Wilesy's New Trailer...

[Wilesy]

Guess what I just bought.............

A Trailer 8)

I always wanted a box trailer, and now I got one....

Time to start spending money...New alloy rims & All Terrains, new checker plate guards, checker plate toolbox, sandblast and a 2 pac paint job.... 8)

This thing is amazing.....it has a tip tray, with a built in exhaust jack bladder to raize it, and it also has trailer brakes fitted...and so it should :o

The bloody thing is that heavy being on a total solid chassis, you can't lift it without the wheel jack!

Woo Hoo ;D

Might not look much now, but give me a month or 2..... ::)

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/Stuff/abt.sized.jpg

[taziiy]

You have to much money Wilsey ;D

[kitch76]

No to rain on your parade why didn't ya just buy a new one if your gunna spend all that money on it. I mean a sand-blast and powdercote will set u back $500. (I have been told powercote is better than paint by a paint supplier)

[Wilesy]

You have to much money Wilsey ;D


Nah, this thing only cost me a grand, off a friend who needed the money 8)

[Wilesy]

No to rain on your parade why didn't ya just buy a new one if your gunna spend all that money on it. I mean a sand-blast and powdercote will set u back $500. (I have been told powercote is better than paint by a paint supplier)


That's cool, I don't care as long as it looks good 8)

The wifey is not impressed....so I better make it look good if it's gunna sit in the back yard....

If looks could kill when I got home with it tonight.... ::)

[Reddo]

whatcha going to use it for? Bikes, or just to cart stuff around?

[Wilesy]

whatcha going to use it for? Bikes, or just to cart stuff around?


ROTFLOL,

I dunno, I have never really needed one before, I just kept borrowing Roger's.....

I liked this one because it's so different, I just had to buy it 8)

[BushTuckerNed]

Nice clothes line

[taziiy]

You have to much money Wilsey ;D


Nah, this thing only cost me a grand, off a friend who needed the money 8)


that will be one expensive trailer when its finished

[Wilesy]

Yeah 8)

I know it doesn't look all that flash at the moment as it's absolutely filthy from where we had it today, looks just like my truck at the moment....considering that I had to be winched out of a bighole with the trailer in tow, it doesn't look too bad...

Just to think, I spent the day yesterday washing and polishing it...not to forget armouralling the tyres as well >:(

Bloody waste of time ::)

Oh well, out with the Karcher again tomorrow ::)

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/Stuff/abu.sized.jpg

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/Stuff/abv.sized.jpg

[ferremit]

Thats not dirty wilsey...my rodeo is dirtier from its weekend offroad foray than that :P

[Wilesy]

Lol,

The picture doesn't do it justice...I'll have to scrape the dust and dirt from the sidesteps in the morning.

I just went outside, and took the picture in absolute darkness...

Turned out Ok though 8)

[haycait]

Mate at least you got it home so you have to be smiling


(http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=5267;sta rt=0;boardseen=1)

We had to abandon one of our convoy until tomorrow :-\

Mate the winch that pulled you out.....can we have a turn ::)

[Wilesy]

Geez, that's terrible mate :(

We used the Tirfer my mate had in his truck. Bloody hard work that >:(

I would lend you mine if I had one, but mine is only one of those cheapies which you buy for emergencies from K-Mart.

I havent used it yet, though I wouldn't bet my life on one of those things...

[taziiy]

Ive got one if i was closer i would of been there in a flash to help but im doing what i can at the moment
:D

[haycait]

Thanx guys I'm sure we will get it out :-\

[Phat Mav]

I wish you would quite buyin' stuff, I can't keep track!!!

Patrick

another project Wilsey ;D gonna paint it the same colour as the new fourby?

you have too many toys wilesy ;D

[baby_troupe]

Ya know what they say, great minds think alike....

I just bought a new trailer as well (same week I bought the ute).

Sorry no pics

[Wilesy]

Don't ya just love new toys 8)

I spent the morning with the Karcher, I am absolutely filthy from the dirty water spray.....

I have learnt a lot about this thing, you remove the back pins and the whole top comes streight off 8)

If you have half a dozen people to help you lift it that is.... :'(

Still not sure about what colour it's gunna be yet..

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/Stuff/abw.sized.jpg

looks heaps better already, looks pretty solid too, nice heavy duty draw bar, im fitting a shorter tray to my lux, im going to tuurn the old one into a trailer using hilux hubs,rims and leaf springs

[Wilesy]

Yeah,

This stuff keeps us out of trouble eh.... Gotta spend your money quick, before the wifey does ::)

Did you notice all of the squiggly marks up the side of the trailer now .... :o

Got a bit carried away with the Karcher with the heavy spray pattern >:(

I should have used the blue exhaust jack to lift the tray!

