I done the same as the op but i had to pay for the orginal frame instead of being given it on further inspection the tyres were had it so that cost a few quid i did the floor out of hard wood and the main wood frame out of tongue and groove floor boarding what i thought was gonna be a cheap little job hit me for nearly £150 but on the brightside at least everythings new and it should last me a few years
Thought I might add my input on the subject of trailer refurbishments, if you don't mind my cheeky interruption Did my own last year after buying a bargain from ebay. Took a bit of work, and a little more spent on it than planned, but I had a vision and stuck to it...
Here's some Before & After shots to illustrate what can be done...
Now that last one gives some indication on it's intended use, as I am part of an Airshow Events Team at a Gloucestershire airfield called Kemble, and take a lot of camping gear (including my latest Coleman tent).
Anything's possible, and trailers tend to be very D.I.Y. friendly to work with
------------- Pete B
Coleman Coastline 6 + extension and too many extras..lol
June 13-21 Cotswolds
August 20-21 Swinderby
September 15-19 Cotswolds
November 19-20 Hopleys
My OH keeps saying he will fix up his dad's old trailer but ot be honest although he is very handy I doubted him. After seeing this thread I think I will let him have a go!!! If all else fails we dont live too far away from Moose!!!
------------- MAY - Blue Dolphin, Filey
MAY - Bosworth Water Trust
REST OF YEAR - ??????
Good work - but just to show the potential - take a look at this on another forum I am on - show what can be done with too much time and money on your hands. Having seen it in the flesh i have to say this is awesome....
Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.
Topic: free trailer
Did my own last year after buying a bargain from ebay. Took a bit of work, and a little more spent on it than planned, but I had a vision and stuck to it... 
