How to Build Your Own Garden Trailer
Building your own garden trailer will allow you to haul garden supplies easily without spending money on a trailer already built. It will take some basic materials and time, but most anyone can do this on their own without professional assistance.
Building your own garden trailer is a great way to save on money. These trailers can be expensive to purchase. While they may be a bit of a challenge to build the trouble will be well worth it in savings.
What You’ll Need:
- Plywood
- Axle Kit
- Welding Stick
- Paint
- Steel
- String
- Primer
- Saw
- Wheels
- Latch
- Choose an axle that has some sort of suspension as well as a hitch and trailer frame. Think about what you will be using the trailer for to help you determine the weight capacity for the axle kit.
- Find steel with a dealer or find a local supplier you can collect it from. Cut the ends of the steel with your saw at 45 degree angles. Cut two five foot long pieces as well as two additional pieces that are twice that size. Weld all four pieces together so you can make the frame.
- Tie two strings diagonally from corner to corner so that every corner has a string attached. You will want for the strings to touch to ensure that the frame is level.
- Mount the axle about six inches behind the frame’s center. You may need your tape measure to ensure that you have found this exact spot. Center the axle with your hitch using your tape measure for the most accurate results.
- Mount the frame’s tongue above the axle to the crossbar. Gussets should also be installed before you weld the iron fenders to the trailer sides. Prime the trailer and cut 10 pieces of plywood for the trailer sides.