Nearly gave myself a hernia >:(

I'm sure the thing is made from solid lead! I am no weakling I can tell you, but this thing is just unbelievably heavy!

Now I’m ticked though…I just put a set of brand new BFG’s on my truck last week, and I could have kept the old ones for the trailer..Grrrr

[slowlux]

Yeah,


Now I’m ticked though…I just put a set of brand new BFG’s on my truck last week, and I could have kept the old ones for the trailer..Grrrr



you fool!!!

i clearly remember BT sayin for you to do precisely that!!!

[Wilesy]

Yeah,


Now I’m ticked though…I just put a set of brand new BFG’s on my truck last week, and I could have kept the old ones for the trailer..Grrrr



you fool!!!

i clearly remember BT sayin for you to do precisely that!!!


Mmm,

Yeah, but at the time I never thought of buying a trailer >:(

[ferremit]

you'd not want to leave it out the front of your shed for too long without chaining it to something wilsey! :o

[BLU-125]

And where are your new BFG's made PW, USA??

[Wilesy]

That was the first thing I checked.

They are made in the U.S

From reports in which I have read (not sure if it's correct though) is that they always continued to build the 285/75R16's in the USA.

For what ever reason, I have no idea.

The trouble with the Asian built tyres were and only effected a particular size, and from memory they were 265/70R16's.

[haycait]

Wilsey ,
I know where you can pick up some cheap 2nd hand off road tyres if your interested :-\ ;) :) :D ;D 8) ::)



http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/index.php?board=14;action=display;threadid=5039

[BushTuckerNed]

Do off road tyres make much difference on a trailer. I imagine it only can stop the trailer going side to side. Is this correct? Also when braking mayb

[Wilesy]

.....

I just want it to look good 8)

[BushTuckerNed]

Lol fair nuff. Ive always liked the idea of having a modified trailer. Dunno why tho

[cruiser1]

Guess what I just bought.............

A Trailer 8)

I always wanted a box trailer, and now I got one....

Time to start spending money...New alloy rims & All Terrains, new checker plate guards, checker plate toolbox, sandblast and a 2 pac paint job.... 8)

This thing is amazing.....it has a tip tray, with a built in exhaust jack bladder to raize it, and it also has trailer brakes fitted...and so it should :o

The bloody thing is that heavy being on a total solid chassis, you can't lift it without the wheel jack!

Woo Hoo ;D

Might not look much now, but give me a month or 2..... ::)

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/Stuff/abt.sized.jpg



I always wanted a box trailer too!!
That was a couple of years ago. I convinced the Mrs that it was a must have item for our w'ends away. Just a simple box trailer ::)
........then the mods started ;D
First thing to get was GXL rims(new hubs) and some suitable tyres, followed by Galvo dipping, then came the tool box and pneumatic jockey wheel.
I then stuck a 80L water tank under it followed by a water pump and tap. Had this set up for about a year before I went with a Customline Camper to bolt on top.
I then set up a battery box and charging system from my 4b. Plus some 12v sockets for extra lights. The mods are still happening.........new suspension to come shortly.
So just a word of warning Wilsey, These bloody box trailers can take some work to get them really GOOD LOOKING ;D 8)

[2 BRUTAL]

man I got a bargain then. I bought 1 off Gidget the other day for $100, even got a water tank under neath it. fair size thing to it must be about 8x5 I think , not the prettiest thing but it'll do the job.
the exhaust jack bit looks good Peter. will make going to the dump impressive.

[Huge Black Lux]

Gees, your lawn looks great.......wish mine was green and not just dust :'(

[haycait]

Might not look much now, but give me a month or 2..... ::)


Well mate you have had a month or 2......hows it going ::)

[Wilesy]

Might not look much now, but give me a month or 2..... ::)


Well mate you have had a month or 2......hows it going ::)


I am embarrased to say it still looks the same... :-[

I have been busy elsewhere.....I will get to it though 8)

[haycait]

I have been busy elsewhere.....



Yes like planning hill top chalet's for your country estate ;)

[Wilesy]

8)

Aint life just beaut :)

[haycait]

HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!!

