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I would like to know what y'all think about my new project...I was given a 28ft travel trailer, Rockwood Ultralite I believe, and was thinking of converting it into a flat bed trailer to hauls cars on.The trailer frame is constructed of a 6" I beam that is probably an 1/8" thick. It uses torsion axles currently but I already know I am replacing those with either triple 3500lb axles or tandem 5400lb axles.There isnt much cross bracing in the trailer now so I will be adding that and was thinking of triangulating each cross brace to the top and the bottom of the I beam. What do y'all think?
Reply:The amount of time and money you will spend to convert I would think you could buy a nice used one. Pictures would help some.
Reply:As already mentioned, generally not worth the time, effort, energy, or money in doing a conversion like you are wanting to do. Camper frames are usually way to light duty to make anything other than a basic utility trailer with. I too, would have to suggest making/buying the proper trailer for the job instead of something that may not really be suitable for your intentions.I am what I am, Deal with it!If necessity is the Mother of Invention, I must be the Father of Desperation!
Reply:Dabar pretty much summed up my experiences with guys wanting to do trailer conversions. Most of the time, after you get done tossing out all the light weight junk, you'd have been better off just keeping your eye out for something used. I can almost buy new for what it would cost me to build the same trailer from scratch some times.The one thing that has gone unsaid is your your skill level and equipment. I have no idea your skill level, beginner, so/so, good or excellent and what sort of equipment you have to work with. A project of this sort requires very good quality structural welds frequently in all positions. It's not a project for just anyone, especially trailers that will most likely top 6K in weight loaded. Keep this in mind.