Trailer mods

[stockerwithalocker]

Maybe i missed it but are you going to put anything under the chain pockets to keep them from bending up?

[RCP Phx]

Originally Posted by stockerwithalocker

Maybe i missed it but are you going to put anything under the chain pockets to keep them from bending up?

Kickers off the Channel. I just got back from my fishing trip so it's time to get back on it!

[jeep ride]

Originally Posted by RCP Phx

Kickers off the Channel. I just got back from my fishing trip so it's time to get back on it!

You catch any fish?

[RCP Phx]

Originally Posted by jeep ride

You catch any fish?

My party and it seems like everyone else at the lake didn't catch anything

[RCP Phx]

I'm getting some of the hard parts made, this piece of 1/4" plate had be "press-braked" into a 18"x4"x1" "C-channel.

[RCP Phx]

I got the tongue/hitch portion completed today. Since the 3"x3" weld was so close to the receiver weld I decided to make it a triple pass weld.

[RCP Phx]

I've been busy this week cutting steel! I got the winch done and all the diamond plate supports cut along with most of the pieces for the ramps. Yesterday the (new) new fenders came in and the fit mocked up great! It's actually starting to look like a trailer.

[RCP Phx]

What seemed like a easy task (30 cross supports) has been a time consuming project since they equate to 180 precision cuts!

[RCP Phx]

Today I took a break from the tedious cutting (inner supports) and started tacking together the outer supports/fender mounts. It's all a slow progress!

[RCP Phx]

I finally got all the cross-braces cut, but before I can weld them (and the diamond plate) I need to get all my holes/tapped holes done before I lose good access. I also received my equalizer hitch mounts and sway bar mount.

[JohnX]

Originally Posted by RCP Phx

It's time to get back to work, I just received my Bulldog hitch (2-5/16" ball/12,5000 lb). I couldn't meet the 50* A-frame design so I went with the 3" straight coupler.

I'm curious if there's a reason you chose this style? I have one, and it's always a pita to operate. All my other trailers are the my common design....although I have no clue what either is called?

[RCP Phx]

It's stronger and much more wear resistant than all the others!

[JohnX]

Originally Posted by RCP Phx

It's stronger and much more wear resistant than all the others!

I figured strength might be the reason, I noticed the high rating. Hadn't considered wear, my car trailer has about 40k miles on it in the last decade...maybe I better Check the tongue for wear, it has the other style.

[RCP Phx]

It's probably not a issue for most but my sons shop does fleet maintenance so he see balls that totally wear thru the coupler! Today I have to get the safety chains figured out and ordered.

[RCP Phx]

I have to finish up some welding from underneath plus painting so I needed to test it all out! I also mocked up my hitch.