Total weight? I'd guess 1600 pounds.saltydawg wrote:What weight range, axle type ( spring, torsion ) and use type, ie off road on road etc?
Those answers will matter for where to look.
The prices I've heard about for custom frames seem insane.tony.latham wrote:You might go to a fabricator and ask for a bid on a custom trailer. You can do the paint and wiring yourself.
Here's my chassis detail:
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Tony
kfh227 wrote:The prices I've heard about for custom frames seem insane.
Also, custom trailers sound like they are harder to register.
Do you register them once the rolling frame is done or when construction is complete?
kfh227 wrote: For what it's worth I want to do a 5x10 build. I was thinking 5x8 at one point but if doing all the work, might as well go 5x10 to avoid regrets later.
I live in a populated area. I figure I should be able to get bigger sheets.MickinOz wrote:kfh227 wrote: For what it's worth I want to do a 5x10 build. I was thinking 5x8 at one point but if doing all the work, might as well go 5x10 to avoid regrets later.
I did a 9' long build because that is the length my trailer would accommodate.
I wouldn't do it again.
We can rarely get anything bigger than an 8' sheet here. So I had to join sheets.
So I had to order a cutter for my router.
So in the end, a one weekend job cutting out my sidewalls turned into at least three weekends.
kfh227 wrote:I wanted to just buy a trailer and do the building on top myself. I can do everything on top. That's no problem.
But I have to tell you after a few days looking around the forum and googling, etc .... It seems like the new frames that were available from HF and Tractor Supply (I think those were two places anyway) are no longer available.
So I am at a loss. Are there any new kits available or companies that make the base frame we need as a starting point?
For what it's worth I want to do a 5x10 build. I was thinking 5x8 at one point but if doing all the work, might as well go 5x10 to avoid regrets later.
I guess this is good of a starting point as any. Help me out
kfh227 wrote:I've seen off road trailers. Where are people taking these?
kfh227 wrote:?
Connecticut says this:
https://portal.ct.gov/DMV/Inspections/I ... s-Homemade
Which implies that I need to repurpose two trialers to make one?
But if scratch built, I need a Vin?Ottsville wrote:kfh227 wrote:?
Connecticut says this:
https://portal.ct.gov/DMV/Inspections/I ... s-Homemade
Which implies that I need to repurpose two trialers to make one?
Nope, it looks like IF you use two trailers to make one, you need to prove ownership for both.
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