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PersonSidoli
19/5/2013 at 11:47pm
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Just bought old wood trailer really cheap but is in need of some TLC.
It requires new wheels old one's are 8"

question 1. Can I change to say12" or bigger wheels it's a 4 stud set up. Planing some long road trips in the future, thought bigger wheels would be better?

Also the wood side have some gaps in so would like to renew.
question 2 what wood would I use ? 18mm tongue and grove ( what type of wood?) it was only 10mm thick but thought it would be better to make it nice and strong.

Probably change floor as there is a little damage in one corner so I am thinking marine plywood ?

would be greatful for any help pic are alway helpful   thanks



PersonJonboy1985
20/5/2013 at 9:50am
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1st point is dont use marine ply very expensive just use 12 or 18mm external ply give it a coat of stain and will be perfect also have you considered putting a lid on i just done this to mine waterproof and brilliant for security also i just atached my roofbox to the lid even more storage



Personpeterholden
20/5/2013 at 11:54am
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Check the pitch circle diameter and the thickness of the studs. A lot of hubs used on trailers with 8" wheels used the same dimension hubs as those with 10" (mini) wheels. You would need also to check the offset to make sure that the inside of the wheel does not touch the chassis.

I dont know if this rule still applies but trailers with wheels 10" and over ccould be towed on the motorway at speeds up to 60mph but with 8" you could only go up to 50mph.

Peter


PersonSidoli
20/5/2013 at 7:51pm
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I have lid / cover which looks like roof box. It just need a paint and few repairs to look new again. So it's just the wood that needs some attention and wheels .Thanks jonboy 1985


Personsalscustomsigns
20/5/2013 at 8:34pm
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I have a trelgo T40 trailer, and am trying to find a hard lid - anyone know anywhere that may still stock them. Alternatively, would it be difficult to make one from plywood, as the idea of being able to lock everything seems worthwhile.


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PersonJonboy1985
20/5/2013 at 8:55pm
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I made one from ply wood very simple built a frame that was slightly bigger than the trailer put 4 1 inch hinges on the back then got a local wood yard to cut som 12mm external ply to fit screwed to frame fitted latch and padlock done!


PersonDavyhey
21/5/2013 at 9:58am
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You'll need to do some accurate measuring of the Pitch Circle Diameter (PCD) of the wheel studs. The old Mini used a PCD of 4 inches. Modern trailer wheels use 100mm, which is 1.6mm greater than 4 inches, enough difference to prevent the taper on the wheel-nuts from engaging properly in the wheel. Which can result in lost wheels... not a good idea.


PersonCliff n Pat
21/5/2013 at 1:55pm
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Got mine from here

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Cliff (usually)

Sea Anglers have BIGGER Tackle.






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