Customizing/adding to a utility trailer questions.?
I have an open 6×10 utility trailer built off of an old camper. I am looking at a couple of additions that I can’t seem to find answers googling or searching.
1.) Are there any build instructions for making it an enclosed trailer? I know how to build a frame, just worried about effecting pulls due to wind resistance, etc.
2.) Is it possible to change rims and tires similarly to a car/truck as long as it lugs and width fits? Does this effect load pulls(other than height) with a low profile tire?
Will only really ever tow my chopper, just looking at dressing it up a bit on top of making it a closed trailer.
Thanks in advance!
Trailer can hold up to 1500lbs
Chopper is 600lbs
It does have a medium cargo rating
The lip is "V" to the tongue and about 3′ if it helps to make a "V"d front
Wheels will generally work as long as they fit, though they also have load ratings. All tires have a load rating, which is the important number, trailer tires are designed specifically to pull with less lost energy to friction, but also to hold weight and last alot of miles, without losing to much traction, if you use regular car tires you could compromise fuel economy, mileage, or load to them, but if that is acceptable you can do what you want, just don’t over load a tire, as an accident is inevitable. as far as adding an enclosure, you have to take strength vs. weight and wind resistance. obviously you can pull a flat surface through air, but wind resistance will slow you down. There is an obvious attempt to make a trailer slipperier in the trailer industry, but they can only go so far without losing interior space and utility.

Wheels will generally work as long as they fit, though they also have load ratings. All tires have a load rating, which is the important number, trailer tires are designed specifically to pull with less lost energy to friction, but also to hold weight and last alot of miles, without losing to much traction, if you use regular car tires you could compromise fuel economy, mileage, or load to them, but if that is acceptable you can do what you want, just don’t over load a tire, as an accident is inevitable. as far as adding an enclosure, you have to take strength vs. weight and wind resistance. obviously you can pull a flat surface through air, but wind resistance will slow you down. There is an obvious attempt to make a trailer slipperier in the trailer industry, but they can only go so far without losing interior space and utility.
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