Hello all. I am rebuilding a small utility trailer I bought at northern tools. It's a 40"X48" bolt together trailer. I planned to unbolt all the parts I need ( ie. axle and springs, lights, hitch, fenders). I know the axel and springs are rated to 1050lbs. I would like to build a utility trailer to haul My gold dredge on . It is 40" wide by 7' long. it weighs 125 lbs on poontoon's. I planed on building a standard utility trailer with expanded metal bottom and 1' side rails. On top of the side rails I planned on adding removable bunk boards to rest on the top frame of the rails. This would give me storage for all the gear below the dredge. I also planned on uprights from the rails to mount a gear basket to haul my kayaks and bikes above the dredge. I was wondering if you all would use tubing or angle. Since the axel is rated for 1000lbs I would like to keep construction weight down to a safe functional minimum. This will be towed behind my Jeep unlimited Rubicon off road so the construction will have to strong and light. I am open for suggestions from all. My plans were 1" square 1/4" walled tubing and 2"x1" for tongue assembly. Any Suggestions?
These are pictures of two trailers I am crossing to get the final construction from.

These are pictures of two trailers I am crossing to get the final construction from.


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