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Offline OTHT

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Modifying a 7X4 Trailer
« on: Yesterday at 05:46:52 PM »
G'day all. New to the group and seeking answers. Have searched the database without success. Biggest problem was getting side-tracked by the numerous great questions and great answers by a group of people who obviously know what they are talking about unlike the wombats and nuffies on FB. Stuff that goes back as much as 10 years and still relevant now.


I have a 7X4 trailer with a RTT. I would very much like to take it off the top of the cage and place it in the base of the trailer but it is a little too wide. My question is:


Can the sides of the trailer be cut and moved further out to accommodate this situation? Obviously the floor would need new sections welded in. Is this feasible or am I better off looking for a 7X5 or 8X5?


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Re: Modifying a 7X4 Trailer
« Reply #1 on: Yesterday at 05:57:26 PM »
Find another trailer is probably the easiest way. Unless you are doing it all yourself as in widening the trailer it will cost you a lot more.

Dan.
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Re: Modifying a 7X4 Trailer
« Reply #2 on: Yesterday at 06:44:50 PM »
It wouldn't be a hard job to widen the trailer unless.... if the axle also needs widening the chassis rails also need doing or else you'll have a potential for a broken or bent axle. I which case, I'd go for a new trailer.

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Re: Modifying a 7X4 Trailer
« Reply #3 on: Yesterday at 07:56:22 PM »
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Offline OTHT

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Re: Modifying a 7X4 Trailer
« Reply #4 on: Yesterday at 09:46:55 PM »
Well, thank you gentlemen, not only for the fast replies but also for kicking my brain into gear.

Didn't even think about axle width. Went out and had a good look and would definitely need a new axle to give tyre clearance if shifting the wall.

Now, if that was first gear, time to change gear. Who mentioned DIY... I'm pretty handy around the tools, got some mates who can weld and owe me favours for free work I have done for them including one whose old man owns a steel manufacturing factory, so maybe a few beers and a bottle of scotch might ensure getting genuine prices on materials and assistance. Probably should have asked him first but wasn't thinking along those lines.

2nd gear... a lot more research including problems associated with upgrading a registered trailer or even building one from scratch. VicRoads can be a right royal pain at times but other times go out of the way to help. Pot Luck. The good thing is I have time on my side. This doesn't need to happen immediately.

Also a special thank you to Dazzler. I have found your article - Quality Budget Priced Trailer - http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=36094.msg578367;topicseen#msg578367
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