- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
I want to build a light-weight car hauler trailer, for hauling my Willys. I want it smaller, thinking a 12' bed with a 2' dovetail. Tandem 3,500# axles, Maxxis 8008 tires. I found a DIY build 'kit' that comes with axles, springs, shackles and hardware for $560. Thinking about a Bulldog coupler, too.
My question is, what size and type of material would you use for the main structure? C channel or rectangular tubing? What size? I really don't want to overbuild the trailer... that's easy. I want something that weighs just enough to last and be safe, but not overkill. My Willys will weigh under 4,000#'s.
My question is, what size and type of material would you use for the main structure? C channel or rectangular tubing? What size? I really don't want to overbuild the trailer... that's easy. I want something that weighs just enough to last and be safe, but not overkill. My Willys will weigh under 4,000#'s.