Trailer sign

[Hog Wild graphics]

Just had a customer bring this to my shop. Wants portable billboard. I was thinking about using aluminum for the material for the sign to attach to this 10by20 frame. Any other suggestions?

 

[Circleville Signs]

Fit both sides with a banner track system. Cheaper, easier, better.

 

[cajun312]

Saw one like that flipping and bouncing down the road in a thunderstorm. Your customer better make sure he has outriggers or a way to tie the trailer down.

 

[4R Graphics]

Banner track system would be the most cost effective for your client in the long run but the initial cost will be high. As for the wind loading not sure it better be heavy at the bottom like a sailboat. He better check on insurance I called my insurance company as I thought about doing something like that about 6 months ago the insurance for a 35 year old with perfect driving record was $8,500 a year.

 

[SignosaurusRex]

Perforated banner material may be a thought. I too would be concerned about the wind load........but it ain't my trailer nor my concern.

 

[JoshLoring]

Better a frame that thing of its gonna be bad to tow.

 

[visual800]

silly get rich quick schemes

 

[rjssigns]

That is a big a** sail.

We figure everything we do exterior at 30lbs per square foot wind load. That's code in our area.

I would use Aluma Panel if he is not going to change out the message.

 

[skyhigh]

Better a frame that thing of its gonna be bad to tow.

+1
Thats too much sq.ft. for the type of support posts he has

 

[DizzyMarkus]

From a carpetners point of view, that doesnt look good :0) In its current configuration it will need "A" supports front and back, going to the trailer. From top center to bottom as far out as you can. The more spread the more stability. If I have overstepped my newbie status I apoligize, Im just trying to join he community :signs101:

Markus

 

[skyhigh]

From a carpetners point of view, that doesnt look good :0) In its current configuration it will need "A" supports front and back, going to the trailer. From top center to bottom as far out as you can. The more spread the more stability. If I have overstepped my newbie status I apoligize, Im just trying to join he community :signs101:

Markus

+1 again.
Guy wires is the only way that will be structurally sound.....maybe.

If he can construct the frame, then attaching panels shouldn't be a problem. No way I would participate in the construction of that rolling monster. If that were my customer, I'd mark on his invoice "Building Sign"....."Customer install". :Big Laugh

no joke.

 

[Sign-Man Signs]

Actually building one of these right now only smaller 4 x 8. I'm using Elite board from Tubelite @ $40.00 a sheet. Same as Alumilte but cheaper. We're using mobile home screw in anchors to strap it down on site.

 

[TyrantDesigner]

10by20 frame

That will be some odd cuts there bro-hymn. if you feel like dumping out twice the cost practically for a 4x10 or 5x10 sheet (can't remember) you're gonna have some ugly seems at the top or bottom of whatever you do.

As for the panels, I would probably go with alumacore probably to add some weight, I would also support the top of that sign with flight cable attached to the frame. IMO he should have figured out what he was going to do before he made the frame ... at this point it's trying to get something to work, not look good.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/aaronbstitt/4132330359/

Honestly, he should start over with something like the link. It will be more sturdy in heavy wind and weather and he can then make it to be something functional like an 8x20 with the supports at 4' sections so if something DOES happen to a panel, it can be replaced easily without gimpy added cuts to make it the full size.

-edit- oh and if he does go with the setup like in the link, there are companies that make LED work lights that dump out 7500 lumens and use less than 6 or 10 amps each on a 12v source ... perfect for trailer use so it doesn't kill the vehicles alternator since they use 1/10th the juice.

 

[JoshLoring]

Gotta be A frame.
Whether its structured or built for banners it HAS to be A Frame.

We actually build and sell these things. Something a lot of people don't know.

*Edit. we removed that website from population and from the trailers. WAY too many people thinking they would be 500-1000$ I didn't realize this was such an old pic.

 

[Gino]

While driving, that thing will be knocked over from a tractor-trailer passing you.

While on location, a kid could practically knock it over without any outriggers on it.

****-poor idea and I'd be surprised if he can get a license to haul something on a boat trailer that isn't a boat and just a large sail without the boat part.