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Exclusive RC 08-01-2014 04:02 AM

Low Loader/ Float Trailer
 
Been under the radar working on some special projects...... Just finished this Bad Boy for another great customer in Australia. She was built to withstand the weight of the rc4wd Excavator.... You guys know my style... less talking more picture sharing lol.... questions and comments welcome....'


thanks for viewing :bounce:

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Exclusive RC 08-01-2014 04:03 AM

Re: Low Loader/ Float Trailer
 
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With the outriggers extended

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And here is a small video showing some of the stuff working.....

http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/...psf5db89ac.mp4

vandrempt 08-01-2014 06:12 AM

Re: Low Loader/ Float Trailer
 
Wow, looks great! Where did you get the rims and tyres?

Steve1503 08-01-2014 06:55 AM

Re: Low Loader/ Float Trailer
 
Very Nice!

flatdeck 08-01-2014 07:49 AM

Re: Low Loader/ Float Trailer
 
Great looking trailer Brian....


Wayne

Kaf343 08-01-2014 08:46 AM

Re: Low Loader/ Float Trailer
 
I saw this trailer in person yesterday and the pictures do not do it justice, absolutely awesome looking trailer. Great job!

Kingcam2 08-01-2014 09:07 AM

Re: Low Loader/ Float Trailer
 
I will have it in red please, If you're giving them away for free :lol:

Nice job,

Regards Cameron.

Exclusive RC 08-01-2014 11:28 AM

Re: Low Loader/ Float Trailer
 
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Originally Posted by vandrempt (Post 114761)
Wow, looks great! Where did you get the rims and tyres?

thanks, Steve from IHB

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Originally Posted by Steve1503 (Post 114763)
Very Nice!

Thank you

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Originally Posted by flatdeck (Post 114765)
Great looking trailer Brian....


Wayne

Thanks Wayne

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Originally Posted by Kaf343 (Post 114770)
I saw this trailer in person yesterday and the pictures do not do it justice, absolutely awesome looking trailer. Great job!

Thank You brother!:D

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Originally Posted by Kingcam2 (Post 114771)
I will have it in red please, If you're giving them away for free :lol:

Nice job,

Regards Cameron.


Lol if only it were that easy..... :lol: ThanksCameron

speedy8305 08-01-2014 11:50 AM

Re: Low Loader/ Float Trailer
 
another great job as usual Xclusive

toniolillo 08-01-2014 03:22 PM

Re: Low Loader/ Float Trailer
 
I really like the design you have chosen, a greeting

STI-REX 08-01-2014 06:39 PM

Re: Low Loader/ Float Trailer
 
That is Brilliant I really admire your work and skill set

I was feeling really good about the build on my bench of the Carson/Tamiya alloy dropdeck now it is Just sad in comparison to yours

Best I get to the shed and start being inventive and learn more

steamer 08-01-2014 07:42 PM

Re: Low Loader/ Float Trailer
 
Great job again RC. Hate to rain on your parade but all single axle dolly converters have a fixed tongue. Having a setup like yours will brake the fifth wheel off, quicker that you can blink an eye! Just trying to help.
Cheers Rob.

http://www.stricktrailers.com/dryvan...ter-dolly.aspx

Exclusive RC 08-01-2014 08:43 PM

Re: Low Loader/ Float Trailer
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by STI-REX (Post 114790)
That is Brilliant I really admire your work and skill set

I was feeling really good about the build on my bench of the Carson/Tamiya alloy dropdeck now it is Just sad in comparison to yours

Best I get to the shed and start being inventive and learn more

thank you bud I Appreciate that.

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Originally Posted by speedy8305 (Post 114775)
another great job as usual Xclusive

Thank you sir

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Originally Posted by toniolillo (Post 114785)
I really like the design you have chosen, a greeting

Thank you my friend

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Originally Posted by steamer (Post 114792)
Great job again RC. Hate to rain on your parade but all single axle dolly converters have a fixed tongue. Having a setup like yours will brake the fifth wheel off, quicker that you can blink an eye! Just trying to help.
Cheers Rob.

http://www.stricktrailers.com/dryvan...ter-dolly.aspx

Thanks Rob dont worry no rain here ive got my umbrella ;) thank you for expressing your concern. That would have been my choice as it was my suggestion..... but the customer wanted a single axle dolly for w.e his reasoning..... what the customer wants....the customer gets :cop:

kevmeister 08-10-2014 10:59 AM

Re: Low Loader/ Float Trailer
 
yeah, I would have to say that any converters I have seen, all have the 5th wheels in a fixed mount, as opposed to a slider setup. BUT, you did mention this to the customer, so he can deal with the WTF questions when people see it. and yeah, the thing looks VERY good, BTW.

:drool:

longhairRandy 08-10-2014 03:30 PM

Re: Low Loader/ Float Trailer
 
Great job.

Chi-Noos 08-22-2014 07:39 PM

Re: Low Loader/ Float Trailer
 
Sorry to sound dumb but that exactly is the point of the dolly? I don't understand why you would need a jolly when the truck fifth wheel hitch is right there..

MoRockN 08-22-2014 09:11 PM

Re: Low Loader/ Float Trailer
 
Ok you're fired!! and rehired. You've been fired for having wayy too many awesome new toys but rehired because we like you!! Absolutely amazing work!!

MoRockN 08-22-2014 09:12 PM

Re: Low Loader/ Float Trailer
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Chi-Noos (Post 115628)
Sorry to sound dumb but that exactly is the point of the dolly? I don't understand why you would need a jolly when the truck fifth wheel hitch is right there..

Having a dolly makes pulling a trailer possible without a truck that has a fifth wheel. he's just showing you the work he did.

mavrick0 08-22-2014 11:29 PM

Re: Low Loader/ Float Trailer
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Chi-Noos (Post 115628)
Sorry to sound dumb but that exactly is the point of the dolly? I don't understand why you would need a jolly when the truck fifth wheel hitch is right there..

In a case like this usually there won't be enough weight on the fifth wheel for good traction so the dolly will be hooked to the trailer and then to a tractor fitted with a weight box on the fifth wheel and loaded down for as much traction as possible. Also depending on load size and weight restrictions you will need a certain number of axles/wheels and tires to distribute the load out.

Chi-Noos 08-23-2014 08:36 AM

Re: Low Loader/ Float Trailer
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by mavrick0 (Post 115641)
In a case like this usually there won't be enough weight on the fifth wheel for good traction so the dolly will be hooked to the trailer and then to a tractor fitted with a weight box on the fifth wheel and loaded down for as much traction as possible. Also depending on load size and weight restrictions you will need a certain number of axles/wheels and tires to distribute the load out.

How much weight is needed on the fifth wheel? I guess I can understand the number of axles but I'm uneducated on how a piece of equipment weighing at least five tons wouldn't be enough for a trailer of this size. Sorry again


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