Comments on: Trailers

By: Steve with Tumbleweed

Steve with Tumbleweed — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:13:41 +0000

We are redoing the XS-plans with a 3500 lb axle. Recognizing that the 5000 lb axle trailer must be custom made, you can use this trailer: http://www.bigtextrailers.com/pdf/35ls.pdf
Be sure to have the sides removed. The XS-House materials (not including trailer) weight about 2,400 lbs. We were being over cautious with the beefed up trailer. The 4,000 lb estimate of the XS-House is also an over-estimate.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:40:06 +0000

Hey Jesse,
Have you had any success finding a 7×10 with 5,000 lb axle? I’ve had the same problem trying to find such a trailer. That’s one of the reasons why I haven’t gone ahead and bought the XS plans. If you have any leads, please send them my way.
Thanks
Andrew

By: Jesse

Jesse — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:42:58 +0000

I just bought the plans for the XS House. I’m looking for trailers that are 7X10 and its as if they don’t exist. I can find plenty of 6X10 trailers? I’ve looked on craigslist, uncle henry’s, lowes site, home depots site, and businesses that sell trailers in my area. Am I missing something? Please help me figure this out or give me some suggestions. Thanks

By: Anne

Anne — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:34:52 +0000

Another reason for using a double axle is having a functional wheel on one side if a wheel should blow. I was driving a 2-horse trailer on the highway a couple years ago (yes, WITH horses inside) and had one tire blow. We pulled over to inspect the damage, but were able to haul on the shoulder about a mile to the next exit and a park.

By: Jay Shafer

Jay Shafer — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:47:38 +0000

Nope. I hauled my house from Canada to Mexico and back again as a load on a flatbed. Just be sure to satay within the width and height restrictions (as all of my plans do).