Hello Folks,
I've been lurking on here for a little while, gathering ideas, tips, etc... I'm planning to build a specific teardrop that has finished dimensions of 6' 4" X 10' 10"
Rather than building a trailer from scratch, I would like to use the HF or NT 5 X 8 trailer...most likely the NT one as the folding feature will not be used. Do anyone see a problem building 15 inches longer front AND back of the 8 ft trailer dimension. Also it would be built 8 inches wider than the 5 ft dimension on each side.
With simple math, I understand that I will be building over the wheels/wells.
I also plan to install larger wheels/tires as the 12 inch wheels are not going to cut it. I could raise the trailer axle and deck to build the camper base directly on it, BUT my tow vehicle is a 2013 VW Golf TDi, that does not exactly have "4X4" ride height.
Rather that raising the axle, I think lifting the camper base, say 8-10" above the deck would be easier.
That space created would be built into storage accessed thru the camper floor.
My tow vehicle has more than enough towing capacity of 2866 to 3527 lbs BUT, my USA class 1 hitch is rated for 2,000 lbs. gross trailer weight and 200 lbs. tongue weight...so I think I am good there.
My real concern is the question in the first paragraph... I think it would be fine, but I value your second, third, etc opinions.
Rob in Miami, Fl.