Digger 66 3,478 #1 Posted July 26, 2020 (edited) Got to tow the new ( to me ) trailer a couple times now and I have to say I really like it . Tows beautifully . No sway Backs up straight . Minimal "bounce" ( bike is about 700 lbs wet ) . Future projects : Epoxying some type of plastic strip to the bottom of the ramp frame where it slides into the cavity underneath . It's aluminum on aluminum now and squeaky and a bit difficult to pull out and push in.Guess I'm getting old . 2 new ratchet straps as I don't care for the hooks on the rear ones . Maybe some type of diamond-tread box for straps and misc stuff ? Edited July 26, 2020 by Digger 66 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,282 #2 Posted July 26, 2020 Niiiice.... On our utility trailer we have a metal box that has a row of holes in a bracket hanging from the lid. I hang the ratchet end in those holes and roll up the long straps in the bottom of the box. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,311 #3 Posted July 26, 2020 Real nice...all aluminum and LED lights 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,091 #4 Posted July 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Digger 66 said: Epoxying some type of plastic strip to the bottom of the ramp frame where it slides into the cavity underneath How about some Teflon sheet stock, might need to pop rivet it, don't know if anything will stick to it. https://www.eplastics.com/PTFENAT0-010X12?gclid=CjwKCAjw0_T4BRBlEiwAwoEiAZNm1kd1mh5GYxKLt04opHWTfoucD-6uVBC_0RnBF1r1x3lVjmuj-BoCn7MQAvD_BwE 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #5 Posted July 26, 2020 1 hour ago, Sparky said: LED lights They were a bit pricey as they're clear but light up in red & amber and they're bright . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #6 Posted July 26, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, 953 nut said: How about some Teflon sheet stock, might need to pop rivet it, don't know if anything will stick to it. https://www.eplastics.com/PTFENAT0-010X12?gclid=CjwKCAjw0_T4BRBlEiwAwoEiAZNm1kd1mh5GYxKLt04opHWTfoucD-6uVBC_0RnBF1r1x3lVjmuj-BoCn7MQAvD_BwE I thought about riveting but the bottom is structural and I wouldn't want to weaken it . Also kicked around the Hyfax strips from a snowmobile skid-frame but I'd have to rivet those too and they'd be too thick . Probably going to just rip an old piece of vinyl siding on the table saw and paste it on there . The surface it glides on is only about an inch wide on both sides and about 4 feet long . Edited July 26, 2020 by Digger 66 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranger 1,746 #7 Posted July 26, 2020 4 hours ago, Digger 66 said: Got to tow the new ( to me ) trailer a couple times now and I have to say I really like it . Tows beautifully . No sway Backs up straight . Minimal "bounce" ( bike is about 700 lbs wet ) . Future projects : Epoxying some type of plastic strip to the bottom of the ramp frame where it slides into the cavity underneath . It's aluminum on aluminum now and squeaky and a bit difficult to pull out and push in.Guess I'm getting old . 2 new ratchet straps as I don't care for the hooks on the rear ones . Maybe some type of diamond-tread box for straps and misc stuff ? Nice outfit. Is there room to attach a small nylon roller on either side at the front underside of the ramp? Or fit your anti friction strips to the bottom rails on the ramp? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #8 Posted July 26, 2020 (edited) 35 minutes ago, ranger said: Nice outfit. Is there room to attach a small nylon roller on either side at the front underside of the ramp? Thanks . Hmmmm........ Edited July 26, 2020 by Digger 66 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #9 Posted July 26, 2020 This may be a good option for you. https://www.findtape.com/JVCC-UHMW-PE-20-UHMW-Polyethylene-Film-Tape/p443/ Jay 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #10 Posted July 26, 2020 2 hours ago, JPWH said: This may be a good option for you. https://www.findtape.com/JVCC-UHMW-PE-20-UHMW-Polyethylene-Film-Tape/p443/ Jay Hey , THANKS! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
