Frame for flat bed trailer, Keep the rain off the car Options

[Randal]

Been thinking about building some sort of frame for a flat bed trailer that could be easily removed. The frame would be covered with tarps, cut to fit and with fasteners to attach the tarps to the frame.

Looking for design ideas, i.e., 2 x 4's, PVC or what?

I like the idea of using 2 x 4's, but they are heavy.

PVC would be good, but is it strong enough to hold up to wind when towing?

[URY914]

I've thought about the same thing.

I'd use EMT (electrical conduit). 1/2, 3/4, 1" sizes. Weld it or use couplings.

For the covers use tarps from Northern Tool and add grommets where needed.

[Randal]

I've thought about the same thing.

I'd use EMT (electrical conduit). 1/2, 3/4, 1" sizes. Weld it or use couplings.

For the covers use tarps from Northern Tool and add grommets where needed.

Cool idea Paul.

Now to figure out how to build the strongest squares, i.e., like with a X in the middle.

Come to think of it, you could build a frame across the front, angled at 45 degrees that attached to side frames on each side, built at the same angle.

Then all the frames behind that could be build the same, maybe even for the top.

I've got to go look at EMT couplers...