So, the more I mess around with redneck trailer #1, the more I wish I had photo documented it all. And the more I learned I would do different.
So I'm about to embark on redneck trailer number two. I suspect there's going to be a good bit of discussions before I start cutting and banging on stuff, so thoughts and input are welcome.
THE PLAN (so far):
For trailer #2 I will be starting with a 1978 3/4 ton chevy frame.
The axle will be a 14bt sf, and I don't plan on removing the guts as my 12bt tows just fine with everything this left inside.
Wheels will be plain steel with poverty caps, rolling on lt285/75/16 rubber. Could be transforce HT? Might be what's on sale.
I'd like to have brakes this time around, so, I plan on cutting and flaring the factory brake lines from the truck and installing either surge brake controller or electric hydraulic using the original drum setup. Former is cheaper, latter is better. I'm also thinking of taking a spare ebrake pedal from a gbody and attaching it inside the frame rail to what's left of ebrake cables. That should eliminate wheel chock needs?
Lighting I'm experimenting now with redneck trailer #1. I bought a trailer wiring kit that I'm going to try to splice into the OEM tail lamp harness for a c/k truck. I hate wiring work but I can't imagine it to be too bad. If got 4 rear harnesses if I screw something up I shouldn't. Logistically I didn't look to see if the kit included provision for license plate lights, which I use the bumper mounted variety for.
Other than that, theres to be a trailer jack, and I've got a list of ideas for cosmetic and utility improvements for spare tire carrier, maybe some built in side body storage, a few other surprises.
The first one was tossed together on the road quick from need. The second one I'm thinking of really taking time and going all out with.
But I'd love thoughts on the braking.
So I'm about to embark on redneck trailer number two. I suspect there's going to be a good bit of discussions before I start cutting and banging on stuff, so thoughts and input are welcome.
THE PLAN (so far):
For trailer #2 I will be starting with a 1978 3/4 ton chevy frame.
The axle will be a 14bt sf, and I don't plan on removing the guts as my 12bt tows just fine with everything this left inside.
Wheels will be plain steel with poverty caps, rolling on lt285/75/16 rubber. Could be transforce HT? Might be what's on sale.
I'd like to have brakes this time around, so, I plan on cutting and flaring the factory brake lines from the truck and installing either surge brake controller or electric hydraulic using the original drum setup. Former is cheaper, latter is better. I'm also thinking of taking a spare ebrake pedal from a gbody and attaching it inside the frame rail to what's left of ebrake cables. That should eliminate wheel chock needs?
Lighting I'm experimenting now with redneck trailer #1. I bought a trailer wiring kit that I'm going to try to splice into the OEM tail lamp harness for a c/k truck. I hate wiring work but I can't imagine it to be too bad. If got 4 rear harnesses if I screw something up I shouldn't. Logistically I didn't look to see if the kit included provision for license plate lights, which I use the bumper mounted variety for.
Other than that, theres to be a trailer jack, and I've got a list of ideas for cosmetic and utility improvements for spare tire carrier, maybe some built in side body storage, a few other surprises.
The first one was tossed together on the road quick from need. The second one I'm thinking of really taking time and going all out with.
But I'd love thoughts on the braking.