UKCRD

OK, here's a couple of pics of the bracket:





There's a full write and more pics in this main article.

I'll update the thread later when it's all mounted and functional.

UKCRD

OK, here it is mounted:



I've put up a full gallery of the pics from this water tank mod here and full write up here.

I'm pleased with how this worked out. It does exactly as it's supposed to and all for $40 of materials including the tank itself.



A couple of useful perks with this tank: firstly, you can rotate the tap without removing the cap, meaning when in transit you can simply angle it upwards to prevent dirt entering it. Secondly, when the trailer is in it’s “tipped” position you can fill the tank about 3/4 full without needing to first remove it from the bracket. That could prove very handy at times.

UKCRD

And finally.. now locked to my house wall!!

UKCRD

Just installed the $28 webbing cargo net. Absolutely great kit and did exactly what I wanted it to.

http://4wdx.com/1-webbing-cargo-net-...ition-trailer/

Jp3792

You can get hitch locks for around 25$ they go into the ball if that helps any i like your trailer i am im in the making of one for my aelf bought it for 160$!

I read your article and am trying to do the same thing.

UKCRD

Brilliant, post some picks when you get done! I already have the hitch lock for the Bradley D201 hitch but I like the idea of over engineering, even when locking the sucker!

Jp3792

Haha yes you never feel more violated when someone takes something that belongs to you!

Here ia how it looks now.

UKCRD

That looks like a great base trailer from which to work. You'll have fun with that.

Jp3792

So i started painting it about 26$ of paint, 40$ for fender flares, 160$ for trailer. So far its good.

I see you added racking, i need to find some.

But as of now it looks like this!





From this

UKCRD

Starting to take shape nicely! I really enjoyed working on mine each day and watching it evolve. One of the great things about doing it yourself. Regarding security, I would imagine you'd feel even more violated if it was something you'd built yourself. You can't exactly just go out and buy another to replace it, either, so OTT locking systems seemed a good idea!