Small trailer suggestions

Keep searching CL. or try "craiglook", that's quicker. I just bought a nicely built 5x8 w/ 15" wheels and a 3500# cap. for $500.00 Good luck.

Same boat is you. I picked up a Big Tex LT 15 on craiglist for $400..I had to redo the wiring, but it tracks well and works well with my subie. (2002 Forester)
It weighs about 450 empty, and think it has a total GVW of 1500-1600.
Also, I think you probablly have a tounge weight limit of 200-220lbs or so...so you can't go real big.
I looked at the small trailers from Harbor Frieight, but they appeared pretty chincy and I wanted something a bit more beefy/durable.
Good luck

Craigslist always has trailers. Most are overpriced now, but there are some good buys that you need to jump on. Make sure you know the rules with titles in your state. A lot of trailers don't have them. With a car, I might go for a 5x8. Trailers are very versatile. When you buy used they usually don't depreciate.

http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/for/1738048649.html

Looks like a decent one....might be a haul for you though

I bought a coverted 1972 boat trailer 4x8x3 for 400.00 off cl it will haul a hudge load big leaf springs on this thing.

Be careful with boat trailers. They usually have their wheels set back to account for the engine of a boat in the rear. This will inadvertantly add a lot of tongue weight to a vehicle especially a car.

gzecc said:

Be careful with boat trailers. They usually have their wheels set back to account for the engine of a boat in the rear. This will inadvertantly add a lot of tongue weight to a vehicle especially a car.

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Its more how the box was make on it mine sets dead center on the axle its perfect with it heap up its over 3/4 of a cord. With the long tounge I put an old boat winch on it and can haul big trunks for milling as well.

I have this one: http://www.harborfreight.com/1195-l...tility-trailer-with-12-inch-wheels-90154.html

I've had it for years and it's held up really well. Mine is actually rated for 1,500lbs; that's what the ID tag riveted to the frame says. I built side rails for it and used some plywood to box it out; so no splits side through the side rails. Go with the 12" tires, anything smaller, and those bearings will heat up on the highway. I saw one in the store a few months ago and the axle looked beefier than what I have. Mine is an unboxed square tube. The one in the store appeared to be a solid unit; circular.

For hauling lights loads, the trailer does just fine. I know its limits, so I don't ever plan on hauling a cord and a half of fresh cut red oak. That trailer has made many trips from CT to Southern VT and back without an issue. I also used it to haul around my ATV; it's perfect for that. It's great for brush hauling as well.

some years back, I needed a small utility trailer that could steadily carry a heavy payload, and, after looking around at a lot of makes, came across this company-- at the time, at least, their products seemed especially robustly designed and made, without being overpriced

http://www.on-the-road.net/

good luck

Jags said:

AP - keep in mind that typically axles (for smaller trailers) come in either 1500# or 3500# ratings. A 1500# axle with trailer will reduce your effective load to 1200-1300 pounds. A 3500# axle with trailer will allow the trailer an effective 3100+ pound load. Keeping yourself honest while loading, you would be able to load about 2000# on that trailer and be in your "safe zone" for the sooby. With a 1500# trailer you will tend to overload and still never get to a "full" hauling capacity.

I purchased (a few years back) a brand new 5 x 10 ft with fold down ramp and full sides with a 3500# rating for $1100. Big 15" trailer tires with spare to boot. These DO hit the used market and for firewood they make an awesome trailer.

(these trailers are also available in the 5 x 8 config.)

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This is exactly the type of trailer I would like to get. Could you please share the make/model/whatever?

Another type used trailer are the 5x8 / 6x10 sized aluminum trailer with ramps . some have rear and /or side ramps and combine a low trailer weight with a good payload. I know some people that haul a couple ATV's 1500lb or so with a colorado / S10 6cyl truck with good results.

Since you live close to Weare NH, there is a custom welding shop called Specialized Trailers they have built 2 trailers for me one was 20 foot 12,000 lb flatbed for my 110TLb the other was 8x8 tilt used as a generator hauler. I'm not knocking any Big Tex or any other home canter trailer but this guys quality far surpasses any other other mass produced trailer that I have ever seen. There new address is different from what is on the website, it would hurt to call to see what they have is stock.