Xxtavixx
Lil-Rokslider
Hello all,
I'm sure some people have done this - but I have not quite found anything. A few threads on the expedition forum, but they tend to be less hunting oriented.
I've got a 4x6 steel utility trailer that I cut the gate off of so I could haul kayaks. I put a much longer tongue on it, but plan to swap to the short tongue again. It's got probably 16" sides on it, and a wire mesh bottom that is sagging badly. The rims are small, maybe 14" and the tires are pretty close to the fender (axle is currently over lead springs).
My thoughts: Rip out the wire mesh, grind/sand any rust. Flip the axle to be under the leaf spring and throw on take off Jeep rims/tires. This should get me some descent ground clearance without going to a torsion axle. Drill holes to accept a 3/4" plywood sheet and build a "tub" on top that is approx 24" deep, and close it with a lid. I'd be building the tub strong enough to stack items on top of it (like drywall for the times I need it).
Questions:
-Waterproofing. I was debating spray on bid liner on the bottom of the plywood bottom and sides. I've heard not to use PT treated, because of the corrosion issues. Should I just use Thompsons sealer and paint?
-The lid on the tub, I haven't decided yet but I am thinking gull-wing style. I was planning to have 4 doors - two one each side. If I do this, I have not figured out how to water proof the middle channel. The best idea I have so far is to route a one inch wide drain in a 2x4 that would catch all water. Any better ideas here? Water proof the outside edge is easy enough, but the middle is tricky.
-I'm not going to be doing anything super hardcore, is it still worth upgrading to torsion axles? Ideally, I'm trying to keep the cost low.
I'm sure some people have done this - but I have not quite found anything. A few threads on the expedition forum, but they tend to be less hunting oriented.
I've got a 4x6 steel utility trailer that I cut the gate off of so I could haul kayaks. I put a much longer tongue on it, but plan to swap to the short tongue again. It's got probably 16" sides on it, and a wire mesh bottom that is sagging badly. The rims are small, maybe 14" and the tires are pretty close to the fender (axle is currently over lead springs).
My thoughts: Rip out the wire mesh, grind/sand any rust. Flip the axle to be under the leaf spring and throw on take off Jeep rims/tires. This should get me some descent ground clearance without going to a torsion axle. Drill holes to accept a 3/4" plywood sheet and build a "tub" on top that is approx 24" deep, and close it with a lid. I'd be building the tub strong enough to stack items on top of it (like drywall for the times I need it).
Questions:
-Waterproofing. I was debating spray on bid liner on the bottom of the plywood bottom and sides. I've heard not to use PT treated, because of the corrosion issues. Should I just use Thompsons sealer and paint?
-The lid on the tub, I haven't decided yet but I am thinking gull-wing style. I was planning to have 4 doors - two one each side. If I do this, I have not figured out how to water proof the middle channel. The best idea I have so far is to route a one inch wide drain in a 2x4 that would catch all water. Any better ideas here? Water proof the outside edge is easy enough, but the middle is tricky.
-I'm not going to be doing anything super hardcore, is it still worth upgrading to torsion axles? Ideally, I'm trying to keep the cost low.
