Lets see your atv pull behind trailers

[leadpillproductions]

Lookin for some ideas for a new trailer build , Looking for trailers to be pulled behing the atv .

[rocksteady]

http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/showthread.php?21202-Home-Built-Quad-Trailer-for-game-recovery

[leadpillproductions]

Id like to build one for extended trips , same tires as quad and tandem axle set up, similar to this im thinkin.
http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt260/leadpillproductions/huntingpicsfromupnorth2010009.jpg

[rocksteady]

I have used tandem axle quad wheeled trailers and they suck.... Way too much traction on tight corners. Single axle is the way to go....

[Pioneerman]

I made a 3 of these a few year ago, put a whole moose in it and room for a couple more 1/4's I made all with single axles , and buddy move axle forward and added another one. Both take weight very well, but he had extra tires and wheels just sitting at home.

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd120/Pioneer_man/trailer_zpsf7eb0876.jpg (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/Pioneer_man/media/trailer_zpsf7eb0876.jpg.html)

[Dre]

We built 2 trailers about 3 yrs ago all out of aluminum. They were water tight, with heavy duty covers and bolted together to make an 11' boat. They worked great, but the rough terrain was pretty hard on the aluminum, hit a couple of big rocks in 2' deep water, dents and some cracks, but made it out with 2 carribou and 2 goats and all our gear including our 3 dogs. They must have had over 1000lbs each. Hell of a trip. Here are some pics I scrounged up.
http://i59.tinypic.com/2uqeo9f.jpg
http://i62.tinypic.com/1zxoa48.jpg
http://i60.tinypic.com/2q3nrc6.jpg
http://i59.tinypic.com/2mg8kdh.jpg

[sheep.elk.moose fanatic]

Has anyone got one from express trailer in parksville ?

[bcsteve]

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/bcsteve/CIMG3846_zps01ad9f50.jpg (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/bcsteve/media/CIMG3846_zps01ad9f50.jpg.html)

[waistdeep]

Does anyone have plans for trailers such as the posted above?

[leadpillproductions]

Where did you get tubs from
I made a 3 of these a few year ago, put a whole moose in it and room for a couple more 1/4's I made all with single axles , and buddy move axle forward and added another one. Both take weight very well, but he had extra tires and wheels just sitting at home.

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd120/Pioneer_man/trailer_zpsf7eb0876.jpg (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/Pioneer_man/media/trailer_zpsf7eb0876.jpg.html)

[Pioneerman]

I ordered 3 of them from a guy in MB he sent them to me on the bus. Funny enough I was just looking at a old document I had for tubs and all the parts costs. IF I can find it and details I will let you know. Tubs are very strong, centrifical molding which was suppose to be stronger. I originally made a T frame for axles and hitch for my first box , then when got these tubs I pulled old box off and added a 1" square tubing same as bottom to bolt to .


Found it, here is teh web site where I got them http://goodoutdoors.theshoppe.com/4_trailer_tub.html Looks like they moved to the east coast and wanting to get out of it, maybe not building them any longer, but you can try. These guys are an option too http://schtrailers.com/PlasticTub.html

[knockturnal]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/knockturnal/322_zpsc04052d8.png
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/knockturnal/321_zps253126fc.png
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/knockturnal/323_zps136021e1.png
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/knockturnal/trailer012_zps97fef2f1.jpg

[waistdeep]

Now that is darn near perfect!

[leadpillproductions]

Some good ideas that's for sure , really nice browning trailer

[Phil]

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/IMG_1498_1_.jpg

[Phil]

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/IMG_1496_1_.jpg

[wrenchhead]

That's a slick system Phil.

[sallovesbeer]

This is a sick set up! I don't have one but would sure like to get my hands on one.

[nature girl]

We were always going to make a atv trailer that the box would be a little 8' john boat that you could haul your stuff in and then take it off to go fishing with.

