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If you have followed my build you will be aware I ditched the tray and made a frame for the pod that bolts direct to the chassis.
The discarded tray is in the back yard on 205ltr drums.
SO..... I decided to build a trailer specifically to mount it on, I had 5 standard rims off MacTrol and a few bits in the shed. Mainly beers.
We started a week ago with what we had, doing a litle after work or when we were quiet.
The hitch arrived yesterday and is sitting on some temporary braces. The BIG holdup is the suspension, should have been here Wednesday. Can't do alot untill we see what hieght we are working with.
It's sitting approximately level to get a bit of an idea, the pics will explain most of whats going on.
In front of the spares is a mock up of a allum tool box 1700 wide x 450 deep x 500 high
It's an ongoing project so might take a while we tend to discuss what to do next... then talk about lots of other stuff and forget all we planned untill tomorrow
Here are the pics
The suspension is an independant system from Smooth Ryders which is now called Cruisemaster. Rated at 1200Kg with Gabriel Shocks.
If it is not able to support the wieght, the front spring set from MacTrol are ready to go in, They are rated at 1560Kg I think which will be plenty.
Had some top end Koni's in the back of my Lux that were a few years old when we were heading to the Anne Beadell last year, got nervous and put new shocks all round so these are plenty good enough for the trailer and will be used.
Figured if I want to sell the ute I can put the tray back on it and the pod will go on the trailer, sort of camper trailer I guess.
Yes mate I am a sparky, the plan is to put all our mains cables (3 heavy rolls) on permanent racks and connection equipment on the tray or in the allum box. Then when we have a Level II job all the gear is in one place.
Will try and find a hydraulic hoist to lift the drums from the ground to the racks saving our backs.
Keep you all posted.
Macca
Last edited by macca; 11th September 2011 at 12:28 PM.
The suspension is an independant system from Smooth Ryders which is now called Cruisemaster. Rated at 1200Kg with Gabriel Shocks.
If it is not able to support the wieght, the front spring set from MacTrol are ready to go in, They are rated at 1560Kg I think which will be plenty.
Had some top end Koni's in the back of my Lux that were a few years old when we were heading to the Anne Beadell last year, got nervous and put new shocks all round so these are plenty good enough for the trailer and will be used.
Figured if I want to sell the ute I can put the tray back on it and the pod will go on the trailer, sort of camper trailer I guess.
Yes mate I am a sparky, the plan is to put all our mains cables (3 heavy rolls) on permanent racks and connection equipment on the tray or in the allum box. Then when we have a Level II job all the gear is in one place.
Will try and find a hydraulic hoist to lift the drums from the ground to the racks saving our backs.
Keep you all posted.
Macca
You can buy hydraulic cable drum jacks, I have had them at work, you need a pair of them obviously.
Tim
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Need to lift from ground up onto tray then onto cable stands. 1200mm lift?
If I have it right you are talking about just high enough off the ground to allow cable to come off drum?
If you have something else in mind, would like to hear what it is.
Lifting wieght is dangerous so want to do it the safest way possible.
Thanks Macca
we tend to discuss what to do next... then talk about lots of other stuff and forget all we planned untill tomorrow
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