Trailer build photos

Bad a$$ Ed looks fantastic..

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Ignored post by RacerVX54 posted

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Originally posted by B-rad2416:
If you haven't thought of it already, make sure you support the dragster under the seat or close to that just as if it was on the floor.

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Ignored post by "The Bender" posted

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supporting the chassis while it's up on the lift, going down the road has been discussed in a previous thread. The two racers that are responsible for advising me on this trailer build do not and have never had an issue.

That said, when I was at the spring fling Galot last month, I looked into a trailer like mine, with a dragster and door car. It had a bladder under the the dragster supported by a custom built aluminum frame. I spoke the owner/fabricator and he will build for me. Once I tweak the loading of all my junk, I'll decide if I want a support and what type.

I did have the trailer built with the intent of controlling flex/bounce from overhead while going down the road.

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KCrownA184

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looks great Ed

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rooster_439

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fine looking piece

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thanks guys

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That said, when I was at the spring fling Galot last month, I looked into a trailer like mine, with a dragster and door car. It had a bladder under the the dragster supported by a custom built aluminum frame. I spoke the owner/fabricator and he will build for me. Once I tweak the loading of all my junk, I'll decide if I want a support and what type.

If you're having trouble deciding, put a Gopro in the trailer and tow it to the track. While reviewing the footage have that guy's cellphone number handy.

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Ignored post by XPS fan posted

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That said, when I was at the spring fling Galot last month, I looked into a trailer like mine, with a dragster and door car. It had a bladder under the the dragster supported by a custom built aluminum frame. I spoke the owner/fabricator and he will build for me. Once I tweak the loading of all my junk, I'll decide if I want a support and what type.

If you're having trouble deciding, put a Gopro in the trailer and tow it to the track. While reviewing the footage have that guy's cellphone number handy.

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Good idea. I rode in my trailer once years ago, it's a real eye opener

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Ignored post by "The Bender" posted

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Good idea. I rode in my trailer once years ago, it's a real eye opener

We did some camera work when we were having trouble with some fuel drums. Absolutely amazing the difference in the ride characteristics in front of axles, over axles, and behind axles.......even in the BEST trailers.

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Ignored post by XPS fan posted

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Yup, in front of the axle is the place to be, especially with a gooseneck. That's why I back my long car in........

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When u take the golf cart out will the scooter come out the side door and it looks good

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thanks and yes

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Old SG

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Good job planning on loading the cars and scooter/golf cart. After you load the cars and the scooter just take the cart to the pay window come back and load the cart in the side door and off you go. We did it that way for years, works great.

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Looks BADA$$! Awesome build and utilization of the trailer. Waiting for the empty pics, just to see the complete layout.

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Thanks and look for them later tonight.

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M120

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Originally posted by Sugar Shane:
Looks BADA$$! Awesome build and utilization of the trailer. Waiting for the empty pics, just to see the complete layout.

Shane Carr

Shouldn't you be winning a race somewhere or at least be in a winner circle pic! Looked like you were in every pic at Pete and Kyle's race

PS: doing well at the poker room at the Nugget

Oh yeah, nice white trailer.

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Ignored post by M120 posted

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Originally posted by Sugar Shane:
Looks BADA$$! Awesome build and utilization of the trailer. Waiting for the empty pics, just to see the complete layout.

Shane Carr

Empty pictures?

Ed, is there something you need to tell us?!

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markemark

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Great planning and Beautiful build Ed. Can you post night pics of what it looks like inside and out if possible? Would like to see the flood lights you installed lit up.

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M120

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Originally posted by M120:
quote:
Originally posted by Sugar Shane:
Looks BADA$$! Awesome build and utilization of the trailer. Waiting for the empty pics, just to see the complete layout.

Shane Carr

Sugar Shane,

Shouldn't you be winning a race somewhere or at least be in a winner circle pic! Looked like you were in every pic at Pete and Kyle's race

PS: doing well at the poker room at the Nugget

Oh yeah, nice white trailer.

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How long was your planning stage Ed? Can't wait for more pictures.

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