[REMINGTON JIM]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/knockturnal/322_zpsc04052d8.png
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/knockturnal/321_zps253126fc.png
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/knockturnal/323_zps136021e1.png
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/knockturnal/trailer012_zps97fef2f1.jpg


Hmm! Nice trailer ! Now please Show us loading and unloading that UNIT
:-D RJ

[knockturnal]

Loaded it with a forklift and unloaded it with another quad. It was designed to carry a quad out of the bush if need be. The tires are also meant to be able to be taken off and put onto any Polaris quad if a spare is needed. Walking beams are definitely the way to go for hauling anything.

heres a few more pics

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/knockturnal/63016_454122683887_6482348_n_zpsa0a0b2fc.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/knockturnal/63016_454122678887_3941830_n_zps98f664d8.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/knockturnal/335_26282888887_2655_n_zpsa3a2c03e.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/knockturnal/8531_137796463887_2520168_n_zps022a838d.jpg

[leadpillproductions]

Did you have to get different type of hubs to fit rims from trailer to quad?
Loaded it with a forklift and unloaded it with another quad. It was designed to carry a quad out of the bush if need be. The tires are also meant to be able to be taken off and put onto any Polaris quad if a spare is needed. Walking beams are definitely the way to go for hauling anything.

[leadpillproductions]

How about your hitch style over a regular type hitch , do u find it pulls better or just for loading stuff with the winch

[knockturnal]

The hubs were from princess auto. Just regular 5 bolt hubs meant for small trailers i suppose. We then cut out a dual bolt pattern on a piece of 1/4" steel. Countersunk the one side and cut the heads off the 5 bolts, welded them in place and sanded smooth. Then just bolted the polaris rims up into the remaining 4 holes. The hitch is built that way so you can go over rocks and logs and it wont hit on the hitch. Its also handy when you can use the winch cable to a pully and pull anything you want into the back with the use of the roller on the front. If you have 2 quads, chainsaw winch or a come-along, then you just use the clevis thats at the top of the hitch tube. The trailer is designed to tilt and the aluminium bites into the rear tire and locks it in places while the hauling starts. Its pretty much a dumbed down ebrake. We made the pendulum a little far back and sometimes, all depending on the load, you have to push down on the front and it drops into place.

[srupp]

hmmmm hi Colin..I had this made for me..each side is one piece of steel rolled with a lip and side all one piece = strong it does tilt with a pin to release..Used high floatation tires for big loads and soft ground the floor is wood so water can escape...and the rear tailgate is wood so can be slid out, and replaced..havnt used it in 4 years...

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d47/srupp/SRR_55290001.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/srupp/media/SRR_55290001.jpg.html)

[srupp]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d47/srupp/SRR_55280001.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/srupp/media/SRR_55280001.jpg.html)

steven

[srupp]

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d47/srupp/SRR_55330001.jpg (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/srupp/media/SRR_55330001.jpg.html)

steven

[srupp]

hmmm havnt used this ATV trailer in 4 years maybe time for a new home??

cheers

Srupp

[swampthing]

Buddy built this one 16 years back
http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy342/eberlestock/redfern015.jpg (http://s806.photobucket.com/user/eberlestock/media/redfern015.jpg.html)

[swampthing]

http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy342/eberlestock/redfern103.jpg (http://s806.photobucket.com/user/eberlestock/media/redfern103.jpg.html)

[leadpillproductions]

Do you guys recommend same width as quad for trailer

[Pioneerman]

You want your tires to track in same spot as atv. So if you miss an object the trailer should also, if atv fits trailer should also, and so on. If you were pulling through snow you would have a lot more energy needed to make new trail for trailer.

[rocksteady]

Do you guys recommend same width as quad for trailer

yup...........

[leadpillproductions]

Any more info out there ? seen on AB site they seem to like articulating trailer hitches
http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd486/jim13135/2013agoodyea/hitch_zps4ce9e802.jpg

[Johnny G1]

Any more info out there ? seen on AB site they seem to like articulating trailer hitches
http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd486/jim13135/2013agoodyea/hitch_zps4ce9e802.jpg We built those articulating hitches in the 70s to tow trailer's behind our Motorcycles, very easy to build and work well.

