Finally got another trailer.

[Stormin 9,981]

   After the demise of my Land Rover Discovery I replaced it with a Hyundai Santa Fee. Unfortunately the Santa Fee hasn't got the towing capacity of the Disco. Just 2 ton against the Disco's 3-1/2.  So my 12ft x 6ft twin axle trailer went to live at a friends farm. At the weekend I purchased a second hand single axle trailer. 8ft x 4ft 

  I can only carry one tractor instead of four now, but that's not a problem. Having to cut down on the shows with the way things are. It'll be also handy on my trips to my mates in Scotland for hauling logs home.

 

 

  I intend to remove the ramp and replace with a tailgate. Less drag and I have the light weight ramps I used with the 12 x 6 trailer.

[ebinmaine 67,589]

Niiiiice

[ri702bill 8,327]

47 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

Niiiiice

Good for you. A question though (only because I used to work for the company that invented the now oh-so-popular 7&4 Way Trailer Tow Connector) is it positive "earth" (ground) or not??

Thanks,

Bill

[Stormin 9,981]

Negative.

[squonk 41,150]

It even has signage for the folks who drive on the right side of the road! I like it! 

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,317]

@Stormin You need lessons from @pullstart  (aka the flip flop kid ? he could fit 7 or 8 horses on that trailer .

[ebinmaine 67,589]

1 minute ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said:

@Stormin You need lessons from @pullstart  (aka the flip flop kid ? he could fit 7 or 8 horses on that trailer .

On the left side. 

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,326]

Nice trailer! 
  Aluminum or galvanized steel? 

[Stormin 9,981]

7 hours ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said:

@Stormin You need lessons from @pullstart  (aka the flip flop kid ? he could fit 7 or 8 horses on that trailer .

 

Problem there would be pulling it. Also I wouldn't get far before I got pulled.

7 hours ago, Sparky said:

Nice trailer! 
  Aluminum or galvanized steel? 

 

Chassis and sides galvanized. Ramp ally tread plate and floor a a composite sheet. Can't think of the name just now.

[Dan.gerous 2,696]

53 minutes ago, Stormin said:

 

Problem there would be pulling it. Also I wouldn't get far before I got pulled.

 

Especially where you are, that section of the motorway seems to be heavily patrolled by the police.

[953 nut 55,297]

16 hours ago, Stormin said:

remove the ramp and replace with a tailgate. Less drag

       When I saw the photo that was the first thing that came to mind, that ramp would catch a lot of air.

[Dan.gerous 2,696]

13 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

       When I saw the photo that was the first thing that came to mind, that ramp would catch a lot of air.

Important consideration with the fuel price these days. 

[Handy Don 12,235]

20 hours ago, Stormin said:

remove the ramp and replace with a tailgate

I get the convenience for landscapers who drive a low speeds on local roads to have easy on/off, but I see these trailers (and ones with the mesh ramps) on the highway all the time just causing that tow vehicle to suck fuel.

[Stormin 9,981]

Another thing about the ramp. The tread plate is riveted to the frame and rattles like mad due to loose rivets. 

[Stormin 9,981]

 Bit of work on the trailer this afternoon. Took the ramp off and ground off the insert rivets that held on the tread plate. A drill bit wouldn't touch them. Cut the frame down and cut off a couple surplus bits.

  Finally tack welded the altered frame. I'll take that to a local fabricator to be finally welded. I was finding things a bit difficult with my stick welder and my shaky hand didn't help.