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SCLATER29
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PostPosted: Mon May 05, 2008 10:55 pm Post subject: new trailer Reply with quote Back to top

hi all im looking to buy a new trailer for a quad must have at least 50" clearance between wheel arches enclosed preferably new, im looking for some reccomendations for companies that make them under $15k would be a good starting point, i also had an idea to rent advertising space on my trailer for a year at a time to help pay for the trailer, do you guys recon this could work and how much should i charge for say half a side of the trailer would $3000 be fair?
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PostPosted: Tue May 06, 2008 11:46 am Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

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PostPosted: Tue May 06, 2008 3:06 pm Post subject: Re: new trailer Reply with quote Back to top

SCLATER29 wrote:
, i also had an idea to rent advertising space on my trailer for a year at a time to help pay for the trailer, do you guys recon this could work and how much should i charge for say half a side of the trailer would $3000 be fair?


Mate if your lucky you'll get a free sticker... sorry to burst your bubble but it aint gunna happen. Would be nice though. I'd rent out my fat ass for a bill board if that was the case... Grizzly, oz84, preisty, actually all of you for that matter, do NOT comment on this. Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy
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PostPosted: Tue May 06, 2008 5:50 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

yogie u didnt say i couldnt comment...r u renting out your arse 4 ads? how do u work out the fees? some examples would b nice...lol
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PostPosted: Tue May 06, 2008 6:09 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

hmm for a trailer try contacting kool trailers in melb i am happy with trailer he built me ...... they can customize with air vents , mags , colors , air comps and lines , geberators , beds whatever you want and are resonable on prices

looks up my trailer thread for photos

........ as for hiring space hmmm dont like ya chances at all
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PostPosted: Tue May 06, 2008 6:12 pm Post subject: Wide Screen Reply with quote Back to top

Hey Yogie when i was about to pass u at thumb pump i thought you had a wide screen fitted and was a moving display ,, thought i was going to someones face or bike appear on it ,,, but i was then scare as to how i was going to get past it lmao
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PostPosted: Tue May 06, 2008 8:47 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

how do you go for freight getting a trailer from melb to perth
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PostPosted: Tue May 06, 2008 8:50 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

contact andy and see what he can work out tell him Brad with the quads sent you

www.kooltrailers.com.au
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PostPosted: Tue May 06, 2008 9:26 pm Post subject: Re: new trailer Reply with quote Back to top

yogie wrote:
SCLATER29 wrote:
, i also had an idea to rent advertising space on my trailer for a year at a time to help pay for the trailer, do you guys recon this could work and how much should i charge for say half a side of the trailer would $3000 be fair?


Mate if your lucky you'll get a free sticker... sorry to burst your bubble but it aint gunna happen. Would be nice though. I'd rent out my fat ass for a bill board if that was the case... Grizzly, oz84, preisty, actually all of you for that matter, do NOT comment on this. Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy


Dunno about a billboard Yogie..but I hear Dromana drive-in is looking for a new screen laughing laughing
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PostPosted: Tue May 06, 2008 9:38 pm Post subject: Re: new trailer Reply with quote Back to top

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Dunno about a billboard Yogie..but I hear Dromana drive-in is looking for a new screen laughing laughing


I will use my power for evil if your not careful... Very Happy

Bloody drive in screen, I never... Sad
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PostPosted: Tue May 06, 2008 9:43 pm Post subject: Re: new trailer Reply with quote Back to top

fossil700R wrote:
yogie wrote:
SCLATER29 wrote:
, i also had an idea to rent advertising space on my trailer for a year at a time to help pay for the trailer, do you guys recon this could work and how much should i charge for say half a side of the trailer would $3000 be fair?


Mate if your lucky you'll get a free sticker... sorry to burst your bubble but it aint gunna happen. Would be nice though. I'd rent out my fat ass for a bill board if that was the case... Grizzly, oz84, preisty, actually all of you for that matter, do NOT comment on this. Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy


Dunno about a billboard Yogie..but I hear Dromana drive-in is looking for a new screen laughing laughing
yeah but they dont want one with a big crack in it.
 
