Zero $ Junk Trailer

[mark777]

Hey All,

A few weeks ago there was a post about weekend projects and I was trying to get this done to contribute...but it ran into a three day thing so I didn't make it.

I wanted a trailer for my property. Strictly for here and not a loaner. I have a two axle tilting trailer for equipment and a tiny garden tractor trailer, but nothing in between. Anyway, my neighbor gave me some junk warehouse racking, 3' by 5' wire mesh display gondolas (from a pro golf shop), and the rest of the steel I have had laying around for a while.

Spindles and wheels (from an Allis Chalmers 5020 front axle)
1/4"x4"x35" square tube (from fence post gate)
Tongue and coupler (brother gave me, found in his shed)
Tongue dolly (adjustable link from the Allis)
Paint (leftover from other projects)
Total investment: Zero Dollars.

IT IS UGLY. This is the kind of item that if someone wanted to give you, you would want to reconsider. Or a thief would probably pass this one up. But it is perfect for me, and tested with 2 tons of loaded equipment (and logs from hurricane Rita).

I have pictures but it is too ugly... ROF !!

Regards, Mark

[old_nodaker]

Oh yeah, well mine is ugly-er then yours is! Mine is so ugly it broke the camera.

I'd suggest we have an "ugly trailer" contest, but I'd just have to draw a picture.

[mark777]

ROF ...Iim in for an ugly trailer contest. Contestant #1:

[old_nodaker]

Sorry, you lose.

Frame and wheels are from a old woods zero turn mower that died. Box frame (blue) came from an old weight machine, the cross slats came out of a dumpster, they were shelving supports from a gateway computer store that closed. Hitch and side supports for the box were pipe that came from an old teeter totter. There's also a section of aluminum channel running along each side of the box for support. They came from a high school gym stage and were part of the lighting system. I did pay 7 bucks for the box which is a pickup box liner though.

Obviously, this can't be taken on the highway nor will it haul anywhere near two tons. Just use it for stuff around the yard. Someday I hope to figure how to put a hydralic cylinder on it.

[jodyand]

Mark yours looks pretty good i have to say old_nodaker is winning so far. ROF Anyone have anything that worst?

[mark777]

Sorry, you lose. ...Obviously, this can't be taken on the highway nor will it haul anywhere near two tons. Just use it for stuff around the yard. Someday I hope to figure how to put a hydralic cylinder on it.

Wow...your's is a little uglier, but more interesting. What's all that white stuff on the ground?

There must be one unglier than that?