beers.
Cheers,
Syd.
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v8kid
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| posted on 27/6/06 at 03:17 PM |
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Many thanks wynn I had a good look round the paddock this weekend (might as well my times were well off for some reason) and I'll copy yours but
substitute translucent fiberglass sheet for ally. You know one of those weekends where I havent bent the car or am not trying to fit the latest
"unfair advantage" or even when there is no sprints or hillclimbs on.
Its a hard life!!!
David
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lsdweb
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| posted on 27/6/06 at 07:39 PM |
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Hi David
If you need more photos and measurements please let me know.
I guess it'll be one of those jobs that gets pushed down the list of priorities! You can tell from my pictures that I have new wheel arches to
fit and I want to cover the entire floor (make it more cosy!) but I haven't finished the car and the season has half gone!
Regards
Wyn
[Edited on 27/6/06 by lsdweb]
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