Trailer Fabrication - Phoenix

[Orange Juice]

I've have an extra trailer that I picked up about 5 years ago to be used under my 21’ Eliminator. When I got it home and compared it to my original trailer, the axles were wider, and the Bunks were 14” shorter than the original. Im now ready to move on to this project.

This is what I'm starting with. It did have a 21’ Searay on it at one point in its life, and its been inside a climate-controlled building as well, before I got it. Nothing special except the steel appears like new ( we’ll see, price was free).

Stainless steel fenders polish up appear new ( even inside the wells).

Axles and springs will be cut off and replaced with narrower axles w/electric disc brakes on two shoes. I need to add 14” to the frame (some where).
The Tongue is already a swing-a-way style. The surge brake reservoir will need to be removed.

Who’s the fabricators in Phoenix?

 

[spectra3279]

Why narrow it? Wider trailer is more stable

 

[Orange Juice]

Why narrow it? Wider trailer is more stable

Storage space.
fenders stick out about another 6-10”, enough to make in difficult parking something next to it. Also, driving takes up a good chunk of highway.
I’ll probably try and trade the wider axles for something interesting I don’t really need,

Narrow trailer also gives you more wiggle room around the ramp.

 

[Orange Juice]

My original trailer did not have such a large gap between the frame rails, and the inside fender. That’s almost 5-6” to adjust on each side.

Also going to chop off this training wheels

I also need another 14-16” of bunk length. Changing the bunk length is going to change its towing weight and balance. I could change the mounting points on the frame, when I install the new axles.

 

[mash on it]

The center of the rear axle on mine is 55/56" to the rear of the bunks.
Competitive Trailer.
Lights/bumper? Is ~8" beyond the bunks.
21' Eliminator jet

Dan'l

 

[Orange Juice]

The center of the rear axle on mine is 55/56" to the rear of the bunks.
Competitive Trailer.
Lights/bumper? Is ~8" beyond the bunks.
21' Eliminator jet

Dan'l

This one has 48” center of rear axle to end of bunk/frame. I’ll check the original trailer when I have a chance.

Spacing between the two axles is 36”.