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Subject:Re: Doka Trailers
From:mark drillock
Date:Sat, 4 Aug 2012 13:12:13 -0700

Tongue weight it the killer issue with trying to make a trailer out of a
T3. The rear wheels are just too far back.

Mark

Ben T wrote:
> First of all, my apologies for the crosspost.
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> Has anyone here built a trailer out of the remains of a Doublecab? Most interested in how the front portion was handled.
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> Found a pic online where they used the front of a T3/Vanagon complete with grills & lights. Seems like reasonable solution but would add to the tongue weight. There are a few structural cross members from the Doka which already add weight on the front end. None of which line-up perfectly!
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> Pics & links would be most helpful. Also, if anyone is parting out a Doka or Singlecab, please pmail me. Interested in some sections which are rusted on my Doka.
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> TIA,
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> BenT
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> Van-O-Rama #11
> September 15, 2012
> Alta Loma Park, SSF
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