Logging Trailer

[Izzy]

I have been really bummed out with the fab shop stuff - and because of that I really had not been doing anything of my own. Didn't really have any drive or desire.

But - when I was cleaning up the debris and dusting off my work bench ..... I had a thought hit me - I had some left over drop deck frame rails from some time ago..... and I had been wanting a logging trailer for some time. Add in Freddy's inspirational work and here goes .....















.... more to come ....

[Espeefan]

Awesome Izzy! Those frame rails look really nice, and I like the tri-axle set-up, with air ride. Keep it going!

[Diesel Demond]

looks awesome so far. those rails a really sweet looking!

[Radio Control Trucker]

Great looking build Izzy You trailers are simply amazing

If you need any photos of logging trailers, just ask. I'm certain that I could get a group of the guys/gals from the West Coast Log Truckers to send some over for you.

Just let me know what angle/view you need and I'd see if I can get 'em for you.



For something different:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=dYhMWd1bwfA

I'm interested in your build, so many options

- RCT

[TRUCKMAKER]

Nice build Izzy, did you supply those rails at one time?

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Hey I have seen them before...LOL... Looking good its going to be an nice trailer

[plow jockey]

I really like those rails, and with a tri axle set up your on your way to another awesome build! Great job! Cant wait for the updates!!

[woodhog]

Looks good Chris We dont have any 3 axle trailers down here but it looks good cant wait to see the standards on it .

[Izzy]

Thanks everyone - the inspiration on this build is a local guy who runs a tri with slightly smaller tires - it has a bit of a sloped end so he loads a small loader up on the rear. I guess he specializes in small batch pick ups.

Unfortunately I never see the truck in a lot parked - always on the run- so no pics



As Paul hinted - yes the frame rails were a special order some time ago.
Unfortunately these are 1/8 thick.


Q- how many have figured out that the width outside to outside of your trailer frame rails is larger than your tractors?

I can get by with the thicker rails since I'm using Russ' air ride suspensions.

Izzy

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Originally Posted by Izzy

Thanks everyone - the inspiration on this build is a local guy who runs a tri with slightly smaller tires - it has a bit of a sloped end so he loads a small loader up on the rear. I guess he specializes in small batch pick ups.

Unfortunately I never see the truck in a lot parked - always on the run- so no pics



As Paul hinted - yes the frame rails were a special order some time ago.
Unfortunately these are 1/8 thick.


Q- how many have figured out that the width outside to outside of your trailer frame rails is larger than your tractors?

I can get by with the thicker rails since I'm using Russ' air ride suspensions.

Izzy

With a stock spread set up using the leafs from the tri axle tamiya trailer I have to add a piece of 1/8 on each side of the rails to mount my leafs too. Now for 2 reasons.. One the rails are to narrow using the stock trailer hitch pin plate and plastic parts Two the leafs are to short to reach the rails.. Does Russ's air ride work perfect it look like it does..

[Izzy]

On a stock frame width like my other trailers I typically add the supplied washers between the drag link and the uprights in his suspension. 3 - 3mm flat washers per side.

On this one - with tractor frame spreaders and the thicker rails no washers are needed.

I am not positive about his new suspension as I have not installed one yet.

Izzy

[russisloud]

It should be the same spacing

[Izzy]

Here's a bit more - don't laugh too hard at my binders though ...... I have more pics but haven't loaded them all into photobucket yet .... but here is what I have

BTW - the one side is the pivot bracket from under a suspension and the other is from above the suspension.

[Izzy]

So here are the pics from last nights work .... what ya think?

[Izzy]

And now for todays updates ...... the supports between the upright posts are not anchored just yet. It looked too naked without them.

Should I have upright posts on every support?

I ran out of narrow channel from Menards - just picked it up. Each support is a 1/2" wide channel and a 3/8" wide channel together.

I measured the bunk supports today - 9-1/8" overall - translates to 11' overall - I guess I'm building an off hiway trailer rather than a on-road style......

[doodlebug]

Nice progress Izzy, I like it!
Cheer's, Neil.

[Espeefan]

The binders look great, Izzy. I wouldn't worry much about the scale factor. The cool factor will make up for it. Working binders is something you don't see much of. Making the ratchet mechanism out of a motor pinion gear is genius!

[tracksntreadslou]

Very cool Izzy.Trailer looks awsome and looks like it can hald a jag of wood .Like those rachets ..how a set of these for your trailer ..lol.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdLGbGh9ASM

[Izzy]

Thanks Nate - I like them too - now to find a suitable cable or strap.



Lou - Now that's serious ingenuity - I wonder if they keep them "live" throughout the trip - just in case the load shifts and settles. You Aussie guys got it goin on!

Way cool

[Trucker_Jo]

The trailer looks like the ones they run up in Maine off-highway. keep it up!!