Convert an enclosed trailer to an open trailer?

[Stranger]

I have a 30' enclosed car hauler I haven't used in years I was thinking about taking the box off and use it as a flatbed. It's rated at 12000#.
Is this a bad idea or fully possible?
I am fully equipped and capable of doing any sort of fabrication that would be needed.

 

[Duffster]

I have a 30' enclosed car hauler I haven't used in years I was thinking about taking the box off and use it as a flatbed. It's rated at 12000#.
Is this a bad idea or fully possible?
I am fully equipped and capable of doing any sort of fabrication that would be needed.

Probably a bad idea, but not impossible. The "box" is part of the structure.

 

[Stranger]

Yea thats kind of what I was thinking too... as for hurting its value, it would be worth more with out the box on it.

 

[Stranger]

The frame is 6" I beams; that's what got me to thinking about it. It lookes rather beefy but I just wanted to ask around before I commited myself to a mistake.

 

[asylum575]

I would think an enclosed trailer of that size would be worth alot more than an open one. I would try to spruce it up as an enclosed trailer and try to sell it. You can probably buy a new open trailer for what you can sell the used enclosed trailer for.
That would be alot less work. Take some photos and throw it on craigslist for a week or so and see if you get any bites.

I picked up a used 20' enclosed trailer to keep my BX and some stuff in. I will start a 24x24 garage project next year. Once done, I will sell the enclosed trailer to defray some cost.

 

[medicshawn]

Maybe see if someone on craigslist or a local trailer dealer will trade it for an open trailer.

 

[Stranger]

Well It looks like I'll do the complete rewire of the lighting (**** field mice), replace a panel (storm damage), give it a good cleaning, and list it for sale. At least there is only about 300mi on the brakes, wheels, and tires I replaced 6 years ago. It has just sat there since I no longer have any time to play with the car.
I did use it as my storage shed until I finished my shop years ago...you can't go wrong with that way of doing it.
I know What I am going to do next weekend!

 

[Diamondpilot]

A family member of mine did just what you are saying. First time they loaded a truck on it it bent the frame and it twisted like a pretzel.

Sale it and get what you need.

Chris