dt1984
Plastic
- Joined
- Oct 2, 2008
- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
Hey guys,
I will be building a trailer shortly. Here are the specs;
3000lb single axle
6'x10'
My question is what is the ideal size for tubing for the frame, crossmembers and tongue. Based on the reasearch I have done, I have found that
2"x3"x1/4" rectangular tubing is generaly used for the frame.
Does this sound ideal?
Or...... is there a better (lighter weight) alternative?
Someone suggested this to me;
Main frame = 2x4x3/16
Crossmembers = 1.5x3x3/16
Tongue = 3x3x3/16
That will save me some weight, but I want to make sure it is going to be strong enough.
Is there any logic to determining the sizes? Obviously experience and trial and error, but I need to be able to explain my reasoning here too.
Thanks for your help!
I will be building a trailer shortly. Here are the specs;
3000lb single axle
6'x10'
My question is what is the ideal size for tubing for the frame, crossmembers and tongue. Based on the reasearch I have done, I have found that
2"x3"x1/4" rectangular tubing is generaly used for the frame.
Does this sound ideal?
Or...... is there a better (lighter weight) alternative?
Someone suggested this to me;
Main frame = 2x4x3/16
Crossmembers = 1.5x3x3/16
Tongue = 3x3x3/16
That will save me some weight, but I want to make sure it is going to be strong enough.
Is there any logic to determining the sizes? Obviously experience and trial and error, but I need to be able to explain my reasoning here too.
Thanks for your help!