First ever pics of my trailer project

[ponch]

Who needs a porta-potty?

Originally Posted by racinchef

I'll bet you could fit a keg, cooler, pump kit and portapotty on it!!!

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by skeeter

Harbour Freight?

Yep, that's a Harbor Freight utility trailer #42708, painted black to match the Nomad. Like I said, right now it has been assembled by the book. Once I get it registered with the DMV, The HF incandescent lights are going to be replaced by nice, bright LED lights, the trailer will be lowered, the tongue extended, and the cargo box will be added.

good job CJ. Too bad you have to register trailers like that in AZ. Utah doesn't require registration on trailers unless they are over 750 lbs. The 5X10 trailer I pull with my saturn (and occasionally load my nomad on) weighs in at about 550.

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by wolfman

good job CJ. Too bad you have to register trailers like that in AZ. Utah doesn't require registration on trailers unless they are over 750 lbs. The 5X10 trailer I pull with my saturn (and occasionally load my nomad on) weighs in at about 550.

I have a 21' I/O Gulfstream boat we bought when we lived in Utah. As you said, you do not have to register single-axle trailers in Utah (that's what I recall, it may be under 750 lbs). I brought it down here to AZ, and tried to do the right thing and register the trailer and they (DMV) wouldn't do it without a title. There is no title, because Utah didn't issue them. 9 years later, my boat trailer is still unlicensed. I can't even sell the thing because nobody would buy it if you can't register the trailer. The lady at the DMV asked me "How do I know you bought the trailer with the boat. The trailer could be stolen." Incredible.

[aj]

All up, looks a great bit of kit -well done
"goodluck with your projects"

[skyhookman]

:) As a thought might want to repack the wheel bearing, as some of the new trailers have very little grease put in at the factory. Looking good, looks like fun. l

[radco]

CJ, the set up is looking good and before and after pics will be a must......as fo Hauling a Keg and the goodies thay would be GREAT but you need to add a drain in the trailer for the melting ice, Porta Potty not needed ,,too expensive,, Just Wear DEPENDs, they are for people on the go who have to go ::)

[Idaho]

Originally Posted by radco

CJ, the set up is looking good and before and after pics will be a must......as fo Hauling a Keg and the goodies thay would be GREAT but you need to add a drain in the trailer for the melting ice, Porta Potty not needed ,,too expensive,, Just Wear DEPENDs, they are for people on the go who have to go ::)

Hold on there, don't know about the DEPENDS. Just park near some bushes. Take it easy learning how to drive with that thing attached. Have fun.

[VulcanE]

Trailer does look pretty good there CJ, and we will be requiring the before & after photos, and like Idaho said, "Take it easy learning how to drive with that thing attached" Ride (and pull) Safe.

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by skyhookman

:) As a thought might want to repack the wheel bearing, as some of the new trailers have very little grease put in at the factory. Looking good, looks like fun. l

Thanks, I did that as I assembled the axle. Cleaned out the crappy cheap imported grease and repacked them with Mobil 1 Synthetic.

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by Idaho (High Plains Drifter)

Hold on there, don't know about the DEPENDS. Just park near some bushes. Take it easy learning how to drive with that thing attached. Have fun.

Yessir, I plan to spend some time getting accustomed to towing the trailer with the bike locally in a controlled setting before I attempt a cross-country trek with it.

IMO Mobil-1 is not really a wheel bearing grease. It'll work OK, but will need to be renewed more frequently than real wheel bearing grease. I'd recommend short fiber grease or that blue stuff for boat trailers.

[ianicky]

Nice looking job so far CJ look forward to seeing the finished trailer.

[cactusjack]

Originally Posted by caddmannq

IMO Mobil-1 is not really a wheel bearing grease. It'll work OK, but will need to be renewed more frequently than real wheel bearing grease. I'd recommend short fiber grease or that blue stuff for boat trailers.

Really? Hmmm, I used the Mobil 1 because that's what someone else recommended. If it's not the right stuff, I'll get something else. Autozone didn't have a huge selection of grease.

[justbrian]

I have that same set up it pulls real well, extending the tongue makes a big deference. i extended mine by twelve inches. I was not to impressed with the factory lights so i picked up some from carquest.



oh btw the grease i use in the wheels is made by lubrimatic (blue marine grease mentioned by caddman). availble at walmart. we use it heavily here at work. may be overkill on a little trailer but its damn good axle grease.