Trailer build almost complete!

binski · 03-18-2009, 08:03 AM

Still need to do the wiring, add some flooring and "clean up", but here's my trailer build.

And as she sits today:

My two 2006 Moabs are in (or due to arrive) so I can finally get the spare back on the Rubicon and move a couple of the MT/R's to the trailer.

Binski

johnh · 03-18-2009, 08:06 AM

SWEET

dickensheets · 03-18-2009, 06:13 PM

nice job!!!!

**LalanP111** · 03-18-2009, 06:22 PM

very nice!..lol another thing to add to my list

**rustywrangler** · 03-18-2009, 06:31 PM

Very nice work man, very nice.

ex m38a1er · 03-19-2009, 04:16 AM

VERY GOOD LOOKING!!!!
But please allow me a coment.The rack at the back, is it only fot light loading?I hope it is.
Concidering that ideally the axle on a trailer sould be placed in a 60/40 manner(It looks more like 40/60) of the tub's lenght you WILL have
swinging problems.Loading the back end of your trailer will drastically transform it into a totally differnt one.Just my 2cs

binski · 03-19-2009, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ex m38a1er

VERY GOOD LOOKING!!!!
But please allow me a coment.The rack at the back, is it only fot light loading?I hope it is.
Concidering that ideally the axle on a trailer sould be placed in a 60/40 manner(It looks more like 40/60) of the tub's lenght you WILL have
swinging problems.Loading the back end of your trailer will drastically transform it into a totally differnt one.Just my 2cs

I hear what you're saying about ideal axle placement. This trailer frame originally carried a 1000 pound generator from the factory, and that is the original axle location. The rear hitch receiver that I made is primarily for a cooler, or relatively light load. The majority of the "camping" load heavy items like water, etc. ... will be placed over the axle.

Binski

ex m38a1er · 03-19-2009, 04:51 AM

Ok. But still it is a complicated 'cause this can change after use.Sometime the water tank will be half empty
and stuff like that

binski · 03-19-2009, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ex m38a1er

Ok. But still it is a complicated 'cause this can change after use.Sometime the water tank will be half empty
and stuff like that

Based on tongue weight to axle weight calculations, the axle is where it needs to be on the empty trailer. This does change when loaded, but this trailer will likely never see more than 500 pounds total cargo. "D" is the distance from the ball connection to the center of the axle in the charts below.

Binski

ex m38a1er · 03-19-2009, 06:55 AM

Exactly:Having SOME WEIGHT on the rear will most likelly get your tongue weight LESS than 10%.
Therefore you have to move the Axle(s) toward the REAR of the trailer...(more like 60/40)...
If you keep your weight well balanced(10%???) you will have no problems.But then again how well can you control a full in the begining ,and half full later on the trail/road water tank?Even worse if you put jerry cans
at the back some time?
I don't want to rain on your parade just trying to be helpfull...Good chart!

binski · 03-19-2009, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ex m38a1er

Exactly:Having SOME WEIGHT on the rear will most likelly get your tongue weight LESS than 10%.
Therefore you have to move the Axle(s) toward the REAR of the trailer...(more like 60/40)...
If you keep your weight well balanced(10%???) you will have no problems.But then again how well can you control a full in the begining ,and half full later on the trail/road water tank?Even worse if you put jerry cans
at the back some time?
I don't want to rain on your parade just trying to be helpfull...Good chart!

Unfortunately you also have the 60/40 concept backwards. Here's the deal

Based on my bed length of 49", I have 39.7% behind, and 60.3% forward (so pretty close)

I do appreciate comments to keep me honest, safe and add value, so keep them comming!

Binski

ex m38a1er · 03-19-2009, 07:32 AM

Well that;s what i also think 60/40.If it is so you're ready to go

binski · 03-19-2009, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ex m38a1er

Well that;s what i also think 60/40.If it is so you're ready to go

Cool! Keep me honest.

heavypedal · 03-25-2009, 09:21 AM

That looks awesome! Can you build me one in silver???

**FunkSkunk** · 03-26-2009, 09:17 AM

Very clean, Let's see the inside of that thing!

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