Extending the length over the ends of the trailer....

[KDOG]

I am looking at if its possible to safely extend the length of the box portion of the camper 6 inches over each end of the trailer frame to get an extra foot of length without causing any problems. I realize I would have to beef up the floor framing by adding spars that go over the end parts of the trailer frame. Has anyone done this?

[Juneaudave]

You shouldn't have any problems at all. I think that is pretty common.

[halfdome, Danny]

My teardrop extends 6" over the rear and I don't need any extra framing to hold up that little. The front hangs over some of the "Y" on the tongue too. The roll pans makes everything really solid. Danny

[bbarry]

I extended 6" front and rear as well as 4" on each side without any framing. I did use 3/4" ply and ran a 2x2 nailer along the outside edge all the way around. This gives me a place to attach the wall and stiffens up the ply a bit too. There is absolutely no deflection in the ply at the edges.

When you think about it, cheap 3/4" underlayment often spans trusses or joists at 24" with little deflection. A few inches outside of your frame especially if using good quality 7ply+ plywood is really no big deal.

Just my two cents,

Brad

[KDOG]

Ok cool. Thanks for all the info. So now its getting time to decide on a trailer....