[leadpillproductions]

wonder how they would work in ruff terrain , I know a reg hitch will help with not tipping but u do have a chance of bending hitch

[Johnny G1]

wonder how they would work in ruff terrain , I know a reg hitch will help with not tipping but u do have a chance of bending hitch How can you bend the hitch??? It works on a 3 way swivel so not much chance of bending any thing. We put about 25 of those hitches behind our mc's and never ever bent one when a bike went down which did happen in the 15 yrs that I was out there riding.

[xfactor]

Any more info out there ? seen on AB site they seem to like articulating trailer hitches
http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd486/jim13135/2013agoodyea/hitch_zps4ce9e802.jpg


I believe that is a 'treg' style hitch. Google them, they seem to be the cats meow as far as articulating offload hitches. I believe they were invented in Australia.

[dabber]

Looks pretty heavy duty for a quad. I would have thought you would have enough side to side swivel with a regular ball hitch.

[Pioneerman]

It is a benefit to have a swivel style hitch on atv, ground is very rough and can be off camber on trails , so ball alone is not always enough. WE made them before using a 1" or larger bolt through a short piece of pipe and lock nut on back end, and weld pipe to reach on trailer , then weld on hitch coupler so it pivots on trailer when attached to ball. Also putting swivel on trail you do not have the ball and swivel rattling on atv the rest of the time, as we always have the ball on atv for towing or pulling, if I can find a picture I will post it.

[Xenomorph]

Is anyone using old Jeeps instead of ATVs? I'm rebuilding my old CJ7 and instead of selling it I figured I'd give it a new life as a hunting rig.

[Marc]

My wife bought me the 20 cf model from CT for Christmas. It trailers well behind and has 18 inches clearance. will put it through it's test this spring. Here is a pic with it loaded up with my wall tent camp including the, internal frame, woodstove, cots, sleeping bag,chairs,lights etc. Will post pictures once I've actually get it off road this spring with camp set up behind it. I've installed tie downs on it as there was no means of tying anything into the trailer.

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/quad_and_trailer.jpg

[Rock Doctor]

I've built a number of these, in 4 & 5 ft models.
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o281/RockDocPhoto/Argo/DCP_1945.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o281/RockDocPhoto/Argo/DCP_1946.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o281/RockDocPhoto/Argo/DCP_1947.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o281/RockDocPhoto/Argo/DCP_1948.jpg

[leadpillproductions]

Nice lookin trailer do u have a good pic of walkin beams
I've built a number of these, in 4 & 5 ft models.
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o281/RockDocPhoto/Argo/DCP_1945.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o281/RockDocPhoto/Argo/DCP_1946.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o281/RockDocPhoto/Argo/DCP_1947.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o281/RockDocPhoto/Argo/DCP_1948.jpg

[Rock Doctor]

Not really
http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o281/RockDocPhoto/Argo/DCP_1949.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o281/RockDocPhoto/Argo/DCP_1950.jpg

i turned the hubs around backwards to shave width.
Also, this particular trailer was originally designed as a single axle, so it has low fender clearance. I arced the walking beams to compensate for that.

RD

[BimmerBob]

Wow RD, that is an awesome build, wish I had your fabrication skills!

[leadpillproductions]

RD does your walkin beams jam up with your tub

[itsy bitsy xj]

Idon't yet have a trailer for behinf my ATV but it does have a tilting box on the back thats rated for 800 pounds

http://media.liveauctiongroup.net/i/12391/12462332_1.jpg?v=8CEE78E5D5A7440

[Deeboe]

http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy342/eberlestock/redfern103.jpg (http://s806.photobucket.com/user/eberlestock/media/redfern103.jpg.html)


That trailer looks familiar.... BTW Count me in next time you guys head in there. Its been on my bucket list for years

[REMINGTON JIM]

My wife bought me the 20 cf model from CT for Christmas. It trailers well behind and has 18 inches clearance. will put it through it's test this spring. Here is a pic with it loaded up with my wall tent camp including the, internal frame, woodstove, cots, sleeping bag,chairs,lights etc. Will post pictures once I've actually get it off road this spring with camp set up behind it. I've installed tie downs on it as there was no means of tying anything into the trailer.

