Accessorizing new open trailer

[willshome]

What about mounting the rack on the side of the trailer facing in. that way if one falls off it falls in the trailer and you can mount a sign on it. Someone around here was telling me that the cops are checking trailers for anything that could fall off.

[bruces]

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a metal supply place would be a better choice ,they usually offer a shear service so they can cut it to fit for you easy enough .

[tha5150]

The edger and trimmers are just over 5ft so the wont fit inside. i think this is my only option if i want a tool box up front. otherwise without the toolbox, the rack would be perfect lowered a bit.

[CHEESE2009]

I love your set up! Here is mine with yours, not that different!

[Hedgemaster]

Adding panels just to fill in the sides would be pretty simple and you can make them any height you wanted.

I don't have any racks because I keep my things in the truck bed, but I'll show you my trailer - maybe it will give you an idea you can work from...

As purchased...



The previous owner just cut plywood and drilled/bolted it to the frame along the top rail - that's it. No other bolts and it's solid as a rock believe it or not.

Here's a closeup that shows the bolts protruding through the frame...





It looked like hell, so I planned of replacing all the wood, but since it was already very sturdy, I decided to just "re-skin" it by adding new wood on the outside. I had waterproofing stain left over from my deck and after cutting to the size I wanted (I wanted the new sides to be a little taller), I stained the panels, and bolted them on. (after also having sanded/primed/painted all the metal)



I used eye bolts on the bottom row to give me more options when tying down tarps and such.

[tha5150]

Looks real nice! I would want something to only go to the top of the higher rail on the trailer though. no need for it any higher for me.

[CHEESE2009]

Originally Posted by willshome

What about mounting the rack on the side of the trailer facing in. that way if one falls off it falls in the trailer and you can mount a sign on it. Someone around here was telling me that the cops are checking trailers for anything that could fall off.

In theory it sounds like a great idea. Though, once you park your mower in the trailer, it's going to be a hassle to get to the trimmer(s) with the mower in the way.

[tha5150]

good point, Cheese.

also, do you guys have a 2x4 for the back tires to go over even though you have the parking brake on? more of a safety thing?

also, what about rakes, shovels, etc etc. do you always keep these on the trailer? if so, how did you make a holder? i have seen pvc of course, single 1ft or more peices. also, i have seen a giant 8" or 1ft pvc in the corner and all go in together.

thoughts on this?

i really need to figure out a blower holder.

[tha5150]

How would you guys make this more secure? add an angle bar on both sides, on the outside? use paint to show you what i mean..

other ideas?

[willshome]

I got my trailer like this with the sides built up (by the guy that had it last). it is great and and the $120 I spent on the 4 signs is money well spent you can read the number from across Home Depots parking lot. I lock the tailgate to make it harder to take things



I would not fill the trailer like this again it's a pain to unload, I like doing it the same as "Hedgemaster" in the pic