Posted 2015-08-22 6:18 PM (#164518) Subject: adding a side door on an alum trailer, is it possible?
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I've found a pretty good deal on a used Shadow 2+1 horse trailer. It would be perfect, if it had a side ramp near the box. This one does not, so is it possible to add one? If so, how much would that cost and would it take away from the safety of the trailer? Thank you!
Posted 2015-08-22 9:38 PM (#164519 - in reply to #164518) Subject: RE: adding a side door on an alum trailer, is it possible?
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
You could buy the parts from the manufacturer and then have a fabricator install them. In most instances this will be more expensive than ordering the option when the trailer is first being constructed. Additional materials are usually added to the areas surrounding the opening, to make up for the newly reduced strength of the previous solid wall. You will need a well versed welder, knowledgeable of aluminum fabrication, possessing many metal skills and owning a well tooled sheet metal shop.
adding a side door on an alum trailer, is it possible?
