Building a Trailer

[77ChevyK10]

I am building a 8x20ft car haler not a deckover. I do not whant to make a trailer the is to hevy. I am the overkill king. So what size should I use for the frame and braceing. Thanks

Andrew

 

[chevyracing]

3x3 angle for the main rails and 2x2 for the upper rails and stancheons. 4 inch channel for the hitch A frames.

John

 

[77ChevyK10]

how thick on all that?
2x2 angle or what

Andrew

 

[chevyracing]

3/16 is good for thickness and yes, 2x2 angle for the top stuff. The top doesn't need to be 3/16 of course, but a good 1/8 should be okay.

John