i did a thing, a gooseneck thing

[majin]

after struggling with my trailer for the last gd time. i decided to finally pull the trigger on the crawlers n customs gooseneck trailer.. big BIG thanks to my wife for surprising me with a gift this morning, she said heres 100 get you some stuff n things..
first part is printing now in petg. main frame 1
this thing is going to take around 100 hours to print, then another year to fully assemble lol.
I'm going to need to order a LOT of screws. ugh $$$$

You will need lots of hardware to assemble this trailer, however this is a completely bolt together design so no glue! All bolts just need to be hand snug. No need to over tighten anything on this design.



Hardware needed:
M3 button head bolts in assorted lengths from 12mm, 20mm, 30mm and up to 40mm (for securing the deck to the frame). Packs of 50 for each length will be a good start. Since there are a variety of lengths utilized, please use a “feeler” like a spare small allen key to check the depth of “blind” holes before inserting hardware. Having an M3 assortment pack is also a good idea.
M3 x16mm grub screw for attaching the frame side rails to each other (helps with alignment) and for the rear deck caps. Approx 20 needed.
M2.5 x 12mm socket head bolts for securing the scale “I-Beam side panels” to the main frame components.
M2 x 10mm grub screws to secure the doors in the cabinets (these also act as hinges, 4 needed for each cabinet you print).

nervous to get started, worried its gonna be a little above my paygrade as I'm still HELLA new to 3d printing, but we gonna learn lol.

 

[Tunedfrog]

Very cool, you better take her wine, woman and song.
OK OK, beer, tv, and the ole lady works as well.

 

[WickedFog]

after struggling with my trailer for the last gd time. i decided to finally pull the trigger on the crawlers n customs gooseneck trailer.. big BIG thanks to my wife for surprising me with a gift this morning, she said heres 100 get you some stuff n things..
first part is printing now in petg. main frame 1
this thing is going to take around 100 hours to print, then another year to fully assemble lol.
I'm going to need to order a LOT of screws. ugh $$$$

You will need lots of hardware to assemble this trailer, however this is a completely bolt together design so no glue! All bolts just need to be hand snug. No need to over tighten anything on this design.



Hardware needed:
M3 button head bolts in assorted lengths from 12mm, 20mm, 30mm and up to 40mm (for securing the deck to the frame). Packs of 50 for each length will be a good start. Since there are a variety of lengths utilized, please use a “feeler” like a spare small allen key to check the depth of “blind” holes before inserting hardware. Having an M3 assortment pack is also a good idea.
M3 x16mm grub screw for attaching the frame side rails to each other (helps with alignment) and for the rear deck caps. Approx 20 needed.
M2.5 x 12mm socket head bolts for securing the scale “I-Beam side panels” to the main frame components.
M2 x 10mm grub screws to secure the doors in the cabinets (these also act as hinges, 4 needed for each cabinet you print).

nervous to get started, worried its gonna be a little above my paygrade as I'm still HELLA new to 3d printing, but we gonna learn lol.

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What axles does it use?

 

[majin]

What axles does it use?

thats a great question, I'm glad you asked. cause i forgot to, lolol they have a link to the suggested gimme a sec
https://www.amazon.com/RC-Hub-Unpow...701368c7&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&th=1
i have 2 of those on the table conviniently,

 

[WickedFog]

thats a great question, I'm glad you asked. cause i forgot to, lolol they have a link to the suggested gimme a sec
https://www.amazon.com/RC-Hub-Unpowered-Rear-182mm-Metal/dp/B08R3RY9PS?crid=18G3URAX909L3&keywords=Unpowered+Axle,Rc+Trailer+167&qid=1686079907&sprefix=unpowered+axle,rc+trailer+167,aps,104&sr=8-6&linkCode=sl1&tag=crawlersncust-20&linkId=7c19f508e55b3a5c7c45b463701368c7&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&th=1
i have 2 of those on the table conviniently,

Oh man. They make it too easy. So what springs?

 

[WickedFog]

These maybe?
https://a.co/d/d747Yrk

 

[WickedFog]

And is that deck a piece of wood? If so, I would suggest a piece of hard maple, and bow it with the crown up, just like a real lowboy trailer. If that is 3d printed, I would see if I could use a piece of wood instead.

 

[majin]

Oh man. They make it too easy. So what springs?

The leaf springs should be printed in TPU 25% infill with 4 walls. We’ve included a heavy load design as well should you need it for heavy hauling or fewer axles. The standard TPU leaf spring is designed for the weight of the trailer and 3 vehicles and 3 trailer axles.
Trailer lenses should be printed with “100” walls in clear/red PETG for best effect. Designed for 3mm led should you wish to add lights. We have designed channels to make wiring easier.

to start ill use the printed leafs, unless i can make the metal sets i have fit, in which case id PREFER to use them, nothing agianst 3d prited parts but i feel like somke stuff needs to be stronger. we all nkow I'm going to overweigh this thing so I'm going to try to work some actual leafs into it

 

[majin]

And is that deck a piece of wood? If so, I would suggest a piece of hard maple, and bow it with the crown up, just like a real lowboy trailer. If that is 3d printed, I would see if I could use a piece of wood instead.

its made to take a wooden deck from home depot or whatnot,
Deck:

The deck is structural and designed around a readily available (Home Depot) board. We used Poplar because of its nice finish and close grain structure. You can stain or paint to suit. Home Depot Part number 1993121075 # 467632

Size .75” x 9.25” (commonly labeled as 1x10 board).

UPDATE: after using both Poplar and Pine boards we are seeing a variance of up to 1/8th inch in board width from Home Depot. See example photo below (they should both be 9 ¼ however the bottom board is closer to 9 5/16.

 

[majin]

These maybe?
https://a.co/d/d747Yrk

That's what I'm going to try to work in yeah

the screws are from a different project, they were the only screws i had long enough for a mock up to see if they would fit on the other trailer... they did not lol

 

[WickedFog]

I would contact a local woodshop and see how much a piece of hard maple is. Poplar would be ok, but hard maple is MUCH stronger, and won't warp as bad with repeated soaking in water. Throw some Thompsons wood sealer on whatever you use. Or get some laquer sealer, then clear.

 

[majin]

I would contact a local woodshop and see how much a piece of hard maple is. Poplar would be ok, but hard maple is MUCH stronger, and won't warp as bad with repeated soaking in water. Throw some Thompsons wood sealer on whatever you use. Or get some laquer sealer, then clear.

i dig it, thats great, I'm hopefull for this project unlike so many others f mine lol

 

[WickedFog]

i dig it, thats great, I'm hopefull for this project unlike so many others f mine lol

Do the instructions recommend some good wood screws to attach everything to the deck?

 

[Doom!]

Hmmm, great ambition I sense in you.

 

[9x19]

after struggling with my trailer for the last gd time. i decided to finally pull the trigger on the crawlers n customs gooseneck trailer.. big BIG thanks to my wife for surprising me with a gift this morning, she said heres 100 get you some stuff n things..
first part is printing now in petg. main frame 1
this thing is going to take around 100 hours to print, then another year to fully assemble lol.
I'm going to need to order a LOT of screws. ugh $$$$

You will need lots of hardware to assemble this trailer, however this is a completely bolt together design so no glue! All bolts just need to be hand snug. No need to over tighten anything on this design.



Hardware needed:
M3 button head bolts in assorted lengths from 12mm, 20mm, 30mm and up to 40mm (for securing the deck to the frame). Packs of 50 for each length will be a good start. Since there are a variety of lengths utilized, please use a “feeler” like a spare small allen key to check the depth of “blind” holes before inserting hardware. Having an M3 assortment pack is also a good idea.
M3 x16mm grub screw for attaching the frame side rails to each other (helps with alignment) and for the rear deck caps. Approx 20 needed.
M2.5 x 12mm socket head bolts for securing the scale “I-Beam side panels” to the main frame components.
M2 x 10mm grub screws to secure the doors in the cabinets (these also act as hinges, 4 needed for each cabinet you print).

nervous to get started, worried its gonna be a little above my paygrade as I'm still HELLA new to 3d printing, but we gonna learn lol.

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That should be awesome!

 

[majin]

Do the instructions recommend some good wood screws to attach everything to the deck?

Not that I noticed no
. But I haven't read all the text files. There's like 60 lol got a long way to go

 

[Chubaka]

This is gonna be an awesome project. Can't wait to see it being pulled.

 

[CertifiedMike]

its made to take a wooden deck from home depot or whatnot,
Deck:

The deck is structural and designed around a readily available (Home Depot) board. We used Poplar because of its nice finish and close grain structure. You can stain or paint to suit. Home Depot Part number 1993121075 # 467632

Size .75” x 9.25” (commonly labeled as 1x10 board).

UPDATE: after using both Poplar and Pine boards we are seeing a variance of up to 1/8th inch in board width from Home Depot. See example photo below (they should both be 9 ¼ however the bottom board is closer to 9 5/16.

Gotta watch out for that cheap, discount wood!
The trailer looks so nice, I'd use nice wood to go with it. Congrats! Its cool!!!!

 

[majin]

still need a few more screws and bolts, but on the way

i currently only have purple petg lol, so purple the base shall be lol, printing 3 parts at once, I'm impatient.

 

[CertifiedMike]

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still need a few more screws and bolts, but on the way
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i currently only have purple petg lol, so purple the base shall be lol, printing 3 parts at once, I'm impatient.

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