Here is the trailer that Nash the Red Panda and I we will be turning into an airbrush concession trailer. It will take a bit of work and some elbow grease to polish this gem up, but it will be worth it. The box is 7'x7'x14', not counting the trailer tongue. The frame above is mostly aluminum. We will be adding an extra axle for road endurance and to increase the weight capacity. I will be posting progress pics as we get work done on it. Hopefully, we will be seeing many Furries in our travels with it when we're done.
The trailer doesn't look great right now, but we know how to refurbish it to make it look new. It was sitting a couple of years under a tree which accounts for all the roof staining. The guy we got it from needed the cash to help him get custody of his kid. I wish him luck.
The trailer doesn't look great right now, but we know how to refurbish it to make it look new. It was sitting a couple of years under a tree which accounts for all the roof staining. The guy we got it from needed the cash to help him get custody of his kid. I wish him luck.
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Wow, that is a nice looking one indeed! Can't wait to see what that looks like when you're done restoring it. Lots of luck to you on that.
It looks pretty good actually. A new coat of paint inside and out will really spiff it up. Looks like all the "kitchen" stuff has been removed, that will help a lot when you get to the interior. We are very excited for you guys. =^.^=
We will keep the exhaust fans on top to help keep the trailer cooler while working. We will also put down a linoleum floor. The floor in it is sturdy, but not easy to clean. We will be painting the outside white. I want Nash to paint something cool on the doors though. The outside of the trailer will be covered in samples of designs you can put on your garments. The difference between fairs and Furry cons is that at fairs, it is about volume over custom work, and with cons, it is the opposite.
Hell yeah, you got you a project!
Also, what's the difference between a fox and a trailer?
Also, what's the difference between a fox and a trailer?
OK... I'll bite... What's the difference between a fox and a trailer?
Wait, I thought you'd know. Lots of potential for puns, like getting hitched, etc. Gotta think this one through.
... or puns like: You can stuff a lot more into a fox without having to get hitched?
Good luck on the trailer, and business!
You should make a Youtube video series on the refurbishment progress.
You should make a Youtube video series on the refurbishment progress.
Interesting thought about the Youtube. I'll run that by Nash. I'm not down at Myrtle Beach right now though. I'm taking care of house stuff in Memphis.
This isn't a concept. I've been working out of a similar trailer all summer. We were in Buffalo and Syracuse, NY, Springfield, MA, Raleigh, NC, and Miami, Florida. The good thing about this trailer is that it is capable of being a "center joint", which means it could be placed in an island location that has foot traffic on both sides. This greatly increases the sales capability for the trailer. The trailer I had been working out of was a "side joint", which means it only opens on one side and only has foot traffic on one side at a time. The majority of our work will be done at fairs. At Furry cons, we will be setting up inside in a more conventional manner.
Looks like good bones to use for your project.
Five lug axle wheels tells me it's likely a 3000 pound GVR axle under it. From someone that use to build trailers for a living converting this to tandem axle may be more work than it's worth. I would just upgraded the axle, springs tires and wheels.
If you are worried about space to carry inventory get a one ton van for that, and use the van as your tow rig.
Five lug axle wheels tells me it's likely a 3000 pound GVR axle under it. From someone that use to build trailers for a living converting this to tandem axle may be more work than it's worth. I would just upgraded the axle, springs tires and wheels.
If you are worried about space to carry inventory get a one ton van for that, and use the van as your tow rig.
The guy who owns the property where Nash rents space to keep his motor home has a garage building with a lift. He already said he would help with the modifications. Those concession trailers are really, really expensive now. Those doors on it are about $1200 each. It is hard to find a decent concession trailer for less than $15,000. We gave about a third of that. You are right in your estimation of the weight capacity. It's about 3500 lbs. We really want the extra axle in case of a blowout as well. We won't be carrying that much weight in it though. The trailer will have maybe a thousand pounds of stock in it, an air compressor, a couple of heat presses, and some light shelves. The shell of the trailer is all aluminum. We also have a small box trailer that I already owned that I used to haul stuff to cons. It's a 6x8. I want a van to carry extra stock if needed as well and to have a vehicle available to get around in while working. We can go through an insane amount of stock at a fair., but it is more bulky than heavy. I'm going to sit down and figure out exactly how much stock weighs. I had Steel Claw Fox look at the trailer. He builds trailers as well. He said that re configuring the axles wasn't that hard as long as you maintain the center line. He said that you have to move one axle up and put the other behind it or the trailer could get squirrely driving it down the road. Thanks for giving me your input. Any recommendations on what model van to get?
Myself I've had good luck with the older GMC or Chevy vans read pre fuel-injection. Those would pre 1985. The next would be one with throttle body injection because the are simpler to work on.
The giveaway of a one ton van is the eight bolt wheels.
I've driven Ford and Dodge vans and the all do the job asked of them. The main reason for the one ton is larger brakes and heavier running gear for towing. The mileage difference between a one ton and a lighter GVR van is nill if they are in good tune.
The giveaway of a one ton van is the eight bolt wheels.
I've driven Ford and Dodge vans and the all do the job asked of them. The main reason for the one ton is larger brakes and heavier running gear for towing. The mileage difference between a one ton and a lighter GVR van is nill if they are in good tune.
So this is the victim you were describing to me on the phone last week.
You'll have a fun build with this one.
Just a follow up thought, you could but examples on the inside of the door flaps, then people can look up at what's available. Lot of real estate there you can cover.
Just make sure there's not a source of ignition with this one.
As for vans, mine is an ex U-Haul I got for cheap with only 15k miles on it. GMC Savana.
You'll have a fun build with this one.
Just a follow up thought, you could but examples on the inside of the door flaps, then people can look up at what's available. Lot of real estate there you can cover.
Just make sure there's not a source of ignition with this one.
As for vans, mine is an ex U-Haul I got for cheap with only 15k miles on it. GMC Savana.
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