I've just convinced myself to build a trailer to carry 'the' stuff around in. Presently just strap a short board and kit bag onto an old rusty trailer.

From the outset, I'm not a welder by trade but have welded bits-n-pieces on the present trailer to carry what i want at different stages.

I plan to buy a new trailer (6' x 4') with detachable front & back sides. Build a cage from steel tubing and attach it to the trailer.

Initial questions are:
- what size steel tubing would be suitable for constructing the frame?
- you know of any plans on the net that would be a good starting point?
- I'm not sure how to attach this frame to the trailer as yet, I remember reading a post here about it but now cannot find it

I was going to add to the post www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Windsurfing/Western-Australia/Windsurfing-Trailer/ but got a "Sorry, that topic is too old for replies - it's old news! Maybe start a new topic?"

Thanks for any advice

With all the talk on trailers latley i though i would share my latest kit trailer project. My current trailer was in need of some attention as the surface rust was kicking in and it was not big enough to store all my kit.

I bought a cheap MIG welder for 500bucks and tought myself how to weld.Being a chippie i understood how to build something square and true it was just my welding that needed improving. After a few night of practice on off cuts i'm really happy with the end result. I got the ali nose cone made up but every thing else has been done in the last few days.

So far the front has been extended and i have welded up the frame. just waiting on the sheeting now.

Mods so far.