Things You'll Need:
- Welder Welding apron and gloves 2- by 2-inch steel rectangular tubing 4- by 8-foot steel grating Two used trailer hubs with wheels attached Bolt-on trailer hitch Cutting torch Helpers Trailer lights kit
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Step 1
Measure the length and width of your ATV and add 1 foot to each measurement. The new dimensions are the specifications for your ATV trailer and provide the amount of space you will need to tie the ATV down for transport.
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Step 2
Cut the 2- by 2-inch tubing to length with the cutting torch, and weld a rectangular frame together with the welder. Weld a crossmember through the middle of the rectangle to give the frame rigidity.
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Step 3
Cut the grating to fit on top of or inside the metal frame using the cutting torch. Then, use the welder to weld the grating securely in place. Weld the back of each hub in the exact center lengthwise of the metal frame; make sure the wheels turn freely.
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Step 4
Weld a 6-foot-long straight piece of 2- by 2-inch tubing (the tongue) in the center of what you have determined will be the front of your ATV trailer frame. Then, use the hardware in the hitch kit to mount the hitch to the end of the trailer tongue.
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Step 5
Use the provided hardware and manufacturer-specific instructions to mount the lights onto the trailer. Get your new ATV trailer inspected initially, and purchase the required insurance and/or license to use it on the road.
