Trailer Fabrication
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Trailer Fabrication
For all you master fabricators out there. What is the best way to go about building a trailer? I want to build something similar to a utility bed but in a trailer to handle all my tools and a 42U rack for computers that empty us 200lb but full it over 3000lb(I'm studying computer science in college). I'm was thinking it would be about 6.5ft wide and 12ft long with tandem 7000lb axles(this is probably overkill). I have not drawn it up on my computer yet to get exact sizes. My general idea was a frame made of 2x6x1/4 rectangle steel tube to form the 6.5ft and 12ft sections then do 1x1 square steel tube every foot for cross sections and lay plate on that. Then build boxes out of plate since they wont need to be structural just keep things dry and safe from theft. Have a bed cover setup for the center to protect my rack from the elements during travel and if I could find a crane from a service truck to help handle this rack. Thinking ahead I will would to build space for a compressor, generator, and welder but I am in no rush to add them. I have been looking around online but haven't found anything that would fit everything but have not found anything.
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1. Check with the State DMV on home made trailer requirements.
2. Browse clist and trailer places. You might find a travel trailer that can be modified.
And many times find a good used one for less time and money you might put into fabricating one.
I made a single axle one from a "pop-up tent camper. About 6' by 11 1/2' not enclosed.
If you try making one from a mobile home frame and axles, the tires will say "mobile home use only" The DOT does not like you using them on the road. Usually 7200= axle rating. 3400 lbs rating would be ok - each axle.
2. Browse clist and trailer places. You might find a travel trailer that can be modified.
And many times find a good used one for less time and money you might put into fabricating one.
I made a single axle one from a "pop-up tent camper. About 6' by 11 1/2' not enclosed.
If you try making one from a mobile home frame and axles, the tires will say "mobile home use only" The DOT does not like you using them on the road. Usually 7200= axle rating. 3400 lbs rating would be ok - each axle.
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