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11th July 2012, 07:10 PM #31
Sorry, I missed this earlier.
The drawbar is subject to load stresses, particularly downward pressure, and depending on the weight of the trailer, these stresses can be quite high. This is why the VSB1 states some fairly involved calculations as to what's required for the strength of the drawbar, plus the fact that it has to cope with 2 million oscillation cycles.
Now, the drawbar itself will flex over its length as the weight of the trailer oscillates over bumps, and because of this, the drawbar needs to be allowed to flex. Welding across the top of the drawbar restricts this flexing, and over time, will eventually lead to the steel around this weld cracking. The thinner the wall thickness of the drawbar, the quicker this will happen.
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19th August 2012, 11:06 PM #32Novice
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Hi all, haven't update in a while as I been busy with other jobs. Any how I got a bit more done since I posted last and hopefully it should be finished next weekend. Just need to finish the rear door ramp and wheel arches.
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Looks good so far
Where does the wiring run for the lights? Inside the panel or elsewhere?
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20th August 2012, 09:56 PM #34Novice
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Have you considered a soft stone guard? That large flat front area of the trailer is an absolute stone bounce off area back to your vehicle and windows.
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21st August 2012, 10:03 PM #36Novice
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This link https://www.woodworkforums.com/f184/f...r-bush-145855/ will show you what I did with mine. Its a shadecloth material and so far its travelled over 400ks on gravel/dirt tracks/roads. So far its worked well.
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22nd August 2012, 06:42 PM #38
A shadecloth guard can work well. Also, Tebbs make soft vinyl pebble guards for Caravans, although their website doesn't show you much.
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22nd August 2012, 09:10 PM #39
If you have the space angle the stone guard down. keep it a bit loose so you dont create a "trampoline" for stones.
Shade cloth is ok I guess, But for my money I would use a stuctured mesh ie one that doesnt stretch like shadecloth.www.lockwoodcanvas.com.au
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1st October 2012, 06:19 PM #40New Member
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Hi Avitus, just new on the site and come across your enclosed trailer. Great job. I have been toying with doing similar to carry a moke to rallies and other times as a toy hauler for a couple of quad's.
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