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Been there done that to I'll PM Where I got my trailer stuff from not far off ring rd for you in Tulla
Disregard the 4x4 in the background, they were the DARK YEARS best not revisited
Last edited by threedogs; 8th February 2013 at 04:51 PM.
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
Was there the other day as the mob I use have moved and are still not set up........ I break trailers all the time and am on my third gardening trailer!!
Build a tuffer trailer in 1/8 checker plate, that one in pic [Blue} used to carry a Bobcat
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Don't weld drawbar to tub like my pic, just underneath both sides, smear silicon instead
Last edited by threedogs; 8th February 2013 at 04:48 PM.
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
Your sounding similar to my olds to.
As above go a 750-1000kg spring rate, set to the height you want (dont forget to deduct the tyre increase), and add a couple of shocks. It makes so much difference its not funny...
And the water tank.. great idea.. mine is forward of the axle and is 70ltrs.
My only grip is the tow ball weight.. the axle really needs to move forward 50mm...
So imo, do the tank (rough mount), toolbox, spare tyre (if mounting up front) and draw bar, balance the trailer so you have ~30-50kg on the ball when tank is empty and you should be around the 70-80kg once tank is full.. once happy with axle position, weld it on...
125x50x3mm shs is the pick for the draw bar if mounting box and tyre up front.
And also go an electric brake system with override/ hand brake on the hitch... Imo a nice little feature to have. I wish I did...
Also stick will be fine. 16tc low hydrogen would be the pick of the rods.
Just going through these comments again and come to think of it, I have to really watch out I don't make the draw bar too long ad then I will be putting too much weight up front. Unfortunately I cant reposition the axles as the guards are already there. Maybe a water tank in the rear might be better to even things up a bit.
Last edited by mudski; 12th February 2013 at 10:14 PM.
Just going through these comments again and come to think of it, I have to really watch out I don't make the draw bar too long ad then I will be putting too much weight up front. Unfortunately I can reposition the axles as the guards are already there. Maybe a water tank in the rear might be better to even things up a bit.
When I had my camper built by Tambo Campers I had an 80lt water tank placed behind the axle and a 60lt tank I. Front of the axle. Works a treat
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!! ....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
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Originally Posted by Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever. WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
Originally Posted by Westy's Accessories
....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
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