Trailer Body Aluminum or Steel?

[Kacey]

I'm planning a build and keep going back and fourth on using Aluminum or Steel for building the body.
I will be using a M101A1 frame with Dexter 3500 axle and 33" tires for a foundation. My thought is to make some steel rocker type guards around the sides (tires/fenders) but use Aluminum structure and 1/8" Aluminum skin for the body and lid. There is no doubt steel will be stronger but is the added weight worth it?
Everyone please weigh in with thoughts and suggestions.

 

[Arlo]

My bodies are made of aluminum.

Have a look: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/92979-Sankey-Tent-Trailer

 

[toymaster]

Aluminum is more costly and harder to weld. If you have the capability then go for it.

 

[UK4X4]

My frame is steel

the panels as glued and rivited aluminum- no welding required- no corrosion because of the caulk between

Mine were all offcuts from the local sheet steel supplier bought by the lb

Mine is much lighter than If I had done with steel

 

[Arlo]

Same here, sheets are glued and rivited.
For more durability sometimes I add welded subframes out of square tubed steel (about 3/4" x 1/16", 20mmx1,5mm exactly), zinc plated afterwards of course.
And I hate the additional work of painting the stuff, when it's ready to go! It's not necessary at all!
Ok, it looks much better, sometimes. :sombrero:

 

[uk trailer guy]

me too. welded up a steel frame and then skinned with aluminium treadplate. still have to cap the edges, but you get the idea: