Mounting a Smoker on Trailer

[jake]

I am in the process of building a offset smoker that is 24" x 48" with a 24" x 20" firebox, now this thing weighs around 900 lbs. and I want to mount it on a trailer, my question, I don't know how wide to make my trailer. I don't want it so wide that I can't reach the back of the smoker but not so narrow that its tippy. Would kinda like to have it on a 4' wide trailer offset to one side but think it would make the trailer do crazy things. Any suggestions?

 

[gooose53]

Mine weights about the same and is offset. It tracks like a dream!! I'm not sure of the exact measurements but will try and remember tonight and drop you a note.

 

[bigun]

You could always mount it offset and if it did prove unstable add a wood box, or a cooler or something else behind it to balance it.

 

[linbru]

Get a harbor freight trailer - right price and will take the weight.

 

[gooose53]

Ok, went out and measured everything for you. Cooker is 38 inches wide by 5 ft, 2in long. Trailer is 5 ft wide by 9 ft long. That doesn't include the hitch part and that adds another 4 ft to the length. Hope this helps you.

 

[jake]

Yea it helps, much appreciated!

 

[seboke]

I'm fixin to post some pics of a smoker I saw for sale on the side of the road. Design your racks to slide out and you won't have to reach the back!