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Helping a buddy woth some car trailer modifications....Putting a new floor on it, new lighting and adding some under floor storage. Should be pretty sweet when we're done...Last edited by 7A749; 04-08-2014 at 05:46 PM.
Reply:How will you access the under floor storage when the trailer is loaded? Unload the trailer first?
Reply:Originally Posted by BistineauHow will you access the under floor storage when the trailer is loaded? Unload the trailer first?
Reply:Gotcha!
Reply:Brakes? I don't see brakes on the axles.life is good
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Reply:Originally Posted by HenrymacWhat's a trialer?
Reply:Originally Posted by wroughtn_harvBrakes? I don't see brakes on the axles.
Reply:The extra weight of the car and tools will slow the trailer down good enough. You don't need brakes! GravelThe difference between theory and practice is that in theory there is no difference.
Reply:most states require trailers over 3000 lbs to have at least one axle with brakes. not to mention the brakes on the trailer save on replacing the brakes on the tow vehicle.There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:Originally Posted by jmink427No brakes,,, thats weight!!!!!!!
Reply:Not saying its right or wrong but almost every trailer around here either doesn't have brakes or if it does they usually don't work. Most around here don't have a brake controller anyways1982 miller blue star 2E ac/dcHarbor freight flux core posVictor oa
Reply:I would get rid of those chain hooks and weld some D-rings on.
Reply:Where I live only the dumb dumbs will pull a trailer without brakes. However I live in the hills and hardly ever have a level spot. I still would not pull an underbuilt car hauler without brakes. That is ever bit as dangerous to other people as some of the junk trailers every body bitches about. I think you should be read the riot act for such a stupid stunt as pulling a trailer with a car and other storage area without brakes. I hope you get arrested in the first mile. What is the matter with you other people to not say a word, when you would be all over his case if his trailer was unsafe looking with bad welds. Lack of brakes is much worse than a poor built trailer. Mac
Reply:Originally Posted by Tool MakerWhere I live only the dumb dumbs will pull a trailer without brakes. However I live in the hills and hardly ever have a level spot. I still would not pull an underbuilt car hauler without brakes. That is ever bit as dangerous to other people as some of the junk trailers every body bitches about. I think you should be read the riot act for such a stupid stunt as pulling a trailer with a car and other storage area without brakes. I hope you get arrested in the first mile. What is the matter with you other people to not say a word, when you would be all over his case if his trailer was unsafe looking with bad welds. Lack of brakes is much worse than a poor built trailer. Mac
Reply:Not defending the guy but a lot of tandem axle trailers were built from the "factory" without brakes. In Wisconsin a trailer under, I believe 4500 pounds doesn't have to have brakes , otherwise on a tandem 1 axle needs brakes.Miller xmt304, Miller S22 p12, Miier Maxstar SD, Miller 252 w 30A, Miller super32p12, Lincoln Ranger 9, Thermal Arc 181I with spoolgun, Hypertherm 10000 ,Smith torches. Esab 161lts miniarc.
Reply:All up and down the west coast any trailer that is licensed must have brakes of some kind. Here in Oregon small trailers and specialized trailers do not need a license. However if the trailer with load is over a certain weight it will still need brakes. Mac
Reply:I hope no one is ahead of him when the light turns red on a rainey day!
Reply:The extra weight of the car and tools will slow the trailer down good enough.
Reply:Look guys I didn't build the trailer... Its a factory built trailer that he has had for years... There are ones like this all over in this part of the country...... I'm just helping with it... I just thought it was a cool idea to have the storage under the floor like that...
Reply:I wonder if brakes will keep this thread under control? Nice looking Chevy in the background.If you don't want to stand behind our Troops, feel free to stand in front of them.
Reply:A friend rented a mini excavator a few years ago and he needed to move it to another house and his other friend with the truck that originally pulled it to his place "with Brake Controller" wasn't around to move it that day so he asked me to haul it 11 miles with my 1/2 ton Chevy without Brake Controller. I wasn't so sure if it was a good idea. But after some thought I did it anyway. Never again that was a scary ride with no brakes on the trailer and that mini ex. I could feel the weight pushing me around and I almost slid through a stop sign. Thankfully no one else was going down that road. Never again will I pull that much weight without trailer brakes. Originally Posted by jmink427I just thought it was a cool idea to have the storage under the floor like that...
Reply:Originally Posted by SWellsI wonder if brakes will keep this thread under control? Nice looking Chevy in the background.
Reply:Keep up the good work an don't let these keyboard warriors bother ya, what year is that xs650?93 Bobcat 225GMillerMatic 135HF Tig 91811
Reply:Originally Posted by jmink427Look guys I didn't build the trailer... Its a factory built trailer that he has had for years... There are ones like this all over in this part of the country...... I'm just helping with it... I just thought it was a cool idea to have the storage under the floor like that...Originally Posted by Anthony83Keep up the good work an don't let these keyboard warriors bother ya, what year is that xs650?
