Trailer

Submitted: Sunday, Jul 11, 2004 at 15:05

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mattie

i am looking at building a trailer and have looked on the internet and can't find any plans. A company in S.A. called meigal i think build a very strong offroad trailer and weighs in under 300kg with 500mm sides, 50mm axel electric brakes, 100x50mm drawbar,tipsas well, etc, tips but they also want a lot of money for it as well.
i can make one just as strong but it will end up being a lot heavier with out having one to copy, so i was wondering if you can buy plans for trailers or if anyone knows where to find them on the internet?

Mattie

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Reply By: Lone Wolf - Sunday, Jul 11, 2004 at 15:56

Sunday, Jul 11, 2004 at 15:56

Mattie.......

It is unlikely you will find any decent plans on the net.

Best thing is to look at what's on offer, take your measuring tape & paper, tell 'em you need to measure because of, well, whatever takes your fancy........

Get it made, then have it checked. Here in the south of Adelaide, we have a small depot here in Somerton Park behinf my workshop for this purpose. Called Hamilton Holden, on Brighton Road.

If you call them first, they may already know of some ready plans, as they check trailers anyway.

Best of luck

Wolfie

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Follow Up By: mattie - Monday, Jul 12, 2004 at 13:11

Monday, Jul 12, 2004 at 13:11

Hi Wolfie

I am coming up to Adelaide this week so i will make time to call in.

Mattie

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Reply By: Member - Brian B (QLD) - Sunday, Jul 11, 2004 at 16:24

Sunday, Jul 11, 2004 at 16:24

Mattie,

Have a look at this website - http://go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoTrailerPlans1.htm

This guy built his own and it includes plans etc and is pretty good if you are thinking of trying to do the job yourself.

Cheers

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Follow Up By: Lone Wolf - Sunday, Jul 11, 2004 at 16:42

Sunday, Jul 11, 2004 at 16:42

Mattie.....

I retract what I said about decent plans on the net....... this is a wicked site!

Good find Brian.

Cheers

Wolfie

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Follow Up By: mattie - Monday, Jul 12, 2004 at 13:08

Monday, Jul 12, 2004 at 13:08

Hi Brian

thanks for the web site this chap has gone to a lot of effort, look great!!!

Mattie

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Reply By: Member - AndrewPatrol - Sunday, Jul 11, 2004 at 17:35

Sunday, Jul 11, 2004 at 17:35

Mattie,
I just did a search 'cos I remembered this response to a similar question. Check out this guys rig and especially the link to the overlander site.

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Follow Up By: Member - AndrewPatrol - Sunday, Jul 11, 2004 at 17:48

Sunday, Jul 11, 2004 at 17:48

Unbelievable some people, even forgot to insert the reference to my own response. Try thread no. 13966

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Reply By: Member - Chris M (QLD) - Monday, Jul 12, 2004 at 16:03

Monday, Jul 12, 2004 at 16:03

Even buying an older brand name on-roader and converting it can lead to a cheap alternative...

Have a friend who has done it, purchased for 2,500, spent 2000, now has really well setup hardfloor camper!

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