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/quad_and_trailer.jpg


Marc TIRES are to small for MUD but will be OK for dryer trails and ROAD hunting ! :wink: LOL RJ

[Brett]

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt149/quaddamg/IMG_4809_zpsd9ffa295.jpg (http://s606.photobucket.com/user/quaddamg/media/IMG_4809_zpsd9ffa295.jpg.html)
http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt149/quaddamg/IMG_4831_zpsdb63f8ea.jpg (http://s606.photobucket.com/user/quaddamg/media/IMG_4831_zpsdb63f8ea.jpg.html)

built this last year, 28" mudlights on walking beams, 2" thinwall frame 6' long with tub on top 5'long 4' wide room for 2 5 gal jerry's up front, pulls loaded as fast as the quad would allow not tippy at all,

[leadpillproductions]

Brett .That's a nice trailer do u have stoppers installed for walkin beams

[bcsteve]

Doesn't seem to have much room for articulation?

[Singleshotneeded]

Lookin for some ideas for a new trailer build , Looking for trailers to be pulled behing the atv .

You can get one of those 4.5'X8' Snowbear trailers from Cdn. Tire and use it to transport your quad. Then if you get the pin to ball adaptor from Cabelas, you can pull that trailer behind you to get game, firewood, etc... Or you can get one of those small trailers built for a quad, but they take up a fair bit of space...

[Brett]

The tires on the trailer are the stops . Only rubbed a few times and only for a sec or 2

[Brett]

There is prob 6" of wheel travel which is plenty! ( that's 6 up and 6 down ) We travelled down the jade boulder rd about 7 hours it is a SHIT road as of last year and I plowed through and over everything , I was getting my hands pinched on the front box and the trailer just followed me EVERYWHERE

[Bluedsteel]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/knockturnal/322_zpsc04052d8.png
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/knockturnal/321_zps253126fc.png
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/knockturnal/323_zps136021e1.png
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/knockturnal/trailer012_zps97fef2f1.jpgI know that trailer! You guys kept it at our camp once and lent me a rifle when mine went for a swim down river lol I think that is by far the best trailer I have seen yet!

[bcsteve]

How do you get your quad in and out of there!?!?

[turbotrev]

http://youtu.be/ej0LiuFPPOU

[quaint bucket]

That is really sick, actually. very well designed.

[Goose]

THeres one for sale in Costco in Langley right now.....not the nearly the same quality as the link above

[pete_k]

Very nice trailer Bret

[tundra]

http://www.expresscustom.ca/expresstrailer.com/viewitem.php?productid=321 check out these guys great products and you can not beat the price even making by yourself once you consider your time. IMO

[bcsteve]

http://www.expresscustom.ca/expresstrailer.com/viewitem.php?productid=321 check out these guys great products and you can not beat the price even making by yourself once you consider your time. IMO

Pretty nice but I would still throw some walking beams on it.

[M.Dean]

The tires on the trailer are the stops . Only rubbed a few times and only for a sec or 2 Me and a few buddy's built my trailer quite a few years ago, solid frame and plywood sides and top. I've only got about a inch of clearance between the tires and body, but it's never rubbed, even loaded with rocks and gravel. Reason is the more weight you put into it, the more the tires flatten out, so in theory the tires will never touch the body, even full of lead, or gold for that matter. I've hauled rock and bricks over some pretty shitty ground, and have yet to see the tires rub. I've got a few pic's of it loaded, if the Hab's win I'll try to find them, if they lose I might take up Drink'in again! So I won't remember to look for them!

