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Posted by: ValcoOscar Dec 22 2017, 02:38 PM

Here’s my unfinished “Route 66 trailer”. This used to be a 2005 26 ft travel trailer that I couldn’t give away. I decided to gut it and use its frame for my 6” X 16’ dovetail open hauler.
I’m adding some unique features while attempting to keep weight down under 1500 lbs.



Elec brakes

Alum wheels

100% LED lighting

Aluminum diamond plate platform

Aluminum diamond plate fenders (removable)

4,000 remote power winch

On board ultra light 12VDC power

12V Jump posts

On board air compressor w/ 9 Gal tank (below deck)

On board 10 gal water tank w/ 25 ft hose (below deck)

And YES…wireless back-up camera

All in white w polished deck.

Stay tune for more pics…..

Posted by: burton73 Dec 22 2017, 03:00 PM

You have all the cool stuff.

Posted by: mepstein Dec 22 2017, 03:10 PM

Crap - Now I'm looking on craigslist
https://baltimore.craigslist.org/tro/d/1979-nomad-24-camper-no-title/6434948402.html

Posted by: mgp4591 Dec 22 2017, 03:15 PM

Why Mark - are you thinking about attending Rt66?!?

Posted by: mepstein Dec 22 2017, 03:37 PM

Maybe one day.
I want my own trailer but I would use it infrequently so I don't want to spend real money.

Posted by: Mueller Dec 22 2017, 03:45 PM

Neat trailer.

I miss my car trailer, would have kept it if I had a better spot than my driveway to park it.

Posted by: Mueller Dec 22 2017, 03:47 PM

Other people used my trailer more thsn I did.

Posted by: mepstein Dec 22 2017, 04:39 PM

I just looked on youtube at some conversions. Too much work and trash generated. I'll just have to look for a good deal on a used one.
Obviously the OP's will turn out very nice.

Posted by: Larmo63 Dec 22 2017, 08:10 PM

How about the one we saw down at Jim/Lucky 914-6's house?

That was pretty state of the art.

Posted by: Mike D. Dec 22 2017, 08:30 PM

What if your 914 pick up has a custom trailer to pull your 914....

ie.


OK, now picture 2 914s instead...

Posted by: 76-914 Dec 22 2017, 10:01 PM

Nice trailer Oscar.

Posted by: JRust Dec 22 2017, 11:52 PM

I had the perfect 14x7 single axle tilt bed trailer. I wasn't using it much & added it to a trade I made. One of the worst decisions of my life. It was the perfect trailer for a 914. Wouldn't scrape loading & sat just in front of the wheel when loaded right. So opening the door was no problem. I've been trying to find it for years with no luck

Posted by: 914 7T3 Dec 23 2017, 09:58 AM

That’s going to be a Sweet Hauler when finished! It will be well worthy of supprting your P-Car transport needs.

Posted by: ValcoOscar Feb 9 2018, 04:41 PM

Quick 2/9 update...going slow.

- Paint DONE
- Aluminum Ramps DONE
- Water tank Done ( on floor...still need to paint before install )
- Alum fenders done...mocking up in process
- LED lighting install ( in process )

Yikes...I need to hurry

Oscar

Posted by: 914Toy Feb 9 2018, 05:19 PM

Very nice but why the water tank idea

Posted by: ValcoOscar Feb 9 2018, 05:36 PM

Only that I can be rinse off a car after a long haul without having to look for a water somewhere. I'm installing an RV water pump.

Posted by: green914 Feb 9 2018, 05:51 PM

Wow! Very nice work.

Posted by: michael7810 Feb 9 2018, 07:25 PM

Damn Oscar. That might be too nice to park at my house during the event!

Posted by: SO.O.C914er Feb 9 2018, 07:33 PM

I agree you better chain it up Oscar.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Feb 9 2018, 07:35 PM

Stunning !

Posted by: 914_teener Feb 9 2018, 08:00 PM

Wow Oscar very nice.

I wanted to get a trailer for the R66 this year but am busy building another motor for the car so I probably won't be driving it.

Looks like we'll take Susan's Z car.

Look forward to seeing you trailer.....nice job!

Posted by: 914-300Hemi Feb 9 2018, 09:52 PM

Amazing work Oscar

Posted by: 914 7T3 Feb 9 2018, 10:00 PM

Great Progress my friend! My car is going to look awesome on it riding back from the body shop!

Posted by: infraredcalvin Feb 10 2018, 12:41 AM

Nice job!

I expected to see the car-b-que from another post...

Posted by: sb914 Feb 10 2018, 05:55 AM

I'm jealous!

Posted by: 76-914 Feb 10 2018, 10:28 AM

Crazy trailer skills, Oscar. Epoxy paint? Did you incorporate a locking system for those ramps? Someone stole "1" of Jim's at a Rt66 2 yr's back.

Posted by: 76-914 Feb 10 2018, 10:28 AM

Crazy trailer skills, Oscar. Epoxy paint? Did you incorporate a locking system for those ramps? Someone stole "1" of Jim's at a Rt66 2 yr's back.

Posted by: Lucky9146 Feb 10 2018, 10:37 AM

I have totally somehow missed this thread entirely until now.
That is a great trailer Oscar! Really well thought out and I like the water idea I can see that coming in handy.

Great job!

Posted by: Philip W. Feb 10 2018, 11:01 AM

if you plate the whole deck wont it be heavy? neat project, will be cool to see it all come together

Posted by: ValcoOscar Feb 10 2018, 11:24 AM

Good question and that was my concern also so now I'm using Alum diamond plate on deck. Trying to keep weight under 1500 lbs shooting for 1350-1400 lbs.

And yes, I'm incorporating locking system for ramp storage.

Thanks for input

Oscar

Posted by: AZBanks Feb 11 2018, 10:20 PM

I may have some room at my shop for a trailer or two during the event.

Posted by: ValcoOscar Apr 17 2018, 09:08 AM

Update with 2 days left.

I am behind schedule however it will be ready by Thursday. I plan on doing a local test run tomorrow with my car loaded. Wish me luck!!!

Posted by: 76-914 Apr 17 2018, 09:46 AM

Very, very nice, Oscar.

Posted by: mepstein Apr 17 2018, 10:00 AM

Looks fantastic.

Posted by: Dion Apr 17 2018, 10:03 AM

Wow that is slick! Nice job.

Posted by: billh1963 Apr 17 2018, 10:35 AM

Looks great! What superwinch model are you using?

Posted by: 914 7T3 Apr 17 2018, 10:45 AM

Looks great. Enjoy the trip out to Route 66. I’ll be watching the photos thread from the weekend.

Posted by: ValcoOscar Apr 17 2018, 10:55 AM

I'm using model Terra 45. I made an aluminum cover from a 5 inch tube I had laying around.

Posted by: Steve Apr 17 2018, 11:20 AM

Nice!! I'll be right over to load my car. Hope you don't mind 80's music for the drive up.

Posted by: jim_hoyland Apr 17 2018, 11:36 AM

Fantastic , best open trailer i’ve ever seen.

Posted by: ndfrigi Apr 17 2018, 11:42 AM

Beautiful trailer sir Oscar!

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Apr 17 2018, 11:43 AM

Fantastic job Oscar, looking forward to seeing it. I can't help adding however that IMHO these cars should be driven, not towed or trailered.

Posted by: billh1963 Apr 17 2018, 11:58 AM

That's the one I'm looking at. Thank you.

Posted by: Lucky9146 Apr 17 2018, 01:48 PM

Thanks Oscar for the tip!
Great looking trailer and I just ordered a Terra 45 for myself!

Posted by: sb914 Apr 17 2018, 04:21 PM

Look fantastic! Grab some shrink wrap from work and wrap it around the front of your car to keep from getting rock chips,wish I was going have fun!