That is why I asked. Do not plan to go far with it. The wife's idea of roughing it is Holiday Inn Express, so this will be solo time and I do not see myself going more than 50 maybe 100 miles one way. So, going 70 MPH is not a big deal. Probably more like less than 25 miles will be my travel range.
Does bring up another question, how fast would you feel safe pulling a wood framed TD? A bolt together metal frame? Somehow, a bolt together metal frame does not put a picture of safety at highway speeds in my mind either. What are some of the things people are doing to keep the nuts and bolts together?
I was thinking about glue and lag bolts for the wood frame and dado the 4x4 with the front part of the frame. Also using 2 x 4 or perhaps angle iron to brace the tongue. What about putting a steel flat on the bottom of the 4 x 4? Where are the weak points in a wood frame? Just thinking outloud and needing constructive (no pun intended) input.
Gee, can anyone tell I have never built a TD before?
Thanks again for any input. Best to make your mistakes on this forum than on the road!!!!!!!
Safety Fast!! (no I do not plan to use the MG to pull my TD)
Eagle