Miltona frame photos

[low277]

I will try post a couple photos of my miltona frame.

This is how it looked when I picked it up.

[forcedtowork]

Thanks for posting the photos, I am going to put in my order for a 6.5' x 14ft with v front. Are you going to paint the frame or do anything to it to help prevent rusting?

[FirstIce]

Anyone ever thought of putting Herculiner bedliner or have some one spray bedliner on it to protect from the elements and paint peeling?

[low277]

I used chassis paint from KBS coatings, seems to be good stuff, but I will know more in a year...

[low277]

oops, thought I attached a photo.....

[forcedtowork]

I like the look the KBS coatings put on the frame, I will be adding that to the budget. I did some reading up on it, seems simple enough.

[low277]

It was easy to use, I used cheap disposable foam brushes and it turned out nice and smooth, no brush marks.

[forcedtowork]

LOW, did you order the chasis paint kit, or just the paint?

[low277]

forced to work,

I ordered the frame coater kit, it was just under 60 bucks + shipping. It looks good and was pretty easy to paint on. I used cheap foam brushes. The kit had enough to do my entire frame with just a little extra.

[forcedtowork]

thanks for the info, I will have to order extra since I am going with a 14ft plus v.

[low277]

Good luck with your build, hope to see pictures!

[forcedtowork]

LOW

I will post pictures once I start the build process (most likely will start it in April). I like the way yours has turned out so far and watching the progression you have made.

[DRH1175]

How much did that frame cost? I am looking at the same size or maybe a 14' with V

[low277]

I believe it was 1150.00 with the options that I went with. Steel fenders, full tube frame ( no angle iron ) and the v front.

Don from miltona blacksmith said that something with the axle assembly changed at either 14 or 16 foot frames that might change the cost, you can call or e-mail him.

[forcedtowork]

A 6.5' x 14ft with 3 front V with all tube and fenders he thought would run around $1450. I just placed my order on Friday for mine with all that exact info.

[DRH1175]

Very Nice looking frame. And their prices are great. When I order one next year I am gonna do 2x4 3/16" He specked out 2x3 1/8". He has one of the strongest looking Axle setups I have seen.

[LightningBG]

Does anyone have a full price list? I'd like to get an idea of various sizes, but dont want to waste their time calling, because my build is a ways out in the future. Just want to get a rough idea.

[Feldy]

Couple of things. First great frame for the money. Well built, all the welds look good, and the axle and wheels are strong.

We bought one last year. 8 ft wide by 16 long. I would like to see a stronger tongue. we beefed ours up by adding a 2x2 under the existing. I know it doesn't sit perfect but can't really tell when its on the ice. I just had a little flexing where it meets the frame.

Next I wish they had put ss cable on the winches. Every thing is rusting really bad and i keep spraying with lube to slow it down.

Also the ends of the axle almost need some kind of cover with grease to prevent rust build up there. A grease zirt would have been nice also.

All in all nice trailer. Just expect to do a little customizing when you get it home.

Paint and seal all the joints. We spay foamed the whole bottom so didn't need to paint the whole thing. I think that spray foam is a wonderful thing for the bottom to protect and insulate the floor.

I would buy one again just ask when its built to use a 2x3 for tongue. Don't nedd 2x3 everywhere. Just adds weight. By the time your done spray foaming the bottom its all uneven anyway.

I will also be upgrading the cables prob next year. Thats all.

[Mid-Lake Rock]

Lightning:

I don't know if this helps, but I purchased a 8' x 16' + 3' V with a 7,500 lb axle for $1,850. Got it last year from Miltona. Good guy and good frame. I think the beefed up axle only added $250/$300 to the price. My axle does have zerks for lubrication.

[tip-up king]

Why do most use cables instead of fabric straps on their winches? Straps don't rust.

[SkitterPopper]

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Why do most use cables instead of fabric straps on their winches? Straps don't rust.

I would think fabric straps would become brittle in the freezing and wet conditions. I could see a fabric strap breaking under these extreme conditions.

You can always put something similar to WD40 on the cables to deter the rust.

[low277]

You can't see them in the above photos but there are grease zirts on mine.

[eagle_3464]

DRH, there is no reason you need to use 3/16" wall tubing. Miltona frames normally use 2 x 3 x 11ga. If you compare section properties you could go 2 x 4 x 14ga and have a stiffer frame. Using 2 x 4 x 11ga will give you a 55% stiffer frame. So, no need to add the extra weight of 3/16". I was quoted $1550 for a 2 x 4 frame 6.5 x 14V.

I priced all the required components including steel and will cost roughly $1000-$1100 to build my own. 3 things I think could be improved is the tail end of the frame, the tongue, and the spring system. The 2 x 4 will help the tail end from flexing, plus I will run a 3 x 4 x 11ga center/tongue all the way through to the rear. This will add great strength throughout the frame along with a huge improvement to the 2.5 x 2.5 tongue that is currently used. Not certain yet what I will use for the suspension but have some ideas to work on.

[c0untryf1sh3r]

Do the frames come with anything like bearing buddies? Or could you put a set of them on yourself? That would take care of the rust and dirt issues that feldy had mentioned.

[FishHawk11]

We got ours from Miltona, we did a lot of looking before we bought ours. Ours came with bearing buddies. We have the 8' x 16' with the 3' V and a 3500 axel. We sprayed ours with herculiner. And it turned out good. The only problem with ours is we the beam at 6' wide runs through part of 3 of are holes. When we build next year we are hoping to go with 8.5' to eliminate this. That was the one thing we learned. Are frame was $1600