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    Quote Originally Posted by cummins View Post
    Not rubbing anything in man just showing what you can do with an old camper and some bed frames. One thing I've found working in a my area "yuppie ville" image is everything. It's OK to be a dumpster diver but when the phone rings for a call. If you show up looking professional as possible the negihbors and friends will be calling with junk to get rid of. Have fun with that trailer make it safe and make money. My phone rings more then my neighbors who's also a scrapper because he looks like he just crawled out of the dumpster was just in lol. Post some pics as you get going on it. I love build pics
    Most definitely understand your thoughts on appearance... I'm going to have to start learning to weld

    I've got a quote on the frame and hopefully be fixed to make the runs to the yard....

    Just in time also just bought 2 more cars



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    Quote Originally Posted by cummins View Post
    Not sure that's legal having the leafs bolted to lumber
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    Forget the legality, it is flat out unsafe.
    Never got that far. As far as I know, the guy uses it on his farm. I was told it was an old tag-along wood frame camper so it was legit back in the day. I don't think I need to rationalize its design or its intended use. It is what it is.

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    I've done my share of stupid things when I was younger. Using this trailer as it sits may have been one of them...

    I think it's usable, though. I'd definitely have a welder check that tongue out- it would probably be fine, but it's not worth the chance. A little money to fix it up is well worth it. And, if you can upgrade the springs, the thing will bounce like crazy, but it won't bottom out. For going 6 miles, keep your speed down, and you'll likely be fine.

    That said, if you get larger, you'll want to keep your eyes out for a better trailer. If you can find a 16' flatbed for cheap at a farm auction, you'll wonder forever how you got by without it.
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