Show your trailer sides

[ejb69]

In my case, as far as unloading, I split my wood when I get home. Whether by hand or tractor splitter, it's easier to work off the trailer than off the ground when splitting. Sure, a dump trailer would be nice at times, but over all, very impractical for me! ~~ grnspot

X 2 Why dump the wood on the ground just to pick it up again.

 

[Marveltone]

Excellent job!!! Some of the best trailer sides I've ever seen!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

How is the rear section attached?

That was my backyard engineering challenge. The trailer is 7' wide, but I needed the stake sides (plus front and back) to fit into a 6.5' pickup bed, so I built it in two sections and attached them at alternating points with three carriage bolts and wing-nuts. They are then attached at the corners with hasps and clevis pins. Now, the dovetail presented a bit of a challenge as there were no stake pockets, but I counted on getting support from the ramps, since they'll be in the up position while using the sides, so I included them as a structural brace. The tailgate is simply wedged against the ramps, and the end result is very stiff and strong, while still easily installed or removed and disassembled. Sorry, one of the pics got a little blurry due to bumping the cellphone, but hopefully, you'll get the idea.

Joe

 

[Sterff]

That was my backyard engineering challenge. The trailer is 7' wide, but I needed the stake sides (plus front and back) to fit into a 6.5' pickup bed, so I built it in two sections and attached them at alternating points with three carriage bolts and wing-nuts. They are then attached at the corners with hasps and clevis pins. Now, the dovetail presented a bit of a challenge as there were no stake pockets, but I counted on getting support from the ramps, since they'll be in the up position while using the sides, so I included them as a structural brace. The tailgate is simply wedged against the ramps, and the end result is very stiff and strong, while still easily installed or removed and disassembled. Sorry, one of the pics got a little blurry due to bumping the cellphone, but hopefully, you'll get the idea.

Joe

Does your trailer have the lay flat ramps?

 

[Marveltone]

Nope. They're spring assisted to be able to lift them with one arm and pin them straight up like in the picture. They are twice as long as the dovetail, so they would stick up and take up too much cargo space if they were to be folded flat against the deck. I think they'll work out fine as is.

Joe

 

[Sterff]

Nope. They're spring assisted to be able to lift them with one arm and pin them straight up like in the picture. They are twice as long as the dovetail, so they would stick up and take up too much cargo space if they were to be folded flat against the deck. I think they'll work out fine as is.

Joe

Ok I was looking at one with them and wondered if they were worth it. Here's a video...

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41H3LbJuQkY]PJ Trailers - Double Hinge Flip Over Ramps - YouTube[/ame]

 

[Marveltone]

Ok I was looking at one with them and wondered if they were worth it. Here's a video...

PJ Trailers - Double Hinge Flip Over Ramps - YouTube

They work for what I want, although your needs might be different. My dad's car hauler has slide-out ramps, but I've found they can tend to unhook if you are trying to load on soft or uneven ground. That gets a little unsettling when you have your front wheels up on the trailer and the ramps pop off while your rears are still on the ground. I wanted something that absolutely could not come off.

The flip-ups also have the little kickstand/brace built in to support the rear of the trailer while loading something very heavy. Of course, the downside is, you absolutely cannot load anything longer than your trailer, but for me, that's a small concession to make... also why I opted for 20' instead of 16'.

Joe

 

[farmboy12]

The fold down ramps come off fairly easy. Much easier to do with 2 people as they are kinda heavy, but it can easily be done in less than 15 minutes. We've done it a few times and it gets easier every time.


Kyle

 

[bryte]

Okay, here's mine. I pulled the new trailer to my dad's place to build them, since he has a radial arm saw, which speeds up the parts cutting process greatly over using a skill-saw. Just finished them today. My prime prerequisite was to keep every section under 6.5 ft so they could fit in my pickup bed if needed. As soon as the last piece was in place, I pulled it over to the wood pile and filled it with firewood for the trek home.

Joe

Good Job!:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[CompactTractorFan]

That was my backyard engineering challenge. The trailer is 7' wide, but I needed the stake sides (plus front and back) to fit into a 6.5' pickup bed, so I built it in two sections and attached them at alternating points with three carriage bolts and wing-nuts. They are then attached at the corners with hasps and clevis pins. Now, the dovetail presented a bit of a challenge as there were no stake pockets, but I counted on getting support from the ramps, since they'll be in the up position while using the sides, so I included them as a structural brace. The tailgate is simply wedged against the ramps, and the end result is very stiff and strong, while still easily installed or removed and disassembled. Sorry, one of the pics got a little blurry due to bumping the cellphone, but hopefully, you'll get the idea.

Joe

Nice setup! You did a good job. :thumbsup:

 

[Topkicker]

I built these trailer sides back in 05 for my 18ft Hooper trailer w 2ft dove tail. The wife staind them last year.

 

[Sterff]

Does anyone else have any ideas/sides to share. Im thinking of having some made out of aluminum or trying to convert a set off a tractor trailer rig.

 

[tonka518]

hi ik this old thread but thought i share sum pic of trailer iam in progress of putting sides on

 

[UpNorth1]

Here's the sides I built for my 16 ft car hauler a couple years ago and still holding together quite well. Built from 2x4s and rough cut 1x8 pine boards. 6 pieces held together with door hinges and hairpin cotter pins at the corners and side section junctions:

 

[cford36]

Thanks for all the ideas here. Finally got mine done. Will do something for the end later.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Nice work. Just be careful not to over liad her....


Chris

 

[Diamondpilot]

Beautiful truck by the way....


Chris

 

[Degolyerent]

These are my sides, the stake pockets are accessible to tie down to, and they remove easily. They basically keep loose stuff contained and I don't haul firewood as it don't get cold for very long in Florida.
John

 

[cockeyedMFer]

I found a set of side boards off of a big flatbed trailer for sale. I guess I could cut them down and make this sort of setup...

I've always wanted a setup like that, as it seems like 90% of the time the stuff I haul won't fit in an enclosed trailer or would be too hard to load, but just throwing a tarp over an open trailer isn't very waterproof.

Have been researching using MDO plywood for the sides and off the shelf truck tarp bows and brackets.

TruckTarpStore.com - Bows And Hardware - Product Details

 

[breadtrk]

Here's the sides I built for my 16 ft car hauler a couple years ago and still holding together quite well. Built from 2x4s and rough cut 1x8 pine boards. 6 pieces held together with door hinges and hairpin cotter pins at the corners and side section junctions:
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Search saves the day again! 6 pieces held together with door hinges and hairpin cotter pins at the corners and side section junctions Pure Genius! THANK YOU!!!!

 

[Fallon]

Sme cheap 1/2" plywood & scrap 2x4 & 2x6. Picked up the stake pockets & trailer latches off Amazon. Used it to haul some aged manure & topsoil from neighbors to fill some grade in the back yard. Not sure if the wife got any photos of stuff installed or me hauling manure.