If you’re constructing a steel frame trailer, then here’s a hard-to-accept truth: It’s very difficult to replicate a factory-applied finish for your trailer. Manufacturers have access to tooling and fabrication processes unavailable to the homeowner.
So, you’re ready to build your own homemade utility trailer? If you’re not sure exactly what size and style you want, we’re here to help. Homemade utility trailers come in all sizes and shapes, from
I like aluminum! It’s silvery, it’s lightweight, it’s easy to drill, and best of all, it’s strong! However, aluminum is finicky to work with. I prefer its use for bolt-together trailers rather than conventional welded
Are you looking for where to buy aluminum and steel building materials for building your own homemade trailer? Finding your own metal materials can be stressful. If you buy metals from the wrong source, you
Let’s take a break from our regularly scheduled programming for RVs to look at their close cousin – utility trailers! Decking is a critical part of your utility trailer. It holds your stuff, seals against
Should you build or buy your trailer? There are many misconceptions about building your own trailer. Unfortunately, all too many would-be welders pick up a Hobart MIG welder and post the forum question, “So, is
Is there a standard length for a trailer tongue? If not, how do you choose how long your trailer tongue should be? This is a common topic in online forums. Everyone seems to have an
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