Drop down trailer tubeing wall thickness?

[FishnBear]

I am looking into building a drop down ice house trailer. I was thinking of using 2x3 square tube but I'm not sure what wall thickness I should use? I want it to be as light as possible but I want it to last a long time. Thanks in advance.

[fast40m]

I used 1/8" on cross braces and 3/16" on long framerails.

[fast40m]

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[Augusta]

I used 3/16 on frame rails, 1/8 on cross members, and 1/4 on the hitch.

[End of the Line]

Need more info. No idea of what kind of stress were talking about here based on kpsi strength required. Single axle-Tandem axle? Overall size? Sidewall/roof structure and apprx. overall weight expected? If your not really experienced you might find yourself in a situation not to your liking in winter fixing things. There are more factors too such as how you plan to implement the attaching wheel assy too and the stress it adds.

[FishnBear]

I have not made final decisions but I think I want to build it 8x12 maybe a v-front, walls will be made of 2x2's, some type of metal sheeting for the outside, the interior will be very simple no cupboards, bunks or stoves. This house will not get pulled down the road very much (about 2 miles per year) plan on keeping it on one lake all season. Thanks

[End of the Line]

I can tell you an idea, but keep in mind that alot has to do with your skills as a builder and how you plan on attatching your wheel assy. 2x3 3/16 rectangular tube around the perimeter(60kPSI MATERIAL SHOULD BE FINE). To cut weight and prevent some freezing of the frame to the ice you could use 2x3x3/16 angle iron for a cross members at every 4 feet width wise, and 2 parralel aprrx 2'8" running through the center. Use 3x3x1/4 for the hitch making sure it runs through the front 2x3 tubing and back to the first cross member. Also a "Y" shape 2x3x3/16 from near the corners within apprx 1 foot of the ball. I just want to reiterate that this is only a educated guess based on my previous construction of ice houses and skill, and cannot be considered anything other than an opinion. Good luck.

[FishnBear]

Thanks for the great input. I think I can handle this project. I have access to a lot of good tools (wire welder, chop saws, band saw, plasma cutter, etc.)I don't use this equipment everyday but I am kind of a handy man. I think I will actually begin construction in the spring so I will not be rushed and can still do some fishing this winter. But I may start to purchase materials now so the cost is spread out. Thanks for the info!!!!