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| Randal |
 Apr 2 2012, 02:20 PM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750  |
Been thinking about building some sort of frame for a flat bed trailer that could be easily removed. The frame would be covered with tarps, cut to fit and with fasteners to attach the tarps to the frame. Looking for design ideas, i.e., 2 x 4's, PVC or what? I like the idea of using 2 x 4's, but they are heavy. PVC would be good, but is it strong enough to hold up to wind when towing? |
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| brant |
Apr 2 2012, 03:36 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,949 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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One thing I like to ponder when ever I attempt a project like this...
how much damage is it going to cause if something goes wrong.. Imagine a structural failure on the Interstate and the crash damage behind me... would the lawsuit and possible medical bills be more than the price of a $5,000 enclosed trailer? |
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| Randal |
Apr 2 2012, 07:56 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
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QUOTE(brant @ Apr 2 2012, 02:36 PM)  One thing I like to ponder when ever I attempt a project like this... how much damage is it going to cause if something goes wrong.. Imagine a structural failure on the Interstate and the crash damage behind me... would the lawsuit and possible medical bills be more than the price of a $5,000 enclosed trailer? Good point. You'd have to use some sort of canvas or whatever for the covering. We don't have to look to far to see what can happen; like sails when they get under pressure. Although I think with the right tie downs you'd be safe. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Randal Frame for flat bed trailer Apr 2 2012, 02:20 PM
Randal [quote name='Randal' date='Apr 2 2012,... Apr 2 2012, 02:23 PM URY914 I've thought about the same thing.
I'd u... Apr 2 2012, 02:27 PM
Randal
I've thought about the same thing.
I'd ... Apr 2 2012, 03:14 PM URY914 PVC is not strong enough unless you use 2" or... Apr 2 2012, 02:29 PM MoveQik
Also PVC won't hold up over time. UV light w... Apr 2 2012, 03:18 PM vsg914 You could build something that would resemble the ... Apr 2 2012, 02:50 PM Aaron Cox you want a canopy? or just something to cover it w... Apr 2 2012, 02:53 PM URY914 Aaron, is that you? :wavebye: Apr 2 2012, 03:14 PM kg6dxn Buy a 10x20 awning from your FLAPS or Sears ~... Apr 2 2012, 08:19 PM |
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