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09-24-2014, 07:23 AM | #1 |
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Vintage trailer design
while I was building my trailer for our Montana trip, I wondered about the angled side boards on the top and their purpose. During our trip I noticed that they deflected any mud that the fenders missed from the load. Anybody know what their real purpose was, or is this it? When I found pictures of old trailers, I noticed some of them didn't have fenders, but did have the angled side boards.
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09-24-2014, 07:39 AM | #2 |
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Re: Vintage trailer design
Hauling a big pile of hay?
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09-24-2014, 07:42 AM | #3 |
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Re: Vintage trailer design
Having thrown cordwood into a trailer regularly I can attest the value of angled side-boards.
I think in Cow Hampshire, fenders are required on trailers simply so they don't spray other vehicles. Is there a "dress code" in Montana? Joe K
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09-24-2014, 08:13 AM | #4 |
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Re: Vintage trailer design
Yup Bibs it is for us, none for the trailer!!!!!
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09-24-2014, 08:33 AM | #5 |
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Re: Vintage trailer design
Gives it a funnel top for loading?
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Re: Vintage trailer design
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One reason for the angled and/or rolled top on the sides of trailers is to provide more rigidity to the side, especially if the top or side is used as a place to tie off a load. |
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09-24-2014, 01:19 PM | #7 |
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Re: Vintage trailer design
The same concept used on the A pickup bed.
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