Average price for 4x6 trailer lid?

[Jevy]

My lid was $500 or so

It's a heavy sheet metal box with a 1.25" flange. The top is fully welded and was made by a sheet metal fabrication company that we use to deal with in my business. Mine was galvanized so I had to paint it after wiping it down with vinegar. I really am pleased with how mine turned out.

 

[Chris Cordes]

Ya the tarp is looking like the direction to go even though I want the lid. Your lid looks great btw!

 

[TheJosh]

What do you guys think about aluminum lids versus steel?

I contacted a local fab shop in the Bay Area where a friend if mine works and he said he could do a complete aluminum lid, hardware hinges and mounted for $1000- what do you guys think?

 

[Woods]

Aluminum is better and more costly.

Depending on the lid, a grand for a raised aluminum lid is a VERY GOOD deal. For a flat but still reinforced lid (skin over frame) is still a good deal.

Pic of my aluminum lid (I would expect to pay much more than a grand for this style):

What do you guys think about aluminum lids versus steel?

I contacted a local fab shop in the Bay Area where a friend if mine works and he said he could do a complete aluminum lid, hardware hinges and mounted for $1000- what do you guys think?

 

[TheJosh]

Yeah it would be a raised lid like the sierra 4x4 one that would mirror the 416

 

[Woods]

Are you saying that you'll pay upfront and get it 9 months after the promised delivery date?

Yeah, that guys doing you a favor. Better bring a case of cold ones, when you pick it up.

Yeah it would be a raised lid like the sierra 4x4 one that would mirror the 416

 

[TheJosh]

Are you saying that you'll pay upfront and get it 9 months after the promised delivery date?

Yeah, that guys doing you a favor. Better bring a case of cold ones, when you pick it up.

Hahaha!!


Thanks for the tips!

So aluminum would still be strong enough for a rack system and a RTT?

 

[Woods]

If properly designed, yes.

Hahaha!!


Thanks for the tips!

So aluminum would still be strong enough for a rack system and a RTT?

 

[DonBeasley]

Check with Razorback. His lid is aluminum and he has a RTT on it.

http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/27158-M416-Project-Beer-Crawler/page4

 

[ManleyORV]

Ours is aluminum and we've tested it extensively with the rack and an RTT, no problems to date and much lighter.

-Josh

 

[hollaback55]

Aluminum is plenty strong if you have a good fabricator or if you have the skills to make it yourself. Mine holds a globetrotter, and misc items no problem. Plus myself, my fiance, and our bull terriers no problem at night.

 

[Chris Cordes]

Yup definitely better if you've got the cash to pay for it. I'd lose all my travel money though If I bought one so steel or tarp for me!

 

[Chris Cordes]

Ours is aluminum and we've tested it extensively with the rack and an RTT, no problems to date and much lighter.

-Josh

Man that's a GREAT looking trailer. Good job :clapsmile

 

[Rubiconcruiser]

Your lid is close to $1000. as stated, if you want a quality tarp contact Mitch at this # 909 484 6592 Hes a Toyota cruiserhead good guy and fair...