A-Frame box

[Jeff]

I want to mount a box on the A-frame of my trailer and I am unsure how to attach it. Should I weld brackets to the A-frame or fabricate brackets that clamp around the box section of the A-frame?

Jeff

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[hook]

I've done this then was told not to weld on top of the A frame.
but I should have welded under the box along the A frame.
I haven't had any problem in 4 yr. (road use only)

[PhilipA]

I just rivetted mine to the a frame with large rivets.
My box is aluminium.

Then you can remove it if you ever have to.
Regards Philip A

[Blknight.aus]

ID go pipe clamps around the metal of the frame work. no welding or drilling of anything imprtant and its easily removed.

[Chucaro]

Perhaps the best way is using U bolts for RHS (ready available) and mount the box in a bed of silicone (Silka) so you will not have problems with rust and noise.
Cheers

[justinc]

No weld, No weld!

:D:D

Chucaro has it, clamp and Sikaflex:)


JC

[Jeff]

I was in the local bolt place the other day, when I saw U-bolts that I thought were just the right size. I got them home they were perfect. I put timber between the A-frame and the box, partly to damp vibration and partly to space it up for clearance for the handbrake.

Thanks for the replies.

Jeff

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