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-foot Cargo Mate Trailer w/V-Nose, $9600
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
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-foot Cargo Mate Trailer w/V-Nose, $9600
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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