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lance815

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Posted: 01/16/09 01:22pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

here are the pics of what ive done so far.



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that looks like a lot of weight on the front when that barrel is full? but I do like the setup


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yeah it will be 250 pounds when full but with the weight of the 1100 pound buggy in the back it should be pretty well balanced. the wieght should be distributed 40% behind the centerline of the axles and 60% ahead. i havent had it on the road yet so we will see...

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Hi there,
I just wanted share some pictures the way I set up a trailer. I'm still strugling how to finish the front. It's been a few years now and the light bulb didn't come on yet. Have a few more pictures by clicking on my profile and see them on the photobucket.

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Posted: 01/24/09 07:49pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

I have often thought about if I had a enclosed trailer I would put a full sized "nice" head/shower (bathroom) in the front. Big, just like home! So nice, that the neighbors would be begging to use it.


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Zig wrote:

I have often thought about if I had a enclosed trailer I would put a full sized "nice" head/shower (bathroom) in the front. Big, just like home! So nice, that the neighbors would be begging to use it.

Zig,
Like your suggestion. There is a Work'n'Play toyhauler that has the kitchen and shower in the front. I wanted to get a trailer with a light enough tongue weight. With the truck camper on the truck I have to use a 4ft hitch extension. Even with a weight distributing hitch I'm limited to about 500 lbs tongue load. The trailer was intented to haul bikes, motorbikes, or ATVs. So to keep things simple I only got extra 4 batteries and a furnace. Well...I almost forgot to mention the fold up sofa and dinette...
Larry.

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Back when my enclosed trailer served as my camping rig, I had all this junk in it.

Tha fridge and cabinet are gone, but the wire rack shelf is still across the front. Works well for light stuff.

wow. hard to believe I've had that trailer 16 years now.




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I used wire shelves supported by chains that I can drop down flat when not needed. A bad idea, they are not holding up over rough roads. When I get home I am going use plywood shelves hinged to the backboard. I will still use chains.

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Posted: 01/25/09 07:54am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

See how much stuff you can positively identify in my
16'x8.5'trailer!

3 ATV's in!


Generator, and air compressor in!


5 ATV's in!


6 ATV's in!


Fire pit, water jugs, fuel cans, tools, spare tire, etc...


I can take more, but this pretty much keeps me busy for a week(end).


And yes Sleepy this is happily towed behind my TC. Mostly because I can't fit 90% of this stuff inside the TC, nor would I want to.


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