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11th September 2018, 10:55 PM
Thread: September Prize Draw # 125
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CLAIMED I'm in.
I'm in.
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6th August 2018, 12:46 PM
Thread: JULY/AUGUST 2018 - Prize Draw # 124
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CLAIMED I'm in.
I'm in.
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8th August 2015, 11:22 AM
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Hi Ian. So, if you've just bought a new 2500Kg...
Hi Ian.
So, if you've just bought a new 2500Kg GVM caravan, and in the next month or so are upgrading your tow vehicle, why would you want to spend several hundred dollars getting a battery... -
11th July 2015, 12:28 PM
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I haven't closely looked at a Trik Trailers...
I haven't closely looked at a Trik Trailers trailer, so I can't tell you anything about their build quality. Generally, a new $500 6x4 will be made from really light material, and from the sounds of...
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11th July 2015, 12:10 PM
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Have you got any photos of the one you've got...
Have you got any photos of the one you've got J&H?
For a new 6x4 trailer, work on the $1 per Kg mark.
A $500 trailer will be good for about 500Kg capacity.
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11th July 2015, 11:55 AM
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I'd like to add something to this if I may. It...
I'd like to add something to this if I may.
It has always annoyed me that the Transport Authorities in each state seem to think that they know better than the National Department of Infrastructure... -
28th March 2015, 11:23 AM
Thread: Track bike trailer build.
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Awesome stuff mate. Glad it's not just me that...
Awesome stuff mate.
Glad it's not just me that takes a while to get back to projects... :;
And I like your "welding trolley"... I have one just like it. :2tsup: -
11th January 2015, 09:48 AM
Thread: are your trailer components aligned?
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Yes, I wonder how many tyre fitters have actually...
Yes, I wonder how many tyre fitters have actually towed a trailer with tyres that haven't been balanced...??
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8th March 2014, 11:29 AM
Thread: Track bike trailer build.
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:B I wouldn't got to the trouble of retro...
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I wouldn't got to the trouble of retro fitting the Al-Ko unless you set the trailer up now for the mounts. I would use the trailer as is, then either build an identical one, or by that time you... -
8th March 2014, 11:16 AM
Thread: Track bike trailer build.
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Loving your work Aufitt. May I suggest... The...
Loving your work Aufitt.
May I suggest... The 3mm spacer plate you're fitting under the rear hanger, trim the wide section in front of the hanger and only stitch the plate in so that it can be... -
20th February 2014, 02:51 PM
Thread: lubing polyurethane bushes
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You could go to the trouble of putting anti-seize...
You could go to the trouble of putting anti-seize on the thread, but unless it a commercial trailer used on a daily basis, the amount of times the front spring bolt would ever need to be removed...
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15th February 2014, 10:46 AM
Thread: Gatto's VW Beetle... Extremely slow W.I.P.
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Morning Ross. Nice to be missed... :biggrin2:
Morning Ross.
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15th February 2014, 10:41 AM
Thread: Gatto's VW Beetle... Extremely slow W.I.P.
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Sorry guys. Still have to do the Moderator thing...
Sorry guys. Still have to do the Moderator thing so yes I pop in and out of here. But haven't been out to the shed much, heaps of things going on, long hours at work, couple of cricket injuries,...
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8th February 2014, 12:08 AM
Thread: lubing polyurethane bushes
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I take it you mean the Red/Blue polyurethane...
I take it you mean the Red/Blue polyurethane bushes that are fitted as aftermarket replacements to Motor Vehicles, then yes, they require lubricating with Molybdenum Disulfide grease, otherwise they...
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4th February 2014, 04:37 PM
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Hi Simon and Welcome aboard. In some cases it's...
Hi Simon and Welcome aboard.
In some cases it's like asking to compare Apples with Oranges... let me explain.
There are two types of axles available for small trailers, either a beam axle or an... -
20th January 2014, 07:23 PM
Thread: trailer floor overlap
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Firstly, Welcome Jethro. I gather you'll be...
Firstly, Welcome Jethro.
I gather you'll be using your existing floor, and just replacing the chassis...??
If this is the case, then I'd be looking to use the same perimeter measurements as your... -
18th January 2014, 10:07 AM
Thread: Initial Flat Top Trailer Planning.
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The load rating of the Parallel stub was designed...
The load rating of the Parallel stub was designed with an "Off-road" wheel & tyre in mind, so should still be 1600Kg per axle, whereas the braking efficiency of the 10" Electric brake with the larger...
