extending tongue 1/8" 2X2 enough (1 Viewer)

[slickrock]

I am lengthening the tongue of a little camping trailer. It maybe will wiegh 600-800 lbs fully loaded. I was thinking about using some 1/8" 2X2 square stock (that seems to be what hitches are made out of). would this be enough for a 5 foot tongue? I need it long nough to miss the cruiser at a 90 degree angle. It will go on the trailer here: https://forum.ih8mud.com/trailer-te...ng-trailer-question-about-wheel-adapters.html I have orderd a new axle for a 6 on 5 1/2 bolt pattern and will use my spare 37s for tires. It will also have a roof top carrier right on top and the roof rack will be moved to a type of rack system higher up. IT will be wide and match m cruiser's track. It isn't very big so not a lot of weight will be in it (compared to larger trailers).

Suggestions on somethign that I don't have to worry about bending but not too overkill?

 

[sseaman]

try this website


Tongue Strength

 

[slickrock]

Thanks it looks like I could go 2x2x3/16 or over kill at 2x2x1/4.

 

[REZARF]

Yeah, I would suggest the thicker tubing, 1/8" over 5 feet will flex like crazy! I would go a bit bigger now and forget about it! Or swap out to a 2x4 in a vertical orientation.

Drew

 

[cruzzer]

I'd stay with the 1/8" but go with a 2x3 box set on its side(tall up/down) and that should be enough.. 2x2 in 1/8" just isnt enough,, but going to 2x3 makes a big difference.. Its what is on most of the lowes type utility trailers in the 4x8 range.. 2000# trailers..

 

[slickrock]

I was thinking the same thing. might be able to cut t down to 4' but I will go 2x3x1/8 or 3/16 in any event.

 

[Austin40]

Unless you just happen to have a bunch of 2x2x1/8 laying around that you're trying to use, I would go with the 3/16 or 1/4. Better safe than sorry, and you're not looking at much cost difference if you're buying the material.

 

[slickrock]

Hopefully my axle will be ready today or tomorrow. It will look good with 37" Swampers