Reefer Trailer

[cruser0026]

:Tamiya1:
Hi guys,
Well Joe beat me to it, I started mine more or less the same time, and we seemed to be at the same stage of construction for the first couple of days.
I decided to take a bit more time and paint as i went, this will match the Volvo FH12 tractor truck i will be doing after i've completed the trailer.
I wont go into detail as Joe has already done that, i can however echo Joe's comments on what a superb trailer this is, a lot of kit for not a lot of money in comparison to other trailers on the market.
I've left the chassis black, fitted the trailer electronic legs, a first for me, the spare wheel carrier is alluminum colour, tool box and mudguards are metalic bronze as are the wheel trims.
The only thing i would say is that it is a shame that Tamiya did not supply the spare wheels for the carrier, otherwise an excellent kit.
Well done Tamiya, and well done Joe for your build thread.

[Pete359]

Nice one!
Looks even more good with the paintjob!

One question:
Is it poseble to use the trailerwheels with hex at the rear on a Truck, or do the wheelbase come out wrong?
Really want single wheels at the rear on my Peterbilt 359 u see :first:

[cruser0026]

Nice one!
Looks even more good with the paintjob!

One question:
Is it poseble to use the trailerwheels with hex at the rear on a Truck, or do the wheelbase come out wrong?
Really want single wheels at the rear on my Peterbilt 359 u see :first:
that maybe a question for the more experienced builder, may i suggest you ask Joe on his thread of the same trailer.
I have measured the wheelbase of the trailer from the outside edge of the tyre it comes out at 80mm, hope this helps.

[Pete359]

I have been trying to ask Joe about this, with no luck.
Can you try them on the rear of your rig, and make a WB mesurement?
Since the truck aksle is a bit smaller then the aksle on the trailer i think.
:yourock:

[joe rc truck stop]

I have been trying to ask Joe about this, with no luck.
Can you try them on the rear of your rig, and make a WB mesurement?
Since the truck aksle is a bit smaller then the aksle on the trailer i think.
:yourock:

you can put the singles on the front axle,but not the rears.different with.but if go to a 3rd lift axle for the rear you need the axle from this trailer

[joe rc truck stop]

that maybe a question for the more experienced builder, may i suggest you ask Joe on his thread of the same trailer.
I have measured the wheelbase of the trailer from the outside edge of the tyre it comes out at 80mm, hope this helps.

nicley done on the paint! looking good

[Pete359]

you can put the singles on the front axle,but not the rears.different with.but if go to a 3rd lift axle for the rear you need the axle from this trailer

Thanks! that's all I needed to know.:yourock: