psraff
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So I picked up a trailer for $300, to start my Camping Trailer. At first I thought it was an old M100, but that didn't match up so I thought it a Bantam TC-3.... Nope. Emailed the Bantam website and they said it could be a Sterling Trailer. For all I know it's an old Sears and Roebuck Trailer.
20180817_200426 by psraff, on Flickr
20180817_200434 by psraff, on Flickr
First to identify everything that should be worked on... Yep, pretty much everything.
I count 7 leafs on it. Six lug hubs which needs work. I plan on getting new leafs and axle/hubs.
20180821_083409 by psraff, on Flickr
Jack doesn't work. Very old hitch and the tongue has been rebuilt once already.
20180821_124423 by psraff, on Flickr
Shelving brackets to hold the tail lights.
20180821_124444 by psraff, on Flickr
Tailgate works, but pretty bent up.
20180821_124501 by psraff, on Flickr
First thing I did was cut off everything I didn't need to give me a solid base to start with. Took the pressure washer to it get as much paint off of it as possible.
Then I welded up all the bolt holes that was in the tub.
Picked up some steel and started to work on the sides some. I wanted to have it high enough so I can get a ARB (or other) fridge into it so it would be an inside height of 22".
20180826_140827 by psraff, on Flickr
20180826_140816 by psraff, on Flickr
This gap is where I'll have a door into the side and the cooler \ fridge will slide out on rails.
20180826_140805 by psraff, on Flickr
I have enough steel left over to finish the railing but I have to get ready to leave for work.
20180826_140900 by psraff, on Flickr
I plan on cutting the door off and all it's hardware and making a new one. I'll have it recessed even with the back of the trailer secured with bullet hinges swinging out to the side.
20180817_200426 by psraff, on Flickr20180817_200434 by psraff, on FlickrFirst to identify everything that should be worked on... Yep, pretty much everything.
I count 7 leafs on it. Six lug hubs which needs work. I plan on getting new leafs and axle/hubs.
20180821_083409 by psraff, on FlickrJack doesn't work. Very old hitch and the tongue has been rebuilt once already.
20180821_124423 by psraff, on FlickrShelving brackets to hold the tail lights.
20180821_124444 by psraff, on FlickrTailgate works, but pretty bent up.
20180821_124501 by psraff, on FlickrFirst thing I did was cut off everything I didn't need to give me a solid base to start with. Took the pressure washer to it get as much paint off of it as possible.
Then I welded up all the bolt holes that was in the tub.
Picked up some steel and started to work on the sides some. I wanted to have it high enough so I can get a ARB (or other) fridge into it so it would be an inside height of 22".
20180826_140827 by psraff, on Flickr20180826_140816 by psraff, on FlickrThis gap is where I'll have a door into the side and the cooler \ fridge will slide out on rails.
20180826_140805 by psraff, on FlickrI have enough steel left over to finish the railing but I have to get ready to leave for work.
20180826_140900 by psraff, on FlickrI plan on cutting the door off and all it's hardware and making a new one. I'll have it recessed even with the back of the trailer secured with bullet hinges swinging out to the side.