The trailer is done. Surprisingly simple and went together quick. A few cuts some screws and rivets and there you have it. A Trailer...LOL. Thanks for watching. Any questions or comments please leave them below.
Any way to leave a list of what you used? I have been looking to make one but I don't have access to a welder to make one and what you have done is amazing thanx for sharing also people like you who enlighten other are great thanx again ..
Stumbled across this video and have to say that now I have to make a trip to Home Depot or CTC to get me some angle aluminum so I can build one. Great video! Thanks :)
Thanks...I used 8/32 threaded rod and 1/4 brake line. The threaded rod fits perfect inside the brake line. I didn't use any bearings so there is some friction but nothing that will hinder it....The trailer rolls smooth.
Then I used a plastic wheel hex then the rim onto the threaded rod and finally another 2 nuts 1 on each side to finish it off. No bearing so the threaded rod is just floating in the brake line. I'm sure there is better ways of doing it but I went with the easiest route. I have to say tho I have had no issues other than a little squeak. I fast forward everything cause it would have been a 2hrs video...LOL..Thanks. appreciate the feedback.
Thanks man...Appreciate it. I will post another trailer build video probably this weekend as I am building a smaller trailer to haul random scale accessories.
Thank you for the video , I just finished making on out of a IKEA metal shelf , I didn't no how to attach the wheels but now I see , so wicked Mon !!!!
Thanks man...Appreciate it. yep a nut and a piece of brake line as a spacer. It roles free because I have a bit of space so it doesn't bind...I will be working on making that better.
Everything works great. No need to reinforce anything. I have a trail video of me pulling it loaded with a rig in some very rough terrain and it survived that. The mesh is from Canadian tire and is used for rain gutters around your house. Keeps leaves out.
I used a piece of 8/32 threaded rod inserted into a 1/4 break line. Then the break line is cut to the withe of the trailer. Now I hold the piece of brake line between the two mounting plates that I installed and then the threaded rod is just inserted into the break line. Now on the outside of the mounting brackets you need to instal washers or whatever you have on hand for spacer. The treaded rod is spiining on its self
Awesome job. I just found this video and had to subscribe, this is exactly what I need to do for my scx10 jeep. There is a Canadian Tire a few miles from me that carries all the materials you used. Thanks for showing this build.
I just pulled out random hardware from my junk drawer. What I did do @ the end was replace everything with Rivets which is much faster and easier. The rivet gun was under 10$ and it came with 100 rivets well enough to do the job
Awesome video I gave it a shot today and I was practicing my angles for the corners After doing it today you need to mark out a 45 degree angle for ur cuts or it wont bend correctly I also tried just straight edges example 4 seperate pieces snd riveting it together or screws it works but needs so grinding and filing for my liking Then I went and got steel angle and tried brazing took to much time and way to heavy So im thinking 45 degree cut and bend it and b done with it and then rivet the last corner
for the mounting braked I just secured two rectangle piece of aluminum to the trailer sides. Lined it up with the one across from it and then drilled a hole just big enough for the threaded to to fit in but the brake line will not go through. That way the brake line is held under the trailer between the mounting plates.
I purchased all my materials from Canadian tire. The mesh is used to keep leaves and debris out of your houses rain gutter. Not sure the exact name but it comes in a bundle with 4 sheets of it. If you ask the CDN tire guy should be able to point you in the right directions. The aluminum is (Alum- Angle 1/16" x 3/4"). Hope that helps. Let me know if you need anymore info
I just built on just like yours except I used nylon lock nuts rather then using double nuts works grate just a suggestion. And thank you for the grate ideas.
shawnroy81 honestly i would have welded it.. well thats just me but i am the only man alive who wants to use a bandit as a tow vehicle so................. take it with a grain of salt in my defense i am just towing on road so i can tow my scx10 to my local park and i dont have to carry it
Good simple design. Using that aluminum, if you don't want rivets showing, you could easily solder in the mesh in spots with a good iron. Nice job overall. Be well and have fun.
I used 1/4" brake line and 8/32" threaded rod. The threaded rod spin freely in the brake line. Maybe a bid of grease if you want and then my "L" brackets to attach it all the the Trailer. I thread some Nuts on the threaded rod for spacers and that's pretty much it. It mite take a bit of tweaking with washers to get the spacing just right
I used the same angle for everything. For the hitch peace I only used a rod ball end. The bumper I use is a Rockarmor and the hitch it comes with is a ball. So to hitch everything up I just press the ball end on the ball of the hitch
Dude I would love to build one of thos just a little bigger to put on my X maxx and pull the 4s maxx I walk around my neighborhood with my trucks alot and that would really turn heads. Awesome build.
