LWB T2 Trailer

[Deleted Member S]

It might sound silly but when I get the funds I'm thinking of building a trailer from a LWB T2 as I've se it done with cars in the past.
I was thinking of chopping the front end off at the B posts& making a front panle with a window in it. I prob keep the rear doors to make easy to get in/out of the front end
It's use well not sure, good for lumping stuff around or pos a very small weekend camper ? As you can see not 100% sure yet but would be fun project.
What do you's think ?

[Toolbox]

Your MAD :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

You would have to consider removing the LSD part of the diff, could be a nightmare for towing it, if you left it in.

[Deleted Member S]

I forgot about that :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: I am new to 4x4's :oops: :oops: But you got to admit it would look good if the same colour as the T2 towing it

[Thomas-the-Terrano2]

go for it, someone posts some pix of an estate car with (almost from a pillar) matching twin/trailer.

seen in done in states where they hve a pickup then fabricate a trailer with anothe pickup bed on it. built of couse to go off road for long distance lane ( trail ) trips.

always fancied it with a landy lwb, thought for further challange recreate the pto drive trailer drive mod experimented with, that said it was a bit of a flop, tended to try to turn the tug over.

oh and make sure theres a tow bar on it and descreet red triangles so it looks like another trailer can be added.

does seem a shame to be cutting a t2 up unless its had a very heavey frontal.

[mr-gadget]

Landrover used to make a series 3 in 2 wheel drive. The axles were the same as a 4 wheel drive model, Just that the front axle had no guts in it and obviously no prop etc. They used to bolt a stub shaft to the axle, in place of the front hubs. maybe the same could be done here...

Just a thought..

[Toolbox]

Definitely different, like the idea to use it as a camper it would look good at the rallies.

[jims-terrano]

I've seen it done before with smaller cars and it does look great. Def a novel idea and I'm sure unique in this country if not further a field. What a great project to write about on here though. Go for it!!!!!

Jim T

[terranokid]

you can never really get it right your axle will be in the wrong place the draw bar will be too long which will make it a nightmare to tow and the centre of gravity will be too high. Often when vehicles are converted to trailers the lights are also in the wrong postions but i haven't measured a terrano to find out.

[jims-terrano]

Hey TK stop being sensible :lol: :lol: It'll be fun :P :P

Jim T

[mav]

Hello Terranokid.

Not to question your knowledge but how is it that lights can be in the wrong place when they are in the right place on the towing vehicle thats the same type?

Maybe a simple answer. :oops:

Mav

[terranokid]

simple manufacturers lights arent always in the right place but who is going to argue with peugeot or ford when they have 1000's of vehicles on the roads but when mr plod stops you and your trailer they have to be right.

[Deleted Member S]

Thanks for the replies :smile: I have'nt worked out how to do it yet :lol: :lol: If a LWB works out to big, then a SWB would be a beter option :? It would be a crash damaged T2 & all parts would be sold off & in the end it poss would pay for itself 8)
Anyway it was an idear all be it good or bad :roll:

[Terranosaurus]

I should stick with a LWB, SWB has next to no rear overhang so you'd either end up with a very short trailer or a very very front heavy one.

Not sure that the LSD would be that much of an issue as though it seems like it if you have a wheel jacked up, they don't lock up very well off load (thats off load on the pinion from the propshaft), thats why you only get trouble with the back end kicking out under power and not just when you're cornering. I( did here a while ago that it is now illegal to use a vehicle axle as an axle for a trailer but not sure if thats true.

[rustic]

I should stick with a LWB, SWB has next to no rear overhang so you'd either end up with a very short trailer or a very very front heavy one.

Not sure that the LSD would be that much of an issue as though it seems like it if you have a wheel jacked up, they don't lock up very well off load (thats off load on the pinion from the propshaft), thats why you only get trouble with the back end kicking out under power and not just when you're cornering. I( did here a while ago that it is now illegal to use a vehicle axle as an axle for a trailer but not sure if thats true.

