Trailer

[Boanerges4]

OK, I got the popup trailer torn down to the frame. It measures 6 ft 4 inches wide by 11 ft 1o inches long. I left the width for the bed but I shortened the length to 11 ft even. Now Im looking at the frame and wondering if I should cut the extended arms on each side and let the 3/4 inch floor hang over, or leave the extended arms and put 3/4 plywood on top. My thinking is weight. If I lose the arms is there a dramatic drop in weight? Im like everyone else Im trying to go as light as possible. I drive a 2010 Toyota tacoma prerunner with towing package. So theres no problem there, I still would like to stay light for the MPGs.

[Marck]

some pics might help to give you better advice. I can't say without seeing what you are working with....but weight is always a consideration

[Miriam C.]

My build came out to almost 1800 pounds on a similar trailer. Yours is longer by almost 3 ft. If you can cut the weight all the better.

One thing to consider is making the floor a light weight box and save the weight that way instead of cutting metal...Wit 3/4' plywood you are adding over 100 pounds of wood. Will cutting metal save you that?

[Boanerges4]

Go over to the BUILD JOURNALS and see UNNAMEDTRAVEL TRAILER, my frame is exactly like his. Im referring to the extensions on left and right of the main two runners. Thanks

[48Rob]

I would leave the arms.

Remember that the arms carry the weight of the walls and roof in addition to the floor.
The "foundation" is a critical part of the trailer.
If weight is a concern, using 1/2" plywood will save much more than a few metal arms.

Rob