[newhunterette]

hmmm havnt used this ATV trailer in 4 years maybe time for a new home??

cheers

Sruppbring it bear hunting and we'll give it a new home

[tundra]

Pretty nice but I would still throw some walking beams on it.

I believe they do make a tandem with walking beams.

[leadpillproductions]

How did you guys secure the tub trailers to frame with out leaks?

[itsy bitsy xj]

Me and a few buddy's built my trailer quite a few years ago, solid frame and plywood sides and top. I've only got about a inch of clearance between the tires and body, but it's never rubbed, even loaded with rocks and gravel. Reason is the more weight you put into it, the more the tires flatten out, so in theory the tires will never touch the body, even full of lead, or gold for that matter. I've hauled rock and bricks over some pretty shitty ground, and have yet to see the tires rub. I've got a few pic's of it loaded, if the Hab's win I'll try to find them, if they lose I might take up Drink'in again! So I won't remember to look for them!

That makes NO sense! the tires only flatten out on the bottom...away from where they would make contact with the trailer

[Drillbit]

Me and a few buddy's built my trailer quite a few years ago, solid frame and plywood sides and top. I've only got about a inch of clearance between the tires and body, but it's never rubbed, even loaded with rocks and gravel. Reason is the more weight you put into it, the more the tires flatten out, so in theory the tires will never touch the body, even full of lead, or gold for that matter. I've hauled rock and bricks over some pretty shitty ground, and have yet to see the tires rub. I've got a few pic's of it loaded, if the Hab's win I'll try to find them, if they lose I might take up Drink'in again! So I won't remember to look for them!

If you put 10psi in those tires, and then put 1000lbs of gold in there and flatten them right out.....what is the psi then? :)

[mikethemilkman]

over the years we built trailers out of furnace oil tanks we cut em in half get old trailer axle cut mid section re weld to width u can use other hslf for lid weld hinges on one end hasp on other will post pics if there is interst

[leadpillproductions]

You bet post up a pic

[leadpillproductions]

What thickness are you guys using for your aluminium for your trailers

[bcsteve]

Here's a new pic from last year.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/bcsteve/CIMG3971_zpscvkm6wai.jpg (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/bcsteve/media/CIMG3971_zpscvkm6wai.jpg.html)

[klondikemike]

Nice bunch of rigs guys. I made mine 8 feet long so i could carry plywood. No walking beams cause i wanted to try to make it as light as possible. First time out in the bush i got high centred lots of times over the beaver dams so i cut the hitch off and made a hitch that floats with a pin that locks it when you need it rigid. Of coarse i don't know how to post pics.

[northernbc]

good idea with the floating hitch . I can picture this working really well,,kinda like a chain hitch..lol

[leadpillproductions]

I priced out the aluminium 1000.00 ouch , might be back to the furnace type trailer just need to extend it a bit well see

[Squamch]

Here's a new pic from last year.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/bcsteve/CIMG3971_zpscvkm6wai.jpg (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/bcsteve/media/CIMG3971_zpscvkm6wai.jpg.html)

Pretty sure I saw that pic posted over on pirate last year...

[leadpillproductions]

Ok I got a idea , give me your thoughts. going to do the furnace tank build tank is 4 foot in length , my walking beam tire to tire will be just shy of 5 foot some where around 45inches ish
my question should I extend tank to 5 foot or I wonder how that would work having the tires a bit longer than tank . Might help the crawling over obstacles.What do you guys think

[bcsteve]

Pretty sure I saw that pic posted over on pirate last year...

Not by me. Unless someone thought it was a cool trailer and reposted my picture.

[klondikemike]

If you guys know of a way to get that rotten smell out of the old furnace fuel tanks i would be glad to hear. I cut them open to use them for scrap steel storage and shipping and can barely stand the smell. Maybe hot pressure washing?

[wideopenthrottle]

If you guys know of a way to get that rotten smell out of the old furnace fuel tanks i would be glad to hear. I cut them open to use them for scrap steel storage and shipping and can barely stand the smell. Maybe hot pressure washing?

have you tried the orange extract degreaser? that stuff smells awesome compared to the old varsol tank...