You need to review the trailer regulations, it is now illegal to use secondhand car axles for trailers that require brakes. Since you will need brakes for a trailer that exceeds 750kg and I guess that that this will leave very little for your payload.
If the trailer has brakes, then they need to be the auto reversing type, ie allow the brakes to automatically disconnect when reversing.
hope this helps..
best regards, Rustic

[Deleted Member S]

Cheers Rustic :smile: It was an idea I've had, but it will be a while before I can put idears into practice as I've got to finish paying for my T2 before anything else :lol: :lol: I've only got funds for a few mod at the min :cry: :cry:
I posted this to see what feed back I would get & it's been great so thanks to every one -welldone- -welldone- -welldone- -I can see there is going to be a few probs which I will have to look into & work out

[terranokid]

you would also have problems with the brakes when you try to reverse when using an overun coupling trailer hubs have special brake shoes

[Thomas-the-Terrano2]

BUMP

hey Sweety, just thinking Elty is breaking a lwb be ripe for this project.

[Deleted Member S]

It would be perfect but sadly we are a bit short of funds at the min :(

[elty001]

not much left to build a trailer out of i'm afraid.what was left has been picked up today.have got the rear diff but thats about all i have got left for your project.
i was gonna build a trailer to suit my t2 but not as exravagant as your idea.got a set of 4 diahatsu 15"rims with 235/75/15 tyres on them so i was gonna get some spacers made at work to take the wheels then build the rest of the trailer around the axle.did it years ago with my sj had a pair of sj wheels on the trailer and sprayed it the same colour as the motor.did look well if i say so myself :wink:

[elty001]

well due to a waste of space messing me around with the t2 youv'e got me thinking about this trailer idea.my mrs keeps laughing at the idea but i'm gonna give it a go anyway :smile: watch this space!!!! :smile:

[Deleted Member S]

well due to a waste of space messing me around with the t2 youv'e got me thinking about this trailer idea.my mrs keeps laughing at the idea but i'm gonna give it a go anyway :smile: watch this space!!!! :smile:

Go for it :smile: The main thing will be to loose as much weight as poss from the shell as you can. I can PM you my idea's if that is any use to you :roll:

[JonathanM]

First thoughts about this idea, absolutely barking!

Then I thought about the issues raised of centre of gravity etc, and wondered...........

Rear ends of 2 LWBs. Both cut at B panel, and joined to produce a trailer with 2 rear ends, axles adjusted into the middle of the project to produce a twin axle trailer accessible from either rear door, loads of space, possible very stable but no doubt a pig to reverse!

[Thomas-the-Terrano2]

from an armchair mechanics point of view this is straight forward lol

there are plenty of these on web, sure posted pix here before too.

saw an audi estate minus it bonnet area and also rear tubs of lwb
landies built.

[Gromit]

[quote="Sweety"]It might sound silly but when I get the funds I'm thinking of building a trailer from a LWB T2 as I've se it done with cars in the past.
I was thinking of chopping the front end off at the B posts& making a front panle with a window in it. I prob keep the rear doors to make easy to get in/out of the front end
Hi Sweety, Not sily at all and I am sorry I pinched your idea for the car cut to a trailer and its great for off road, there is a picture of mine here if you want a peek http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/pathie08/PathfiderMods#5257152656566410498
Only thing is it takes twice as long to clean after playing, but it never matters in Photoshop, just rub the dirt off and your laughing.

[elty001]

looks very smart that does gromit.as for keeping the weight even how did you overcome that issue?
i am going to replace the diff with a made to size beam axle with braked hubs.gonna have the hubs re worked to take the 6 stud terrano rims.just got to check the original lights meet the spec for trailer lights.
as for drawbar length will cross that bridge when i get to it but the length and size of steel used could counter balance the back for easier towing and keep the nose weight acceptable.
as i work for an engineering co have got access everything i need so hopefully wont be too long before this project gets off the ground. :smile:


would love to hear your ideas sweety,the more input and advice the better.

[JonathanM]

Sankey trailer axles? Use 5 stud Landie wheels, but if the trailer keeps a rear door wheel mount that would be easier to adapt to a 5 stud wheel that the hubs to adapt to a 6 stud.

[elty001]

problem is if i get sankey hubs ive got to get the rims too.was just trying to work with what i have got for the mo.the main issue is cost at the moment.dont really want it to turn into a mega bucks project.have hopfully sourced the hubs from a knackered towing dolly from a blokes brother at work.also the hitch and all brake cables if they are not too battered.will have to have a good look at them at the weekend.the box section for the axle and draw bar ive scrounged for a small fee from work.got to buy a sheet of steel to blank off the front end about £15 from work.just got to strip all non essential parts from the back end then its grinder time :smile: :smile: