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  1. #1
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    Default Widening a Boat Trailer

    I'm looking to widen a boat trailer by u-bolting a welded rectangular frame outside of the existing one as shown in the attached figure. The springs would then be relocated from the inner frame to the outer frame. The existing frame is 1200mm wide and the new frame would be around 1700mm and made from 50x50x3 RHS. Would there be any structural or other issues with this approach, or suggested improvements? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

    Cheers
    Blair
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    Once you add the mudguards etc., it is going to be a very wide arrangement.
    What is wrong with the width at the moment?

    John.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wimmera Jack View Post
    Once you add the mudguards etc., it is going to be a very wide arrangement.
    What is wrong with the width at the moment?

    John.
    Thanks Jack, good question.

    The extra width for the guards will be 470mm (235mm x 2) so the total width including guards will be 2170mm which is slightly less than that of Jayco's camper trailers (2240mm) . The reason for widening is that it will be used for a folding trimaran which has a total width of 2500mm. I've attached a photo on the existing trailer. Widening the trailer will reduce the side overhang and provide greater stability on the highway. Cheers
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    Hi Blair 62,

    Welcome to the Metalwork Forums,

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    As far as the trailer mods are concerned I would advise on perusing the sticky at the very top of this Trailer and other Fabricated stuff Forum-

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    Again, welcome to our forums.

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    Hi Blair and Welcome to a TOP FORUM.
    In regards to your thoughts on adding to the sub frame, I'd probably go for 50 X 50 X 4mm rather than the 3mm. Also I'd make a new separate frame, rather than welding it next to the existing frame, as water will get between the 2 edges and rust, requiring major work again. If you do go down this path, make sure that you have holes at least 15mm in the bottoms to allow water to drain out.
    HTH
    Kryn
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    Hi Blair

    Are you getting the new frame hot dipped? If so make sure the new frame is properly vented (ie min 12mm holes drilled in right places). I only asked because your existing trailer is gal.

    Regards
    Twosheds

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