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Repurposing a foldable trailer

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  1. brenndatomu

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    I've been following this thread closely. That trailer looks awesome!! I find the whole building process very satisfying for some reason...
     
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    Awesome transformation of said new wood hauler. I never thought of repurposing a drop in bed liner, really like that idea.
     
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  5. The Wood Wolverine

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    Been doing that for a while now, in my wood wagon and my road legal utility trailer. It makes cleanout crazy easy and keeps weather and sun off the wood deck. I just back up to my burn pile and stuff slides right out. Then fingers go down in the grooves to get all the fine.
     
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    What about holding moisture under it?
     
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    When I first did it in the Snowbear, the plywood decking was getting old. That was many years ago and in fact, I've never changed it since I bought it. I occasionally remove that one to get any debris that collects on the sides. Plywood hasn't changed.
    The wood wagon liner was cut in a way that it has a couple inches of side coverage. It's deck is treated ply. A ccouple months ago, I checked it. And I did a paint can clean out. Used up some older cans before they went bad. I figured it wouldn’t hurt. Wood was solid and not much different from when I added the liner. I'm sure it's not moisture proof though.
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    The Wood Wolverine, Aug 1, 2022
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    Yeah that figures about right these days! You can get those at TSC and places like that too...
     
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    So I tried to get these at TSC this last weekend. Website said my local had “1” in stock. Went there and they didn’t have any. Price was over $30 and unclear how many pieces were included. So I ordered elsewhere. Got em and installed today.
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    Also cut off the top row for ease of reaching in. Corner pockets were definitely needed. Thanks for pointing me in their direction! :handshake:
     
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    Great idea with the bed liner.
    I run across them on occasion for free , next one I come across I will grab it and cut it to fit my small trailer.
     
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    Nice!
    Welcome!
     
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    Jason, I got a set of golf cart wheels and tires in great shape if ya want em for this cart..
     
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    If the same bolt pattern, I would. Today was a bit muddy and these tires sink in a lot more than my other one did. A wider footprint would be a welcome addition. I'll get a measurement here soon and be in touch. Thanks!
     
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    I also have a 4x8 with 2 foot sides that come off with hinge bolts with cotter pins.
    Split wood goes right in it no more to stacks much easier.
     
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    Where did you get them? I need to make some sides for the dump trailer.
     
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    I’ve never done it but have considered it. I see no reason the hub from your small rim couldn’t be cut and welded on a larger rim with its bolt pattern cut out. Might not want to take it on the highway but for around the yard should be just fine.
     
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    Same corner brackets I got on my trailer. They make all the difference in both form and function on those corners Jason. Really looks nice!
     
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    I got these:
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    $17/18 for 8 pieces plus nuts and bolts.
     
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