My New Horse Hauler... Enclosed 6x12

[fireman 1,021]

Always a good day when you don't have to work and spend the day messing with tractor (or trailer) stuff!!! 

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041]

Well forget my question about what color I should paint it.....

 

 

 

[fireman 1,021]

You got to slow down! At that pace you'll have that ramp done by tomorrow afternoon!

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041]

Today was a really nice day here in CT. I woke up and decided to start on the rear lift gate door fabrication. Wow my back hurts now... Just got back from home depot for the 3/4 inch plywood to sit inside the frame. I used 1/4 x1 x1 inch angle iron for the frame and supports.

[Sparky-(Admin) 19,559]

Looks like it'll be a bit drafty if your sleeping in it Steve...   !

 Lookin good of course.

Mike.......

[wallfish 15,931]

Lookin' good.

You might need some helper springs to lift it back up when you're done. Maybe some garage door lift springs inside of a piece of pipe with a pulley to guide a wire cable ?????

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041]

I think it will be heavy for sure just not sure how heavy. May need to add something like that John.

[wallfish 15,931]

Maybe they make large gas springs that would work too. Letting it down could be an issue too since it's not just a metal gate you can let slam down to the ground like lanscape trailers.

Are you leaving the doors on too?

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041]

No the doors are coming off. I will install the 3/4 plywood then 1/4 wood over that to cover the entire "inside" of the door. The outside of the door will get covered with .040 or .032 aluminum. I will then trim it out in and out with a C style metal edge. Once that is done I will be installing 2 door closer/hardware on each side. Then the entire trailer will be painted and the bottom 2 feet will have diamond plate stone guard. I will then install new diamond plate fenders. I will then call it DONE !!

[GlenPettit 1,714]

Outstanding!

[fireman 1,021]

I knew you would be on that door lick-ity split! 

Edited March 10, 2013 by fireman

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041]

Will be back at it this morning too ! If you are around give me a call -

[Martin 2,130]

stevbo, really like the way this trailer is turning out. great ideas. the etrack and rear door ramp are a must for tractor hauling.....

 

just like we all do on here with the tractors, taking something old and neglected and making it look and work awesome again.

 

recycling at its best.....  

Edited March 10, 2013 by Martin

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041]

Here is another update on the door fabrication. Wood installed and inside painted. I am having the sheet metal fabricated and perimeter edge molding.

[dclarke 4,011]

You sure don't mess around, Steve.  Great job!! 

[fireman 1,021]

Looks like you had a little fire there while welding on the hinges!

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041]

No fire while welding. You are looking at lots of grinding "debris" ...

[Don1977 604]

Are you only putting one latch on that door?

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041]

Don,

I have two and plan on putting both on. I just put one on for now until I ge the sheet metal installed then I will install the second one. I also need to install weatherstripping on the inside of the door too.

[chris11 184]

Very Nice Steve,I like the bed set up, great work    

[KC9KAS 4,741]

Very nice work.

Are you planning on closing the doors while you sleep in there? Do you have other ventilation for it?

Just thinking that you will need good ventilation with the possibility of fuel smells in there.

Also, can the door be unlocked from inside the trailer? I hate to see "one of your friends" lock you inside your own trailer!

My mind runs in strange ways, but I am really trying to look out for you health & well being!

[bowtieguy 334]

Is that a "coed" ladder???....she must be a "high stepper"!! ...

 

PS...nice hauler....

[Ken B 3,116]

I'm only guessing but I bet the door stays down when camping at the Big Show. It has always been so friggin hot there. I will say, I haven't been bit nor have I seen a single mosquito in the times I've been there. A roof vent might be a good idea, once the fart games start at night it might get a little outta hand in there!

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041]

Lol Ken....

I thought about the door thing. I plan on making a latch inside to lock and close door from inside. I then plan on putting  lock on the outside so it cannot be locked from outside. In terms of vents I plan on installing a small window and a few small side vents. I do not plan on running any sort of heater while sleeping in the trailer.

[chris11 184]

I think you should put a window shaker to cool it off at night, and a flat screen.