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 - ??????
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------------- 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
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....
A day of all things motorhome and campervan. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included. Win one of five pairs of day tickets
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... 
