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Default Tongue question


Anyway, been thinking about simplicity vs strength in terms of tongue
design.


I like the idea of using a straight tongue that goes “through” the
front of the trailer support then has A frame sides that attach
(weld)
to the front trailer support. This seems like a strong design.
However, it seems to me it would take me longer and require a fair
amount of precision. (have to cut the ends of the A frame at an angle
to meet the front support, having to cut the front trailer support in
two pieces to meet the center tongue. Then afraid I would not have
everything square in terms of the distance from one side of the
tongue
tip to the frame as compared to the other side.


Most trailer designs seem easier, basically, making a “square” for
the
trailer frame. Then fabricating an A frame tongue and placing it on
the upside down trailer frame, measure to ensure the tongue is square
with the frame and welding it directly underneath the frame.


However, it seems those welds will be taking all the force and a
person better have extremely good welds. (Which I am practicing but
that worries me).


Anyway, was wondering what your thought were. I was thinking a 6
feetx12feet dual axle.


 
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