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Stuart's DIY camper trailer

 

 

     

the stultimate

 

THE CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION

MAIN BODY FRAME

WHEEL ARCHES

REAR BUMPER / COMBINATION STEP

REAR WHEEL CARRIER

TELESCOPIC STABILISER LEGS

THE LID

THE NOSE CONE

ON THE CAR

NOSE CONE # PART 2- OUT WITH THE ANGLE GRINDER

THE FRIDGE INSTALL

CHASSIS COATING

 

 

    Okay guys here is a pictorial diary of my quest to build my own version of the Ultimate Camping trailer. It was something that I have taken on some 16 months ago and I am still going. I have access to a mates workshop and can only work each week on Saturday morning so hence the timeline to complete. I will start from the beginning and over the next few nights complete the build description to where I am today....I hope you all enjoy the read and feel free to comment.

 

THE CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION

Pic.1: The basic frame all cut and ready for welding

 

Pic.2: Welding the frame....bloody Duragal...spits everywhere when welding.

 

Pic.3: Independent suspension being setup and squared ready for welding.

 

Pic. 4: Suspension checks for squareness.

 

Pic. 5: Side view of swing arms

 

Pic. 6: Swing arms welded in place and all work okay.

 

Pic.7: Swing arms installed after painting and trailer on its wheels.

 

Pic.8: Side view of trailer suspension complete with removable stub axles, parallel bearings and electric brake assembly.

 

Pic.9: Weld on Tregg hitch, receiver and locking pin before welding.

 

Pic.10: Tregg hitch welded in place.

 

Pic 11: Completed trailer chassis on its wheels and swing away jockey wheel.

 

 

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