This is the very early stages of a custom trailer for my trx-4. Maybe open or may really challenge myself to enclose it not sure yet but leaning toward enclosed.
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Weren't you going to buy one off Amazon?
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I may look into building a few for people if they are interested. I've decided to start my own company this year and leave the working for someone else behind. Price would be reasonable and negotiable. I'll see how this one turns out and handles but could be a limited run item if the interest is there. Pm me if interested
I was but wanted to build something a little more custom than what they offer. I think I really want to enclose it and have something completely different than just an open trailer @Xraycer
I was but wanted to build something a little more custom than what they offer. I think I really want to enclose it and have something completely different than just an open trailer @Xraycer
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Keep us posted Kimmie...
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Gonna be watching this! I pulled a 10k Ibs trailer daily for years. I'm assuming your framing it in steel? I'm interested in seeing how you do your suspension
I've been working on the aluminum route with brazing until I get a welder.
I've sketched a few designs, did all my downsizing and even gathered aluminum channel and angle. I then got caught between too busy and lazy.
I've been working on the aluminum route with brazing until I get a welder.
I've sketched a few designs, did all my downsizing and even gathered aluminum channel and angle. I then got caught between too busy and lazy.
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I'm looking at either aluminum or even brass for the chassis
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I like the thought of brass for the weight, but that price!
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Price will be a consideration for the prototype however if this works like I think it will I would consider building them with materials of your choosing
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Progress has come to a grinding halt as I ran out of rivets. 
that should teach me to think I have everything at home first
that should teach me to think I have everything at home first 
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Just saw this build adventure you have set out on. And it's a awesome idea/plan. To go enclosed with it is definitely a one off. And will stand out among the masses.. with the enclosure did you think about running lights? A single or a light bar down the center of the trailer lid or the walls? Or a wrench on the front wall? With a slight incline floor. So you can pull in and unload the cars. Like on some of the inclosed car trailers.. or for the rear door to open and close the door? Sorry you got a great plan ideas just run threw my head.. suspension could be fairly easy if you go with leafsprings.. unless you want it to be independent which would be sick.... going too be a awesome build bud for sure. Can't wait to see its progression... happy buildingProgress has come to a grinding halt as I ran out of rivets.
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I can't help it, I'm finding this thread quite riveting!Progress has come to a grinding halt as I ran out of rivets.
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Good God! This is the kind of old fart humor my late father-in-law would constantly dish outI can't help it, I'm finding this thread quite riveting!
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Well got some progress done. For now it'll be what it is and I'll work on enclosing it and a proper tongue when funds allow but for now it looks good I think
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And the corn ball joke of the day goes to......I can't help it, I'm finding this thread quite riveting!
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Lookin awesome Kimmie.
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Nice work man looks awesome very clean. Well done bud
