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Forum: Trailers & towing 01 June 2015, 21:21
Replies: 76
Views: 14,069
Posted By hippyhunter
I pulled it apart and dropped off for...

I pulled it apart and dropped off for galvanising, should get it back in a couple of days.


All the best,

Jim
Forum: Trailers & towing 01 June 2015, 21:20
Replies: 76
Views: 14,069
Posted By hippyhunter
Anyway, it passed! And I got a ticket to...

Anyway, it passed!

And I got a ticket to prove it :)


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Forum: Trailers & towing 01 June 2015, 21:17
Replies: 76
Views: 14,069
Posted By hippyhunter
Another issue was the dimensions. The...

Another issue was the dimensions.

The application form isn't too helpful when you're booking in a little boat trailer.

Mine is a drawbar trailer and I should've referred to the picture of the...
Forum: Trailers & towing 01 June 2015, 21:08
Replies: 76
Views: 14,069
Posted By hippyhunter
He phoned head office and they wanted a photo of...

He phoned head office and they wanted a photo of the setup.

I'd put an additional weld nut on the chassis rail and offered to bolt a proper bolt through it to be tightened with a spanner.

...
Forum: Trailers & towing 01 June 2015, 21:02
Replies: 76
Views: 14,069
Posted By hippyhunter
What did concern me was some deliberation about...

What did concern me was some deliberation about the trailer board brackets.

I did a traditional arrangement with a piece of 25x25 box sliding inside the chassis rails secured with an M10 hand...
Forum: Trailers & towing 01 June 2015, 20:51
Replies: 76
Views: 14,069
Posted By hippyhunter
I've been busy with other stuff but eventually...

I've been busy with other stuff but eventually got round to booking it in for a test, there was a month to wait for the first available appointment.

The test was painless enough, a lot of...
Forum: Trailers & towing 01 June 2015, 20:33
Replies: 76
Views: 14,069
Posted By hippyhunter
Crikey it's been a while. The trailer had an...

Crikey it's been a while.

The trailer had an appointment this morning.....


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Forum: Trailers & towing 08 January 2015, 22:09
Replies: 76
Views: 14,069
Posted By hippyhunter
Maybe it needs some..... Lightening Holes...

Maybe it needs some.....

Lightening Holes (https://www.rib.net/forum/f49/building-a-super-new-boat-trailer-but-on-the-cheap-50607-7.html#post487734)
Forum: Trailers & towing 08 January 2015, 22:05
Replies: 76
Views: 14,069
Posted By hippyhunter
:eek:

:eek:
Forum: Trailers & towing 07 January 2015, 20:15
Replies: 76
Views: 14,069
Posted By hippyhunter
And that's it. I'll put a file together and...

And that's it.

I'll put a file together and book it in for a test.



Jim
Forum: Trailers & towing 07 January 2015, 20:12
Replies: 76
Views: 14,069
Posted By hippyhunter
I stuck all the bits on for the final weigh in...

I stuck all the bits on for the final weigh in before Vosa and the galvanisers
Forum: Trailers & towing 07 January 2015, 20:00
Replies: 76
Views: 14,069
Posted By hippyhunter
However! I was able to fill the hole up with...

However!

I was able to fill the hole up with molten plastic and have another go :thumbs:
Forum: Trailers & towing 07 January 2015, 19:43
Replies: 76
Views: 14,069
Posted By hippyhunter
I really like the recycled plastic, it seems...

I really like the recycled plastic, it seems tough and it's a doddle to work with.

I made a cock up when I countersunk the holes. This is why I don't do woodwork :whistling:

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Forum: Trailers & towing 07 January 2015, 19:33
Replies: 76
Views: 14,069
Posted By hippyhunter
Hi Ben thanks for the links, I appreciate the...

Hi Ben thanks for the links, I appreciate the input and apologies for not replying sooner I've been away from my computer and didn't fancy trying to post on my phone.



I trawled through some of...
Forum: Trailers & towing 22 December 2014, 18:37
Replies: 76
Views: 14,069
Posted By hippyhunter
And that's about it for now. I got a box of...

And that's about it for now.

I got a box of nuts and bolts and I think the way ahead is to put it all together and take it for an IVA with VOSA before I get it galvanised. I'd be gutted if they...
Forum: Trailers & towing 22 December 2014, 18:29
Replies: 76
Views: 14,069
Posted By hippyhunter
And thanks to Peter C for his inspired idea for...

And thanks to Peter C for his inspired idea for bunk material.....

They're not finished yet, I'm hoping to weld the joint to make it a little smarter but that'll have to wait until the final...
Forum: Trailers & towing 22 December 2014, 18:22
Replies: 76
Views: 14,069
Posted By hippyhunter
Spare wheel carrier, opposite the winch handle up...

Spare wheel carrier, opposite the winch handle up front.
Forum: Trailers & towing 22 December 2014, 18:15
Replies: 76
Views: 14,069
Posted By hippyhunter
I got a light board as it was much cheaper than...

I got a light board as it was much cheaper than individual LED lights. It's mounted on sliding arms with weird brackets because the holes in the board didn't match the width of my rails.

I might...
Forum: Trailers & towing 22 December 2014, 18:08
Replies: 76
Views: 14,069
Posted By hippyhunter
More of the axle

More of the axle
Forum: Trailers & towing 22 December 2014, 18:04
Replies: 76
Views: 14,069
Posted By hippyhunter
To be honest I haven't done a great deal to it...

To be honest I haven't done a great deal to it recently, other jobs have taken priority.


I've added an axle.
Forum: Trailers & towing 22 December 2014, 17:47
Replies: 76
Views: 14,069
Posted By hippyhunter
Thank you, those are very kind words. It was good...

Thank you, those are very kind words. It was good to meet you too Julian and I'm glad you got the trailer back in one piece, hopefully it'll serve you well for a few years.



I'd better update...
Forum: Trailers & towing 03 November 2014, 20:42
Replies: 76
Views: 14,069
Posted By hippyhunter
Weld nuts, brackets, odds and sods.

Weld nuts, brackets, odds and sods.
Forum: Trailers & towing 03 November 2014, 20:35
Replies: 76
Views: 14,069
Posted By hippyhunter
Axle bracket thingies and axle taking shape.

Axle bracket thingies and axle taking shape.
Forum: Trailers & towing 03 November 2014, 20:31
Replies: 76
Views: 14,069
Posted By hippyhunter
Working out the nose weight/axle position.

Working out the nose weight/axle position.
Forum: Trailers & towing 03 November 2014, 20:26
Replies: 76
Views: 14,069
Posted By hippyhunter
Grab handles and roller bracket, nylon billet...

Grab handles and roller bracket, nylon billet which will end up as a roller.
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