Hey guys
I'm building a 10x6 fairly basic enclosed trailer as a ''home build'' , below are the specs and prices , i'll post pics as i go (won't be for a few weeks until i start ) , will take approx 10-12 weeks to finish , trailer is my design (triangle drawbar and SHS frame) and specified to comply with VSB1.R6 ;

* Main Frame 50x50x2.5
* Enclosed frame 50x50x2 , 50x20x2 , 25x25x2
* Draw bar 75x50x3
* Single axle Mechanical braked
* GVM 1490KG


Budget Estimate$4500 ;
* $1300 trailer related items i.e wheels , coupling , cables , braked axle , reflectors , wiring , light ect
* Steel $1500.
* 4L Paint $65
* Alupanel 3mm cladding and 3mm floor sheets $900.
* Interior 3mm Mesh $150
* Sikoflex 221 $150
* Welding consumables , 1 E bottle of Gas , 2x rolls 4.5kg wire $220.
* Est on welding electricity $450.
* Consumables i.e paint brushes , pop rivets , grinding discs , bolts , fuel to pickup materials ect $150
* Inspection & blue slip , registration fees incl plate , VIN stamp & weigh bridge $500.

Time frame Estimate
* Start Early Oct - Finish Dec
* Approx 350 hours work involved.

Notes ;
* I may put the frame on a rotiserary as its gets heavy as you go. I've got a mini forklift and mobile gantry but it still a bitch to lift over and over .
* I may go DuraGal and fluxcore weld it , but i'm not sure yet . Fluxcore welding is faster but welds are not as nice looking. Dura gal saves a lot of time painting and lasts longer but costs more than painted steel.
* Aluminium floor costs more but is less welding and weight.
* I may brace the draw bar and spring mounts for extra strength, just because i like welding.
* Rear door maybe lift up or drop down ramp , not sure yet.
* I'm not sure if i do wheel inside or wheel outside. Looks better inside but takes longer.
* Hopefully it won't fall apart going down the road


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