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For those that have a HF trailer.

Per the specs the bed is 40 x 49 inches. Am I correct to assume that it is 40" wide?

 

Can someone that has one give me the total dimension from outside of fender to outside of fender?

 

Has anyone flipped the axle to the top of the springs just to lower the CG?

 

I can not find any car topper that fills all of my needs so I am planning to build one. I will incorporate the wheel wells into the box that I am building.

 

Dang this will be a lot of work between now and MD.

 

Yes I will post pics as soon as there is something to post pics of.

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For those that have a HF trailer.

Per the specs the bed is 40 x 49 inches. Am I correct to assume that it is 40" wide?

YES 40" wide

Can someone that has one give me the total dimension from outside of fender to outside of fender?

When I get home I can

 

Has anyone flipped the axle to the top of the springs just to lower the CG?

I thought I did but I will check that too

 

I can not find any car topper that fills all of my needs so I am planning to build one. I will incorporate the wheel wells into the box that I am building.

I have pictures of the teardrop if you want them it may give you some ideas on what not to do...LOL

 

Dang this will be a lot of work between now and MD.

 

Yes I will post pics as soon as there is something to post pics of.

YOU WILL or we will hound you till you do!

Good luck on your project! :banana::banana::banana:

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Has anyone flipped the axle to the top of the springs just to lower the CG?

 

Yes I will post pics as soon as there is something to post pics of.

Mine had a peg on the outside of the spring that mated with a hole in the axle to ensure alignment. Not sure how it would flip?

 

Glad you are posting pics. Otherwise, you'd see this:

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v387/jonathanwong/thumb_thisthreadisworthlesswithoutp.gif

 

http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/attachments/costa-rica-panama/121054d1231181462-coral-star-dec-26th-jan-1-thread_is_worthless.jpg

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Flipped my HF axle to get the weight lower and this gives the "DESIRED" Tongue angle on 2nd Gen... Slight downward angle from trailer axle to rear tire axle (thus no lift when emergency braking when ya need traction the most). You can see this by doing search for "Mimi Motel" for Pics.

 

I also narrowed trailer :)

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Mine had a peg on the outside of the spring that mated with a hole in the axle to ensure alignment. Not sure how it would flip?

 

Glad you are posting pics. Otherwise, you'd see this:

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v387/jonathanwong/thumb_thisthreadisworthlesswithoutp.gif

 

http://www.bloodydecks.com/forums/attachments/costa-rica-panama/121054d1231181462-coral-star-dec-26th-jan-1-thread_is_worthless.jpg

 

HEY---- ARE THOSE GUYS SPELLING (HANG ON)

 

 

 

 

O-H-I-O?

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Originally Posted by Flyinfool viewpost.gif

For those that have a HF trailer.

Per the specs the bed is 40 x 49 inches. Am I correct to assume that it is 40" wide?

YES 40" wide

Can someone that has one give me the total dimension from outside of fender to outside of fender?

When I get home I can Ok I measured it and it was 6 3/8 inch

Has anyone flipped the axle to the top of the springs just to lower the CG?

I thought I did but I will check that too. Checked it and it was on the bottom of the spring, so no help there. It really doesn't look like there is room to put the axle between the top of the spring and the frame but I may be wrong. :ignore::ignore:

 

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Can someone that has one give me the total dimension from outside of fender to outside of fender?

When I get home I can Ok I measured it and it was 6 3/8 inch

 

Thanks all.

That gets me closer to what I need to know for designing this monster.

 

What I was really after was the overall width across the fenders.

so 6 3/8 + 6 3/8 + 40 = 52.75 total width across the fenders, or it means that I can build my box up to 52.75 inches wide without increasing the width of the trailer.

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Thanks all.

That gets me closer to what I need to know for designing this monster.

 

What I was really after was the overall width across the fenders.

so 6 3/8 + 6 3/8 + 40 = 52.75 total width across the fenders, or it means that I can build my box up to 52.75 inches wide without increasing the width of the trailer.

 

Only if you are going to use the fenders as part of the box support, and raise it up the 4 or so inches, which will also raise the CG, and through off the balance, and tongue weight,,,, I would think. :confused24:

 

The fenders as I remember aren't really weight bearing.

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I was more planning to have the wheel wells set into the side of the box. The bottom of the box will stay on the trailer and it will have a depth of around 2 feet and a length of around 8 feet.

I may just narrow the box to 48" so that it is a simple 1 sheet of plywood for the floor, with wheel wells set into the box just a little on each side and small fenders left on the outside of the box.

I will NOT be carrying anything heavy, just big and bulky.

 

My other plan was to find a used Yakima Skybox 21 to slap on the trailer. I think that it would just barely fit my needs, and be a whole lot easier (and better looking) than ME building a box.

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I flipped the axle and welded a small plate to the other side with a hole to accept the pin. Works like a charm and lowered the height of the trailer.

Can you post a profile photo of bike and trailer? Because, mine seems to have a level drawbar and rides well. This is stock.

 

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3603/4607212129_5110d6f494.jpg

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You might try this. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_02872020000P?prdNo=11&blockNo=11&blockType=G11

 

I have this set up and I think it's the same box.

http://www.theusatrailerstore.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=71&Itemid=89

 

and here is the pic

 

http://www.theusatrailerstore.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53&Itemid=71

 

It's the best buddy trailer.

 

Pulled 4300+ miles last summer packed to the gills.

 

Good Luck,

 

Jim

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I have one of these HF trailers, if somebody wants it, come get it.

I will never use it and it is taking up space in the garage.

Located in Duncan, SC

 

I sure wish you were closer....

 

why not ask if he could hold it for you till spring that would give you time to set up a relay for it to get it to you

 

Ill bet ya could work something out

 

dray

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why not ask if he could hold it for you till spring that would give you time to set up a relay for it to get it to you

 

Ill bet ya could work something out

 

dray

 

Oh sure, now you got me thinking again.

I keep warning you people that it is dangerous to get me thinking.:whistling:

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