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bowtie · Secretary

What to look for in a small trailer

Tim H · Mega Poster

Aluminum I would look on Craigstlist under RVs. Make sure the deck is solid

Chris R · 2K+ Club

I second Craigslist. You should find something cheap there.

John D · 2K+ Club

After materials & licensing it'll just break your budget, but Northern Tool sells a trailer kit that is pretty cool.

I built one for us about 10 years ago and it is holding up great. This little unit has paid for itself and earned it's keep. The best part is it folds up!

You pull a few pins, the tongue drops down, and it folds in 1/2. Takes up about 2d x 5w x 5h in space (without the stake bed - which isn't included in the materials or cost - but plans are supplied).

I opted for the larger wheels/tires, also bought a spare at the same time. I also bought a 2" receiver to replace the (supplied) 1-7/8".

You can knock this thing out in a weekend easy.

Lost in the 60s · President

X2, I was going to suggest one from Northern. If folding isn't important, there is a welded construction trailer like this on clearance at the Northern in Woodbury for about the same price. The license is lifetime for a trailer under 3000# too, so it's a one time expense.

bowtie · Secretary

I had looked at them before when I wasn't really looking yet. I'm going to definately look at them closer now. thanks!

Pushrod · Active Member

My Dad had the Northern fold-up trailer and it was cool, kept it in the garage so it stayed nice. when he moved to the old folks home we sold it and got 275 bucks! He only paid 375 new and had it for almost 10 years.

bowtie · Secretary

I went to HF's site and they have a folder too. Here's links to both. Compare and discuss.

http://www.harborfreight.com/1195-lb-capacity-48-inch-x-96-inch-heavy-duty-foldable-utility-trailer-with-12-inch-wheels-90154.html

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200356493_200356493

I haven't looked at either in person yet, but I know which I'm leaning towards. I would pick it up at the store vs delivery since I wouldn't ahve to rely on the shipper then.

Lost in the 60s · President

Well, the HF trailer is $90 less but can you pick that one up at the store and avoid the $90 shipping cost ?

John D · 2K+ Club

Bryan, If you're down around SLP anytime in the afternoons you're more than welcome to come over and take a look at my trailer... you can see what one looks like after 10 years of service and get an idea of if it'll work for you.

Jon H · 1K+ Club

If you are going to buy a steel trailer I highly reccommend keeping it stored indoors. If it is going to live outdoors, go aluminum.

SShink · 3K+ Club

Bryan, did you already pull the trigger on this?

Northern Tool has them $50 off right now:

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200356494_200356494?cm_mmc=Housefile-_-GLP-_-2012-_-ProductImage&cm_lm=stanshink@yahoo.com&state=&hotline=&market=MPS

Derek, check out the customer pics that show the RV version.

bowtie · Secretary

Yep, that's the one I got. At the Blaine store, it was $399 and then went on sale for another $50 off. Hard to pass it up for that price since it's pretty much exactly what I was looking for.