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Cheap Buggy trailer

Postby Fred » 09 Sun May, 2010 5:02 pm

I got an old double jet ski trailer, stripped it down and painted it. Now I just gotta put some 2x10s down for runners and bingo! a $250.00 Buggy trailer.Image
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Re: Cheap Buggy trailer

Postby Bryan Porter » 10 Mon May, 2010 9:00 am

You might have to move the axle back to get the balance right but it should work great.
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Re: Cheap Buggy trailer

Postby Bill K » 11 Tue May, 2010 4:38 pm

Looks like a great fine. 8-) 8-)
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Re: Cheap Buggy trailer

Postby Jack Duncan » 13 Thu May, 2010 3:53 pm

Bryan Porter wrote:You might have to move the axle back to get the balance right but it should work great.


What if you just park the buggy on there backwards and get more weight to the front?
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Re: Cheap Buggy trailer

Postby BrianB » 13 Thu May, 2010 4:21 pm

Then the buggy windshield will act like an air catcher. :mrgreen:
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Re: Cheap Buggy trailer

Postby Jack Duncan » 14 Fri May, 2010 12:51 pm

Oh yeah, didn't think about that. :D
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Re: Cheap Buggy trailer

Postby CoryN » 14 Fri May, 2010 1:39 pm

i won't have to worry about my trailer at the Best Western. They'll steal yours long before they would even give mine a second look.
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Re: Cheap Buggy trailer

Postby Fred » 14 Fri May, 2010 5:36 pm

If its back heavy there's always a box of rocks!! ;-)
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Re: Cheap Buggy trailer

Postby KIM-P » 15 Sat May, 2010 9:56 am

Maybe an aluminium tool box. Great for storing anything, from tools to detailing stuff.
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Re: Cheap Buggy trailer

Postby Fred » 15 Sat May, 2010 6:45 pm

Well, its just about done. A couple lights and some chain down points and I should be good to go! Hey Greg, is there gonna be a trailer category?Image
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Re: Cheap Buggy trailer

Postby Fred » 15 Sat May, 2010 6:48 pm

Thats a good idea Kim, I'm gonna keep my eyes peeled for one.
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Re: Cheap Buggy trailer

Postby KIM-P » 15 Sat May, 2010 8:26 pm

Wow, trailer looks great! :D Maybe there should a trailer catagory.
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Re: Cheap Buggy trailer

Postby Fred » 24 Mon May, 2010 6:56 pm

Ta-Daaaaa!!!! Viva Salado!Image
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Re: Cheap Buggy trailer

Postby mike cook » 24 Mon May, 2010 7:40 pm

Maybe get a sheet of white aluminum and m,ake a wind deflector for the front a little weight but alot of protection
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Re: Cheap Buggy trailer

Postby BrianB » 01 Tue Jun, 2010 5:39 am

How did the trailer work for you Fred? Easy pulling all the way to Salado and back?
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