Galvanised box trailer

Dave, let me clarify, was about 7yrs use for the two and both were 2nd hand when i got them and probably just as much damage done sitting at home full of rubbish waiting for dump trip. But now as I thought a spangly galvanised might last longer.

Hi Dave,
Bit off topic but......
How long have you had your Zeta?
I had an old mate that had one but I haven't seen him for a while. Not sure if he still has it. They are a great little unit. Does yours still run?

Cheers Cam

G'day Cam, it was just an off the cuff comment about how to avoid the effects of salt air/water on the vehicle.
I haven't really got a Zeta, but they would probably be OK on Fraser Island because of the fibreglass body.
Can't think of any other vehicle at the moment that had/has a fireglass body.
I think the little pothole explorer wheels might be a problem there though wouldn't they?

Mav1, I know what you mean about trailers rusting out while sitting around with rubbish in them.
I have an old trailer in that condition now because I used to leave it half full of garden rubbish while waitng around to fill it right up and make the refuse depot fees worthwhile.
I am a bit of a tightar$e and don't like paying the fee for a full trailer when I only have it half full.

Dave

Hey Dave,
ooooh I got a bit excited there!!!
I am not sure they would be much good on sand like you say but at least you could carry it out of the soft stuff. Try that with a 2000kg+ unit.

At least when it stuffed (if ever) you could always make a cement mixer out of it.!

On the trailer issue, I have a trailer that I bought new in a hurry two years ago. It has copped quite a bit of work since. I am always careful to leave it empty but you shoud see the rust trying to get a hold. No it hasn't even been near the beach. I reckon it was just informally introduced to a painting spray gun. No primer or top coat, just a lick for colour.

A well designed galvanised unit should last a lifetime (for rust anyway). I emphasise the well designed bit as not many are. Steel fabrications need to be designed to suit galvanising to ensure all surfaces are properly coated and the zinc gets out, or you could end up with problems.

Cheers Cam

"Can't think of any other vehicle at the moment that had/has a fireglass body."

Go gO GO

Goggomobile Dart!

Corvette.

Leroy

Try this one

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My box trailer is 16mm ply, it doesn't rust either, just the steel chassis. :o