Need Help With Trailer Chassis

[Eagle]

Greetings,

Been looking at the Weekender and a couple of other designs. Probable will be 80 to 90% weekender.

I have a 5' x 10' trailer with 2" x X for a floor, BUT the axle is 60" from the rear. Would this axle placement be a MAJOR problem? Moving it would involve too much effort. If the axle placement is OK, would I need to insulate the floor since it is constructed of 2" x 8" and 2" x 6" lumber?

OR

look into a custom built 4' or 5' x 8' trailer

OR

do you think a bolt together 4' x 8' would be the better option? What do you think of the 1175lb trailer? Much trade off compared to a 1800 lber? That is would I REALLY need the 1800lb trailer?

This will probably be a solo camping unit. So, one last question here, what do think of just one cabin door on the right (passenger) side?

Thanks

Eagle

[Jiminsav]

IMHO, 60 inches is too far forward..if you insist on using that trailer you have, add a whole bunch of stuff to a tongue box..

[Eagle]

Thanks. Just needed to hear that conclusion from someone who has one of these.

What do you think about Mike's weekender on a 1175# bolt together trailer?

TIA,

Eagle

[mikeschn]

Look at the results of this poll!!!

http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?t=846

Mike...

[Eagle]

Did not know or forgot about this poll. Wish there were more votes, but I guess with the results......NUF SED

Looking into a custom 5' x 8' and if not too $$$$ will go that way. Guess I will be building as soon as the chassis issue is settled and arrives. Assuming nothing happens.

Thanks

Eagle

[mikeschn]

Wise choice grasshopper!!! LOL

Mike...

P.S. Did you see the price of my trailer here?
http://www.mikenchell.com/weekender/chassis.html