custom frame

[arlene]

Iwould like to built the Generic Benroy,but I want to use 14" wheels,so I need a custom welded trailer. Does anyone have specs. and /or drawings, I can bring to a welder and say 'this is what I want'? I did see a fellow weld-up his own trailer(at this site) and he used a Redneck Axle
Capacity:1500 Lbs
Bolt Pattern: 545
Hub Face: 77
Spring center/OD Bracket:60
Hub type: ldlar
Spindle:grease
Stude size: 1/2
2K Hub Dia:0.6 for 13"-15" wheels
Torflex
Start Angle:10 down Addtional options: Camber short spindles,Will this work for the Benroy

[PaulC]

Arlene?, I'm pretty sure the Generic plans have a chassis plan in them. I could be wrong, though, it's been known to happen once or twice before
Cheers
Paul

[arlene]

They do,but I don't like,the wimpie tires on the RedTrailer,12". I think 14" tires would more be robust and look nicer. Yes the name is Arlene

Arlene?, I'm pretty sure the Generic plans have a chassis plan in them. I could be wrong, though, it's been known to happen once or twice before
Cheers
Paul

[PaulC]

Arlene, I've sent you a PM.
Cheers
Paul

[toypusher]

They do,but I don't like,the wimpie tires on the RedTrailer,12". I think 14" tires would more be robust and look nicer. Yes the name is Arlene

Arlene?, I'm pretty sure the Generic plans have a chassis plan in them. I could be wrong, though, it's been known to happen once or twice before
Cheers
Paul

You can get at least 13" tires on the Red Trailers, I belive. Call them and they may even be able to put 14" on for you.

[Esteban]

Arlene, what size trailer do you want to build?

A local welder built a frame according to my plans last fall for $500 in materials and labor. I supplied the Dexter axle and the wheels and tires.

It has 2"x2"x1/8" tubing with mitered corners for the outside of the frame (could have used lighter 14 gage). About every 2 ft. it has 2"x2"x1/8" angle cross pieces planned so they match joints in the plywood floor. The 48" long A-frame tongue is made from 2"x3"x1/8" rectangular tube - it seemed to be the strongest, still fairly light weight, tongue material for a 5 ft. by 10 ft. trailer that may weigh 1500-1700 lb. when it's full loaded. There are gussets in each corner for rigidity and for bolting the floor to the frame.

The frame is 61" wide by 117" long. With 14" tires and a 22 degree down angle torsion axle it has about 17" of ground clearance below the frame which is 2-3" more than I wanted/needed. Overall, I'm real pleased with my trailer frame.
Hope this helps your planning a little.

[Allen S]

hi Arlene I USED RED TRAILERS TEARDROP FRAME IT CAME WITH 13" TIRES AND HAS A 2000# RATING. I'M RIGHT UP THE ROAD FROM YOU IN HAMILTON IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE TRAILER BEST REGARDS ALLEN

[arlene]

Hi Allen,I sent you a PM
Arlene

hi Arlene I USED RED TRAILERS TEARDROP FRAME IT CAME WITH 13" TIRES AND HAS A 2000# RATING. I'M RIGHT UP THE ROAD FROM YOU IN HAMILTON IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE TRAILER BEST REGARDS ALLEN

[Alphacarina]

The Harbor Freight 1740# trailer comes with 5 bolt hubs on a 4.5 inch circle and you can use just about any size wheels and tires you like - I have 15 inch Mazda wheels on mine but I've also used 13 inch wheels on it as well

It's regularly $399 but is frequently on sale for $299 and if you use a 15% coupon when it's on sale, you get it for about $255 - Very good value at that price

Don

[Allen S]

Hi Arlene, sent you a PM
Allen