Printable View
I'm going to start building out my 6x12 in a couple weeks and I'm looking for the most practical, ingenious setups! I'm going to keep it simple to start: some shelves and carpeting, E-track and paint... But eventually I'd like this to be a really nice little rig.
https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...dd&oe=57107343
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12...d1819c5bc3.jpg
Lol! Not the best rig but it was free to use and got us to and from the races at Hallet (twice) and Nola!
http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/...psquxdzmqn.png
No tricks. Get a giant trailer and it's easy. :p
lol...I'm pretty sure he's referring to the inside! :)
I HIGHLY recommend Pit Bull Trailer restraints. Worth every penny and then some.
The outside of my 5x8 is not very impressive
http://i66.tinypic.com/106nif7.jpg
I have done a TON of work on the inside though.
http://i63.tinypic.com/2e4b1px.jpg
Lmao
This.Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael De Simone
Hahhaa awesome!Quote:
Originally Posted by Christopher Corder
Calling Jim Dugger. He has a nice little rig.
Yes.Quote:
Originally Posted by John Redford
http://everythingdifferent.co.uk/wp-...ardis-JPEG.jpg
I'm with Chris, but I prefer the traditional look.
Thanks Christopher and Sean for some great LOL's this Christmas day !!
Do you have 4-cyl or 6-cyl diesel in the Benz?Quote:
Originally Posted by Robert Lackey
I need to snap some pics, but I think I have a pretty good set up. I've got a queen size bed in it, a shelf in the front, AC, fully wired by Kasey Lewis...
I am going to re-do the bed to make it a fold down full sized bed with a nice foam mattress...need to make it easier to set up.
I'd suggest the the stands now marketed by Moto D. Load the bike backwards. When the stand is removed, the mounting plates are very low profile. I'd also suggest the "coin" style rubber floor. ANY carpet WILL melt from gas and oil that gets tracked in. The rubber won't break down. Paint the walls with white kilz...oil based. It'll stay cleaner and will reflect light better. Go with LED tube lights...
Allen - Do you or Kasey have a parts list and/or wiring diagram for your setup? My main goal for my trailer this offseason is power and lighting.
I drank quite a bit while doing it.....diagram no, but I'll send you a list of the materials. It's fairly simple, you can get it all at lowes or Home Depot.Quote:
Originally Posted by Steven Smith
It's the GL450 with the 4.5L V8.Quote:
Originally Posted by Robert Parten
Sounds awesome! Wiring and power is something I am researching currently. what do you use to run the AC?Quote:
Originally Posted by Allen Dye
Funny as all get out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Christopher Corder
I think with the amount of time before the season, and the amount of time and money to be spent on the bike, I won't have much of either to spend on the trailer. Trying to determine the best things to focus on with the time I have available. Here's my short list of pre-season additions:
- Looking at flooring options, yesterday I picked up a box of roll-on epoxy floor at Lowes then put it back. Has anyone gone the epoxy route?
- For lighting I am going to stick some LED "puck lights" around the trailer as a temporary solution.
- Found some used E-track at a good price. I'm going to put a strip down the center to supplement the four D-rings in the corners. This should allow for two bikes to tether okay but I can't afford any nice wheel stands yet. Many people have recommended the Pit Bull chocks.
- I have a couple metal cabinets and a small workbench I plan to mount up, along with hooks and baskets. If anyone has cabinets in their V-nose I'd like to see pics of the setup!
:twitch:Quote:
Originally Posted by Carl Price
For the puck lights, I bought a 3-pack of 3-LED pucks at Lowes. I was surprised by how well they work in regards to amount of light. I ended up only using 2 of them in my 7x14, one above the door and one in the middle of the roof.Quote:
Originally Posted by Robert Lackey
For bike mounting, I have 2 of the $40-50 (sale price) wheel chocks from Harbor Freight. They hold the bike well enough to get off of the bike and do the straps without the bike falling over.
http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcy...ock-60392.html
Pit Bull products are top shelf but if you are on a budget, the Harbor Freight wheel chocks are pretty cheap and work great.Quote:
Originally Posted by Robert Lackey
http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcy...ock-69026.html
Some of their stuff is junk but there's nothing wrong with those wheel chocks...they work great. (put a 900 pound Goldwing on one in my toy hauler and hauled it a couple thousand miles and it work just fine.)
