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[clubman91]

Any update on this?

Cheers,
Mark.

So...! 
- Prototype plans drawn up, drawings sent for laser cutting 8mm steel for brackets, hinges etc etc.
 
- All running gear collected, including certificates of conformity for suspension, brakes, hitch, winch etc.
 
- Various welding jigs being built.
 
looking forwards to getting my weld on next week :-D
 
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Will feature: folding, vertical storage, de-constructable for storage, usable at half-length, full LED lighting, Fully galvanised and VOSA IVA tested :-D
And later: add-ons for turning it into a box trailer, flat bed trailer, bike trailer, wheel frame, fold-down sides and more planned.

[darkcat]

Yes actually, i had to put the project on hold a bit while i finished off my previous project, so that i could fit this in the build area.

I have about 80% finished the trailer frame build, so will be posting photos etc within the next week or so. 
 

:-D

Edited by darkcat, 16 August 2015 - 01:16 PM.

[darkcat]

RIGHT THEN!!!!

Nearly done so thought id post a build log:

Nice big build space empty and ready to go.

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Frame Metal arrived, pre-cut, saved SO much work, and likely to be more accurate than i could do myself anyway.
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WOOO!! My Laser cut parts came, I ordered 5 full sets (Minimum order!!)

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Mockup layout, looks like it should work.

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ok, time for a WELD... :-D

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I made up a jig from some scrap, makes life much easier.

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The centre hinges are the most important part of the build, the strength of these is paramount.

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Looking good, if anything over-engineered, but id rather be safe than have the frame fall in half on the motorway...!!!!

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One set finished, now for the other.

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Both sets complete.

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timelapse................
much swearing, welding, burning etc later, we have a nearly complete frame!!
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Frame basically complete, need to cut down the A-frame still but you get the idea.

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And the frame in its folded position, immediately its obvious how much space this will save.

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Next I need to mount the winch, arches and electrics, send the frame for galvanising, and get the tread-plate ordered.

 

[darkcat]

Proof of concept:

Now THATS SPACE SAVING!!!!!

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[Big Sam]

Ok now im interested!

[minisprint]

Could it be towed folded in half?

[minisprint]

Love the idea got a brian james minno sport with folding hitch fits in a single garage with room to spare! With car parked on it

[Ben_O]

That's a great idea.

[darkcat]

Could it be towed folded in half?

 
You could yes, although you would need a 2nd set of lights and number plate on there to be legal - its certainly on my plans, but an option.

[clubman91]

Looks great so far, very inpressive =)

[megamini_jb]

This is awesome!

[clubman91]

What do you think the final price will be?
Cheers,
Mark.

[thedjse]

Very intersted in these any rough price ideas?

[Carlos W]

Where do the brake cables run?

[surfblue]

Be really keen to see the finished article all galvanized.