How to Shorten Semi Trailer...

Having one custom built is out of the question. Not in a position to pay $90,000 plus. I attached our initial plans. Rear door will be basically a big ramp that will be strong enough to load my pickup in the back and for the horses to walk up. Side door will be the same way only a 4' wide version. Will allow the horses to be loaded from the side or rear. Not worried about them falling through the floor. Our current trailer has 2x4 pine board floor that's 20 years old and is still doing fine. Not that it can't happen but not very likely if I can watch someone drive a 10'000# forktruck on it, it should be good enough for my 2,000# horses. Like any other used equipment purchase, just requires a close inspection before buying. If I can figure out the details of the ceiling, the rest is fairly easy ( lol ish). I like a single drop frame because I can get a vehicle in. With the double drops I'd have to find a way to get the truck over them. If I had a trailer repair place within 20 miles of me I'd go buy them donuts and pick their brains for a while but I don't. That's why I'm picking your guys'. Haven't gotten a trailer yet. Too cold to work on anything right now. This is what I'd be starting with (or something like it).

http://www.truckpaper.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=4761985

I want a 45 just to keep maneuverability. I could do a 48 or 53 but don't need that much space. All the interior stuff I can do in a more rustic (ah hem, can we say cheap) manner. No fancy finishes, no marble countertops, just a good place to lay my head after a long day plowing. The last couple we did we utilized alot of second hand rv parts. We have two rv salvage yards in the area.

Well, I got way off topic for what the original question was. But that's what we got, lol.

 

Just saw the picture didn't attach to the document. Here's what the key is referring to.

 

I actually spotted a 48' drop frame reefer trailer on TP today. Might be worth thinking about. I thought about the newer trailers being a thin self supporting box. Compromise one part and it all falls apart. So much to consider.