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PostPosted: Thu May 08, 2008 3:53 pm Post subject: Re: new trailer Reply with quote Back to top

yogie wrote:
fossil700R wrote:
Dunno about a billboard Yogie..but I hear Dromana drive-in is looking for a new screen laughing laughing


I will use my power for evil if your not careful... Very Happy

Bloody drive in screen, I never... Sad

hey yogie
they should have said Drive over screen - you'll drive over em on that big green thing
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PostPosted: Thu May 08, 2008 5:56 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

yogie id like 2 place an ad if i could, i can work your crack in2 my ad. what i have in mind is on the left cheek i want a "W" & on the right another "W" since we r mates u should supply free of charge the " o " in the middle.....
what do u reckon?
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PostPosted: Thu May 08, 2008 6:36 pm Post subject: mom Reply with quote Back to top

Yeah but if he falls off all you get is a big MOM dont you ,, lol then you could say WOW what a fall
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PostPosted: Thu May 08, 2008 8:20 pm Post subject: Re: mom Reply with quote Back to top

Grizzly wrote:
Yeah but if he falls off all you get is a big MOM dont you ,, lol then you could say WOW what a fall


depending how fast I was going it could be wow mom wow mom wow mom wow Laughing Laughing Laughing
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PostPosted: Thu May 08, 2008 8:37 pm Post subject: Re: mom Reply with quote Back to top

yogie wrote:
Grizzly wrote:
Yeah but if he falls off all you get is a big MOM dont you ,, lol then you could say WOW what a fall


depending how fast I was going it could be wow mom wow mom wow mom wow Laughing Laughing Laughing


LMFAO.....GEEEEEZ US !! mate i hope that doesnt happen because ill always keep that in the back of my mind & if it does haapen !@# am i going 2 laugh so hard !!!

+ u know u like putting on a show 4 me, i had the full front row seat when u decided 2 go tree climbing
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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2008 8:27 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

hey guys, found a pretty good trailer company that is sydney based creativetrailers.net "4 bike trailer" its a dual axle fully enclosed trailer , gas strut roof , side entry door, strong chassis rails price is only 5-6k + 2k transport to perth, does any body have one of these trailers, heard about them or able to go have a look for me and tell me how they are and how theyll go as a quad trailer.
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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2008 9:26 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

my advice is if ya going to carry or look at fitting 2 quads in find out inside length and also width at the bull nosing ....... thats reason i went for a extra mtr in length on ours
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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2008 9:35 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Bought one and sold it not long after. Had plenty of troubles with it but I have seen alot of them in most pit areas. If it is dual axle they run twin slipper springs which are not load sharing and can cause quite the wobble, I had to change my pants after a 110 KPH scare on the F3 when it changed two lanes on me.

Remember you get what you pay for in most things and after I mentioned "creative trailers" to another trailer builder just trying to get a quote they wanted nothing to do with me. Should have taken the hint but I guess the price was just too tempting.

If I had to get another trailer built I would either build my own or research a hell of a lot before parting with my hard earned. Get plenty of opinions and find people who wouldn't hesitate recomending their trailer builder.

Just my 2 cents I'm pretty sure there are a few other people on here with "creative trailers" I hope they speak up and prove me wrong for your sake on saving some money
 
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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2008 9:39 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

hey hudson mine is running slipper springs and have passed cars at lets say a bit bit over the speedlimit like hmm 40kms and didnt get any sway ? either i have packed it right or maybe better fitted axle location?

............ but sounds like prices creative are overing are too good to be true as i know mine was rrp of around $10500 to $11000
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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2008 9:42 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

tyres have a big part in towing , i towed a few big trailers ,mainly large boat trailers like 7 metres long and 3 tonne slipper leaf spring with rag tyres not steel belted.
 
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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2008 9:56 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

the big problem with slipper springs usually happen when the trailer is empty, and has a bit more bounce, they can jump out or tear the little bit of plate that "locks" it in. But these can let go if over loaded also, just somthing to keep in mind if going down a rough or corragated road. My self I'd gone the little extra and gotton eye-eye springs, but it comes down to personal choice.

But here's a tip for free, go and buy your self some spare U bolts, cost 10 bucks if your lucky, because if you break one, its gunna be a friday night or a sunday arvo in the back of no where and you wont get till till monday morning. I know. I now carry a full sett on my trailer. Sad
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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2008 10:36 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

has anyone used torsion axles on their trailers?? They use them a lot on caravans
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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2008 10:49 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

HoleshotQR#24 wrote:
has anyone used torsion axles on their trailers?? They use them a lot on caravans


yes i have i like the way it feels on the road and keeps the trailer nice and low to.

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PostPosted: Mon May 12, 2008 10:51 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

I have torsion bar setup on a tralier that i have ,, to replace the bushes the axle has to be sent to the manafacturer at a cost of 700.00 so i would steer clear of them purely for cost .

Slipper springs do not allow for load sharing ,, eg even weight over both axles hence if load is not even you have uneven axle weights ,, which can be the fault of transfering to much weight over the rear or front of the trailer , hence upsetting the balance of the car.

As a general rule if a trailer is say 7 foot box size the axle would be situated 3 and a half inches from centre towards the rear .

hope this has been of some help
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