I would take a look at some engineered units and copy.
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02-17-2010, 11:59 AM #11
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02-17-2010, 02:03 PM #12
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yes, exactly, why re-engineer the mousetrap?????
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02-17-2010, 02:22 PM #13
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Its just a habit for me to look at how everything is built, what the guy or trade next to me is doing and file it away for future use. I almost always look at a trailer with that kind of eye when I am standing next to one, if I see a bent bracket take a glance. When in doubt build one gage heavier, usually just a pinch over engineered designs.
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02-17-2010, 02:24 PM #14
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When I first start doing this I didn't always look, I used my own thoughts. First couple trailers I built were so heavy they barely haul themselves. Now half the stuff is with tin snips and screw gun,,, ha
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02-17-2010, 02:58 PM #15
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02-17-2010, 03:14 PM #16
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Didnt mean trailer work with tin snips.
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02-17-2010, 03:40 PM #17
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ha ,,,,,,,,
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02-17-2010, 05:13 PM #18
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on a 32 foot deck he would not have a 25 foot span more like 21, and the load would be evenly distributed, only 1 cars weight plus a little of the second would be on it. Aside from the trailers weight. I would be more worried about twist with the 3 inch crossmembers.
Originally Posted by Sonora Iron
Two 10” x 15.3# C channel 25-feet span are good for 7,100-pounds with 1.29-inch deflection!
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02-17-2010, 05:17 PM #19
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FYI, the numbers I’m giving are static load, not dynamic! Originally Posted by Badd00SS
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02-17-2010, 05:49 PM #20
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I'm with the strawberry man on this. Take a look at some like it and see how they are done. Manufacturers literature might even give some clues as to the construction on their trailers. Look and learn.
Jim
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