Step 2: Build your chassis 5x8 red trailer
The 5x8 red trailer design has been modified for use with the Generic Benroy.
The first modification Is to change the width of the trailer from 60” to 58”. This will allow the side walls to hang over the frame, thus hiding the frame.
The second modification is to knotch the frame and mount the axle above the springs instead of under the springs. This allows the trailer to sit lower, albeit not quite as low as the original. For that you would need a torsion axle, with adjustable arms.
And finally, do not install the finders or any of the electrical components
The trailer will be assembled as per the directions that came with it, except for the following.
Using a metal chop saw, cut each of the (4) cross members exactly 2” shorter. Drill new holes in the end, of each cross member.
The 2 center cross members need to be cut to fit into the side rails as shown. Also remove the flange so that you can fit in a pine cross member. This converts the folding trailer into a rigid trailer.
Install a pine cross member in place of the channel cross members.
Notch out the angle iron to give the axle travel clearance.
Cut off xx” from the 45* tongue members. Drill new holes on the trimmed ends.
Finish assembling per the directions.
This would also be a good time to prime the wood and paint the trailer.
The 5x8 red trailer design has been modified for use with the Generic Benroy.
The first modification Is to change the width of the trailer from 60” to 58”. This will allow the side walls to hang over the frame, thus hiding the frame.
The second modification is to knotch the frame and mount the axle above the springs instead of under the springs. This allows the trailer to sit lower, albeit not quite as low as the original. For that you would need a torsion axle, with adjustable arms.
And finally, do not install the finders or any of the electrical components
The trailer will be assembled as per the directions that came with it, except for the following.
Using a metal chop saw, cut each of the (4) cross members exactly 2” shorter. Drill new holes in the end, of each cross member.
The 2 center cross members need to be cut to fit into the side rails as shown. Also remove the flange so that you can fit in a pine cross member. This converts the folding trailer into a rigid trailer.
Install a pine cross member in place of the channel cross members.
Notch out the angle iron to give the axle travel clearance.
Cut off xx” from the 45* tongue members. Drill new holes on the trimmed ends.
Finish assembling per the directions.
This would also be a good time to prime the wood and paint the trailer.
