Blanco Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Just to chip in that SOA works well on an ifor, I only did it to get away from those silly little tyres. This is my LM146 long since converted with Disco rims and heavy van tyres 205/60 16s I think they are; The bump stop needs altered and I seem to remember turning the axle, but it is straight forward enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanco Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Meant to add, possibly tight for 33's or 35's though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 That is nice !!!!!! Love to have a Hiab on the Hulco trailer / so useful... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share Posted October 29, 2018 The body will sit over the tyres not above them hence using something like a horse box chassis. But that does look good. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carloz Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Tandem axles with even load distribution makes the impact of bumps half as hard on the trailer. So that is a good thing. I experienced that clearly while driving my Dodge WC62 (WW2 6x6 1,5ton truck): the rear is so much smoother than the front.. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Look what can be done: I would move in here! Daan  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post miketomcat Posted January 23, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2023 I might be picking up a fridge box next weekend......let the build begin. Mike 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 ...because you haven't got enough to do already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 He's easily bored Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 I thought this was dead and buried.... Bring it on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted January 23, 2023 Author Share Posted January 23, 2023 It came up at the right price and local. Plus we booked a large pitch at Silverstone so would be rude not to use it all. @Daanit was never dead just back burnered till a box came up. @FridgeFreezerjust need to find a trailer to go under it now. The box is 11'6" so this is the bed/chassis length I need but I'm going to extend the rear a little to give a more pleasing shape. Mike 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Ahh so it's not just me that gets bored easily....... Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve200TDi Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Ah, a fridge BOX.......I was thinking you're picking up a camping fridge! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted January 23, 2023 Author Share Posted January 23, 2023 24 minutes ago, steve200TDi said: Ah, a fridge BOX.......I was thinking you're picking up a camping fridge! Steve Nah it's way bigger than that. @Stellaghosty my wife has given up now she knows I need at least three projects on the go. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 3 hours ago, miketomcat said: Â @StellaghostI need at least three projects on the go Only three........ Amateur...........lol Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted January 23, 2023 Author Share Posted January 23, 2023 I did say at least...... Mike 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landy_andy Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 For some inspiration…. Globe Trecker Interiors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 On 1/24/2023 at 3:01 AM, landy_andy said: For some inspiration…. Globe Trecker Interiors I'm disappointed - after the intro to that video I was expecting something like the Eagle 1... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted January 26, 2023 Author Share Posted January 26, 2023 Don't really need inspiration, the wife is an interior designer so normally need to rein her in. She's already got it half drawn and we haven't even picked it up yet. Mike 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post miketomcat Posted January 28, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 28, 2023 And so it begins. Just need to find a trailer with an 11ft bed now. Mike 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted January 28, 2023 Share Posted January 28, 2023 1 hour ago, miketomcat said: And so it begins. Just need to find a trailer with an 11ft bed now. Mike With 12ft being a common size… have you thought about the slightly longer one with room to extend storage etc. thinking kids bikes, gas locker etc. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted January 29, 2023 Author Share Posted January 29, 2023 We are going the extend the rear to get rid of the roller shutter, increase space and make it look better. The bottom will have a 45° panel to give a departure angle , To be honest I'll consider most anything quick and cheap is a caravan chassis but I would like something more robust and defender stud pattern would be a definite plus. A rapier trailer might work failing that some sort of plant trailer. Single axle would save some work as the current wheel arch is in roughly the right place, it makes it a lot easier to handle. Twin axle tends to ride better and has better capacity, but is less maneuverable and I'll have to make new arches. Mike 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Find an old Ifor Williams axle somewhere and chuck that under a frame? The 5-stud ones are Defender bolt pattern. Are you still allowed to build your own frame in the UK? Might be easier than trying to adapt something. But probably cheaper to find a clapped out caravan and maybe steal some other useful bits off it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 34 minutes ago, elbekko said: Find an old Ifor Williams axle somewhere and chuck that under a frame? The 5-stud ones are Defender bolt pattern. Are you still allowed to build your own frame in the UK? Might be easier than trying to adapt something. But probably cheaper to find a clapped out caravan and maybe steal some other useful bits off it. Yeah, technically the trailer then needs an IVA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted January 29, 2023 Author Share Posted January 29, 2023 The trailer IVA isn't horrific it's mainly about structure, brakes and lights. I'm not aversed to doing it but if I can avoid it that's always better. Long term I plan to try and register it to avoid issues abroad (I've had some in the past), however I've tried to register one in the past and run into issues so it maybe IVA would resolve these. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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