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TRAILER MYTH: A galvanised chassis can't rust. 🤔Not quite! 👀Galvanising provides excellent protection against rust, but ...
16/10/2026

TRAILER MYTH: A galvanised chassis can't rust. 🤔

Not quite! 👀

Galvanising provides excellent protection against rust, but not all galvanised chassis are created equal.

There's a big difference between pre-galvanised steel (often called DuraGal) and a fully hot-dip galvanised chassis.

🔧 Pre-galvanised steel (DuraGal) is coated with zinc before it's cut and welded into a chassis. The zinc coating is relatively thin, and cutting and welding can leave areas where the original protection has been removed, requiring additional treatment.

🔧 Hot-dip galvanising happens AFTER the chassis has been fully fabricated and welded. The entire chassis is dipped into molten zinc, creating a substantially thicker protective coating, including over the welds and accessible internal surfaces.

That's why we hot-dip galvanise every KT chassis. 💪

It provides far superior long-term corrosion protection, but here's the thing...

Even a hot-dip galvanised chassis isn't completely maintenance-free.

Over time, stone chips, scratches, road grime and exposure to the elements can take their toll.

A little TLC goes a long way! Give your chassis a regular clean and inspection, particularly after exposure to salt or coastal conditions.

And if you notice any areas where the zinc coating has been damaged or surface rust is starting to appear, address them early with proper preparation and a suitable zinc-rich coating.

Hot-dip galvanising gives your chassis a great head start. A little maintenance helps keep it that way. 👌

A little weld p**n for your Tuesday. 😎🔥Look at those beads! 👀There's something pretty satisfying about a beautifully lai...
13/10/2026

A little weld p**n for your Tuesday. 😎🔥

Look at those beads! 👀

There's something pretty satisfying about a beautifully laid weld, especially when you know the workmanship behind it is just as important as how good it looks.

Credit where credit's due, the boys know their way around a welder. 👌

TRAILER MYTH: The more weight at the front, the better it tows. 🤔Not quite! 👀Having enough weight on the towball is impo...
10/10/2026

TRAILER MYTH: The more weight at the front, the better it tows. 🤔

Not quite! 👀

Having enough weight on the towball is important for keeping your trailer stable, but more isn't always better.

⚖️ Too little nose weight? Your trailer can become unstable and start swaying behind you.

⚖️ Too much nose weight? You risk overloading the towball or the rear of your tow vehicle, which can affect steering and handling.

The trick is getting the balance right.

When loading your trailer, keep heavier items low, distribute the weight appropriately around the axle(s), and make sure you're within the nose-weight limits of both your trailer and tow vehicle.

And remember, every time you add or move something inside your trailer, you're potentially changing that balance.

It's not about getting as much weight on the towball as possible. It's about getting the RIGHT amount. 👌

Now we're getting somewhere! 👀The treadplate is going on, and this big build is really starting to look the part.It's al...
08/10/2026

Now we're getting somewhere! 👀

The treadplate is going on, and this big build is really starting to look the part.

It's always satisfying seeing the different stages come together, especially when a finishing detail like this makes such a noticeable difference.

Still plenty happening behind the scenes, but we're loving how this one's shaping up! 💪

Get the gear up. Get the clutter off the floor. 👌Our alloy gear racks are a simple addition that can make a big differen...
07/10/2026

Get the gear up. Get the clutter off the floor. 👌

Our alloy gear racks are a simple addition that can make a big difference to how you use the space inside your trailer.

At 2400mm long × 320mm deep, there’s plenty of room for helmets, bags, riding gear and all those bits and pieces that otherwise end up taking over the floor.

More organised. Easier to find what you need. And more usable floor space for the stuff that actually needs to be there. 💪

Park up. Open the hatch. You’re ready to go. 👌That was the idea behind this setup.The large lift-up side hatch creates i...
06/10/2026

Park up. Open the hatch. You’re ready to go. 👌

That was the idea behind this setup.

The large lift-up side hatch creates instant shelter, while the fold-up bench gives you a ready-made space for registrations, paperwork, timing, judging or whatever the day calls for.

When you're done, fold it away, close the hatch and hit the road. Simple. 🙌

Not necessarily. 👀A fold-down ramp door is definitely a great option for bikes — it's quick, convenient and means your l...
03/10/2026

Not necessarily. 👀

A fold-down ramp door is definitely a great option for bikes — it's quick, convenient and means your loading ramp is always right there when you need it.

But it's not the only good setup.

A lift-up rear door paired with portable loading ramps can work brilliantly too.

You still get easy bike access, but once the bikes are unloaded, that big rear door becomes something pretty handy...

Shelter. 👌

At the track, it gives you a covered spot behind the trailer to work on the bikes, get changed, sort your gear or escape the sun and the odd bit of Kiwi weather. 😅

Portable ramps can simply be packed away when you're done, while the lift-up door keeps doing another job.

So which one's better?

It really comes down to how you use your trailer once you get there.

Ramp door or lift-up door + portable ramps — both are great options.

The best one is the one that suits the way you ride. 🏍️

Well, look who we spotted out in the wild! 👀🖤Always a pretty cool moment when you randomly come across one of your own b...
02/10/2026

Well, look who we spotted out in the wild! 👀🖤

Always a pretty cool moment when you randomly come across one of your own builds parked up — especially this one we built for the All Blacks Sevens.

Of course we had to stop and snap a quick pic. 😄

We see these trailers day in, day out while they're being built in the workshop, so there’s something pretty satisfying about coming across them later, out there doing what they were built to do. 👌

Compact was the brief. 👌This custom 3m twin axle was designed specifically to travel behind a motorhome, keeping the ove...
01/10/2026

Compact was the brief. 👌

This custom 3m twin axle was designed specifically to travel behind a motorhome, keeping the overall setup nice and compact without sacrificing the stability and carrying capacity the customer wanted.

Finished in satin grey, it’s a tidy little package that proves custom doesn’t always mean going bigger.

Sometimes it’s about building exactly the right amount of trailer for the job. 💪

All hands on deck for this one. 💪There’s a whole lot of aluminium going into this build, with Bry and the boys getting s...
29/09/2026

All hands on deck for this one. 💪

There’s a whole lot of aluminium going into this build, with Bry and the boys getting stuck in together to get this massive frame welded up.

It’s a big job, and a pretty impressive sight seeing a trailer of this scale start taking shape on the workshop floor. 👀

Plenty more to come on this one!

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Tauranga

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