The 24'er Build

[250f4life]

Since getting the truck done ice been wanting a bigger trailer for towing doubles. Mainly smaller rigs like my TOYOTA, Ftoy, Tj. I found a trailer that had brand new 7200lb torsion axles with 235's load range E's on it. Only prob is it was 14'. It was built out of 6" C channel with 4" c channel cross beams every 2'.

 

[250f4life]

I ordered. 60' of 6" C-channel and 60' of 4". I added 6' to the end of the trailer to give me the 60/40 ration that seems most trailers.

 

[250f4life]

The tongue we did last knowing that was gonna take alittle time plus build it where strength was an issue. From the tongue to almost the axle is a 16' piece of C-channel with no cuts in it.

 

[250f4life]

After getting both those done it was time to put the coupler on. I got a 2 5/16 coupler from Tractor Supply for $44 rated at 13k lb's.

 

[250f4life]

Once the tongue was all done it was endless Welding for what seemed like hours. No way I could do that for a living. Welders could make yoga instructors blush.

 

[250f4life]

Turned out alot better than I thought. I wish the whole trailer could have been new metal but then again that would have been more twice the amount of welding (did I mention I hate welding)?
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[250f4life]

For safety chains I went to Ts and picked up 6600lb transportation chain and 6600lb hooks. That was high, like $64.
Picked up a gallon of Rustoleum flat black and used a brush/ roller to get a good thick coat down. Amber led and led brake/tail lights.

 

[250f4life]

The only thing left is put my deck on. I have 4, 2x8x16's for the front and 4, 2x8x8 for the rear, and planning on leaving the center open to save weight and money. I'd be pushing $350-$400 to deck it completely.

 

[matth_85]

You can always deck the rest later if you get the urge. Also, from watching George work on his 4runner on the trailer in harlan. It was almost like he was under a lift working on it.


Looks good though. Guess you will find out how you like it next week.

 

[Whiten]

nice

 

[YJeeper]

You going to put some sort of load leveler and sway control on it? Made a huge difference on my little 16'. Especially when passing tractor trailers on the highway.

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[matth_85]

A 3/4 ton truck holds weight much better. No real need for anything like that unless you have a big camper. I could see it being helpful with a half ton though.


Sent from my iPhone while sitting on the crapper

 

[David D]

Looks really good. Why 24' though? I know 2 rigs will fit, but that's super tight.

 

[jimbo92]

I thought load levels were dumb until I saw Robbie use em. They are awesome

 

[250f4life]

I understand the leveling bar concept but I "think" not sure. But those a are for insufficient tow rigs. Not saying ones tow rig is any lesser than the other but let's face it. 30+ft bumper pull campers behind a soft rear ended half ton ain't exactly ideal. I think that's where load leveler come in. For the 4k mile trip next week it's going behind my dads Mega cab 4wd dually. If things don't work out its gone be along miserable ride cause I'm going if it sways from lane to lane.

 

[250f4life]

Looks really good. Why 24' though? I know 2 rigs will fit, but that's super tight.

Good question, we measured the jeep and my truck and built it. I have some left over material. A 2' dove tail could be in its future if I find this don't work out to well.

 

[01tj]

If Clippas old gooseneck is just over 24' then I dont see it being a problem hauling the rigs.

 

[LBarr2002]

If Clippas old gooseneck is just over 24' then I dont see it being a problem hauling the rigs.

True. It fits my sami and another jeep fine. I've had my xj and sami on it, but that's about all it would fit. I think 28 ft would be ideal.

 

[01tj]

True. It fits my sami and another jeep fine. I've had my xj and sami on it, but that's about all it would fit. I think 28 ft would be ideal.

We had Clippas buggy, and my TJ on there no problem before. And I know hes hauled his buggy with either Evans or Josh's TJ on it a good bit.

 

[bgredjeep]

Trailer looks nice. I haul 2 rigs on my 25' gooseneck. With the bumper pull you could probably pull the front vehicle a little further foward than I can. I think it will be fine. As long as I have the contact patch of the tires on the trailer it'll ride.