SMOKINWELDERS 250 GALLON TRAILER BUILD

[smokinwelder]

Hey everyone. I just learned how to post photos.....i hope, thanks to Frank_Cox! So I decided to start a new build thread. I am picking up my tank tuesday. In the pics there is an exapmple on how they look. Should I pick one that has dirt on it, or a cleaner one? Maybe the ones with dirt have less rust? Let me know please. I spent $100 on the 250#der. I have lots of questions. Should I wire wheel my tank before I start and paint to keep rust from growing? Also I want to build a trailer. I would like to build the trailer first, and then build off the trailer, but dont know what kind of axle I need, and whatever axle you suggest, can i cut it down if needed? Once I obtain the axle, the build will begin! Well here goes nothing......

P.S. I want to thank everyone for being so supportive about my old thread on having a craigslist crab hunting me down over $200.....I have You really make me feel welcome!


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[Frank_Cox]

A sandblaster will be your best friend. Get one that has the least pitting. don't worry so much about the surface rust and dirt.

[smokinwelder]

Cool, Ill do the best I can when picking her out. I need to come up with a name for my smoker....it will come.

How much weight will this trailer need to hold with tank, firebox, and aluminum toolbox? Can I buy a harbor freight trailer and beef it up? Lemme know.....thanks!

[Frank_Cox]

should be ok with a 3500 pound axle. I do mine 48" wide

[smokinwelder]

Im looking at Northern Tools 3500lb axle kit for $260. Not a bad deal. Im by no means rich, but I can make it happen in decent time. I could also go with a steel boat trailer used off craigslist. Not sure on the load the axle will handle though. the piece of mind would be nice with the 3500 pounder, and then I can build a frame around it. Id still need lights, tounge, and other small items. hmmmmm. what to do.....any suggestions? cheapest but efficient.

[cdarnell]

depending on the size you will need a trailer that can hold 1500 - 2000 lbs, I bought a trailer from harbor freight the largest they sell it is a 2000 lb gross weight trailer, on sale and with a coupon I got it for $275.00, I beefed it up with deck plate and some angle and welded the whole thing together total in the trailer is about $400.00 it turned out really nice for the price.

[TuscaloosaQ]

should be ok with a 3500 pound axle. I do mine 48" wide

I am with Frank Bro I dont know what shipping would be.... but i can get you a better deal on that axel kit i can get the whole trailer kit at an extremly good price PM me if you are interested. I am not making a dime just trying to help a brother out, heck money is tight for all of us and i would help anyone on this site if i can.... aint that what it is about!!!!!!!

[Gizmo]

Hat's off! ... TQ ....

[smokinwelder]

should be ok with a 3500 pound axle. I do mine 48" wide

I am with Frank Bro I dont know what shipping would be.... but i can get you a better deal on that axel kit i can get the whole trailer kit at an extremly good price PM me if you are interested. I am not making a dime just trying to help a brother out, heck money is tight for all of us and i would help anyone on this site if i can.... aint that what it is about!!!!!!!

wow that's fantastic.....pm sent!

[SoloQue]

i can get the whole trailer kit at an extremly good price PM me if you are interested

Having that freight company parking lot next door has been a real treasure for ya TQ. I gotta say though, those low rider trailers parked in the back are a bit weird looking from the road.

[smokinwelder]

Hey guys....i have a 6'3" x 9'5" dump trailer i plan on picking up my tank with. will my 250 gal tank fit in there? I dont have dimensions...just wanna make sure. Aslo, how will I unload it at the house....lol...tild and drive?

[The Czar]

I think it would fit on them......and what you could do is back up to a tree or something solid at your house and then chain it to that item and the tank and then slowly drive off....

[smokinwelder]

Oh man! tomm i pick up my 250 gallon tank at 830 am! even my boss is letting me go get it during work. When i get it home I really want to put it on something. I dont have ant steel stands or anything to hang it from. Hmmm maybe ill just put it on some dunnage/wood so i can wire wheel and paint it to keep rust from spreading while i build my trailer. any suggestions on something I can put it on to clean and paint? i know...i shouldnt paint it till im done, but i wont be working on it till the trailers done and i dont want it rusting outside. thanks, joe

[Gizmo]

If there's ANY rust or old paint on it now then leave it alone - it really won't change much in the time it takes to build the trailer - might as well just remove the rust once .... fwiw

[Smokeone]

[Clover Ridge Smokers]

Keep us posted on the progress of your build. I too am in the middle of a trailer build. I've been posting pics on the Smokebuilder Facebook page.