Homemade Truck Camper Dolly - Advice Needed
Hi everyone, I bought an old farm wagon running gear (pre 1960's) to use as the basis for a homemade truck camper dolly measuring approximately 49" wide by 113" long. Even though this dolly will only...
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So the frame is 49" wide? Basically the same width as the camper.
2x4 frame will be fine. You're transferring most of the load through direct compression on the outside edges. Use 2x6 band boards held flush on the bottom if you want a lip on the sides.
If the band board sits outside the frame you can always block between the joists right over the trailer frame if you're worried about compression on the joists.
Save the $ for joist hangers. Not needed.
Assume you're going to sheet the top of the deck?
2x4 frame will be fine. You're transferring most of the load through direct compression on the outside edges. Use 2x6 band boards held flush on the bottom if you want a lip on the sides.
If the band board sits outside the frame you can always block between the joists right over the trailer frame if you're worried about compression on the joists.
Save the $ for joist hangers. Not needed.
Assume you're going to sheet the top of the deck?
