The "Here we go again" trailer build

[MarkWalker]

I built a 2 place stand up out of single couch trailer 4 years ago. It works great but I want something I can mount my beach cart on also. So I picked up this aluminum 3 rail motorcycle trailer this passed Sunday.

 

[MarkWalker]

Day one: Grind the rails off, I decided to keep one in the center incase I ever buy a pit bike. There is 77" between fenders, so plenty of room.

 

[MarkWalker]

Day 2, clean it up with some aluminum brightner. And start mounting some adjustable bunks. And mount a poly tongue box.

 

[MarkWalker]

Day 3. 1/2 day. Indoor/outdoor carpet on the bunks. And start the polishing process.

 

[Harbor]

Trailer is sick! I like your bunk brackets with ubolts, nice and simple, no welding.

 

[MarkWalker]

Trailer is sick! I like your bunk brackets with ubolts, nice and simple, no welding.

Yes, I'm trying to keep it adjustable for any hull I end up with.

 

[MarkWalker]

Day 4, tightened the bunks into place. Put a new coupler on. Then 1/2 a day polishing. I ordered aluminum rims, they should be here Monday.

 

[MarkWalker]

Went back to the shop tonight, I brought the skis with the old trailer and moved them to the new trailer, I'm really happy the way they fit and how low they are. Next, fab up some bow stops and figure out a way to mount my cart.

 

[Harbor]

Looks like enough room for a bike too,..., the carpet color looks good, matches the trailer... Nice

 

[MarkWalker]

Looks like enough room for a bike too,..., the carpet color looks good, matches the trailer... Nice

Thanks Harbor. I left one rail for that reason. There's plenty on room for a scooter on there. Lowes Indoor/Outdoor carpet works great!

 

[Mike W]

Curious to see how you mount the cart. Been trying to figure out a way to carry my cart on my trailer or somehow mount it to the hitch but it’s so big.

 

[MarkWalker]

Curious to see how you mount the cart. Been trying to figure out a way to carry my cart on my trailer or somehow mount it to the hitch but it’s so big.

I have no idea yet. I may have to take the tires off.

 

[badvinny]

You could always make the bike rail bolt in like your bunks, I did.

 

[CD155MX]

What are you going to do with that old trailer? It looks pretty nice as well.

 

[MarkWalker]

What are you going to do with that old trailer? It looks pretty nice as well.

The old trailer is for sale. I built it 4 years ago, it has a locking coupler, matching spare, poly tongue box, new hub. Painted with a industrial epoxy paint. Asking $650....and sold in twenty minutes.... I guess I should have asked more!

 

[X2Kid]

In Australia, we have these racks available to mount (via u-bolts) to existing trailers. They're ideal for carrying large items like totes and marquees. Your trailer would be an ideal candidate as the outer chassis rails are clear of obstructions/fittings.

 

[blasterdude]

Day 2, clean it up with some aluminum brightner. And start mounting some adjustable bunks. And mount a poly tongue box.View attachment 347972

What size and thickness is the aluminum you are using for the bunk brackets?

 

[MarkWalker]

What size and thickness is the aluminum you are using for the bunk brackets?

2x2x1/4" Angle. The bunks are resting on the trailer frame so the brackets are there just to hold it in place.

 

[MarkWalker]

Got my rims on and made the bow mount for my wife's 550. Now to figure out a mount for the Rickter and the beach cart.

 

[CD155MX]

Now to figure out a mount for the Rickter and the beach cart.

Looking good! Are you going to use the same style as your old trailer? Have you thought about using the Stoltz PWC-2 mount?