Thanks all of you, you are giving me great ideas.
We do have need for a cargo trailer to transport the SXS and M/Cs to riding areas. A toy hauler is great, but not ideal. Might have to haul or store furniture or?
The reason I have settled on 10' box is that with our tow, 36' 5er, an over all 14' second trailer places us near the 65' maximun length in many states.
We do not need a tandem axle 7k unit that is wide, tall enough for the light load, and it would just be extra weight and overlength. There is also the higher deck height of a longer trailer.
I searched high and low for the size a unit we need, if any mfgr makes them they are without brakes and high decked. Dealers ( Big Tex, Carry on etc.) said noone makes it,
So, old timeretired welder fabricator that I am, build it.
The axle I made with spindles disc brakes from a salvaged Chevy uplander, with surge
actuator, 6bolt 205/50/ 17" tires, new axle tube 8'5" wide to outside of tires. . All aluminum frame and body with 4' wide front doors both sides, rear 35" double doors, not ramp gate( other uses you see?) with stowaway under ramps that can be used rear, or side.. Finished deck height 12" 4500w Genny will mount on the tongue, 14' Porta Bote folded on the side with motors, oars and stuff inside.
There comes a time when what you need just aint out there, or if it is its cost prohibitive. When I'm done, it will be better than any factory job, lighter, safer and just what we need. At much lower cost. Not counting my labor and shop time of course.
This what we need and have decided is right for us.
I started this thread to get the discussion going on what might be your perfect solution to your needs. Maybe the enclosed trailer mfgrs need to take a look at what us 5 th whl RVers with toys need.
