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    My Trailer

    No pics yet....Too Dark Outside.....

    Well......since I sold a car and made a few hundred bucks, I decided to go out and buy a trailer. 4x8 with no floor. I did not wanta floor in it, because that expanded metal stuff they put in there is very thin and bends where it is not supported. I went out and bought some treated 5/4-6 footers for the floor.(In between a 1x6 and 2x6) Will be a lot stiffer and easier to bolt things down to it.
    The cost for the trailer, new ball, and plug adapter.....less than $300.
    Though...I do need to get a new dropped reciever...trailer sits a little at an angle....need to even it out..........

    Next comes the water tank.......

    LET THE SPENDING BEGIN :yes:
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    Looks like your getting closer and closer to being ready. Glad to see you could put that profit you made to use. Oh yeah plenty of more money to be spent.
    Last edited by BLUELINE 1; 02-17-2006 at 08:07 PM. Reason: wrong word
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    Just bought my PC today, along with some wood and hardware for the trailer floor. Also picked up 2 black plastic toolboxes....about 3-3 1/2 feet wide. One for each side of the trailer. Hmmmm....what else......a few odds and ends from walmart.....

    Now about to order some chemicals from a few distrubutors here............. :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes:
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    Arrow Update

    In progress....


    nothing bolted down


    side shot...not bolted down


    boxes finally bolted down


    tank mounts


    rear of trailer


    son "helping"


    Son taking his "dance to the music break"




    I have a bit more to do..I wantto put sides on the trailer from the front of the fender..all the way up...around the front, and back down the other side to the front of the other fender....
    Still abit to do...It`s getting there
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    Re: My Trailer

    I like what you got going there...... I definitely need to upgrade my trailer this year. Looking for a 6` x 10` Enclosed.

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    Later down the road, I`ll be getting enclosed also........use whatcha got first
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    Re: My Trailer

    Interesting...very interesting!!

    I expect more pictures when I get back Monday morning. Love that kid!!!
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    Trailer will be mounted by the time you get back......what else....??? Hmmmmmm
    Might have some sides on it......maybe.

    Have a safe trip Kirk.....Sorry
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    Good lookin kid, man! That is a great trailor too. You are going to love having that I`ll bet. I`d have one too, but I don`t have a truck to tow it with. lol Someday my Lightning will come....

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    Looks good. Thats the same water tank I`m using and it`s been great. Keep the pics coming.
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    Looking good man... See you already found a helper! :yes:

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    Yea...best of luck...hope everthing works out well

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    Re: My Trailer

    Texastb

    setup is coming out real good....please keep us informed...by the way i am saving some cash and will build a setup simular to yours in a year or so ...i am curious to know if you dont mind me asking how much some of this cost(break down of price) if you can give us an idea @ the end once its complete...good luck on your project and its coming out great....
    another day another dollar

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    Re: My Trailer

    trailer, new hitch and ball ran @ $300..less registration
    Wood floor ran about $50 with hardware to bolt down
    Trailer jack ran about $30
    Those 2 toolbox/chests cost $20 each
    Water tank ran $157, tax included
    Straps to hold down tank $23
    Fittings for water tank @ $10

    Total for just trailer so far..... $590
    Still needs a little bit......
    Pressure washer, generator (I will borrow til I can afford one), and othe misc. things. It adds up FAST

    As far as Chemiclas...I`ll just keep that to myself. :eat: Let`s just say, they add up quicker than you realize......LOL
    "In the business world, the rearview mirror is always clearer than the windshield."

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    Did you find that water tank on clearance? I`ve been checking them out and they seem to run higher than that on sites I`ve checked on the net. How many gallons is it?
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