Gooseneck trailer build...

[aeblank]

I loves me a good solidworks model. I'm working on rough models of all my implements, so I can build an "implement shed"/shelving.

 

[ovrszd]

I loves me a good solidworks model. I'm working on rough models of all my implements, so I can build an "implement shed"/shelving.

I gotta check out this solidworks thing. I'll Google it and educate myself. I fabricate, but on a small scale than your project.

 

[Rustyiron]

I finally decided on 29.25" as being ideal for my spring length... But somehow when I welded them on, I put them at 26, which was the actual spring length. Oops...

As a guy that measures & cuts one thing or another pretty much all day long, in a rush with the tape measure going left to right your mind can see the up side down 9 as a six Believe me I know.
You have a very nice design (and build) going on there. That minor interruption of the flat bed with the fenders is well worth it for the low deck hight. You are hereby pardoned from your measuring oops and absolved from any ridicule or blame now & in the future, at least from me:thumbsup:

 

[davedj1]

Looks good!
I'm glad I'm not the only one who's workbench looks like that! LOL

 

[jenkinsph]

I didn't see anything like that in any of the reading I did... As I understand it, the requirements are as follows:

VIN Inspection
(to verify trailers does not have a VIN)

Affidavit Certifying Ownership é„*CO
(to attest to the ownership of lien free trailer)
Or in my case, reciepts for materials used in constructing it...

Weight Certificate

Affidavit of Specially Constructed or Reconstructed Vehicle
(to verify that trailer is homemade or shop built)

Vehicle Equipment Affirmation
(to verify that trailer meets all safety standards)

MVD will assign a New Mexico Vehicle Identification Number
(to be able to identify the trailer by its VIN).

A Motor Vehicle Division employee must affix the identification plate (I think it's a sticker...) eight inches from the ball hitch on the left side of the trailer tongue frame. The owner should be advised to permanently stamp the number on the tongue.

If that fails, I'm moving to CO in 6 months, so I'll just change my address a little earlier and register it there.

Good deal, on the paper work. Trailer looks great too.

 

[aeblank]

Solidworks is a 3d modelling package. Very popular due to its ease of use and "low" price. Guessing at $5k purchase and $1200 per year maintenance. I have it at work......

 

[ovrszd]

Solidworks is a 3d modelling package. Very popular due to its ease of use and "low" price. Guessing at $5k purchase and $1200 per year maintenance. I have it at work......

OH,,,, OUCH,,,,, THAT LEFT A MARK!!!!!! I'll pass......

 

[aeblank]

I put it in quotes for a reason! Compared to others like ideas or slo......I mean, pro-E, it's cheap. I use it 8+ hours a day. Good times!

 

[ovrszd]

I put it in quotes for a reason! Compared to others like ideas or slo......I mean, pro-E, it's cheap. I use it 8+ hours a day. Good times!

Oh I totally understand. I'd use the snot out of it if someone else was buying!!!

 

[Shaneard]

Great looking trailer you have here and building it yourself you know what you have. I like how you built it a little lower than most.