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Subject Topic: Trailer side extensions - DIY Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonLeah and Dave
10/7/2016 at 11:37am
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Hi all,

First post on the forum, spend more time reading than writing :-)

Thought I would share the pictures of my diy trailer extensions that I completed recently. Quite a few old threads showing some examples. Thought I would share mine too. My trailer is the daxara 107.





Next steps will be to paint the galvanized section of the trailer with some nice car paint however, one step at a time :-) hope this inspires someone to have a go doing it themselves.

Total cost for the extension was approx. £24 for the wood, the hasp latches, the elastic cleats and the paint.

For the wood I used tantalised off cuts from a local timber merchant. The other bits and pieces were from eBay or similar online retailers.




Post last edited on 10/07/2016 11:58:37

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Personbexamy
10/7/2016 at 5:05pm
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Looking good. Very similar to what I have done with my little trailer .I've replaced the bungee cord on mine but given it extra length to make use of the original hooks on the trailer.


PersonSpuddy237
17/7/2016 at 2:49pm
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Looks fantastic - good job!

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PersonLeah and Dave
17/7/2016 at 7:21pm
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Thanks appreciate the feedback at Spuddy237 you may see it in the flesh depending on the dates you are at Hendra as we will be there in August too - can't wait:-)

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Personnavver
17/7/2016 at 10:25pm
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That looks really good.

I built my own in 1980 using indespension units with mini wheels and chassis parts from honeyfield trailers.

Still going strong now.


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PersonGrampian91
17/7/2016 at 11:13pm
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Are you going to paint it all black? you need to be careful when its sunny, it will be way too hot to touch.

The metalwork more so than the wood.


PersonLeeroy1982
18/7/2016 at 7:35pm
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To paint galvanised metal you will need to put some sort of etch primer on first, else it will not take to the metal and will look rubbish.

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Personnavver
18/7/2016 at 8:46pm
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Silver hammerite smooth with primer will do a good job.


PersonLeeroy1982
18/7/2016 at 9:20pm
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We always use a etch primer even with Hammerite paint, on any fabrications we do that gets painted , after being galvanised!!

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PersonLeah and Dave
18/7/2016 at 9:26pm
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Thanks for the responses. I was not really sure which way to go from a painting perspective. I was sorely tempted to go for a candy green utilising some car paint from a local paint shop (Specialised paints in Sheffield), however we have a silver car an my gut says I should just hammerite it :-)

Is it possible to use car paint over etch primer? Must say I have never used etch primer..

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Personyrret
19/7/2016 at 6:01pm
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This was mine towed fine great little trailer


PersonLeah and Dave
21/7/2016 at 6:53am
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at yrret wow I love the table on the side. Thanks for sharing the pics

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