1/8" or 3/16" wall tube for frame?

[java]

i was planning on using 2x2 .120 (1/8) wall tubing for my frame. But i found a few sticks of 2x2 3/16 on CL for a decent price. it seems like most people use 120 wall. 3/16 will add about 75 lbs to my trailer. im trying to keep it light, but is it worth saving 100 on steel for the weight?

thoughts......

 

[Woods]

Depends on what you're doing. Do you have an expected total weight dry and loaded? What is the toughest trails that you plan to go over. I'm building a trailer that is designed to make it through the Rubicon trail. 75 lbs. is important. A trailer is a real game changer on tough trails. If you're planning on more overland type of travel 75 lbs. is not as important.

 

[java]

Im trying to keep weight down to a minimum. The trailer I have now is small and made of angle iron so its light and I really don't want the new one to be much heavier. No really hard trails, mostly light stuff.

 

[highlandercj-7]

IMHO, If I were using 2x2 it would have to be 3/16" wall. So to savbe $100 and have it 50% stronger it's a no brainer, go for it. I built my last trailer frame out of 2x3 x 3/16", but I like to over build things