What are trailer frames made of?

Aluminum Trailers with Steel Frames Some frames are made of steel bars and some trailer frames are made of tubular steel. If the aluminum is powder coated or galvanized, the trailer rusts more slowly than if the aluminum is untreated.

What is the best material for a trailer?

As a matter of fact, when aluminum is supported by steel implements, like the designs that are seen in trailers, the material actually carries a better strength-to-weight ratio. Winner: Tie. Both materials are quite strong, but aluminum is always a lighter choice.

What material is used to enclose a trailer?

Most enclosed trailers will use aluminum, steel, galvanized steel sometimes referred to as Galvaneal; or FRP. For wall cross members, steel or aluminum is used. Attached to the cross members is plywood, luan, aluminum or a combination of these. Most commonly used is the aluminum exterior.

What aluminum is used for trailers?

Aluminum trailers use high grade alloys The alloys used in aluminum trailers contain at least 95 percent aluminum. The other five percent is composed of titanium, copper, zinc and chromium. Trace amounts of other metals are also added to enhance the property of the aluminum alloy.

What kind of material should I use for a trailer frame?

Like the main beams, C-Channel or Rectangular tube are good for this trailer frame material. One nice benefit of C-Channel in the back . . . you can set the tail lights into the channel for protection. These front and back cross members are a good place to angle brace or gusset as well.

What are the members of a trailer frame?

Cross members are not as long as main beams, nor do they each carry the full cargo load. Typically, cross members span the width of the trailer to support the decking and share the load carrying duties. Wider trailers generally require stronger cross members.

How do you make a utility trailer frame?

You drill a pilot hole and run the screws in with an electric driver. Everybody does it differently but I put the front axle at the center of the box and the rear axle so the tires clear by 5-8 inches but you have to check centers on the wheels and fenders you plan to use.

What do I need to build my own trailer?

If you are needing to build a new trailer check out our complete utility trailer kits. The complete trailer kits includes everything you need to build your own utility trailer. The only thing you will need to decide and purchase is the metal frame material and tires.