[bcsteve]

Lots of guys on the Alaskan forums use Rubbermaid agriculture tanks for their tubs. They are relatively inexpensive, tough and maintenance free. Just have to bolt it to your metal frame.

[klondikemike]

One thing about bolting aluminum to steel, theres a galvanitic reaction but if you put a thin plastic liner between and use stainless bolts it helps with that. I use strips of crazy carpet.

[leadpillproductions]

How long do you guys like your hitch

[rocksteady]

If you guys know of a way to get that rotten smell out of the old furnace fuel tanks i would be glad to hear. I cut them open to use them for scrap steel storage and shipping and can barely stand the smell. Maybe hot pressure washing?

fire... It fixes everything.

throw in a gallon or so of chainsaw gas, swish it around real good. Then toss some sort of ignition source in it. The fire will help to evaporate any distillates still in there...

[rocksteady]

Or if you are not that brave use a tiger torch to burn off all of the residue

[nap]

If you guys know of a way to get that rotten smell out of the old furnace fuel tanks i would be glad to hear. I cut them open to use them for scrap steel storage and shipping and can barely stand the smell. Maybe hot pressure washing?
Mike
Steam clean them for an hour or 2 and paint with an oil based paint or a good paint store will sell you some sort of sealer.

[klondikemike]

Where the hell did you ever get the idea I had that kind of ambition?

[leadpillproductions]

What size of steel are you guys useing for your frames , im thinking useing 2x2 square

[Husky7mm]

Buy a tetrapod!

[bcsteve]

What size of steel are you guys useing for your frames , im thinking useing 2x2 square

That's what I used on mine. 2x2 for the frame, 1x1 for the sides.
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/bcsteve/Argo/010.jpg (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/bcsteve/media/Argo/010.jpg.html)

[leadpillproductions]

Thanks bcsteve, what length is your hitch from your frame to bike

[REMINGTON JIM]

That's what I used on mine. 2x2 for the frame, 1x1 for the sides.
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/bcsteve/Argo/010.jpg (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/bcsteve/media/Argo/010.jpg.html)

Can u post up some more picture of your trailer ? Thks RJ

[bcsteve]

Thanks bcsteve, what length is your hitch from your frame to bike
Had to go measure it. 31"

[leadpillproductions]

right on thanks

[leadpillproductions]

Starting this build sunday

[bcsteve]

Here's a few pictures of it when it was freshly built.
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/bcsteve/Argo/006.jpg (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/bcsteve/media/Argo/006.jpg.html)
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/bcsteve/Argo/005.jpg (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/bcsteve/media/Argo/005.jpg.html)
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/bcsteve/Argo/007.jpg (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/bcsteve/media/Argo/007.jpg.html)
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/bcsteve/Argo/009.jpg (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/bcsteve/media/Argo/009.jpg.html)

[bcsteve]

Starting this build sunday
Let me know if you have any questions on mine or want some measurements.

[leadpillproductions]

Whats the purpose of your style of hitch weaker or stronger

[bcsteve]

Clearance and to mount the winch.

[bcsteve]

I've been asked to post pictures of the walking beam. The walking beam consists of three trailer hubs, one mounted to the trailer as the pivot for the beam and two on the beam for the wheels. They are 2000 Lbs hubs from Princess Auto. These pictures are the one I have to my welder to copy. He felt that it would be stronger to put two braces at 45 degree from the mounting plate to the end of the beam.

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/bcsteve/Argo/W%20B%203.gif_zpsn3jbowtn.jpeg (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/bcsteve/media/Argo/W%20B%203.gif_zpsn3jbowtn.jpeg.html)

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/bcsteve/Argo/W%20B%202.gif_zpskye3gcds.jpeg (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/bcsteve/media/Argo/W%20B%202.gif_zpskye3gcds.jpeg.html)

[REMINGTON JIM]

Nice TRAILER there STEVE ! Thks For the pics and info ! :biggrin: RJ

[Buck]

Thanks Steve. Now how do i fit my Quad and a trailer into an 8 ft box.Hmmmm

[bcsteve]

Thanks Steve. Now how do i fit my Quad and a trailer into an 8 ft box.Hmmmm
I've never done it, we usually have the two quads in our cargo trailer and the moose trailer in the bed of the truck. But it could probably be done with some creative packing. Even with the plywood on it still can be taken apart with only pins (except for the walking beam off the trailer where you need to take off he lug nuts). We've done that when we used an old camping trailer as our camp. The Argo at the time rode in the bed of the truck and the moose trailer taken apart in the camping trailer. You end up with these basic parts:

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg186/bcsteve/Argo/006.jpg (http://s248.photobucket.com/user/bcsteve/media/Argo/006.jpg.html)

[Buck]

Excellent idea i could dismantle and put some parts in my trailer and others in the box.Thanks

[Ambush]

Thanks BCsteve. A well thought out and executed plan, The pics are self explanatory and make it easy to follow the design and purpose.

I have to build a bigger trailer for this fall and will definitely incorporate some of the features of your trailer.

A question for those that have used both. Do the advantages of a walking beam far out weight the advantages of a single axle? Particularly if the main use is on trails and not heavily loaded?

I'm considering using a single axle with hubs on the tub frame, as BCsteve did, but also make up a tandem wheel frame, again copying BCsteve's design. Then I could switch from single wheel to walking beam just buy unbolting the wheels and bolting on the walking beam. I would need a wheel spacer when going single. but that's not a big problem.

[leadpillproductions]

bcsteve what size of steel did you use for your hitch 2-1/2?

[bcsteve]

bcsteve what size of steel did you use for your hitch 2-1/2?
2x2, same as the rest of the frame. Just had a closer look at the walking beam it's actually 2x3 main beam with 1x1 diagonal braces.

[Pioneerman]

I know this is not what the post is about, but if anyone is interested I am selling my tub trailer, I want $500 firm for it. I have packed a whole moose in it before no problems at all.

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd120/Pioneer_man/trailer_zpsf7eb0876.jpg (http://s221.photobucket.com/user/Pioneer_man/media/trailer_zpsf7eb0876.jpg.html)

[bcsteve]

Starting this build sunday
Any progress? Or did you overindulged on chocolate? :)

[leadpillproductions]

I got it all cut apart started to weld run out of gas lol

[bcsteve]

Any new progress?

[leadpillproductions]

Just about ready to sandblast the inside and paint then finish welding

[BimmerBob]

Here is one that looks like it would be pretty versatile and the price doesn't seem out of wack...

http://woodlandmills.ca/product/t-rex-atv-trailer/

Anyone have any experience with these guys?

[jimh]

Well I almost got the trailer I wanted. Having bought a trailer from Express Trailers in Parksville a few years ago and have been very happy with it so I went back when it was time to get an atv trailer. He showed me pics of a tilting flatdeck style it seemed perfect for hauling materials up to my new trapline cabin and hunting etc. I explained the door on my boat was 48" so I would like at least a couple of inches clearance on either side so I wanted it built 42" wide overall. First the trailer was not ready on time but no big deal, the real problem was when I went to pick it up and it was 48" wide. When I brought it to his attention he said gee it supposed to be 42'". I told him I would take it and see if it would fit but I doubted it. His response was well I hope it fits and he walked away. It turns out I can get it on the boat but it rubs on both sides so I have to do it by hand which means I can only do it empty. After an email to the company president the salesman called and said he would build a new one but I would have to take the ferry and pick it up. After spending $200 on ferries and gas just days earlier I felt my having to pay for the ferry again was paying for someone else's mistake. After 2 days and 3 phone calls he offered to pay part of the ferry but not the full $130 so I finally gave up and hung up. They went from being my favorite trailer company to being someone I will never do business with again. Sorry about the rant, here are some pictures. Jim
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/hopjams/IMG_04091_zpsygani3ib.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/hopjams/media/IMG_04091_zpsygani3ib.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/hopjams/IMG_04101_zps7smr5nzb.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/hopjams/media/IMG_04101_zps7smr5nzb.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/hopjams/IMG_04061_zpscu0eoxjn.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/hopjams/media/IMG_04061_zpscu0eoxjn.jpg.html)

[Hunterguy]

Enjoy seeing all the great ideas guys I have a trailer that use and works well, the one time I had a whole moose on it and had to go down a steep hill, well to much weight pushing me out of control brakes on the quad couldn't handle the weight, had to clean out my pants. Anyone tell me how these rigs not do the same.

[tipper]

Enjoy seeing all the great ideas guys I have a trailer that use and works well, the one time I had a whole moose on it and had to go down a steep hill, well to much weight pushing me out of control brakes on the quad couldn't handle the weight, had to clean out my pants. Anyone tell me how these rigs not do the same.
get your bud to hook his winch cable to trailer and follow u down the steep stuff.

[wideopenthrottle]

it is amazing what hooking two quads together will do...helped cut trail for a guy that insisted he wanted to get his huge bull moose out whole.....I had my doubts but with the lead quad holding the front end down for the second quad pulling the moose it was easy peasy

[warnniklz]

my buddy just sent me pictures of this one he built based on his sleigh for his sled.

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p206x206/13654250_10157225041795387_4930098026933165791_n.j pg?oh=ea7fb59dd4667ddd18298b661c6a4f06&oe=5811E47C

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13627026_10157225041990387_3324850039209866485_n.j pg?oh=b6ce26500de9749385c4d7892ad19208&oe=5816253F

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13769546_10157225042190387_8112698531695904482_n.j pg?oh=16bf79e9dd920b0d94b9552493735b10&oe=5836D595

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13775554_10157225042360387_8271326535311354529_n.j pg?oh=1af0d82c4965046c5fd6de66fa7747d6&oe=58374290

[markomoose]

I have an idea?Thanks Warnniklz!

[leadpillproductions]

I really need to get mine done lol

[bcsteve]

my buddy just sent me pictures of this one he built based on his sleigh for his sled.

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p206x206/13654250_10157225041795387_4930098026933165791_n.j pg?oh=ea7fb59dd4667ddd18298b661c6a4f06&oe=5811E47C

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13627026_10157225041990387_3324850039209866485_n.j pg?oh=b6ce26500de9749385c4d7892ad19208&oe=5816253F

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13769546_10157225042190387_8112698531695904482_n.j pg?oh=16bf79e9dd920b0d94b9552493735b10&oe=5836D595

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13775554_10157225042360387_8271326535311354529_n.j pg?oh=1af0d82c4965046c5fd6de66fa7747d6&oe=58374290
A bit short on ground clearance but will make for a nice low center of gravity. I like it!

[Husky7mm]

I would think that the straps would not be able to keep that tub on the frame with a load. Its a rough ride for those trailers.

[tipper]

anyone looking to sell one of their trailers?

[Novatrapper]

Let me know if you have any questions on mine or want some measurements.

I would be interested in measurements. Best looking ATV trailer!

[Blowback]

Who knows where I can buy a "walking Beam" ATV trailer axel conversion?
Looking for dealer/supplier who carries walking beam kits.
Thanks
Blowback

[montec assassin]

In my opinion, a good tow behind should be able to haul an alligator, whitetail buck, dall sheep and grizzly bear.

https://i.postimg.cc/7hBWZ7kY/IMG-1555.jpg (https://postimg.cc/kRbcj2Gk)
https://i.postimg.cc/8P5YnyRF/IMG-1557.jpg (https://postimg.cc/PNgKCQFh)

[fuzzybiscuit]

Now that there is priceless...

[srupp]

Hmmmm looks like the bear is eyeing up the P&J sandwich. .lol.cute
Steven