Possibilities with my 914 trailer, Thinking of making a canopy for it |
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Possibilities with my 914 trailer, Thinking of making a canopy for it |
JRust |
Oct 30 2011, 03:07 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,309 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
So I brought my trailer home. I've always had plans to make one. This just made it easier. I do plan to ditch the tanou cover. It still has the hinges so a deck lid will go back on. In looking at that & the actual space in the trailer. I was thinking of making a canopy for it. Basically building one from the targa bar straight back. That would add quite a bit of available space. Also could be removable. I was also thinking of getting a drop axle with 5x130 hubs & springs. I can open the bottom a little wider & lower that way.
My plans were to make this the ultimate tailgate trailer. I want to add the BBQ on the front. I am an Oregon State Beavers fan with season tickets. Obviously the trailer will be painted orange. The bbq on the front will be painted to look like a beaver head. It will also have its own frame with a hinge on one side. That way when I want to use it I remove the pin & open it. So when barbequing it would be in line with the drivers side. If I were to do the canopy I could put a hinge on the top of the targa bar where it meets the canopy. The mount my TV to the bottom of the canopy. That way I just flip it up to have the tv available to watch. Anyway that's a couple idea's. Some may never happen (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) . I'd like a few more ideas though to get some more available space. Making the trailer even more useful. Attached image(s) |
Mike Bellis |
Oct 30 2011, 03:11 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,346 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
Get a Bimini (sp) top for a boat. The large ones can be folded and set up quickly. You just need a pivot point for the rods to mount to and a tie down point for the strings.
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shoguneagle |
Oct 30 2011, 04:14 PM
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shoguneagle Group: Members Posts: 1,180 Joined: 3-January 03 From: CA, OR, AZ (CAZOR); New Mexico Member No.: 84 Region Association: Northern California |
CHANGE FROM OREGON STATE BEAVERS TO "UNIVERSITY OF OREGON DUCKS"!!!! LOL!!!! LOL!!!
I have been thinking of building the same kind of trailer but it would take a good roller off the road. Thinking also of building an electric hybrid. Thinking also of returning to the road simply as an original 914-4. I really like your thoughts on the trailer. I would suggest water system, beer keg storage, refer storage for food, and a place to keep the University of Oregon Ducks items. QUACK, QUACK!!! Yes, I am a University of Oregon fan!! Steve Hurt |
JRust |
Oct 30 2011, 04:31 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,309 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I do root for the ducks unless it affects my beavers. I don't drink (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) well except for Wild Cherry Pepsi. There will definately be room for a cooler/ice box.
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biggy72 |
Oct 30 2011, 08:02 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 209 Joined: 14-January 06 From: Olympia, WA Member No.: 5,418 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Oh come on... both of you guys are full of it. Nobody likes the ducks...
...........coming from someone that graduated from WSU in 2008. |
Mr.242 |
Oct 30 2011, 08:15 PM
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May your glass be smaller so it's always FULL! Group: Members Posts: 1,079 Joined: 10-June 08 From: Seattle Member No.: 9,160 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Put that thing on JackStands and think about it. No Hurry , okay.......
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Mr.242 |
Oct 30 2011, 08:20 PM
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May your glass be smaller so it's always FULL! Group: Members Posts: 1,079 Joined: 10-June 08 From: Seattle Member No.: 9,160 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Okay...on the serious side.
Get a new rear trunk lid and modify the lift to do this! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) You could even have it lift with a Harbor Freight electric winch...they're 70 bucks or less on sale. I have ideas for the cooler and the BBQ! This thing could really look good. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif) |
montoya 73 2.0 |
Oct 30 2011, 08:27 PM
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Lack of consideration to others, and Selfish! Group: Members Posts: 1,791 Joined: 27-October 04 From: Paso Robles, Ca. Member No.: 3,016 Region Association: Central California |
Jamie, mount the bbq on one of those bike racks that pivots out 90 degrees away from the car that also is a receiver hitch mount. So you can remove it when not in use.
When I do mine (someday) I will use the engine bay for the ice cooler, to store the Cherry Coke and Vodka! BBQ as stated above and the trunk for the wifes crap. |
JRust |
Oct 30 2011, 08:32 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,309 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Jamie, mount the bbq on one of those bike racks that pivots out 90 degrees away from the car that also is a receiver hitch mount. So you can remove it when not in use. Ooh I like that idea (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) |
montoya 73 2.0 |
Oct 30 2011, 09:04 PM
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Lack of consideration to others, and Selfish! Group: Members Posts: 1,791 Joined: 27-October 04 From: Paso Robles, Ca. Member No.: 3,016 Region Association: Central California |
Hahaha! Actually, that was my Mechanical designing project for college (1997). I took a bike rack that swang out of the way to allow you access to the trunk and designed a snowboard rack on top instead of a bike. Got a A- for that.
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SirAndy |
Oct 30 2011, 09:14 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,815 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Did you enter the VIN to the database? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Very timely post btw. i was just looking at my future trailer today! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) |
AZ914 |
Oct 30 2011, 09:50 PM
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914 Dumbass Group: Members Posts: 1,461 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Sunny Tucson Member No.: 98 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I was going to say 'cool!' and give you advice, but once I saw you were a Beaver's fan I lost interest....
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JRust |
Oct 31 2011, 01:42 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,309 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I was going to say 'cool!' and give you advice, but once I saw you were a Beaver's fan I lost interest.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Hell I am a Beavers fan & am losing interest (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) (this year anyway). Next year watch out. We have alot of young players with talent. Next year we are going to be tough. Just keep shooting ouselves in the foot right now |
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