20 ton Eager Beaver Tag trailer
 

So now that I have a few dump trucks I figured I need a tag trailer for them. The frame is based off of a Eager Beaver 20 ton 20XPT trailer.

I've ordered some tires and rims from Ric and getting some ramps 3D printed from Brian, I hope to cut the wood this week and have it finished by the end of the week.


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Looks great.. Did you use frame stock, or home depot channel?? Are you going to use tandem wheel or super signals??

It late I have lots of questions...LOL

Wayne

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Wayne, I used frame stock for the outer frame and 3/4" plywood channel for the inner frame. Both rails will be exposed when finished, the wood planks will go between the rails. I'm using duel PMD wheels and 65mm tires.

Thanks Keith.

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Hi Kaf343

That look like a good start for your first tag trailer.

I can't wait to see it finished.

I am look at a low loader or demo semi for my first trailer.

Regards from Cameron.

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Thanks for info Keith... It is going to be a great build...


Wayne

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Thats gonna be a sweet addition to the dump. I always wanted to build one. Im gonna be watching this one. Nice job Keith.

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Thanks Cameron.

[QUOTE=flatdeck;102308]Thanks for info Keith... It is going to be a great build...


Wayne[/QUOT

No problem Wayne

Thanks Fred.

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Got my wood and diamond plate fenders cut.

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great looking trailer!

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Trailer is looking great, too great for what I am used to seeing on the roads.

To get the true scale points I think it will need a bit of weathering. Once you get it painted you need to saok it down with water and warp some of the wood so the ends stick up. Then go at it with a hammer and chisel and make some holes that are just small enough that the backhoe wheel doesnt fall completely through. Then remove 2/3 of one of the diamond plate wheel covers and repace it with a couple layers of half rotten scale plywood. Finally cake a good thick layer of several different colors mud all over it. A shredded tire on a rusty rim laying on the tongue will add some extra style points. :D:D:D

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Thanks Cory


LOL, I'll have to figure that part out. Maybe I'll just let my son use it for a few weeks and then it'll fit the norm.

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Very nice! Trailer deck looks awesome

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Very nice looking trailer! Cant wait to see how it sits behind a truck.

Jarrett

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Nice job building the frame on this trailer. It looks smooth and solid. You've got a great start on the decking as well.

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Thanks Mike

Thanks, I appreciate the comments.

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Small update, shot some paint on the frame, just waiting on rams from the printer and my wheels were supposed to be here today, oh well maybe tomorrow.

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trailer looks great.. Any plains for lights and or tie downs???



Wayne

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Thanks Wayne, I have D-rings ordered and bezels and LED's should go in this weekend.

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Hitched up!

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If you are going to haul that much weight maybe it should have been a four axle..... The ICC will get you....LOL


Wayne