I need to make a trailer tube (or box) for holding my sails for trailering. I've seen lots of trailers with them and would like to make my own. Any suggestion on plans or where to get the supplies? (Home Depot doesn't carry 12" pvc pipe.)
You can get the pipe from an industrial plumbing supply house. They may have a scrap piece around that they will sell you cheap -- they may even give it to you. Also, if there is a big building project around (like building an apartment complex) stop in and say "Hi" to the foreman and ask him if he thinks he'll have anything left over for you to have. NOTE: a 12 pack will usually get you what you want.
Once you get the pipe, spend the $ to get pipe caps to seal up the tube. You can configure them all kinds of ways to fit/lock the pipe.
Oh yes, that pipe is heavy so take a friend and rope when you go get it.
Steve
If you want to make a box I drew up some plans some time back for a box I made for my trailer.
(If I can find them I could email them to you if you are interested in building one. I meant to post them on my web site some time back but somehow forgot.)
It opens from the rear of the trailer and the lid runs forward on rollers. So openning and access can all be from the back of the trailer.
When slid into the closed position the front of the box locks itself down and the whole setup is waterproof.
Just need a catch on the back.
I built it from just over 2 sheets of 12mm 5 ply and coated it in epoxy prior to painting it. Will probably outlast my trailer.
It is around 8ft (2.5m)long 2ft10" (850mm) wide and 14" (350mm) high. Easily carries enough gear for 2 boats.
You can see the box in pics at the following URL
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