Thread: Build me a dog trailer

Yeah, cant complain about the lack of variety in the workshop. This week the orders were issued to make a 4 berth trailer. Never made one of those before. "Make it from 40 mm RHS", the boss barked.

Kinda just making it up as I go along. Figured a basic box trailer subframe with recessed guards should do the trick.

Using 40 mm RHS for the basic frame as well, as per request. Making up individual doorways to access each berth.

Using 5 leaf slipper springs, GM stubs.


So here is my progress so far.

Yeah it would help if my fotos came up

looks good....have fun

Holy Sheet!!

40mm Square!! The chassis I understand, but the skeletal frame?

So, the customer's got 4 St. Bernards.

Holy Sheet!!

40mm Square!! The chassis I understand, but the skeletal frame?

So, the customer's got 4 St. Bernards.

I know, I know. I argued the same point. At the end of the day I just build it the way I'm told to. The boss pays the bills (and my wage), what more can I say.

Hi
Really interested in this build. Want to start building one soon as second hand dog trailers are a bit thin on the ground.
Have you got some more photos?
I wont be using 40mm for body frame as want it as light as possible.
What will you clad it in? alloy/foam? fiberglass?
Cheers
Wayne

I guess if the boss has a full pack of 50 shs that he got cheap, then that's what you make everything out of till the pack is gone.

If you're just transporting the dogs, then you could just use Caravan cladding. Readily available.

Originally Posted by WicketKeeper

If you're just transporting the dogs, then you could just use Caravan cladding. Readily available.

But if you notice, Wayne's from the QLD, so may want to consider some form of insulated panel for the heat, more than keeping them warm.

But having said that, most of the dog floats I've seen run roof spinners and louvres in the doors, keeping them well ventilated.

I would suggest the chassis in 40mm sq, and the rest of the frame in 25mm sq.

Hi all
has to be insulated!!
with the humidity and temp its got to be. It will also have vents and spinners.
Chassis and frame sizes was what i was looking at.

I was looking at fibreglass composite panels, already insulated, finished fibreglass exterior,
has anyone built with panels like these?
I havent priced but it may be a bit expensive for a one off.
Wayne

What about cool room insulated alum panels. They are available in 2" or 4" thicknesses.

Good idea!
I had only seen 4" ones which are too thick.
The 2" might do the job
Wayne

It honestly hasnt progressed much further than what u can see on the fotos.

Have cladded one side and roof in ally caravan stuff. One sheet simply locks into another. Ran sheets along the side and will cut sections for doors in due course.

Mentioned insulation to the boss, so far no definite replys on what he wants in that dept.

That 2 inch cool room panelling that was suggested definetely has merit.

But yeah when I make more progress will post more pics.

Yep over the Xmas/new year hols I found some workshop time to do some more. Got the cladding on and sealed off around between the inside of the guards and the formply floor. Cut out cladding around the doors.

Still lots more to do. Hopefully it wont take me several months to get time to finish the project off. The yard is once again full of vans/campers etc... so I wont hold my breath.

What happen to the trailer? I'm starting a trailer project myself and I am going into it blind with a shape eye for light so please finish the trailer