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Red Wing Steel Works 5x8 Utility Trailer Plans 01022015
Red Wing Steel Works 5x8 Utility Trailer Plans 01022015
Email: redwingsteelworks@gmail.com
Website: redwingsteelworks.com
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Note: If a torsion axle is to be used keep it directly in front or behind the axle mount
Frame assembly
See building notes or video for more details
Axle Location
Hitch Channel Quantity: 2 (1right hand 1 left hand)
Weld all hitch parts 100% after squaring everything up.
See video for details on squaring and centering the hitch.
Note: These are critical welds.
Hitch assembly
Front top rail Quantity: 1
Side top rail Quantity: 2
Top rail support bracket Quantity: 12
Tail light bracket Quantity: 2
See building notes before making fenders due to many different
variables.
Fender Quantity: 2
Weld all frame parts 100% and all other parts as much as you feel you need to.
See video for fender mounting tips and other explanations about installing the top rail.
Ramp Assembly
Ramp hinge bushing (Large) Quantity: 2
Ramp hinge bushing (Small) Quantity: 4
Ramp Hinge Pin Quantity: 2
See ramp hinge assembly page for details