I know some of you guys can use one of these so stay posted and pass on any suggestions.

So this is being built off a set of plans that a buddy purchased and he gave me a copy.  I'm making slight modifications since the plans are a bit overkill for what I'm moving.  Started with 3/8"x3" plate for the main frame and receiver support. The base is 1/2"x3 1/2" plate where the axle and bearings will mount, then 4" length of receiver stock for the hitch.  Cleaned up all the edges and clamped it all in place to check square at each point.  I should have the axle and flanges later this week for a better idea of how it will work, not sure if i'm going to stay with the plans on the motor components or create my own drive.  We will see as this thing progresses.

im looking at building one as well.  having a tandem (and going triple) while having to make a 90* turn with the 21 is almost impossible and using the truck to back it in left my driveway with a bunch of black tire marks all over it that took FOREVER to power wash off. i found a guy on youtube that uses a 12v battery and a starter motor (which has plenty of torque) to drive the thing. 

i have the power caster and while it moves my toy hauler with 600lbs of tongue weight just fine. my boat does not have enough tongue weight so its a pain in the ass.

What are you gonna use for a motor?


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Got a spicer axle out of a older golf cart. Motor, drum brakes, tires and all taking up space. Need to give up the hopes of using it to make a mini desert truck and get it out of the garage.


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What are you gonna use for a motor?


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The plans call for a winch motor with some modifications to the drive that allow a sprocket to be attached.  I'm looking into other options but on an expense level the winch motor seems to be the cheapest route so far.  Here's a pic of what the final product should look like.

Can you pass the plans my way. I got some cool ideas now too.