Project camper disection. - Page 6

katoranger · 04-18-2016, 10:07 PM

I am sure I will have more invested later, but we will just improve it a little at a time. The 2 5/16" ball hitch works just fine. New jack will arrive in a few days. I have a set of good tires for it already.

Weldangrind · 04-19-2016, 12:58 AM

You're gonna love the brake controller installation process. There's a connector that is ready for it.

katoranger · 04-19-2016, 02:59 PM

Should be a simple enough process. Will make towing the trailers more enjoyable too. I think we are going to rent a camper this year. Makes more sense than owning one.

katoranger · 10-06-2016, 01:14 PM

We finished taking the camper down to the frame. I want to add some more bracing in and then redo the floor with new 2x8 decking. I am also considering moving the axles ahead and cutting about 5 feet off. That would give me an 8x20 deck.

Weldangrind · 10-06-2016, 02:20 PM

That's a good size. Are they 3500lb axles?

katoranger · 10-06-2016, 03:35 PM

Two 3500lb axles. The frame is pretty stout. I would place the heavy items over the axles. Likely the very front of the trailer would be lightweight items.

'16 TT250 · 10-07-2016, 02:16 AM

People often ask me why and how the fock I do some of the things I do. Next time I think they're disparaging my efforts I'll show them this. Pass down your abilities, they may again become necessity.

**cheesy** · 10-07-2016, 05:19 AM

That is going to be one heck of a hauler.

Weldangrind · 10-11-2016, 11:33 AM

Kato, you're already aware of this, so these comments are largely for those who are researching trailer construction.

If you chop the deck to 8x20 and then relocate the axles, be sure to place the middle point that is between the two axles at 60% of the deck length, not including the tongue. In your case, the center of the equalizer that is between the two axles would be at the 12' mark. If you build a single axle, the 60% mark would line up with the centre of the hub.

katoranger · 10-11-2016, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Kato, you're already aware of this, so these comments are largely for those who are researching trailer construction.

If you chop the deck to 8x20 and then relocate the axles, be sure to place the middle point that is between the two axles at 60% of the deck length, not including the tongue. In your case, the center of the equalizer that is between the two axles would be at the 12' mark. If you build a single axle, the 60% mark would line up with the centre of the hub.

I am aware. I have pulled trailers that are not correct or have had the load not positioned right.

I think that I am going to leave it long. The front section I am going to build some sides on to load branches, leaves, lawn clippings or other loose items. This will have a lighter duty floor and then the rear will get built to support heavier things above the axles.

Weldangrind · 10-12-2016, 11:29 AM

Do you intend to make the sides removable?

katoranger · 10-13-2016, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Do you intend to make the sides removable?

Yes. I want to keep the trailer as versatile as possible.

katoranger · 03-27-2017, 08:40 PM

Free motorhome follow me home Saturday. Already stripped. Engine and trans pulled and sold. Few parts sold off of it and the chassis is sold and likely gone tomorrow. All that provided cash just in time to hopefully finish my truck project.

04-18-2016, 10:07 PM	#76
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I am sure I will have more invested later, but we will just improve it a little at a time. The 2 5/16" ball hitch works just fine. New jack will arrive in a few days. I have a set of good tires for it already. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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04-19-2016, 12:58 AM	#77
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	You're gonna love the brake controller installation process. There's a connector that is ready for it. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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04-19-2016, 02:59 PM	#78
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Should be a simple enough process. Will make towing the trailers more enjoyable too. I think we are going to rent a camper this year. Makes more sense than owning one. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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10-06-2016, 01:14 PM	#79
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	We finished taking the camper down to the frame. I want to add some more bracing in and then redo the floor with new 2x8 decking. I am also considering moving the axles ahead and cutting about 5 feet off. That would give me an 8x20 deck. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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10-06-2016, 02:20 PM	#80
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That's a good size. Are they 3500lb axles? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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10-07-2016, 02:16 AM	#82
'16 TT250 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Hacienda Heights, Ca Posts: 281	People often ask me why and how the fock I do some of the things I do. Next time I think they're disparaging my efforts I'll show them this. Pass down your abilities, they may again become necessity.
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10-07-2016, 05:19 AM	#83
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,828	That is going to be one heck of a hauler. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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10-11-2016, 11:33 AM	#84
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Kato, you're already aware of this, so these comments are largely for those who are researching trailer construction. If you chop the deck to 8x20 and then relocate the axles, be sure to place the middle point that is between the two axles at 60% of the deck length, not including the tongue. In your case, the center of the equalizer that is between the two axles would be at the 12' mark. If you build a single axle, the 60% mark would line up with the centre of the hub. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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10-12-2016, 11:29 AM	#86
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Do you intend to make the sides removable? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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03-27-2017, 08:40 PM	#88
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Free motorhome follow me home Saturday. Already stripped. Engine and trans pulled and sold. Few parts sold off of it and the chassis is sold and likely gone tomorrow. All that provided cash just in time to hopefully finish my truck project. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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