Oil tank atv dump trailer

[aczlan]

So what's a good tongue length? As in, distance between atv and trailer. I'm thinking 3'...

Long enough to clear the back of the ATV and get the trailer tongue ~90 degrees.

Aaron Z

 

[NS Gearhead]

Yeah I was thinking that.. but that's just 2'. Short will be harder to back up, long won't be as agile in tight spots...

 

[aczlan]

Yeah I was thinking that.. but that's just 2'. Short will be harder to back up, long won't be as agile in tight spots...

I would say to shoot for 65-70" between the hitch pin and the axle.
This trailer is 45" and its almost impossible to back up:


This one is 68" and its pretty easy to back up, but could use a little more length:



Aaron Z

 

[rd_macgregor]

I don't have the fabrication skills you guys demonstrate, so I end up buying commercial or custom-made stuff. I've drooled over this sort of trailer (MUTS - Multi-Use Trailer System for your ATV, Quad and 4 Wheeler - Welcome) but the price has been a bit of deterrent...so far.

 

[Kernopelli]

Another great build. I had never seen a trailer made from a fuel tank and since you started this thread I've seen 3. This one is in the new issue of Farm Show Magazine. FARM SHOW - Handy Tool Trailer Made From 250-Gal. Fuel Oil Tank

 

[NS Gearhead]

Got a good day in yesterday.

Got the tires mounted


lower frame pretty well done


axle mounted


pre-weld pic because it looked nice LOL


Looking kind of tall and goofy... we'll see


tires look nice on there


I was saving this for towards the end... definitely the most satisfying part




Hinges, latch, primer and paint left.

 

[aczlan]

Looks great!!!

Aaron Z

 

[Xfaxman]

:thumbsup: I like it.

 

[NS Gearhead]

Thanks gents!

I left the tongue a little long... but haven't welded the hitch on... so i can trim it later. That's 3' tip to tank.

I was thinking I could add more bracing to the lower frame... but what the heck... I think it's overkill already.

She's got 13" clearance under the axle! Looks like a 2" rise at the atv will set it level. I'm happy with that. I have a 2" ball on a 2" drop already.. just have to flip the ball.

 

[Green Power]

Looks great!