Homebuilt Trailer fenders?

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How's built their own trailer fenders? I want to build my own, as the original ones are pretty beat up, and I worry about them bending when I'm side loading quads. There won't be anything heavier than an ATV and rider going over them. Approx 900 lbs max.I'm thinking 2x2x.12" angle for the frame with a support between the tires and some sheet metal over that to close the top.I plan to keep the open back fender design that I have already but wanted to hear your guy's thoughts and see any designs. Jarrett, I remember the mosters that you built for your trailer rebuild, and I have no intention of going that stout.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 found its cheaper to buy them, I think I paid about  $15 each side for a set of tandem fenders from the local trailer storeTiger Sales:  AHP Distributor    www.tigersalesco.comAHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P,  Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.  For Sale:  Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun.  Lincoln Wirematic 250
Reply:Where are you shopping? I can't find them for less than $80 each.but I've got the stock that I suggested on hand and it was given to me so if I build them the cost to me is just the cost of the consumambles.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 would assume this is a typical tandem lowboy with 12" high side rails?I have seen quite a few built with a diamond plate about 3/32" thick. They all were built with 5 pieces with a 1" lip on the outside edge. They have a front and back vertical edge about 6-7" high and then a 45 degree piece front and back and then the top horizontal  piece that covers both tires. The trailer side of the fender is a single piece that is welded all the way around and supports the fender as well as keeps debree from being thrown from the tires onto the load.I am getting ready to flip my little tandem lowbow and replace the tongue with a heavier 4" channel. I will probably pull the fenders and replace them with the heavier duty diamond plate as well. Mine are bent up from removing sand/manure/gravel/ag lime using the front end loader. The grill guard on my tractor bends the stock fenders pretty quick.
Reply:Chuckhole, you can see my trailer build under the "Trailer Revamp" thread. The walls are removable and the fenders sit approximately 7"-8" above the deck. I think I'm going to raise them up just a bit more to maybe 9" above the deck at the top of the fender just to give the tires a little more space while the trailer is fully loaded. The height difference can be fixed with just a 4x4 on the deck for loading/unloading the ATV. though that might not even be needed because the ATV is 4wd.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 build my own out of 10 ga. treadplate, 12" wide use the press brake to bend it at the endsNice and strong!Some blue machinesSome red machineslots of heavy steel
Reply:Ive used 12'' Jr. channel
Reply:Originally Posted by ThorsHammerWhere are you shopping? I can't find them for less than $80 each.but I've got the stock that I suggested on hand and it was given to me so if I build them the cost to me is just the cost of the consumambles.
Reply:Originally Posted by MillwrightdudeIve used 12'' Jr. channel
Reply:Originally Posted by RaptorDunerThis. Sturdy enough to put ratchet straps to but not too heavy.
Reply:Originally Posted by ThorsHammerChuckhole, you can see my trailer build under the "Trailer Revamp" thread. The walls are removable and the fenders sit approximately 7"-8" above the deck. I think I'm going to raise them up just a bit more to maybe 9" above the deck at the top of the fender just to give the tires a little more space while the trailer is fully loaded. The height difference can be fixed with just a 4x4 on the deck for loading/unloading the ATV. though that might not even be needed because the ATV is 4wd.
Reply:If you're talking about my trailer, the axles are 3500 lb, and brakes on both. I agree with the tongue change, but that's not a priority at this point. The tongue on mine is boxed channel. not angle. when I do do the tongue it will be 4" or 5" channel. wrapped. but again, not a priority at this point. The Fenders are more so because they will need tobe driven over soon. with summer coming and another ATV being added to the mix in the next month or so, and a third at the end of the year.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:how about removable fenders so you can drive over the tires instead of the fenders?Tiger Sales:  AHP Distributor    www.tigersalesco.comAHP200x; AHP 160ST; MM350P,  Spoolmatic 30A; Everlast PowerTig 185; Thermal Dynamics 60i plasma.  For Sale:  Cobra Mig 250 w/ Push-pull gun.  Lincoln Wirematic 250
Reply:thats an option. and it wouldn't take much to do that with what I have, but like I said, what I have is pretty beat up and I think I just want something perminant (less hassel when loading/offloading). I will not ever need to drive over them with anything but the ATV's so it's not really worth the hassel to me. as it stands I'm going to end up having to trade up in the next 3 yrs or so to make room for all the ATV's we're going to need so just something that looks decent is enough.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 have built them before without a press brake. Take 11ga sheet, layout your bend lines, and score about 1/2 way through with a death wheel. Bend and fit then weld the score lines. Not the quickest or easiest route but it gets the job done.If you cant fix it with a hammer, it must be an electrical problem."Boy, everyone starts with a full bag of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before the bag of luck is empty."-Grandad circa 1990ish
Reply:I built a new utility trailer last year and I always build my own fenders.  Kind of did an experiment with these.  Built them out of 12ga diamond plate.  Cut the inner panels to size and then fit one fender to it without pre bending or rolling.  Yeah it is a little work.  I rolled the other one in my plate roller and fit to the panel.  Of course just rolled the ends as the middle is flat.  They came out exactly the same and now even I can't tell which was which.  I only did that to show a kid that was helping me that you don't have to have a lot of equipment to make stuff.
Reply:well, my usual supplier doesn't carry Junior Channel. and infact looked at me funny when I asked for it. and suggested that they have 1" and 1.5"x1/2"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:Really, I've bought a lot of it over the years. In different sizes from 8-12
Reply:I know my earlier description of what I was trying to say about the fender was not that good so I did a drawing (attached). I am going to build my next trailer this way with diamond plate. The inside panel and outside lips strengthen them such that I was able to drive my Kubota RTV 900 on them. You can't have too many trailers. Attached ImagesLast edited by chuckhole; 05-24-2013 at 01:21 PM.
Reply:http://www.metalworldinc.com/structu...%20channel.htm
Reply:Thanks millwright, I'm not set up for mail order. I'm sure I can find somewhere semi locally that can get it. It's just my local supplier that I usually go to (more of a hardware store than a metal supply store but they carry full lengths) doesn't carry it.I'll be checking around more. and may even be able to find a place closer to home.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:Chuck, that's the shape I'm looking for, but will more than likely forgo the back plate as I've got post holes and tie down points that are inside the fender area. Nothing that would interfear with the tires, but there none the less, so closing in the back of the fenders wouldn't be what I'd want. I need to find some prices on Jr Channel before I commit to anything. but right now I'm leaning towards the 2"x2"x1/8" angle with sheet metal  over it and support in the middle. Just because I have that and it wouldn't cost me anything.Last edited by ThorsHammer; 05-24-2013 at 01:42 PM.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 posted the link to give you an idea what it looks like
Reply:Our local welding shop slices .120 rectangular tubing (2x10 I think) in half and then notches the 1in "flanges" and bends the ends down.  Seems to work pretty well.
Reply:Chehalis Steel would have it.Millermatic 200Hobart Handler 120Victor O/A & Ramco BandsawLincoln 225 ACSnapOn AD HoodMiller XMT304/22AHypertherm Powermax 1650 G3Lincoln Idealarc DC600 w/Extreme 12 VSMiller Digital Elite "Joker"Thanks Raptor. thats about an hour and a half from home for me. I'm going to see if I can't find any place that's closer that carries it, but I'll try them if I can't find anywhere closer.There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger