Frame options

[Mark McD]

After surveying the trailer I wanted to use... an old Starcraft pop-up...I decided it's a roach and I'm not going to use it. I could salvage the axle but I'll just keep the trailer for a yard cart.

So, that takes me back to square one... I need a frame. I priced out the options to build one... axle, 2x2 square tube,etc and I have a friend willing to weld one up but the cost comes out to be about the same price as the Red brand 5x10, sans shipping. So, I may just drive to PA to pick up the kit and save on the shipping...maybe check out Philly for a day and make it worth the trip,(about 6 hours).

Having to purchase a trailer is going to set my start up time back a month or so, but that's okay- I'll have more time for planning.

More random musings
Cheers,
Mark

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[madjack]

Mark, iff'n it were me and I hadda choice between a custom trailer, built to my specific needs or a store bought one that I would havvta modify my plans to fit, I would go custom...if using 2xtube, I would go with a lighter gauge tube...like 16ga...with something heavier for the tongue...presently we are using 1x2x3/16 "C" channel for the frame...it is cheaper and lighter than tube...we use 2x1/4tube for the tongue with 1x2 braces, for a "Y" configuration..........
madjack

[SteveH]

Having been where you are, and opting to build a frame (see my gallery), I would do it again. However, if I did it again, I would go very minimalistic on the frame and the amount of steel in it. It is my opinion, most all of the frames under teardrops are overkill.

[Mark McD]

Made some phone calls this afternoon to figure out the actual cost to build a 5x10 trailer.I had a friend with an account at a steel supplier get my steel pricing at his cost.
Here's what I have so far:

2x2 square tube-16 gauge 72 feet @ 89.90 per 100# = 110 + cutting=$128

Axle, springs, perch seats,coupler, etc = $159

wheels= $0... I have a set
Labor to weld... two four packs of Great Lakes Conways Irish Ale

Looks like I may be building one.?

Cheers,
Mark