We decided to have a custom trailer built for our 5 x 10 teardrop. (Received a good quote from BDA trailer in Albuquerque in case anyone is near the area and interested.)
2" x 3" rectangular tubing frame and tongue with 2" x 2" angle cross members. 15 inch wheels, Jeep style fenders. We're having the axle installed 40 inches from the back, and by welding the spare tire holder behind the right fender and putting the battery(ies) in the galley, we should have about 12% of the weight on the tongue.
It occurred to us that, if we could have battery holders welded on the left side of the frame, opposite the spare tire, we would save room in the galley, and avoid problems with battery leaks messing up the interior. We would want to have them hang out 2 inches from the frame so the teardrop walls have clearance (we are planning on covering the frame with the bottom of the walls, ala Steve Fredrick).
However, the battery holder would likely extend a few inches past the fender, and, if we someday use two 6 volt golf cart batteries, that's ~125 lbs hanging out 2 inches off the frame. I'm wondering if that might be a bad idea and someday, after some mild off roading, the bouncing up and down might cause the whole thing to break off?
Has anyone done this? Any thoughts?
Thank you!
Tom and Shelly