My new Trailer

[BlondeOnaBusa]

my question is for LA Busa. With you patent permission i want to build that helmet rack, but what did you use to attach to the trailer (screw length, washer, etc.)

Also, I'm undecided on getting a Baxley, or a Condor, or a Pitbull

I sent him an email and this is what he sent back....he's been very busy at work these days.

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"I based that on the thickness of the trailer walls and the plywood that comprises the interior walls.

Anything around 3/4" would do fine, we have 1/2" walls."

 

[bigfootatplay]

I'm trying to save a lil $$$ for a toy hauler so I can make this some family fun instead of rollin solo all the time.


thats a nice trailer dude.... show us some pics of it when your done pimpin it out

 

[omslaw]

You will want to try to fasten them to the metal support members. Looks like 1/4" luan plywood...and I'm guessing 1" metal supports...so a 3/4" sheet metal screw should work.

You can also get a hardwood board (2x4 or 1x something) and fasten that to the metal supports...then you can use regular wood screws where ever you need 'em. (that's what I did)

If I remember when I get home, I'll take a pic of what I did in my trailer and post 'em up...

OK, took me a day, but I snapped a few pics...

I really wanted to make the helmet racks that Randy made...however, I ran short on time before the Bash...but I still wanted something to put the helmets on. I was in my local Home Depot and found these... $15 a piece. There wasn't a solid place to mount them so I cut up a 1x8 and fastened that to the metal uprights...and then mounted the shelves to the 1x8's. This worked well. 4 helmets, gear for two...all the way from KS to VA to NC and back. Not a problem






I even did something similar for my toolbox. I used 2x4s so the top lid can open and clear the wall.



I borrowed Hal's idea for the home-made Baxley mounts. Just some 1/4" bar stock that I drilled and tapped. I made a template for my router and mounted them flush to the floor.



Two Busas ride nicely side by side.

 

[BusaWizard]

Looks good.

 

[Fonzi]

Thx Omslaw for the suggestion

Definately easier than actually building it

 

[gaeducator]

It turned out great.