Travis Waldher
07-30-2002, 09:31 AM
Yes, I did a search.
I'm looking for some 30' gooseneck plans has anyone seen any? Longest I can find plans for is 25'.
Or does someone have a 30' flatbed gooseneck car hualer they hve pics of on the underside and what size frame rails were used? I'm trying to get an idea how much it will cost me to build my own.
Thanks,
Travis
That Mick
07-31-2002, 04:27 PM
If you can get plans for a 25' trailer with the capacity you need, it shouldnt be hard to strech them a little.
3 foot in front of the axles, 2 foot behind.
Keep the stringer spacing the same, just add more of them, make sure you use quality steel.
The safty factors used in designing one of those are large enough, as long as the trailer is designed for the weight, the extra length will be less of an issue. maybe gusset the frame a little.
Travis Waldher
07-31-2002, 10:00 PM
Ok.. time for a stupid question.
Quality Steel - Currently I go to my local steel yard and get standard mild steel in either the 20' stick or the length I need.
How do I tell?
That Mick
08-01-2002, 03:03 PM
Mostly I was trying to say don't build it out of scrap :eek:
Travis Waldher
08-01-2002, 03:53 PM
Originally posted by The Mick
Mostly I was trying to say don't build it out of scrap :eek:
Ahh.. well.. the only scrap I usually get is maybe some tube, etc. if they have it in a length I need. usually its just scrap plate. its amazing how big a "scrap" can be at .25 or less a lb. ;)