northern tool trailers

[_Ryan_]

Ryan Thanks so much for your input. I found the sketchup drawings of the trailer very helpful. I also perused your build and design and have snagged a few ideas for my build. Again thanks so much Lee

I glad it helped! That's the way in goes on this forum, there are so many good ideas floating around. I borrowed heavily from others here as well!

Good luck on your build!

[BobBash]

On the NT 5x8 trailer that we are talking about , can the axle & springs be moved rearward without cutting welds ?

[_Ryan_]

On the NT 5x8 trailer that we are talking about , can the axle & springs be moved rearward without cutting welds ?

You could if you really wanted to but it would be a pain. There are no welds in the way but you would have to drill new holes to mount the spring plates (each side has 2 plates with 2 bolts each), as well as the fender mounting holes (2 each side).

[BobBash]

Thanks for the info Ryan . I'm thinking of making a 5' x 9' teardrop on the 5x8 frame & I may need to have the axle a bit further back ......

[afzski]

Lee -- Thanks for your posting -- I am also looking at the northern tool 5x8 trailer - how was delivery for you ??? did you need to add on the additional delivery - or was it ok for you to move the boxes by yourself???

Alex

[rowerwet]

having built on a tractor supply no-floor trailer much like this one and then having two tent trailers (PUP) given to me last year for nothing, just come pick them up, I would really recommend finding an old PUP on craigslist, ebay etc.
First of all, a PUP frame is normally 5' wide, IMO the perfect width for a TD, this will take away any headaches with how to support the overhang (you really don't need to anyway, the nose wall and galley wall are all the support the TD needs)
PUP frames are already built strong enough to stand on and still be light to tow, you will only be sleeping on it with your weight spread out by a mattress, put your floor on the frame and build away.
Most PUP's frames will also let you have a 10' length, with no axle moving worries, another plus in my book.
A PUP on craigslist in worn out, mouse infested condition should be free or nearly free, however it should come with plenty of usefull stuff, the one I tore down for a utility trailer netted me a collection of lights, a power center (110 to 12v), sink, faucet, ice box, fire extinguisher, door latch, draw latches, awning track, and some other stuff I can't think of right now. It also has a nice torsion axle. between the money all that stuff would cost even on Ebay, you could buy a nice utility trailer if you still want to and have money left over, but as I said before I will always be recommending just using a PUP frame from now on.

also forgot to mention the nice pile of scrap metal from the PUP teardown, a few more dollars in the pocket

[_Ryan_]

Lee -- Thanks for your posting -- I am also looking at the northern tool 5x8 trailer - how was delivery for you ??? did you need to add on the additional delivery - or was it ok for you to move the boxes by yourself???

Alex

Delivery was good, it came on a semi trailer so I would suggest paying the lift gate fee. There are 2 boxes probably 150 and 100 pounds (total 265 pounds according to shipping documents), and coming off a truck there is a 4' drop off the back you would have to make. Doable if you have a strong back or a buddy I guess.