New Harbor Freight offering

[Sara-TNT]

Has anyone built on the new 5x10 harbor freight? I just finished assembling the trailer and wondered how folks attached camper to trailer. The cross rails are 13/16 below the side rails. I am building Tony Lathams teardrop but will have to make some modifications for this trailer. I was thinking I would put 1/4 plywood down, then 2x2 over the crossbars with 1 1/2 cups in between. On the side rails I would use 1x2. I used some scraps to show you what I mean in the attached picture (I know the 3/4 ply on side rails is not correct...it's the right width for a mock up). If I did the above do I use self tapping screws or bolts to attach thru the floor to the cross members? If so, how many bolts? and how do I ensure 1x2s are secure a long the side rails and front and back?

 

[Sara-TNT]

It should say 1 1/2" XPS insulation in between.

 

[Tony Latham]

If I did the above do I use self tapping screws or bolts to attach thru the floor to the cross members? If so, how many bolts?

Bolts. A minimum of six.

Tony

 

[kipa]

Don't forget that the 5x10 is literally made for unistrut style attachments, so you can anchor pretty much anywhere along the outside rails that you need to.