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18th January 2014, 09:44 AM
Thread: Initial Flat Top Trailer Planning.
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Sorry naddis, I missed this earlier. As Aufitt...
Sorry naddis, I missed this earlier.
As Aufitt has touched on, those ratings/recommendations are from 30+ years ago when cars had 13" and 14" wheels, and 4WD's had 15's & 16". The rating for the... -
18th January 2014, 09:12 AM
Thread: Axle alignment
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Measuring the axle being central is the first...
Measuring the axle being central is the first step, because if it's not central, then triangulating it from the coupling will make it worse.
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11th January 2014, 11:32 AM
Thread: Track bike trailer build.
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I hear what you're saying Legion. I built a...
I hear what you're saying Legion. I built a trailer for my Catamaran years ago, and I was quite chuffed on how it turned out. When it when for Rego, it took longer for the Vicroads officer to walk...
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29th December 2013, 10:49 PM
Thread: Drawbar design help
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If you're at the point where the difference...
If you're at the point where the difference between an 'A' frame drawbar and a straight beam drawbar gives you a slightly better angle, then you're in a pretty tight situation to begin with. And I...
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29th December 2013, 09:23 AM
Thread: Welding thick to thin
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If the Hitch receiver on the rear of the Camper...
If the Hitch receiver on the rear of the Camper is for carrying a bike rack, my concern would be the 1.6mm material of the Camper chassis, not your welding.
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28th December 2013, 11:52 PM
Thread: Bike trailer plans help
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Hi BLKWDW, and Welcome to the forum. I see...
Hi BLKWDW, and Welcome to the forum.
I see Kryn has been helping you with your query, even quoting me in the process... :B
Just want to clarify a couple of things from your options list.
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23rd December 2013, 10:48 AM
Thread: Squeaky wheels
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"Squeaking" will generally be the suspension...
"Squeaking" will generally be the suspension rather than wheel bearings. Buggered bearings will tend to "rumble", but they have to be pretty bad to even get that. While the trailer is on the ground,...
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23rd December 2013, 10:36 AM
Thread: Initial Flat Top Trailer Planning.
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Kryn's correct. There's no point having 4000Kg...
Kryn's correct.
There's no point having 4000Kg of spring capacity and only 3200Kg of axle capacity. 200Kg is not going to overload a 3000Kg spring set.
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12th December 2013, 12:19 PM
Thread: Track bike trailer build.
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Good to see. :2tsup: I've seen too many over...
Good to see. :2tsup:
I've seen too many over the years where Commodore rims are fitted to early Holdens as well as trailers, and it's just a recipe for disaster.
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11th December 2013, 03:40 PM
Thread: Track bike trailer build.
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What wheels are you running with HQ pattern? ...
What wheels are you running with HQ pattern?
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11th December 2013, 12:14 AM
Thread: Track bike trailer build.
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Nice looking design. Looking forward to seeing...
Nice looking design. Looking forward to seeing the build. :2tsup:
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10th December 2013, 05:56 PM
Thread: Opinions on this trailer please
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Considering the tyres alone, $150.00 would be...
Considering the tyres alone, $150.00 would be more than fair. If he put it on ebay, I would think it would go in excess of $250.00 easy!! I've seen trailers worse than that go for $150 in QLD that...
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10th December 2013, 05:50 PM
Thread: Initial Flat Top Trailer Planning.
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I'm still at work at the moment, so I'll answer...
I'm still at work at the moment, so I'll answer this with more detail tonight, but you are on the right track for 3500Kg, and yes, it would be significantly cheaper with 3200Kg.
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10th December 2013, 05:35 PM
Thread: Initial Flat Top Trailer Planning.
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Correct. Probably a little confusing as I was...
Correct. Probably a little confusing as I was going backwards in weight capacities.
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5th December 2013, 09:54 PM
Thread: Opinions on this trailer please
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Agreed. If he took that to a scrap metal yard,...
Agreed.
If he took that to a scrap metal yard, it would be towed out at the end of the day by someone working at the yard (and truth be known, even if they didn't have a use for it, it would go on... -
5th December 2013, 09:40 PM
Thread: Initial Flat Top Trailer Planning.
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Hi Naddis. So much information to digest. Being...
Hi Naddis.
So much information to digest. Being from NSW, your first port of call is RMS because your Rego cost is based on the eventual Tare weight of the trailer you build, so this cost could have... -
15th November 2013, 11:52 PM
Thread: Axle question please
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You'll find that a lot of Caravan manufacturers...
