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Indycars

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I think the bullet points below pretty much cover all the features but a few. The ramp door initially did not have aluminum trim to protect the top and bottom plywood edges from the car. I routed the edges so the trim would fit flush and not be a tripping hazard.

I have polished most of the trim except around the top/sides, then shot with Cerakote MC-5100. It’s been on there over two years now and still looks like I just polished it. There are some scratches in the silver on the right side. They were made by trees hanging over into the street.

All the improvements I have made would cost about $2000, check them out below with links.

Trailer has approximately 10,000 miles, I keep a maintenance log.

18 X 8 - foot Cargo Mate Trailer w/V-Nose, $8600


Trailer was ordered with the following features:

- Upgrade exterior walls to .040 inch, Silver Frost color
- Boggie Wheels (2 – 1.52" Diameter; Steel)
- 54" Extended Triple Tube Tongue (Makes the trailer easier to backup)
- Additional Floor Crossmembers on 16" O/C)
- Winch Plate
- Recessed Floor-Mount E-Track with Backer Plate
- 110-Volt Pkg wi 30-Amp Breaker Panel
- Two 12v, 55 Watt Quartz/Ext load Lights
- Insulated Ceiling w/ 3/16" While Vinyl
- Two Way Sidewall Vent (Alum instead of plastic)
- Fold-Down Stabilizer Jacks (1,000 lb Capacity)
- 2 Spare Tire & Wheels

Improvements I Have Made:

- Three SS Hasps, Polished, $93, https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Door-Latch/Polar-Hardware/PLR158-102-SS.html
- Paint Interior floor, with “Valspar Porch, Floor & Patio”
- Three coats on the walls with “Minwax Spar Urethane Varnish” (Oil Based)
- E Track Tie-Down KIT, installed on left side wall at front, $190, Amazon.com
- Wheel Chocks for E Track, $52, https://www.etrailer.com/E-Track/Erickson/EM09162-2.html
- Upgraded wiring, up and over rear door ramp.
- Craftsman Tool Box (No Tools Included)
- Lonestar GPS Tracker Oyster 2, The Oyster 3, $150 is the latest, Oyster3 5G Waterproof GPS Tracker - Instant Alerts - ATLT Device
- Double nutted SS fasteners on inside of wall for ramp door (See Photos)
- Tire Changing Ramp, $67, Amazon.com
- Fire Extinguisher, 5 lb CO2, $208, Amazon.com
- Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller, Proportional, $143, https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Brake-Controller/Tekonsha/90195.html
- Curt 51701 BetterWeigh Mobile Towing Scale, $107, Amazon.com
- Three Abus 20/70 KA Diskus Padlock, All Keyed the same, $177, Amazon.com
- Proven Industries Model 2516 Trailer Tongue Lock, $275, Amazon.com
- Rhino USA Ratchet Tie Down Straps (4PK), Used for Tool Box, Spare Tire, $35 Amazon.com
- VULCAN Axle Tie Down Combo Strap with Snap Hook Ratchet - 2 Inch x 114 Inch - 4 Pack, $95, https://www.amazon.com/gp/ product/B06XXH5YZD/ref
- Lippert Replacement 10" Brake Hub Drum, Fully Assembled with Bearing Cones, Seals, Grease, $90, Amazon.com
- Complete Timken Bearing Set (Inner & Outer), $22, Amazon.com , Amazon.com
- Upgraded safety chains from Grade 43 to the highest Grade 120 Chain, $50 see graphic table below. Grade 120 Chain per Foot
-1/2” Welded D-Ring Drop Forged Carbon Steel, ASTM A668, Class D, $20 Weld On D Rings
- Grade 120 Clevis Sling Hook, $105, Grade 120 Clevis Sling Hook
- Grade 120 Connecting Link, $60, Grade 120 Connecting Link

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Trailer came with 5/16" Chain, so I used the same size, except 4 grades higher in strength. The safety chains went from 3900 lbs to 6600 lbs.

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I forgot to mention that the trailer has the DoveTail for easier loading. I have 4 inches oil pan to ground clearance and it has never scrapped going in. That's without raising the nose of the trailer Which can be done without unhitching, the jack is capable of raising both the trailer and vehicle.
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It's going to Wyoming with a 1954 Chevy inside.
 
Congrats!
 

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