beach camoer design input needed.........

[madjack]

BC, I would just use the "Generic Benroy Plans" in the index at the top of this page as a guide for your build...just strech 'em a bit ...build the trailer frame outta 2x1/8th steel tube and a massively huge tongue and you should be good to go...also, checkout "sonnetpros" 12' long beach camper......
madjack

[bobhenry]

Here is the plan a 12' long 6'tall and 7' wide trailer (actually have a Dexter 3500lb 83" wide axle to use). It will be pulled by a 4x4 Suburban down Padre Island National Seashore, which can range from rough terrian to highway like. How would you frame the camper? Like the TD's, 2x2's,2x4's, or steel square tubing? I am a better welder than carpenter. But would like to keep the weight down if possible. Picture a TD screened in shelter on wheels with lift up windows, thats my idea. This area has no electricity available. Its a boondocker's paradise.
thx for your time
BTW, this is not to be a teardrop trailer, more of a squared off trailer.

Would this be a good candidate for steel building studs they are light and strong when diagionally braced properly. Haven't seen anyone on the forum mention trying them. Since you are more metal oriented it might be a real good experiment !

[Joanne]

Hey Beach!

I like welding so I'd go with 3/4 square x .065 wall (my favorite material). If you need a bit more strength in some areas, use the 3/4 x 1 1/2 so you can have a consistent wall thickness. I think with a little care not to overbuild, you could get a framework that didn't weigh a ton.

I used steel tubing for my fender mounts, tail light mounts, and antenna mount.







Joanne

Here is the plan a 12' long 6'tall and 7' wide trailer (actually have a Dexter 3500lb 83" wide axle to use). It will be pulled by a 4x4 Suburban down Padre Island National Seashore, which can range from rough terrian to highway like. How would you frame the camper? Like the TD's, 2x2's,2x4's, or steel square tubing? I am a better welder than carpenter. But would like to keep the weight down if possible. Picture a TD screened in shelter on wheels with lift up windows, thats my idea. This area has no electricity available. Its a boondocker's paradise.
thx for your time
BTW, this is not to be a teardrop trailer, more of a squared off trailer.

[Joanne]

Hey Beach,

For the trailer frame I used my little Lincoln mig welder turned alllll the way up. I used gas on the tubular pieces. A friend of mine purchased a TIG welder the winter and I'm hoping he'll let me try it!

Joanne

Joanne what kind of welder are you using? At home I just have a Lincoln cracker box.

[jimqpublic]

If you're always going to have a hulking tow vehicle and possibly try to pull the trailer through soft sand or mud it might be a good idea to make the trailer chassis extra strong- maybe 2x3 or 2x4 tubing for the main frame rails and A-frame.

[poolking]

Hey beachcamper,

I have been looking for the same type of trailer as you are and for the same reason. Love PINS and SPI.

I had contacted Andrew with a design idea. He came up with a Gridget. If you look at the design ligrary and look at the Widget TTT. He boxed the design like a Sunspot. I like it because I can us my camping cook stove, water jugs, ice chest and potty.

If check my album the 1st picture is what he sent me.

poolking

[mikeschn]

Where's the Gridget? I wanna see it...

Mike...