Trailer suggestions

[McFish1951]

I want to do a 6 x 8 foamie; I have a utility trailer with a ramp and side rails already. But it weighs about 750 lb bare. Does anyone have a recommendation for a lighter frame? It must be 6 x 8 or longer.

[QueticoBill]

Not wanting to build your own? 750 sounds very heavy. Does that include rails, ramp, and deck?

[MonteQuest]

I found that you are better off building your own frame. Axle location is very important. Look at my frame in the Build Forum: Monte's Ramblin' Rose. The weight and costs are detailed, including the axle.

Monte

[rjgimp]

A foam cabin for a trailer that size would only add about 100 pounds.

[McFish1951]

There is a gate, as well as 2x8 floor boards. Based on someone else's post, the gate is about 100 lb; and .75 in plywood in lieu of 2x8's would save about 75 lb. Ideally I could bolt the floor of the cabin directly to the frame, thereby skipping the trailer floor. If I do that, I would have to add a skirt piece of foam and PMF, sort of like what the "road foamie" build has, for a drip strip.

[Modstock]

Do you have any pics of it. If it were me, I'd keep it and start shedding pounds. Better to have a stronger frame.
If it has thick wood slats. Replace it with plywood. Could also remove the sides and the ramp unless you want those.
I have a friend that cut down the ramp and used it to haul stuff on like coolers, firewood, ect. It folds up when not in use.

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[McFish1951]

The rails are integral to the strength of the frame. I plan on removing the drop down rear gate/ramp. If I lose 75 lb by replacing the 2x8's and 100 lb from the ramp, I'm at 575 lb for the frame. I am mobility challenged; ie can't crawl around and get dressed without more than 45 inch headroom. So I plan to have a rear door into a 72 inch high cabin. the rear 3 feet is 72" high, then it slopes to the front where it is 48 inch or maybe less. This helps aerodynamics.

[martymcfly]

So, you might want to build something like this only maybe a little taller? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SACbs2ihxRc The trailer with the fold down ramp might be handy for you.