by Joseph » Wed Jul 07, 2004 3:21 am
Hey Dee,
I used the 990# HF trailer but I planned the weight of my teardrop down to the gnat's rear end so it could be towed with a Ford ZX2 if need be. I don't recommend it unless you do likewise.
Moving the axle back was no problem. There is a structural member that holds the spring, the name of which I don't know. Anyway, when you move it back, the rear portion of it is bolted to a pre-existing hole for one of the cross-pieces, the forward portion required that I drill a new hole. It's hard to describe but intuitively obvious when you're assembling the trailer.
Another tip: the long portion of the frame is two four-foot sections and you have to sacrifice one of your cross-pieces to connect the two. You cut it in half and bolt it across the joint - either that or get some angle iron to do the job. I believe the Kuffel Creek plans call for this as well.
Regards,
Joseph