Austin Rice
05-19-09, 09:27 PM
Has anybody here ever converted a child trailer to a flat bed utility trailer? If so, how did you do it? Thanks for the help!
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Nightshade
05-20-09, 11:13 AM
This isn't rocket science, mate. Just remove everything above a level plane and put a board down.
Done.
Done.
Austin Rice
05-20-09, 11:24 AM
This isn't rocket science, mate. Just remove everything above a level plane and put a board down.
Done.
:rolleyes:
Okay. Thanks. :D What would be an inexpensive but strong alternative to wood? Would ABS work if I countersink it?
Done.
:rolleyes:
Okay. Thanks. :D What would be an inexpensive but strong alternative to wood? Would ABS work if I countersink it?
Fast Cloud
05-24-09, 07:10 PM
^^^ I would think so...Plexiglass would be pretty stout.(and weatherproof) I suppose it would depend on how much weight you plan on carrying on it.
CenturionII
05-25-09, 07:44 PM
I used some left over ventilated closet shelving for the base of my trailer.
crackerdog
05-26-09, 09:40 AM
I would use plywood. Then you can modify it, drill holes in it, etc. When it wears out or rots, you will know exactly what you need to replace it.
Nightshade
05-26-09, 08:20 PM
I would use plywood. Then you can modify it, drill holes in it, etc. When it wears out or rots, you will know exactly what you need to replace it.
Yes, I agree up to about 3/8" thick plywood (1/4 outdoor ply will do with less weight) should do the job. DO NOT use OSB board for this job 'cause it won't hold up due to synthetic nature.
Yes, I agree up to about 3/8" thick plywood (1/4 outdoor ply will do with less weight) should do the job. DO NOT use OSB board for this job 'cause it won't hold up due to synthetic nature.
Bob Pringle
05-27-09, 01:27 PM
My friend Ed built this trailer in an afternoon from an InStep child trailer. The base is 1/4" thick plywood and the sides are Coroplast. It's entirely adequate for hauling groceries home from the market.
Regards,
Bob P.
Regards,
Bob P.
pathdoc
05-27-09, 01:36 PM
That looks pretty good.
Grim
06-04-09, 04:22 PM
I'm about to make a floor out of an aluminum pallet I got from work that I stripped apart to get the extruded aluminum deck boards. http://www.rhinopallet.com/ I will strip out the sling seats to make it open. I may put a couple "I" bolts in to strap the cooler in place. The aluminum load floor may add 2lb to the total weight.
Mostly this is so I can set a cooler in there for the perishables. Going to leave the canvas on it as a rain fly and side walls to keep stuff from falling out. Have all the part now but haven't got around to it.
Mostly this is so I can set a cooler in there for the perishables. Going to leave the canvas on it as a rain fly and side walls to keep stuff from falling out. Have all the part now but haven't got around to it.
Austin Rice
06-04-09, 07:36 PM
I only took out the "seat" inside of the trailer, and the bike (with the fork and front wheel off) fits nicely in it. I have the front wheel up against the frame, and a bungee net holding them together and to the trailer. I then have all of the large parts (seat, fork, and bars) loose on the "floor" of it. Then I connected the front and the rear flap and just a little bit of the down and top tubes are sticking out, along with the head tube. I will take a picture of the setup as soon as I can.