Trailer Plans To Build A Better Trailer

Better Plans from Mechanical Elements

Many websites have trailer plans, so how do you know what’s good?  Well, now you’ve found the best.  Welcome!

Compare Plans — These plans are more complete, have better instructions, more options, and more detail.  PLUS, our plans are fully engineered for excellent trailers.  (So many on the web are chincy!)  We say:  If you build one, make it awesome.  Make it to last a lifetime.

Check out the Trailer Plans and tons of supporting information to help you build it great.

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So many websites have trailer plans, so how do you know what’s good?

Well, you just found the best.  Why?  Compare.  These plans are more complete, have better instructions, more options, and more detail.  PLUS, our plans are fully engineered for excellent trailers.  (So many on the web are chincy!)  Make yours last a lifetime.

Check out the Trailer Plans and all the supporting information to help you build it great.

See Trailer Plans

Read Tips & Tricks

View Customer Stories

Start With The Big Picture

What TYPE of trailer do you want?

We have many trailer plans to choose from.  Select a category to see the offerings!

6' x 16' x 12,000# - Utility Trailer Plans
Trailer Plans – Many Types Are Available.
Options Like These Are Included In Each Set.

Plans Cover Sheet - Off Road TrailerLarge Utility Trailer, 6 x 16

Then Choose The SIZE.

At Mechanical Elements, we have great trailer plans
in many popular sizes. Pick the size you need.

We understand that not all needs fit in the standard sizes, so if you need something different, don’t worry.  You are not constrained by only the available sizes.  If you want a slightly different size than we have listed, then please read this post about When it’s OK to modify the plans.  We encourage customization to fit your needs.

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Find Your Trailer Plans

Finding the right plans for your project can be a chore sometimes.  There are so many websites with plans — from FREE Plans to very expensive — or even designed custom for you.

TIP:  Consider the source.  Many trailer plans come from guys that just love building.  They may be good welders, but they’re not engineers.  Some plans are copies of trailers you can buy cheap off a sales lot.  Ours are Fully Engineered.  Just consider the source.

Plans at Mechanical Elements are from Synthesis Engineering Services.  With more than 30 years designing machinery and products for companies like Ford Motor, Peterbilt, and many more, our plans are complete and done right.  (Read more about What Makes Our Plans Better.)

Browse The Plans  Or, for a custom design, please contact Synthesis.

If you can’t find exactly the plans you want, consider Making Changes To The Plans.

Great Trailers from Great Trailer Plans
Some Examples Of Options Included In The Plans.  Not All Options Are In Every Set, But Every Set Has Appropriate Options For It’s Purpose.

Explore Tips & Tricks About Trailer Building

To help you build — and build it even better — we have a great Collection of Tips and Tricks as pointers and helps.  Learn techniques to make building things easier, faster and better.  See Tips about choosing axles, lights, tires, and more.

For more categories and other related DIY information, visit the The Mechanic’s Post.  It’s the full library of information on DIY stuff.  Oh, and it’s all there free for you.

Aluminum or Steel For Trailer Frames?

Try These Tips For Starters   >>>

Now You’re Ready!

Select your plans, download, and start building.  You can purchase the trailer plans online right now, then download immediately.  Enjoy Your Project!

Also, when you’re done building, please come back and tell us about it.  We love Customer Stories and Photos like these, so we made a page where you can share your own story.  Please join in.  We thank you in advance.

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Thank you for visiting Mechanical Elements!
Customer Project Built from Mechanical Elements Blueprints