Reply:I have towed my trailer both ways with and without brakes. Without brakes it is fine you just have to pay more attention ahead of you and slow down earlier. Now I would not haul anything to heavy without brakes to far.I as well towed a mini X on my trailer for around 30 miles round trip. About the same amount of weight and push as when I have both trailers hooked up for camping.
Reply:Brakes are the easiest add on to a trailer, well, after additional lights. You buy the backing plates with the shoes attached, new hubs with the drums, and then simple wiring, nothing but a thing, unless of course you are one of those most blessed among us that have the built in warning system on idiots or even a child chasing a ball into the street events happening.http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/stor...eplacement-kithttp://www.tractorsupply.com/en/stor...ent-kit-5-boltLast edited by wroughtn_harv; 04-09-2014 at 10:14 AM.life is good
Reply:VPT, but you're towing with a ford! Them fords have fantastic brakes. When I sold my F-550, and bought a 1-ton Dodge, I almost missed the turn onto my road because the Dodge has horrible brakes.Dont pay any attention to meIm just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
Reply:Originally Posted by CEPVPT, but you're towing with a ford! Them fords have fantastic brakes. When I sold my F-550, and bought a 1-ton Dodge, I almost missed the turn onto my road because the Dodge has horrible brakes.
Reply:550 and an excursion are two totally different beasts. an industrial rig vs a commercial civilian rig.There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:I'd vote for brakes. Not just a good idea, but it is the law. The 3,000 pound thing is a federal mandate and many states have adopted it. It is about the oh ****, I need to get stopped because some jack wagon pulled out in front of me.
Reply:Originally Posted by ThorsHammer550 and an excursion are two totally different beasts. an industrial rig vs a commercial civilian rig.
Reply:Originally Posted by jedreylingThe extra weight of the car and tools will slow the trailer down good enough.
Reply:Guess it's settled Brakes would be a good idea "Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Originally Posted by CEPVPT, but you're towing with a ford! Them fords have fantastic brakes. When I sold my F-550, and bought a 1-ton Dodge, I almost missed the turn onto my road because the Dodge has horrible brakes.
Reply:Many states allow trailers under 3500 lbs gvw to be used without brakes. Here in GA, a lot of guys build two axle trailers with 3500 lb axles and give them a stamp of 3500 lbs...anyone towing over that is on their own. GA requires one brake axle over 3500lbs, but things change IF you cross state lines then your trailer falls under federal law and is required to have all axles with brakes over 3500 lb. (Unless they have updated the rules in the last couple years).Esab Migmaster 250Lincoln SA 200Lincoln Ranger 8Smith Oxy Fuel setupEverlast PowerPlasma 80Everlast Power iMIG 160Everlast Power iMIG 205 Everlast Power iMIG 140EEverlast PowerARC 300Everlast PowerARC 140STEverlast PowerTIG 255EXT
Reply:Originally Posted by wroughtn_harvThis was very true of the older Dodges. Adopted son bought a 98 dualie four wheel drive new and I'll never forget seeing his old disc pads and thinking they were the same size a my wife's LeSabre's disc pads. The newer Dodges are many times better.
Reply:Originally Posted by wroughtn_harvThis was very true of the older Dodges. Adopted son bought a 98 dualie four wheel drive new and I'll never forget seeing his old disc pads and thinking they were the same size a my wife's LeSabre's disc pads. The newer Dodges are many times better.
Reply:Brakes or no brakes this thing is turning out nice.. I got the diamond tread mocked up today and the bracing where the car will go across the removable panels....
Reply:Nice trailer. My 16' tandem trailer, factory made, has no brakes either and I have hauled cars and trucks with no problems. Like the idea of the anti theft storage too.Last edited by milomilo; 04-13-2014 at 06:53 PM.ChrisAuction Addict
Reply:If that is just flat pieces those will have very little support to crushing that floor... eh.
Reply:Originally Posted by TSCGG13If that is just flat pieces those will have very little support to crushing that floor... eh.
Reply:My dad's car trailer has brakes on one axle. But in the 20 years he's had it since new he's never once used the brakes. lol
Reply:Originally Posted by Chad22My dad's car trailer has brakes on one axle. But in the 20 years he's had it since new he's never once used the brakes. lol
Reply:Originally Posted by VPTish. The 550 has different axles under it compared to the F250/350/excursion. Thats about it.
Reply:I have a smaller single axle 10 footer in the lineup pretty shortly, and I doggone sure ain't gonna post it up hereThe toolbox looks good, and it ought to bring much joy"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:I really like that storage area. Good thinking and I like it hidden. Carry on.
Reply:I'm not gonna get involved in the brake controversy!!! Nice build though, really like the in-deck storage. Keep up the good work!!!Proverbs 4:23My company welds.
Reply:Well I see that the bad trailer build, it will kill somebody crowd is all done now. we shouldn't hear anymore from them. No brakes are every bit as dangerous as bad structure. Blaaaaa. Mac |
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