Trailer?

Patricio13 · Post by **Patricio13** » July 15th, 2013, 5:31 pm

Hello I'm looking to start my first build and trying to do it as cheap as possible. I found this trailer on CL and was wondering if it good to start my build on? The owner said its a pop up camper they started tearing apart to make a utility trailer and they think its around 4 x 10 and its $175. Is that a good price or should I keep looking? I plan on making a Reverse flow smoker out of a 250 gallon propane tank that I'm getting for $75. Is that a good price to or should I keep looking? Thanks.

smokinwelder · Post by **smokinwelder** » July 15th, 2013, 5:43 pm

The trailer looks decent. Just make sure its not rotted frame and such. I paid $100 for my 250 gallon tank if that helps any. Joe

Patricio13 · Post by **Patricio13** » July 15th, 2013, 5:51 pm

smokinwelder wrote:The trailer looks decent. Just make sure its not rotted frame and such. I paid $100 for my 250 gallon tank if that helps any. Joe

Cool thanks help a lot I cant wait to get it so I can get started. As soon as I get the trailer I will get the propane tank. I will be getting it from a propane dealer do u think they will help me load it on the trailer because I don't have any heavy lifting equipment?

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » July 15th, 2013, 6:22 pm

The first thing I would do is check the weight rating on that axle… And they might help you if you have a good rapport with them

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Clover Ridge Smokers · Post by **Clover Ridge Smokers** » July 15th, 2013, 7:10 pm

I agree with DC. Most of those old popups have light duty axles. Do you know the tire size?

TuscaloosaQ · Post by **TuscaloosaQ** » July 15th, 2013, 8:02 pm

Consider this you may be paying 175$ for an axel the wheels and tires may be no good and the frame of the trailer is potentially light for a 250 build especially if you are adding a warmer to it. I am a big proponent of building your own trailer truthfully the cost is really miniscule when you weigh all the odds. This is my opinion, to many people have bought trailers in hopes of using them and had to can it due to it not being sufficient enough. I am just trying to help a brother out.
If you were in Alabama I could hook you up on trailer parts very reasonable and am seriously considering becoming a dealer of trailer parts, heck I am selling them anyway. Wow 2 much typing for TQ GIVE ME A WELDER!!!!!!!

Clover Ridge Smokers · Post by **Clover Ridge Smokers** » July 15th, 2013, 8:23 pm

TQ is the master and I would go with his suggestion.

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Patricio13 · Post by **Patricio13** » July 15th, 2013, 9:06 pm

TuscaloosaQ wrote:Consider this you may be paying 175$ for an axel the wheels and tires may be no good and the frame of the trailer is potentially light for a 250 build especially if you are adding a warmer to it. I am a big proponent of building your own trailer truthfully the cost is really miniscule when you weigh all the odds. This is my opinion, to many people have bought trailers in hopes of using them and had to can it due to it not being sufficient enough. I am just trying to help a brother out.
If you were in Alabama I could hook you up on trailer parts very reasonable and am seriously considering becoming a dealer of trailer parts, heck I am selling them anyway. Wow 2 much typing for TQ GIVE ME A WELDER!!!!!!!

Thank you I have read many posts on these forums and have seen your builds. I appreciate your opinion I'm going to start researching how to build a trailer.

TuscaloosaQ · Post by **TuscaloosaQ** » July 16th, 2013, 5:54 am

Brother I can walk you thru trailer build ain't nutin 2 it

Patricio13 · Post by **Patricio13** » July 16th, 2013, 11:10 pm

TuscaloosaQ wrote:Brother I can walk you thru trailer build ain't nutin 2 it

Thanks man! About how much do you think the cost will be if I build it?

TuscaloosaQ · Post by **TuscaloosaQ** » July 17th, 2013, 6:42 am

less than 600$ depending where you get your parts. I would go with a 4x8 trailer 1 3500# axel 14 or 15" wheels and tires and 2x3x11 gauge tubing if I were building it. you can even you a straight coupler to get it rated at 5000#. Where r u located at??

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » July 17th, 2013, 7:27 am

TQ is spot on brother.....I just bought trailer parts and such...I'll be right at that mark for a 5 X 10 ish size trailer....

Post by **Rodcrafter** » July 17th, 2013, 7:35 am

Nice picture DC!

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » July 17th, 2013, 7:38 am

Rodcrafter wrote:Nice picture DC!

Thanks bro!

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Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » July 17th, 2013, 8:01 am

Picture….

HDINUYSN?

Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » July 17th, 2013, 8:51 am

What the.......... ????????!

Your killing my brain Gizmo!

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Clover Ridge Smokers · Post by **Clover Ridge Smokers** » July 17th, 2013, 10:04 am

I believe his is referring to DC's new avatar. I agree it is a nice pic. DC's pose is like something I saw in the movie Tommy Boy.
lol

Patricio13 · Post by **Patricio13** » July 17th, 2013, 11:51 am

TuscaloosaQ wrote:less than 600$ depending where you get your parts. I would go with a 4x8 trailer 1 3500# axel 14 or 15" wheels and tires and 2x3x11 gauge tubing if I were building it. you can even you a straight coupler to get it rated at 5000#. Where r u located at??

Thanks TQ I cant wait. Once I get my welder I will start looking for the parts. I'm all the way in New Mexico.

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