Axle location on trailer

[Jimmytg]

Hello,

I am looking at building a foamie similar to the "canned ham" thread that was posted a few years ago. The trailer that my brother is offering me is 6 ft wide by 12 ft long. My plan is to make the camper approximately 6 ft tall so that I could stand up inside.

I have attached to schematic with dimensions of the trailer. Am I going to need to relocate the axle? And if so, where would it need to go (measurement from back)?

If it does need to be relocated, I'm assuming I would need to go to a welding/machine shop to have that addressed?

Or, can I build it as is, but just make sure to be cognizant of my weight placement inside the camper?

Thanks a bunch in advance!

 

[Tony Latham]

It should be at the 60/40 point on the frame. Forget the tongue. Just by looking at your diagram, it needs to be moved back.

Tony

 

[Stovlar]

Just by looking at your diagram, it needs to be moved back.

ditto

 

[Paintsalot]