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08-27-2017, 08:09 PM | #1 |
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The Mobile Bandera build thread
I found a cheap trailer off Craigslist that was the size I wanted. Five years removed from a registration so that's the only scary part. Waiting for the structural parts to be cut and we're a go!
Basic mock up of the trailer. The structural parts will lift the smoker up 12" to be level with the walls.
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08-27-2017, 08:59 PM | #3 |
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Fun! I love build threads...
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08-27-2017, 09:21 PM | #5 |
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Yep... in the front left corner. I would pretty much need it to keep the 60/40 weight rule in check. Even with the smoker moved up towards the front, there's only 4 pressure points on the trailer so it makes the weight distributed evenly in front and behind the axle.
Maybe a prep table in the back so it doesn't add too much weight...
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09-04-2017, 08:00 PM | #6 |
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Bandera Mo'bill build thread
Worse than a Smitty-weld... I used u-bolts to attach the original frame to the trailer. I ordered 1/4" tubes and found it labor intensive to drill a 3/8" hole for my bolts. This will do for now.
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10-26-2017, 06:10 PM | #7 |
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Here’s a few updates since the U-Bolt idea...
Welded the legs together instead of bolting them Tack welded the legs and bear hugged the Banderas on top: Not sure why it’s leaning but I got something planned for that: Added the custom built expanded metal grates: Now for some counter space (expanded metal not welded yet) If you take a look at the last two pics, I’m in the process of adding 1/4” steel plates to the firebox. Had a brain fart and forgot to account for the door mechanism so I can’t fit the other plates until I cut a section off. Not really looking forward to doing that with an angle grinder/cutoff wheel...
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10-26-2017, 07:06 PM | #8 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
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I'm digging the double bandera trailer!
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10-26-2017, 08:30 PM | #9 |
somebody shut me the fark up.
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10-27-2017, 12:07 PM | #10 |
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All I know about trailer building.. If it don't pull right it's no fun to own. Pay attention to the 60/40 ratio. Weigh every thing and keep track. Think ahead about what you'll be adding on. Keep the weight on the crown of the road, drivers side. If a wood box is in the front you can add or subtract tongue weigh as needed. Get the right ply tire for the weight carried.
I like a pit build where you don't climb onto the trailer for anything. And as my good friend found out keep the fire box away from the tire! Now you know all I know, Best of luck Last edited by wtxsmoker; 10-27-2017 at 12:14 PM.. |
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10-27-2017, 12:46 PM | #11 | |
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I enclosed my trailer with my buddy three years ago and stupidly added a ramp/door so heavy it tossed the whole trailer off. I was fish tailin' big time when riding empty. Now it needs two 40 pound dumb bells in the front of the trailer to balance the load. Lesson learned!
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10-30-2017, 04:24 PM | #12 |
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Heh... looking at the other thread, maybe I should name drop UDS or PBC to get more responses and views.
Finished welding the 1/4” steel plates to somewhat insulate the firebox. It goes with the new lid I have for it too. This thing will be plenty capable of a roaring fire.
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10-30-2017, 04:53 PM | #14 |
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Have you thought about making the shelf above the wheel fold up? If you weld it in place it would make working on that wheel/fender real hard.
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10-30-2017, 05:00 PM | #15 | |
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The tires are 205/70R15 and still have plenty of clearance from the fender to be removed without issues. Is there something I am overlooking?
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