After watching how you designed and Drew up this trailer, it reminded me 100% of myself. I do the same exact thing. You had a really nice result too. Way to go.
I screwed the wall panels straight to the frame with no sealant. I did put caulking on the roof panels before screwing them. I did this because I don't care about water intrusion (I pressure wash the inside of my trailer from mud after each trip). I would definitely add sealant or butyl tape if you don't want water to get in.
It was an assumption that I made. Some trailers are built so that 60% of the total length is in front of the axle (in this case the trailer is 120" long so, 60% equates to the axle being 12" behind centre of mass). But, it could be any value that you want in your design.
Thanks Brad, I think the added weight on the back of yours might be helping reduce the pin box weight on the truck. But it might be worth keeping an eye out for cracks.
Great Trailer build...Is this something I can build using a Flux-core Mig Welder? I'm new to welding and wanted to build a small trailer similar, minus the gate. Thanks
Thanks, sure you can use flux core mig welder, just make sure you get good welds and good penetration with the right welder settings for the steel thickness. I built my first trailer with a flux core welder.
Looks amazing can you give the information how to buy that materials and cost I start building my in I Will love to know where to order tha metal sheets 😊
Hi ! I need advices, Two 3500 lbs axles landscaping trailer 81 inches by 16 ft to be build . Am trying to avoid bad handling on the road , poor axles alignment, and bad load distribution. I wonder if the 60% rules is accurate, if I have to take the mesurement from the front of my frame or from the coupling point? Any better ways to find the optimal place to weld my suspension blade supports? Thanks in advance!
The 60%/40% deck rule is not always accurate. But it is ok for general use trailer. The measurement is taken from the front of frame (deck), not from the trailer coupling point, to the middle axle bracket from where the suspension equalizer is located. So, 60% of deck length is in front of axles and 40% behind the axles. Make sure the deck is squared and that the axle brackets are exactly at the same location on both sides and the trailer will track straight. For proper load distribution, make sure to front load the trailer first. If your tow vehicle can handle the added hitch weight, you can located the axles at 70%/30%. To get the exact optimal axle location, there is calculations that can be done (see the first video in this series), but those calculations assume the load is at the same location on the trailer deck all the time.
that was a great job on that trailer I wish I was bless to do something like that with that said is it possible that I can have you build one for me . Thanks RG Sabat
Mount spare tire on right side or curb side of trailer in front or behind fender will leave room in front for storage box 📦. One more thing to think of trailer jack will hit your tail gate of your truck make a set back mounting plate . In the a frame .that will work perfectly. 😂😂😂
@MrBlack is correct. Also, they shouldn't be so expensive... there is literally nothing to them. Just like dry sump pumps. We are being screwed - big surprise :O\ Thank you for the video. You RoCk!