[roughstuff]

Nice clothes line


nice grass ;D

[Reddo]

Nice clothes line


nice grass ;D


Nice fence ;)

[BushBoy]

Nice clothes line


nice grass ;D


Nice fence ;)


nice darkness

[Reddo]

Nice clothes line


nice grass ;D


Nice fence ;)


nice darkness


Nice Tree's 8)

[taziiy]

Shame about the trailer ;D

[Wilesy]

Shame about the trailer ;D


>:( ;D ;D ;D

[Wilesy]

I am getting somewhere now :D

The day I picked it up.....

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/Stuff/abw.sized.jpg

And this is what it looked like yesterday…....

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/Stuff/acu.sized.jpg

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/Stuff/acv.sized.jpg

And now today :D

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/Stuff/acw.sized.jpg

Now, I'm cooking with Gas....I have the hubs now converted to 6 stud to fit my brand new sunrasias & tyres, put in all new bearings today and then the body goes in next week to have it cut down the centre and added another 18 inches to it making it a 5½ x7 foot tray.

Then all of the checker plate will be done and then adding the locking toolbox's on the side, and the new guards, lights, new springs etc, etc.....

I will also be putting the springs under the axle because it's a bit too high now, and when the new wheels and tyres go on you will need a ladder to use it...

Then the sandblasting and then the paint shop Woo Hoo 8)

Then, and only then it'll look like MY trailer 8)

thats lookin great Pete!! will be as shiny as the Patrol soon!! ;) ;D

[baby_troupe]

thats lookin great Pete!! will be as shiny as the Patrol soon!! ;) ;D

Then we will have that nipple effect on the trailer too ;)

[4xgold0]

hey wilesy,not to put a downer on your project,but you should do all your mods on your trailer first (sit it down draw yourself a plan of what you want and what you might want in the future)as i had to grind the paint back to add a few extra things(X2) and every time you want to add,out comes the welder and grinder,bloody hard to try and match up the paint,but thats my two bob,by the way thats going to be one sexy trailer when finished :P

[cruiser1]

hey wilesy,not to put a downer on your project,but you should do all your mods on your trailer first (sit it down draw yourself a plan of what you want and what you might want in the future)as i had to grind the paint back to add a few extra things(X2) and every time you want to add,out comes the welder and grinder,bloody hard to try and match up the paint,but thats my two bob,by the way thats going to be one sexy trailer when finished :P


Very good point there 4xgold0. The same thing has happened to me after I got my trailer galvo dipped. ;)

nice looking trailer :o

[ferremit]

nice looking trailer :o



YOINK!!!!

;D ;D ;D

[lx470]

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/Stuff/acv.sized.jpg

And now today :D

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/Stuff/acw.sized.jpg



Then, and only then it'll look like MY trailer 8)



And Mrs Wilesy's Trailer as well, judging by the Laundry pole welded to the side. :)

Are you going to plumb in the washing machine as well?

[4xgold0]

hey Wilesy,hows your trailer going? any more pics?

[Wilesy]

Only a couple,

I have the springs off at the moment, and as soon as my mate can do it, the tray will be off to his place for the weld & cut. 8)

Looks like I won't be doing a spring under by the look of the size of the tyres, as the top will serve as part of the guards.

Oh well, I might just get a bit highter goose neck for the tow bar..........I also have to give it a good scrub to get rid of all of that bull dust. >:(

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/Stuff/ada.sized.jpg

http://www.4wdlinks.com.au/albums/Stuff/acz.sized.jpg

[4xgold0]

Looks like I won't be doing a spring under by the look of the size of the tyres, as the top will serve as part of the guards.

Oh well, I might just get a bit highter goose neck for the tow bar..........I also have to give it a good scrub to get rid of all of that bull dust. >:(


yep see what you mean,im sure you can mod the drawbar to suit

[Wilesy]

I gotta say.....

Geez them brakes work bloody well :-\

I moved the trailer to the front to mow the lawn, and didn't turn off the brakes.....Got these big constant skid marks along the floor of the garage & the driveway >:(

Looks like the Karcher to the rescue again............. >:(

[4xgold0]

hows the trailer comming along Peter, i know your move would of slowed things down a bit, but any progress?

[Wilesy]

Nah,

Not at the moment....

The guy who is doing all of the work for me is in New Zealand for a month on Holidays :-\

The guy is a mate who really knows his stuff, and he wouldn't accept any money for doing any of the work for me, so I gave him a brand new Husky Chainsaw with a 19" blade so I wouldn't feel obliged. The guy is thrilled 8)

[ferremit]

so I gave him a brand new Husky Chainsaw with a 19" blade so I wouldn't feel obliged. The guy is thrilled 8)


Hence the trip to DI and subsequent Navman purchase ;)

any time you need anything done let me know pete, im shopping for a new chainsaw ;D