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    12v winch

    hi

    I would go with a 12v winch off the a frame to raise it. There are a few of these designs at hire places.

    The question is do you REALLY need it. A lot of added weight and complexity. And...
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    What a silly statement. I don't own a...

    What a silly statement.

    I don't own a locally assembled vehicle but still wish for a local industry. Holden manufacture the commodore and Cruze. I love Commodores particularly SS and above but...
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    So sad to see ford and Holden go. But, you build...

    So sad to see ford and Holden go. But, you build cars that few want and sadly that's what happens.
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    If you do run a single drawbar the full length I...

    If you do run a single drawbar the full length I would triangulate from the spring hangers to the drawbar attaching about 750mm up the drawbar (given a 1500mm drawbar length).

    Have fun! :D
  5. Thread: Bolt Markings

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    Thanks all! B, D2 and M just got thrown at the...

    Thanks all!

    B, D2 and M just got thrown at the neighbours cat....bullseye :2tsup:
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    Bolt Markings

    Hi all

    I have a left of field question.

    Does anyone know what these markings on the head of a bolt mean.

    IE strength etc.

    It is a metric thread (M12) 100mm long and is bright coloured (I...
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    Hi I went ahead and built my cut off saw table...

    Hi

    I went ahead and built my cut off saw table and the link is over here;

    http://www.woodworkforums.com/f65/steel-cut-off-table-build-129250/

    When I came back and saw grahame's post I was...
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    Hey No angles. I have never had any luck with...

    Hey

    No angles. I have never had any luck with angles and metal :rolleyes:

    Might make up another fence to do angles. If I were to get some roll pins I may be able to use them to allow easy...
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    Steel cut off table build

    Hi all

    I had problems getting my 355mm metal cutoff saw to cut square. The saw was a high quality GMC saw :wink: that just didnt cut square.

    The problem appeared to be in the base plate not...
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    Thanks fellas.

    Thanks fellas.
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    Setting up metal cutoff saw table

    Hi all

    I have a GMC metal cut off saw like this one
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    and a mitre saw stand like this one;
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    Are there any tricks or jigs to set up so you get repeatable square cuts time and...
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    Thanks for the advice. Guess what, a fella...

    Thanks for the advice.

    Guess what, a fella pulled up and asked me did I want to sell the trailer they were on (front yard) and offered me cash!

    So I will start fresh.

    Cheers again.
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    Falcon rim question

    Hi all

    I have a braked axle that is set up with falcon rims (pcd 5 x 114.5 I think). Maybe 6.5" wide. I dont know what the offset is other than if I lay them facing down and measure the inside...
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    I think yonnee would agree that this design is...

    I think yonnee would agree that this design is tried and tested;

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    Hi all Been away a while so hi! Interesting...

    Hi all

    Been away a while so hi!

    Interesting that teardrops are being discussed. My next build will be a teardrop off roader.

    I worked out what I want in a camper. Must, must, must have...
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    I would go 2.5mm down the sides in 50x50 and the...

    I would go 2.5mm down the sides in 50x50 and the rest 1.6.

    Have you downloaded google sketchup?

    Its fun, witty and very good.

    Plus, you can cut directly from the plan and it will be perfect!...
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    Hi Andrew That is really weird about the...

    Hi Andrew

    That is really weird about the canvas. Are you sure its shrunk and not operator error? :)

    Are you fitting the canvas to the velcro underneath and then swinging the big end pipe up...
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    As our learned friend yonnee would say; "the...

    As our learned friend yonnee would say;

    "the axle should be located rear of the middle 1/2" for every foot of trailer body length".

    I think though the sway is coming from that very short...
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    I am sure that there are states that this is...

    I am sure that there are states that this is illegal. But for the life of me I cant recall which ones. Before you do it definitely call your local rego people to check as it will get knocked back at...
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    Good advice!

    Good advice!
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    I dont think you can register trailers in a lot...

    I dont think you can register trailers in a lot of states that have welded stubs - could be wrong though :-
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    Hey Mikm, is that weight correct at 6.9kg heavier...

    Hey Mikm, is that weight correct at 6.9kg heavier for the whole frame. If so I am going to have to eat some pie from the humble pie company :p.

    Can you show us dummies how you worked it out:).
    ...
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    Hey Mick IMO dampers are not required as they...

    Hey Mick

    IMO dampers are not required as they are designed to dampen the oscillations of the spring to assist road holding and steering which is not required on a trailer. Most use gas over...
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    Redarc make a 24v to 12v reducer that is wired...

    Redarc make a 24v to 12v reducer that is wired ready for the Tekonsha Voyager. Had this on my Hino and it was good.
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    If you check out this link of my trailer build;...

    If you check out this link of my trailer build;
    http://www.woodworkforums.com/f184/plant-trailer-bobcat-72023/

    The total weight for my tandem with brakes was 320kg.

    You could easily build it...
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    Hi andre, More info needed. Is it to be...

    Hi andre,

    More info needed. Is it to be registered for the road? What is it going to carry? How high do the sides need to be?

    Drawbar should be 75 x 50 x 3 and chassis should be at least...
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    Hi Nurgle Thank you for posting the images. ...

    Hi Nurgle

    Thank you for posting the images.

    As for the rest of your acknowledged rant I am seriously at a loss to get my head around it. Its like some shakespearean play of love gone wrong...
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    Hi thanks for the kind words. When I went...

    Hi

    thanks for the kind words. When I went away I used some shs that was a snug fit in the 40mm shs that supports the rack (below the hinge) and it stuck out about 300mm and I used leather straps...
  29. Thread: Camper build

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    And I see you welded the drawbar into the front...

    And I see you welded the drawbar into the front spring hangers.

    Good Man :2tsup:

    Have you welded the jockey wheel on yet?
  30. Thread: Camper build

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    Hi take a look at the oztent range of camper...

    Hi

    take a look at the oztent range of camper trailer tents. Yes they are made in china however managed by a western company. We have the camper 7 and am very impressed (and I am pretty picky)...
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    continued

    Here are some random shots of some of the stuff;
    http://i452.photobucket.com/albums/qq249/dazzler1966/AWDCamperTrailerforupload-33.jpg...
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    continued

    A quick test fit;
    http://i452.photobucket.com/albums/qq249/dazzler1966/AWDCamperTrailerforupload-24.jpg
    http://i452.photobucket.com/albums/qq249/dazzler1966/AWDCamperTrailerforupload-27.jpg

    I...
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    Continued

    I then cut out a section at the front left that is accessible from inside the setup tent where we will keep our bedding/clothes etc;...
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    All wheel drive Camper Trailer

    Hi all

    Just before xmas I managed to finish off my Camper Trailer and used it for three weeks on the nth island. Originally the CT was designed using a ute tub and a camper tent to suit the...
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    I wouldnt design it to look like a big question...

    I wouldnt design it to look like a big question mark, hard to fit the wheels on :p

    Being serious though, electric brakes are great!

    I would only match the wheels tyres if you intend travelling...
  36. Thread: Trailer Build

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    Hi what purpose are you going to build the...

    Hi

    what purpose are you going to build the trailers to do?
  37. Thread: Trailer Build

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    Hi Ben Sorry but I cant for the life of me...

    Hi Ben

    Sorry but I cant for the life of me remember. It was around the $2200ish plus tyres I think.

    I used downgraded stuff for all non structural stuff so that saved a penny.

    cheers
  38. Thread: trailer mods

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    I dont think you need to apologise, its your view...

    I dont think you need to apologise, its your view and your entitled to it, just as anyone is. I use 75 x 50 as a minimum with my std trailers and havent had an issue so stick with it.

    Looking...
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    like this one maybe???? ...

    like this one maybe????

    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Custom-Camper-Trailer_W0QQitemZ130316450061QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Caravans_RVs?hash=item1e5777390d&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A1#ht_1229wt_1167
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    Like this maybe

    How about this kind of thing. Add doors as required :p, ramps for each of the buggies, water and fuel tanks underneath etc;

    120587

    120588
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    Hi wild I like your idea. My thoughts would...

    Hi wild

    I like your idea. My thoughts would be to build a VERY strong chassis out of 100 x 50 x 2mm that contains the tandem suspension and then a 100 x 50 x 3mm drawbar.

    I would then build...
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    Hey mate I is around, just at work. I will throw...

    Hey mate I is around, just at work. I will throw some advice tonight :p
  43. Thread: trailer mods

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    Hey that never stops me :p

    Hey that never stops me :p
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    An interesting suspension. Great idea to check...

    An interesting suspension. Great idea to check with the clamp. Dont forget to tell us how it goes as its got me intrigued.
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    I would recommend a torch on the end. Its so...

    I would recommend a torch on the end. Its so difficult directing the flames spurting out the end of the bottle. :)
  46. Thread: trailer mods

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    Hi Franklin I would unbolt the "independent"...

    Hi Franklin

    I would unbolt the "independent" parts and throw them away. The leaf springs are fighting against the arc of the independent arm.

    Replace with a 45mm square axle.

    75x50x3mm is...
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    Hi all, hijack away! My brother has an ebay...

    Hi all, hijack away!

    My brother has an ebay tent and its fine. I think it comes down to your expectations. I am not spending a lot so can expect the quality to be not as good as some. As long...
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    A bit more done; New axle and Ford pattern...

    A bit more done;

    New axle and Ford pattern hubs on a 66inch axle.

    Three new 195R14 light truck tyres on new sunraysia rims.

    Fitted up nice and height of top of tub is 1050mm which is baby...
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    Hi Dion Yep, just so I could work out the best...

    Hi Dion

    Yep, just so I could work out the best profile for the tyres. The axle that is in the photo is off my 8 x 5 trailer - amazing how wide they are :p.

    Thanks for watching and keeping an...
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    Hey As it sits at the moment it is very...

    Hey

    As it sits at the moment it is very slightly tail heavy and the front can be pushed down with a little finger so its very close. Surprising how much weight is in the drawbar. At the rear...
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