lacofdfireman
Adventurer
Looking to build an Off Road trailer to pull behind my 2012 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Rubicon. I’d like to use my same wheels and tires (35’s) that I have on my Jeep now. I’d like the trailer to be a 4x6 frame with maybe 24-30” sides and a roof capable of holding a RTT.
I’m searching for lightweight ideas for this build. What are your thoughts for using angle iron for the frame or maybe even C Channel? What gauge would would we the minimum you could get away with for the frame and not be to worried? And what about the size and gauge of the tongue capable of fitting in a max coupler inside the tongue?
As far as the sides go what are your thoughts of using say Trex decking instead of sheet metal. We’ve never skinned anything so the thought of using sheet metal is a little worrisome for us since we’ve never welded anything that thin before. But I’m sure with a little practice we could figure it out. What other lightweight options are out there for sides and top of lid that would be strong enough to do the job. Also considered doing 2x6’s but figured it would be really heavy.
Still in the planning stage at this point but weighing my options. I know that wranglers don’t have a big towing capacity so hopefully trying to build something in the sub 800lb range. That way when loaded we would be maybe 12-1400lbs max.
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I’m searching for lightweight ideas for this build. What are your thoughts for using angle iron for the frame or maybe even C Channel? What gauge would would we the minimum you could get away with for the frame and not be to worried? And what about the size and gauge of the tongue capable of fitting in a max coupler inside the tongue?
As far as the sides go what are your thoughts of using say Trex decking instead of sheet metal. We’ve never skinned anything so the thought of using sheet metal is a little worrisome for us since we’ve never welded anything that thin before. But I’m sure with a little practice we could figure it out. What other lightweight options are out there for sides and top of lid that would be strong enough to do the job. Also considered doing 2x6’s but figured it would be really heavy.
Still in the planning stage at this point but weighing my options. I know that wranglers don’t have a big towing capacity so hopefully trying to build something in the sub 800lb range. That way when loaded we would be maybe 12-1400lbs max.
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