+1. I even use one with my Grom. You cannot go wrong. If you insist on using wheel chocks at least gets the ones from cycle gear. You get what you pay for.Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael De Simone
Pull the walls off and insulate first. It makes an amazing difference.
Also, my recommendation is to use small d-rings to secure specific items and only use small portions of etrack where needed. Etrack is heavy and expensive.
I used floor paint with non-skid sand mixed in. It's been durable and can be adult touched up.
Totally do this. Trust me on that.Quote:
Originally Posted by John Orchard
Please tell us more!Quote:
Originally Posted by John Orchard
This is exact what I have done in the past too. It definitely helps on the times when you're loading or unloading in wet conditions. Have Home Depot or Lowes mix the sand with the paint at their mixing station, then go home and paint it on before the sand has time to settle in the bottom.Quote:
Originally Posted by John Orchard
It's what keeps us coming back year after year! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by David Proler
+1 on the Cycle Gear stand. I had trouble with all the stands sticking to my tire. I applied some upholstery adhesive to the flat surfaces that contact the tire, then covered them with black felt. Now the tire doesn't stick to the stand.
Rob
Okay I gathered up some stuff last week and I'm going to start tinkering today! Here's where I'm at so far:
- Harbor Freight wheel chocks (thanks to Dave for recommending these - I did a lot of reading on them and decided to give em a shot. In fact as I was standing in line with them a guy tapped me on the shoulder and said "Hey I've had one of those for years and it works great. You'll love it" So that was reassuring) :D
- One strip of E-track (For the record HF has E-track dirt cheap. I'm going to cut this up and use in smaller sections as John recommended. I do have four D-rings which were pre-installed, they're just too far in the corners to really be useful)
- LED puck lights from Lowe's are magnetic and I can move them around on the ceiling. They make great light!
- Kobalt "K-rail" with hooks, shelves and baskets. Rather than installing permanent hooks and shelves I figure I can move these around as needed.
Question:
- What did you guys use for insulation behind the wood?
I used Prodex. It's reflective on both sides, foam in the middle and we used it to form fit our window fittins in the RV to keep additional heat/light out during the summer. Very easy to install.
http://www.insulation4less.com/default.aspx
Also, these are the d-rings I use for various stuff along the walls and even for tying down the scooters.
Check ebay, for this description - 20 of them for $25.
1/4 ROPE RINGS TIE DOWN D RINGS CARGO TRAILER D RING
I've had the HF wheel chocks mounted in my open trailer for years and it still looks and works great. I've used other peoples Baxley's several times. For purposes of mounting them in a trailer, I wouldn't spend the extra money.
I haven't used the HF e-track, but I read some reviews online that said they aren't deep enough. So some e-track accessories will not clip/lock in. Something to be aware of - might need to put some washers or something behind where you screw it in to push it out a little bit. I got all my e-track online, but haven't installed it yet.
-Cody
I think the reflective insulation is a good idea since my trailer is black. hehQuote:
Originally Posted by John Orchard
I took advantage of the nice weather yesterday and put down some epoxy!
https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...94&oe=57065AC0
https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...14&oe=573BCE54
Nice! Coming along! FWIW...I painted the inside of my trailer with Kilz Oil based...it's good stuff. Free buzz too.
Thanks Allen! Not sure if I'll have time to paint the walls before MSRH, I need to focus on the bikes more now. LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by Allen Dye
Anyway here's the last photos for a while - decals on and tethers in. We are going to add a toolbox and a few more K-rails for baskets and hooks. Thanks to Fowler Volkswagen for the support this year, they're the reason we look all professional and much faster than we actually will be. :tongue:
https://scontent-dfw1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...08&oe=573C0C68
Nice rigs!Quote:
Originally Posted by Christopher Corder
Last week I went to replace the flooring in mine and got an unexpected surprise.
BEFORE
You can see the new flooring rolled up on the left.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...117_180201.jpg
AFTER REMOVAL
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...125_163524.jpg
OH CRAP!
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...125_163533.jpg[/URL]
That should buff out.