comma44 has a great concept. I might just give his design a wack if he dosnt mind.Rick wrote:Looks like you're making some real progress. Have you sketched out anything for the smoker you want that maybe you could post? I think most of us could be more help if we could see some kind of drawing...
I second what Rick said, hard to offer advice when I'm not sure what you're looking for.Rick wrote:Looks like you're making some real progress. Have you sketched out anything for the smoker you want that maybe you could post? I think most of us could be more help if we could see some kind of drawing...
Smoker Tom wrote:Please take no offence to this, But,
I think I would take a different approach to this area.
Not saying you are not capable in any way, just my opinion.
Maybe one of these instead, I tend to over build. I always have it in my head when I build something. ( What would I do if it fails on the highway. ) I once had an enlightened experience that sure changed my views when I work on something structural. Had both kids with me and the trailer took control, on a bridge at that. Kids cant be replaced.
http://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Trailer ... upler.aspx
Again, just my opinion,
You have a great trailer design, I like it. But I feel that I see a weak point.
I think we are all waiting for you to steer us in the direction you want to go. Other than coma's plans, what do YOU want your smoker to look, feel, and run like?smokinwelder wrote:wheres the responses.......?
lol I used the chain to get the tank off the trailer......lolDirtyDaveMO wrote:Smokinwelder: Looks good to me so far. The axle is way back but I don't know the weight distribution on the trailer. I built a utility trailer to haul my Yamaha Rhino and Zero turn mower and not have to hook up my big trailer. I found a torsion axle like you did and shortened it up too. I made my trailer how I wanted it. I questioned myself about my skills and weather it would work. I got it licensed here in MO and I am very happy with it. I however had mounted the axle too far forward and have to be careful loading it so it doesn't get away from me on the road. It will haul great with my new smoker in it loaded on the front.
What is the chain on the tank for in the photo? Are you worried someone might steal it?
Dave
Again you are doing a good job up to the hitch!!!!!TuscaloosaQ wrote:You have a good looking trailer going but.... The hitch area is very questionable. I am not being critical but please redo it. Why did you not just slip it on the tubing instead of making that offset??? If you do away with the offset you will be fine with a straight coupler but as it is it is very week. Just an observation!!!!! Or incorporate a hitch like in the link Tom gave you