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DIY builders are some of the most capable, creative people out there. Here at Mechanical Elements, we applaud what you do. Building is fun, yes, and a great way to create something you can’t buy. We see that every day. Of course,
This real-world example of failure shows how a weak trailer design can lead to dangerous problems. This family was lucky, yet they paid a price. If you are shopping for a trailer, this story is for you – to learn before you buy.
A typical car hauler does not serve the hard-core 4×4’s and wide stance vehicles very well. Certainly removable fenders help, but we can go one step farther. Drive-Over Fender Trailers are a game changer for loading and transporting wide stance vehicles. So, by request,
Announcing TRAILER PARTS KITS for the Mechanical Elements Trailer Plans! On their way for you! Certainly, having all the right parts can make the start of your trailer building project easier.
What can we do to make the best Tiny House Trailer design even better? That is not a simple task, because it is already fantastic. Yet, we do have many years of feedback from our most excellent customers! So, here are the details of how we make the best even better.
A couple years ago in an article about trailer safety chains, I mentioned the “Link Lock” system. It looked pretty interesting, and I like creativity, especially when it solves real problems. So, I tried to connect with the company to learn more.
Need a really tough dump trailer? Build one yourself – with confidence – using fully engineered Dump Trailer Plans. This design features a 7′ × 14′ tilt bed with 14,000 lb gross trailer weight (GTWR). Yes, you can build a better dump trailer with these plans.
Where do you get plans for true, tough, Car Hauler trailers & Equipment trailers? After a ton of market and product study, we are stepping in and stepping up. Our niche is engineering better plans for DIY, so read on to learn about our approach to Equipment Transport
By far, the most common trailer suspension is leaf springs. They are cheap, straightforward, easy to repair and a bunch of other things. That said, there are definitely benefits in other suspension styles, too. Torsion is the 2nd most common with
The beauty of a gantry crane is the beam overhead, with clear access for lifting things. To make them even more useful, telescoping legs make gantry crane lift easier by putting the top beam at a height appropriate for the job – in your garage, or outside, or wherever. One of the challenges