New special purpose build trailer from scratch

[sweetk30]

Building a new work trailer for driveway sealing .

2 6k torsion axles. 5 225/90/16 14ply trailer tires . Frame is 5x3x3/16 rectangle tube .

Doing a 16ft trailer deck . Last 4 foot will be a platform for tar buggy and blower . It will hinge down like a ramp and then up to flat for road transport.

Whole deck will be expanded metal . Have a few more cross members to add and make the tounge.

 

[sweetk30]

Little further today .

 

[why worry]

looks good, Built a couple of trailers myself and they always end up better then store bought

 

[Muckin_Slusher]

Building a new work trailer for driveway sealing .

2 6k torsion axles. 5 225/90/16 14ply trailer tires . Frame is 5x3x3/16 rectangle tube .

Doing a 16ft trailer deck . Last 4 foot will be a platform for tar buggy and blower . It will hinge down like a ramp and then up to flat for road transport.

Whole deck will be expanded metal . Have a few more cross members to add and make the tounge.

Personally, I've found that expanded metal is best used sparingly, as in small accents here and there. Big sheets of it is terribly ugly, easy to damage/sag and difficult to replace.

Just my 0.02 but as a trailer deck it requires so much support to prevent sagging that it's simply not worth it, unless of course the deck NEEDS to be made of it for some reason.

Looks good, carry on!

 

[WoodsTruck]

Your axle and frame specs lead me to believe they will exceed the carry capacity of the expanded metal as well.

 

[sweetk30]

Getting a lot closer to being ready for sealer season .

550 gal tank with mixer . Brush box . 4 5gal bucket holders . Toolbox for everyday used items . Tar melter unit and propane tank mounted in a forklift tank clamp secured solid . 8 30lb boxed of tar . Side box for sand and tiny gravel for crack fill material.

 

[sweetk30]

Hope this helps understand the direction of the build .

The expanded metal wont be for major weight every day use . Just to keep possible loose stuff from dropping off . Solid deck just adds weight we dont need and sealer sticks to it and add even more weight . So open floor for the best option .

 

[cbacres]

Is that a Demco ez latch coupler?
Those are great to use.

Trailer looking good. Sounds like you’ll have set just right for your use.

 

[sweetk30]

Called a ram lock if i recall . Real nice super easy to use .

 

[sweetk30]

Almost done . . .

 

[lowrollin70gmc]

Looking good, it makes a difference when the work trailer is built exactly for the task it does.

Not distract from your trailer build, but the front hitch setup on the plow mounts looks useful and awesome.

 

[sweetk30]

yep its a under 100 bucks total cost scraps / recycle / left over parts plow frame pusher and trailer mover . clips in just like the plow would .

and yes spec built trailer for the win on this job for sure . . . burning welding wire to day . maybe more pics tonight .

 

[sweetk30]

Side box to mount yet . Traction grating for getting to tank lid . Propane tank index plate and industrial propane tank clamp . Just need a post to mount it to .

These few dont and it will be rear platform / ramp unit build .

 

[snopro753]

Cool build! Great job on the trailer. How are you going to paint it?

 

[sweetk30]

Gal of black rustoleum and cheep brush . Sealer trailers always get black so no need to make her perfect .

 

[RogueFab]

Gal of black rustoleum and cheep brush . Sealer trailers always get black so no need to make her perfect .

That is a good point. They nearly self-paint (in sealer)!

 

[sweetk30]

Just about done . Coming along good .

And figured out my gate here is the thread https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=479759

 

[sweetk30]

Painted and ready for state inspection for vin# .

 

[Mr.N]

Painted and ready for state inspection for vin# .

Awesome job, very few people tackle a large custom project.





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[sweetk30]

Thanks a lot . I like custom builds . But this one will make me money every season .

 

[sweetk30]

Got my vin# and plate for it on Thursday. Then today friday i got the regular yearly inspection passed .

She is loaded with 450 gal of sealer mix in the 550 gal tank . Tools on it and ready to seal in the AM .