Split-dovetail car hauler trailer

[buggyman1]

I've also been working on a removable stabilizer jack for the rear. I modified a 5000lb tongue jack, i'm not sure if it will work or not, but thought i'd give it a try. I wanted to extend it out from the back of the trailer to make it as stable as possible sense i'm using just one. Here's the extension and a pin I turned for the jack.

 

[buggyman1]

Here's the jack. I had to cut-off about 8 inches from the bottom and weld on a receiver plate to mount it. It still needs a little TLC, but I think it might just work. I think I can mount the roller (for the winch cable) to the new receiver without too much work if needed.

 

[Scooter78]

I can't wait to see how you will store this. You came up with great ways to store the other stuff.

 

[srs]

Buggyman1, just a thought but how do you feel about putting a small LED light above the step shining down on it so you can see it in the dark? Just thinking out loud, keep up the good work. Stanley

 

[buggyman1]

I can't wait to see how you will store this. You came up with great ways to store the other stuff.

Working on it.

 

[buggyman1]

Buggyman1, just a thought but how do you feel about putting a small LED light above the step shining down on it so you can see it in the dark? Just thinking out loud, keep up the good work. Stanley

I just don't want to over-do it with the lights, it may already have too many for some people.

 

[Scooter78]

Here is a thought and not 100% sure how I would do it but wonder if there is a way to wire the lights so that when you put the truck in park the lights that would light up the steps would turn on and when truck is put in drive they would turn off. Now that would be sweet.

 

[Depmandog]

Here is a thought and not 100% sure how I would do it but wonder if there is a way to wire the lights so that when you put the truck in park the lights that would light up the steps would turn on and when truck is put in drive they would turn off. Now that would be sweet.

Great idea, but difficult to achieve. I even considered using the parking brake (cable) in lieu of putting into park to activate the lights. But either having the shift linkage or brake cable activating a mechanical switch on the underside of a road vehicle sounds like a bad design.

Instead, why not recess a toggle switch on the trailer. This would be the easiest way for sure. But, would you ever take to time / effort to turn the switch on then back off?

Or, you could fab an "eyelid" or shroud over the LED, letting the light shine down on the step, but somewhat concealing the light from other drivers.

 

[buggyman1]

Great idea, but difficult to achieve. I even considered using the parking brake (cable) in lieu of putting into park to activate the lights. But either having the shift linkage or brake cable activating a mechanical switch on the underside of a road vehicle sounds like a bad design.

Instead, why not recess a toggle switch on the trailer. This would be the easiest way for sure. But, would you ever take to time / effort to turn the switch on then back off?

Or, you could fab an "eyelid" or shroud over the LED, letting the light shine down on the step, but somewhat concealing the light from other drivers.

I already have three toggle switches, 1 for the winch lights, 1 for the bed lights and one for the lights inside the ramp holders.

 

[srs]

Or, you could fab an "eyelid" or shroud over the LED, letting the light shine down on the step, but somewhat concealing the light from other drivers.

Buggyman1, just a thought but how do you feel about putting a small LED light above the step shining down on it so you can see it in the dark? Just thinking out loud, keep up the good work. Stanley

Depmandog, that's exactly what I was thinking but you said it much better, thanks. Stanley