|
09-15-2008, 10:38 AM | #16 | |
Sr. Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Posts: 2,498
|
Trailer officially complete 09-25-08
Quote:
Login or Register to Remove Ads |
|
|
09-15-2008, 11:39 AM | #17 | ||
Mega-Contributor
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever!
Posts: 21,926
|
Trailer officially complete 09-25-08
Quote:
The mounting brackets took some thinking. I ended up going to Home Depot and went to the construction section where they carry the t-brackets used in frame construction. I bought 2 black t-brackets and then bent 2 90 degree angles in them. The brackets already had 1/2" holes, so I used 1/2" bolts. They flex a little and the bumper may vibrate - don't know yet. If that happens, I'll design a center brace to make it a little more rigid.
__________________
Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08|Custer '09|Cortez '10|Crescent City '11|Kanab '12|Antlers '12|Estes Park '13|Antlers '13|Orofino '14|The Dalles '17 |
||
|
09-15-2008, 01:43 PM | #18 |
VBA Founder
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Lindale, Texas
Posts: 6,846
|
Trailer officially complete 09-25-08
Very nice job CJ!
Ya bringin' it to Custer next Spring? I'd like to see it first hand.
__________________
Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip |
|
09-15-2008, 02:30 PM | #19 | |
Mega-Contributor
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever!
Posts: 21,926
|
Trailer officially complete 09-25-08
Quote:
__________________
Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08|Custer '09|Cortez '10|Crescent City '11|Kanab '12|Antlers '12|Estes Park '13|Antlers '13|Orofino '14|The Dalles '17 |
|
|
09-15-2008, 04:29 PM | #20 |
Sr. Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Naples Florida
Posts: 1,301
|
Trailer officially complete 09-25-08
"Weight: Don't know for sure. The trailer itself weighed 130 lbs as sold. I cut maybe a couple pounds of that off when I narrowed it, but I added a 1-1/4" steel angle crossmember, so it's probably a wash. The box is maybe 40 pounds. I'd guess maybe 180 pounds total. Given a 400 pound weight limit of trailer and contents, that leaves me about 220 pounds of cargo capacity, which should be more than plenty."
CJ... Did I miss it or did you figure the weight of the plywood for the base and bumper? 1/2" plywood is heavy. I know because I've put it up to protect windows in a hurricane :( Also, how does it pull now that it is together? thanks...Joe Login or Register to Remove Ads |
|
09-15-2008, 04:31 PM | #21 | ||
VBA Founder
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Lindale, Texas
Posts: 6,846
|
Trailer officially complete 09-25-08
Quote:
__________________
Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip |
||
|
09-15-2008, 05:02 PM | #22 |
Trailer officially complete 09-25-08
Then tape the Trailor 101 and display it here for the rest of us. :-)
__________________
___________________ Mike "Scion0" VBA#: 0097Current ride: 2012 H-D Ultra FLHTCU (Black) Past ride: 2007 Black Nomad |
|
|
09-15-2008, 05:08 PM | #23 | |
Mega-Contributor
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever!
Posts: 21,926
|
Trailer officially complete 09-25-08
Quote:
I actually haven't towed it yet with the Nomad. I plan to try it on the road next weekend.
__________________
Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08|Custer '09|Cortez '10|Crescent City '11|Kanab '12|Antlers '12|Estes Park '13|Antlers '13|Orofino '14|The Dalles '17 |
|
|
09-15-2008, 05:11 PM | #24 |
Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Washington Illinois
Posts: 307
|
Trailer officially complete 09-25-08
Good job on the trailer!!!!
|
|
09-15-2008, 06:52 PM | #25 |
Top Contributor
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 5,263
|
Trailer officially complete 09-25-08
great job CJ
|
|
09-15-2008, 07:59 PM | #26 |
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada
Posts: 35,387
|
Trailer officially complete 09-25-08
It came out very well, looks good and well built. Im sure it will tow like a dream. Grab a beer and sit in the garage staring at it for a while, you deserve it.
__________________
2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 |
|
09-15-2008, 10:41 PM | #27 |
Sr. Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: North Dakota
Posts: 1,865
|
Trailer officially complete 09-25-08
Looks awesome, CJ! You should be very proud of yourself.
|
|
09-16-2008, 10:30 AM | #28 | |
Mega-Contributor
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever!
Posts: 21,926
|
Trailer officially complete 09-25-08
Quote:
__________________
Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08|Custer '09|Cortez '10|Crescent City '11|Kanab '12|Antlers '12|Estes Park '13|Antlers '13|Orofino '14|The Dalles '17 |
|
|
09-16-2008, 10:58 PM | #29 |
Sr. Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Boulder County, Colorado
Posts: 2,014
|
Trailer officially complete 09-25-08
Not sure why you would want quick release there in the first place. Why would you take the "box" off frequently? You're probably not going to take it into the motel room with you every night. Or, maybe you have a plan to plug the holes and use it as fishing boat! :)
|
|
09-17-2008, 07:44 AM | #30 | |
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 0
|
Trailer officially complete 09-25-08
Quote:
When my wife and I went to Garden of the Gods in the car, we thought that it would be a great pedal bike ride around the park. It would be nice to put two pedal bikes on the trailer and ride down there. |
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
KNOW session #2 complete | oldbikers | SouthCentral Group | 10 | 09-02-2010 12:15 AM |
Officially converted my GPS opinion | Todd | Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager | 33 | 10-28-2009 08:26 AM |
America has officially crossed into insanity | NRiderUSA | Off-Topic | 16 | 08-24-2009 09:38 PM |
Officially Spring! | Netnorske | Off-Topic | 8 | 03-25-2009 03:05 PM |
I am officially a 1500 Nomad owner | vaccam | Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager | 20 | 12-11-2007 01:35 PM |