Trailer tongue - what size square tube?

[cparkerc]

I want to build my trailer tongue so I can use a removable lunette ring that can be inserted into the tongue of the trailer. What size square tube will accept the 2" shaft of the lunette ring?

Also, I am going back and forth on what size square tubing for my offroad trailer. 2x2x.120 or 2x3x.120. I have seen both used on some of the great trailers here. I would like to keep it as light as possible, but also don't want to worry about it on the trail. Anyone ever have a failure using the 2x2 for the frame?

thanks for any help!

 

[cparkerc]

ok, I got smart last night and just measured the square tube on my receiver hitch!:drool: Sometimes, I even surprise myself... It measures at 2.5.

Any input on the tubing size for the frame of the trailer?

Thanks

 

[SamM]

Go with the standard receiver tubing. You can buy it from eTrailer.com. That's where I got mine. You'll have lots of options, when going this direction.

 

[X2Outdoors]

You can get 2 1/2" square tubing from a steel supplier for a lot less money! Trailer hitch tubing is seamless and cost more.


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