rangie cut down into a trailer

Post by **matt_w** » Wed May 28, 2008 9:20 pm

hi, just wondering if anyone has converted an old rangie into a trailer,

is it hard to make a draw bar for it? i havnt done much of this stuff yet

how hard is it to use the existing brakes?

Post by **Simo63** » Wed May 28, 2008 11:36 pm

Haven't made one into a trailer before but used quite a few as storage sheds though

Post by **matt_w** » Thu May 29, 2008 6:32 am

ok, im more interested in finding out how to hook up the existing brakes to a trailer coupling

im planning on chopping the front of chassis off

will try n get some pics on here after the weekend

Post by **awright** » Thu May 29, 2008 7:44 am

doing one at the moment.

quite a bit of welding involved but the drawbar and connections can be done in a day or two.

Post by **Hobie18** » Thu May 29, 2008 2:20 pm

Simo63 wrote:Haven't made one into a trailer before but used quite a few as storage sheds though

I've got three of these storage sheds

and have been thinking that trailer out of one would be good. What I thought was remove gearbox tunnel, cut chassis behind where the seats go, leave roof and back section intact - somehow turn into enclosed box

More likely to go to scrap though

Post by **matt_w** » Thu May 29, 2008 7:13 pm

i already have ideas on how to make up the draw bar etc...

im more interested in how to do the brakes, i want to use the existing setup but unsure how to adapt the brake lines to a trailer coupling

Post by **PacMan** » Thu May 29, 2008 9:38 pm

Hi Matt,

do you looking for something like this? http://www.alko.com.au/vehicle/disc_bra ... ation.html

But anyway i think it is a to heavy set up for a trailer using the back of a 4x4.
You need power assisted brakes and a break away system if you want to go over 2000kg or you cant load a lot in it.

You can get a free booklet with all infos to build a trailer from the RTA.

Greetings
Chris

Post by **matt_w** » Fri May 30, 2008 6:32 am

how heavy could it be? a fully stripped out rangie with no panels or windows,

will be just rear floor, chassis, rear diff, and some steel i will use

im just using the rear from the back seat floor, will get some pics on here over the weekend

Post by **awright** » Fri May 30, 2008 6:18 pm

I have another session coming up this Sunday. If it works out (and I actually get something done) I can post some pics

Post by **Simo63** » Fri May 30, 2008 11:35 pm

Hobie18 wrote:
Simo63 wrote:Haven't made one into a trailer before but used quite a few as storage sheds though
I've got three of these storage sheds and have been thinking that trailer out of one would be good. What I thought was remove gearbox tunnel, cut chassis behind where the seats go, leave roof and back section intact - somehow turn into enclosed box

More likely to go to scrap though

You know, I think making one into a trailer would be a great idea .... but I just couldn't be f#@&ed either ...... scrap value is good at the moment

Is one of those storage shed one of the Rangies I sold you?

Post by **Hobie18** » Sat May 31, 2008 12:57 am

No I fully stripped that one with the intention of rebuilding my 2 door, but having stripped it I ran out of energy and didn't want to do it again - so most of the bits are spread around the yard - neatly of course

Post by **mickrangie** » Sun Jun 01, 2008 10:28 am

I am going to build a 4x4 trailer out of my old rangir chassis. I am also going to reuse the rear axle housing and disc brakes....

haven't worked out the finner details on the draw bar yet but the brakes is the easy part

have a look at this forum - http://www.aulro.com/afvb/trailers-vans-campers/

and you need one of these

Post by **matt_w** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 6:20 am

hey mickrangie do u have any ideas how to use the existing disc brakes into trailer coupling?

Post by **mickrangie** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:05 am

Yeah i am going to use one of these with the hydraulic piston ram thing on it on it and just plumb up some brake hoses to the rear discs or get a electronic brake setup but i think the 1st option will be cheaper, however it would be nice to be able to control the brakes on the trailer from within the cab.....

How are you guys going to work out draw bar length v's how much chassis to keep?

Post by **matt_w** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 7:15 pm

would hydraulic setup be able to adapt to a 50mm towball coupling? i like the look of your coupling but want to keep the existing rangie rear diff and brakes as is,

i will pull out the diff centre and chop the axles down, and plug up the hole in the centre

the draw bar i will use the existing chassis and cut and bend from just in front of trailing arms, the length of draw bar will depend how it looks i guess

Post by **mickrangie** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:36 pm

the hydraulic 50mm hitch would be the same as on tandem trailer and would be much cheap then the on in the pic but i would you it off road

Post by **matt_w** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 6:17 am

ok, so what is involved in hooking up hydraulics? i havnt done this kinda stuff before

Post by **mickrangie** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 10:27 am

matt_w wrote:ok, so what is involved in hooking up hydraulics? i havnt done this kinda stuff before

Run brake pipe or hose from each wheel to a t - piece then run a single line to the actuator on the trailer coupling fill with brake fluid. then you have to bleed the system. Same a motor car you must get all the air out. I found this -

http://www.championtrailers.com/techsup ... eed_brakes

HTH
Mick

Post by **b_mac** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 2:21 pm

How about making a dog trailer ie keep both axles where they are, connect the steering arm to a draw bar, and put a tray/box on the chassis?

The down sides to a dog trailer is they are twice as hard to reverse cos they are effectively a trailer behind a trailer. And the load space is above the wheels so they rollover easier, and the load gets thrown around more.

Pretty sure the Leyland Bros towed one on a trip somewhere.

Have fun anyway,

Bruce.

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