Java230
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Looking for a 6x10 trailer. I see a lot of cheaper angle iron trailers.
I probably don't need a ton of capacity most of the time, likely 1500-2k lbs generally, usually less, but more is always better rather than pushing a more light weight trailer?
I see decent looking 2k capacity trailers (assuming 3500lb axle?) for 2500-3k used.
So I did some looking. I can get 5200lb axle, 3500lb springs, fenders, stake pockets, saftey chains for ~$1500
I was thinking 3x3 .109 wall tube for the main frame, 2x3 .109 for the floor cross members, one 2x2 .120 front to back for coupler tie in.
That should be 3 sticks of 3x3, 2 for the floor cross members and one for the coupler tube.
I have not priced that yet.
Now add paint, lights, decking sides etc. it will be more than a used one for sure, but is a beefy over built worth it?
I probably don't need a ton of capacity most of the time, likely 1500-2k lbs generally, usually less, but more is always better rather than pushing a more light weight trailer?
I see decent looking 2k capacity trailers (assuming 3500lb axle?) for 2500-3k used.
So I did some looking. I can get 5200lb axle, 3500lb springs, fenders, stake pockets, saftey chains for ~$1500
I was thinking 3x3 .109 wall tube for the main frame, 2x3 .109 for the floor cross members, one 2x2 .120 front to back for coupler tie in.
That should be 3 sticks of 3x3, 2 for the floor cross members and one for the coupler tube.
I have not priced that yet.
Now add paint, lights, decking sides etc. it will be more than a used one for sure, but is a beefy over built worth it?