DROOL!!!!!!!!!!

Looks even better in real life! Still looking for the coffee machine. Well done Simon

This is exactly what I am looking at doing.
Can you give us some hints on what you started with and the materials and skills required to build it?

TIA

Trailer started from an old frame that I had sitting at home for ages.
Pictures before and after.

Hint 1: Be willing to spend heaps of time getting it right the first time.
Hint 2: Know what size your panel dimensions are before you start.
I used sign writers panels which guaranteed a non painting top finish.
Panels start as 2240mm X 1220mm. The less you need to cut the better.

Most important Hint: In order to build the trailer that you want, Don't add up all the receipts until you finish. I still haven't added all of mine!

Looks great Simon! Look even more the part once you have added a sticker here and there

I like it!!!! Exactly what I'd do if I had a trailer...

Please send to Redcliffe

FormulaNova said...

How is the colorbond held on? Has it been folded by someone, or is there some other trick to it?

I am still in the process of my own trailer build and have changed my mind after building some complex curves into it that I just can't do in steel. Back to the straight lines and angles I go.

Colorbond panels are held on with urathane and pop rivets. I did use a folder to get those folds just right. Can't think of any other trick to it...

Craig I think the requirements for trailers are now nation-wide standards. They go into details of where the lights can be and any reflectors required and so on. The width and lengths also affect the light and reflector locations.


Of course when you base your trailer on an existing trailer, you aren't asked to meet these requirements. When it is a home-built then you have to meet them all. The only one I am having trouble with is the need to have a rated safety chain. They specify it in the standards, but I haven't found any easy place to buy it.


Like you I have used the mud guard widths as well, but I can see why people go for the easier option of having a box in-between.

graceman said...

Great that helps a lot.
Just need to get my welding skills up to scratch.

You don't even need to weld.

Use alloy square hollow section about 1" square and there are plastic joiners u can use to make 3 way / 4 way / straight joins.
Then glue sheeting on with Sikaflex.

Expensive way but p!ss easy and like doing Lego.

BTW with regards to the folding questions, I've found if it is all cut to size, marked etc and therefore easy for them, any sheet metal works will do the folds for you for about $30 or so, just take the trailer in so they can get the angles correct.

Trousers said...

that is one seriously pimped out trailer. love it.

you taking orders?

Your definately not the first to ask if I am taking orders. Personally I would love to but this is not the case. I'd love to do this as a side dish hobby but it would take me away from what I love to do the most. Windsurf.

Watch for the fully "pimped" finished version in the following weeks.

graceman said...

This is exactly what I am looking at doing.
Can you give us some hints on what you started with and the materials and skills required to build it?

TIA

If you have basic practical skills it's amazing what you can find on YouTube. I am a tradie but from time to time I search my trade there. Its amazing the tips you can pick up. Some guy in his backyard in England will dream up a way of doing something you will never have thought of!!

FormulaNova said...
The only one I am having trouble with is the need to have a rated safety chain. They specify it in the standards, but I haven't found any easy place to buy it.

Hi there

I work for a company that manufactures trailer based plant. We get our rated chain from Sling Rig (bullivants). You can usually also get it from any trailer parts re-seller

Great trailer Moondo. Mine is at the point where I need to clad it ( see photos in my profile)
I wonder if you can help with some bits I have been trying to get right!
How did you cut the sheet? Did you seal the edges after cutting? I am wondering how to paint them without making a mess of the plastic! Did you use aluminium or steel rivets?

Picked up my sheet and rivets today, just need a nibbler and I am on my way!