You'll find that a lot of Caravan manufacturers who sell an "Off-road" version are exactly that. The axle is slung under the springs, A/T tyres are fitted, and "Off-road" stickers are stuck on. So...
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29th October 2013, 11:25 PM
Thread: Replacing springs?
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:? Huh..?? Do you mean replacement hangers, or...
:? Huh..?? Do you mean replacement hangers, or replacement springs?
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19th October 2013, 09:51 AM
Thread: Wiring junctions?
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Strip, splice, solder, heat shrink, tape. ...
Strip, splice, solder, heat shrink, tape.
What's the usual practice...??
Cut, Strip, twist, tape. :o
Or scotch locks... Whatever is quickest to get the trailer out the door. :no:
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17th October 2013, 11:36 PM
Thread: How do you register a trailer in NSW?
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You'll need a VIN number for the trailer as well....
You'll need a VIN number for the trailer as well. If the trailer's more than 26 years old (VIN numbers were standardized in 1987 for all vehicles), then just pick a series of numbers/letters 5 or 6...
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10th October 2013, 11:23 PM
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Interesting trailer design. The thing I can't...
Interesting trailer design.
The thing I can't quite work out yet is the suspension. It's doesn't look like a beam axle, because as the front of the pivot frame rises, you can see the the body... -
5th October 2013, 10:29 AM
Thread: Gatto's VW Beetle... Extremely slow W.I.P.
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Grrrrrrr!!!
Back to square one... Again!! :((
The Tassie Oak dowels that Bunnings sell as "30mm", are actually 28.6mm.
Have to have a re-think. :~ -
4th October 2013, 12:15 PM
Thread: Gatto's VW Beetle... Extremely slow W.I.P.
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Nope... Tonight, on the way home from work I'll...
Nope...
Tonight, on the way home from work I'll drop passed Bunnings (similar to your Homebase or Wickes) and grab some 30mm dowel and see how that goes. -
4th October 2013, 10:51 AM
Thread: Scale Model Plans
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Sticky: Scale Model Plans
The incredible detail and time that goes into creating a Scale Model is a challenge for some, while leaving others in awe of the craftspeople who make them.
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Great job Andy. :2tsup: I'm going to show my...
Great job Andy. :2tsup:
I'm going to show my 13 year old son... might get him off his computer. -
2nd October 2013, 11:50 AM
Thread: Height spec help
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I'm not sure what you mean with the 150mm...
I'm not sure what you mean with the 150mm rule...?? The VSB1 has been my 'bible' for over 15 years, and I can't recall that dimension. The rear overhang of a trailer refers to the distance from the...
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2nd October 2013, 11:32 AM
Thread: Gatto's VW Beetle... Extremely slow W.I.P.
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1st October 2013, 06:41 PM
Thread: Gatto's VW Beetle... Extremely slow W.I.P.
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LMAO... A colony of vw's.... Maybe not...
LMAO...
A colony of vw's....
Maybe not Beetles, but I'm thinking if it works OK, then a Prime Mover and Trailer might be on the cards. I bought 100 wooden golf tees, so I have plenty of air... -
1st October 2013, 06:36 PM
Thread: Height spec help
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** Don't you hate it when you type an extensive...
** Don't you hate it when you type an extensive reply, and you hit the wrong button and lose it...!! ** :((
I made a road trailer for my brother-in-law for his Impulse and beach trolley. My... -
1st October 2013, 03:53 PM
Thread: Gatto's VW Beetle... Extremely slow W.I.P.
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Thanks Bobman, time is getting away from me...
Thanks Bobman, time is getting away from me again!!
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BINGO..!!
I think that's what was happening to me. Until now, I couldn't figure out why the centres seem to be getting out of round... -
30th September 2013, 05:18 PM
Thread: Gatto's VW Beetle... Extremely slow W.I.P.
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Dramas...
Made a crude start on my wheels this past week. Found out my drill press isn't quite square to start with. But I tried to persevere, and drilled 4 outer tyre sections, followed by the inner wheel...
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30th September 2013, 04:31 PM
Thread: Where do I find scale model plans?
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Good links Steve. Just a thought... I might...
Good links Steve.
Just a thought... I might see if there's not already a list of all these links/plans, and either put it in a Sticky at the top of the Scale Models, or the Library. -
27th September 2013, 04:05 PM
Thread: Stub axle welding procedure
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Depends on what you're using the stub for, what...
Depends on what you're using the stub for, what you're attaching the stub axle to, and the size of your welder.
If you're just butt welding the stub and only have a single phase welder, then I'd...