Utility Trailers & Recreational Vehicles (RV's)

So, yeah.. I've got a 2002 CAR-MATE 8'W x 20'L enclosed trailer with the double doors on the back. It really doesn't work well for me, and what I use it for, but I only have $1300 in the trailer.If it had a ramp door on the back, I'd be in heaven, and wouldn't have to jack with ramps 10 times a day.I've found parts for them (greaseable hing pins and collars, 96" spring assembly, latches, etc.) but no doors or ideas for doing it, or even if it's cost-effective. Used trailers in this size (around here) are in the $4K-5K range, and mine just wouldn't really bring that, I think.Anyone have any suggestions or what-have-yous, concerning such a conversion?Thanks.Rogan

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So, a priority on the list for the truck has been to add airbags to the rear. Back in my teens I got into the whole mini-truckin thing. It sits in he driveway now, unfinished. Dunno if I will ever have money to finish it to get her going again. But, the kicker is, I have an airbag suspension on it. I figure, instead of everything on it just sitting there, why not put it to use?I've got 2 compressors on it, 4 air bags, a big tank, lines, valves, etc. All needed to make a mini-truck do its thing. So, what do I need to get to put these parts on the dodge?The most I could really think of is the mounting brackets?

I'm still exploring this with my used trailer. I have learned a bit about VIN numbers. First digit 1 or 4 = USA buildSecond digit = maker. I find NO LISTING for my X second digit. Guessing trailer makers don't have the volume to justify their own letter identifier. So when I try to validate my VIN the number is spit out as ERROR!

Well Gang... I broke out of the house hitch up the RV and hauled to St. Maries and back again. Little bit of adventuring and enjoying the travelling and seeing different things. The entire trip was done boondocking style no RV parks and no hook ups. The first night we found our home just about 15 miles south of St. Maries on Highway 3. The first thing that was brought to my attention is I lost a house battery after almost 6 years. The power just wasn't lasting as long as it should and dipping low enough to trip the fridge DC LO warning. So stopped in St. Maries and had the batteries load tested 1 failed. So not going to argue about it just replace both. I hav…

My work trailer needed brake work. Magnets worn, shoes worn, drums fried on the magnet face. Found a local distributor. New 10" total brake assembly minus the hub/drum for $35 each. Everything went well. Couple hours to change over. I've got the bearing lube system that has a grease zirk in the end of the axle stub. Anyway, I'll let you guys know how the new Nev-R-Adjust system works out. Same basic system as older. Just a cable and advance system for the star wheel. With the new hub/drums I have all new bearings and seals too. $90 a wheel total cost. I'll have the old drums turned and next time it will be cheaper. 40k miles in two years on my work trailer. Brakes don't l…

I recently posted a link in a thread here about someone looking to buy an RV. In finding the saved link in my lap top, I came across my favorite link for cleaning your RV fridge. Reason this is my favorite link is because when we bought an older RV and fridge wouldn't cool below about 45 degrees. After following directions fridge works great now. There's a ton articles on the internet about RV fridge, but this link does the best job imo. RV fridges and wiring get alot of the blame for RV fires. 1. Find your manufacture and serial number. Look up your manufacturers web page and see if there are any recalls, to make sure you are up to date on …