Because there's always bumps in the road that add stress and twisting to trailers. Thicker is better. And tube over angle.
Learning generally boils down to "Repetition or the avoidance of pain", some people learn by doing, some by watching and some just have to pee on the electric fence.
Whether you think that you can, or that you can't, you are usually right. Henry Ford
I agree. When I built my trailer rig I beefed up an existing boat trailer. Towing that kind of weight bouncing on the road plays hell on thin guage steel.
Just a little update with the smoker. Going to start building the trailer next week. Went with 2x3 rectangle tube, 3/16 thick and a 3500 lbs axle. I just need more time, between coaching HS baseball, running a baseball league and work there isn't enough time......
Took a break from the smoker and worked on building the trailer and got most of it done. I went with 2x3 3/16 rectangle tube and a 3500 lb axle. It's gonna be fun mounting the smoker on the trailer.
Well I have a few more things on my to do list like fenders, lights and exhaust damper. I can't wait to finish up and get the seasoning process started.
I do have 2 questions:
#1 - I have a 8" square exhaust, any ideas on how to do the damper. I have a piece if 1/8" plate and I was thinking of putting a 1/2' edge around the outside and attaching a corner with a 1/2" rod and then come down two feet to a spring handle. It would have to be lifted and adjusted as needed.
#2 - I would like to have a small logo (11.5" x 3") made out of stainless steel to put on the door of the smoker. I am guessing either laser or water jet cut. Any ideas on who does that for a reasonable price?
I opted to go with two gas springs instead of a counter balance. I can now open the door with one hand now. Just have to do some final painting and attach the trailer lights. I should be seasoning it next weekend.