Latest trailer for 2018

My latest Trailer Project

The latest project involves an old 4 x 8 trailer was given to the Author, as-is without a title. After weighing and having it inspected the license was purchased. Starting with cleaning it up the old weathered wood sides and floor was removed. A new floor was installed. The new tope frame was made from 1" TS x .095". This included a rear "door" for access inside. Next, was installing the top and sides, then sealing the gaps. Also, a simple lock was installed to keep the rear door closed during transport. This will make a nice way to haul trash to the dump. Being enclosed no rope and tarps are needed.

Approximant Weights as the project progressed:

Arrangement	Weight	Notes
Original trailer	460	With the old sides
With frame installed	540	Without the wood
With the new sides	740
Loaded with trash bags	800
Hitch/tongue weight	10 %	(gross-axle=tongue)

The wiring needed upgrading; "rings" added to support the wires so they don't hang down in the road junk.

The splices for the wires at the light were double heat strinked to keep the water out. The right shows the completed upper frame with the rear door.

Here's the siding installed. Left to do is some painting.

During the summer I pull this trailer for garbage to the dump. However, for winter I have my sled deck on the truck which uses the receiver as support. So, an additional, in-line receiver was added to the deck's rear support unit, along with a second set of chain loops. Since the trailer's the trailers "safety" chains and hooks became very rusted I upgraded that with new and longer ones to work in the winter configuration. Plus, I upgraded the chain bolt (and double nut) from a 1/2" hole to 3/8" for a slightly better rating. Here shows a properly sized-height hitch making the trailer level, the new chains that are now long enough to work with or without the deck.