pallet fork trailer storage

[hrcarver]

Anyone have any of those nifty pallet fork storage set-ups... you know, where the forks mount on the side of the trailer, but under the deck?

I need some specs to copy.:thumbsup: Looks like some tubing (6x4 or maybe 5x3"?) would work, but I dont want to screw it up.

 

[wolfpack2]

Some good information can be found in this thread.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/trailers-transportation/195698-fork-pockets.html

Mine are 8" x 3" OD with a 1/4" wall.

 

[hrcarver]

Thanks! Seems like a good size to allow easy mounting.

Do you happen to know if you need the full 48"? I dont think 8x3 tubing is cheap.

 

[Whitnel]

That is a pretty slick idea. Never seen it before and sure would not have thought to do that.

 

[Bob77064]

wolfpack2, that's a great way to carry the pallet forks.

 

[dstig1]

Hey you beat me to linking to my own thread! I never did do it. Too many other things and I have ended up just leaving them at the land so far. I haven't had a bunch of urgent situations where i wish I had the forks on the trailer so far. Probably never will, given my uses.

You certainly don't need super long tubes. Just make sure you have them long enough to weld to a couple cross members, and make sure you can do overhead welding first...

Part of that will depend on how you set things up. You don't need anything larger than probably 5x2, but they better be right on your fork dimensions and your aim better be good...REAL good. If you strap them down, they will bounce less and you may be in a better place with shorter tubes. You don't want the ends under the trailer catching on anything, for example, if they bounce around a lot.

 

[davygp38]

I like that set up. Gets me thinking about other storage ideas for my trailer..

 

[JB4310]

I've wanted to do this too, very convenient, I was thinking go right across so either side could be used.

I think channel iron would work, but just have to be careful not damaging the underside of the trailer when inserting the forks.

My trailer is 20 feet long so it has not been a necessity yet, since I have enough room.

JB

 

[hrcarver]

I took a closer look today, I will also need one more peice of 6" channel under my braces (to mount the 8x3 tubing), or I could run the 8x3 tubing the entire width of the deck (83"). I might go that route as it would let you load the forks from either side.

Here's a pic to show what I mean. See the extra width of 6" channel on the front half of the trailer? That is only on the outside, nothing to weld to in the middle of the trailer.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Is this going to cause any issues with ground clearance? I know we are only talking a few inches but something to think about. The closer you can get it to the front axle the less likely it would be to drag.

Chris