Need A Utility Trailer

[Craig S.]

Its time .. the 15 rounds at a time in the back of the Sequoia isn't cutting it. Besides ... I found the mother of all scores ... someone just bought a farm and had it cleared.

Any advice on what to look for in a utility trailer? My SUV has a towing capacity of 6000.

 

[bsruther]

The only advice I can think of is, if you buy used, make sure it has good trailer rated tires on it and a spare would be a definite plus.

 

[davenorthshorema]

I use a uhaul trailer. For twenty bucks a day it's not a bad deal.

 

[STIHLY DAN]

Trailers hold there value, may be best to buy new.

 

[Shawn Curry]

The bigger, the better. You'll have no problem finding all kinds of uses for it.

 

[tsquini]

I use a uhaul trailer. For twenty bucks a day it's not a bad deal.

+1 on the uhaul. I do the same thing. $20 you can't go wrong. I rent them about twice a year.

 

[KD0AXS]

I'd recommend a tandem axle trailer of some sort, the weight adds up quick. A dump trailer is ideal for hauling wood, but they're expensive. I'd probably look for a car hauler or skid loader type trailer, and make sure it has stake pockets so you can build sides for it.

Here's an example :

 

[Craig S.]

I was poking around on craigslist ... lots of 'homemade' with no registrations.

 

[bsruther]

We don't need no stinkin' registrations here. Don't need plates on our trailers either.

 

[blades]

Trailers are a bit difficult to give specifics. so I will try to list a few things.
Green oak cord apx 5000 lbs (apx 4000 at about 30%) Here under 7000 lbs GVW requires no trailer lic.
6.5ft wide lets you put just about any of the homeowner lawn tractors or ztr units on it ( I need 7 ft for my tractor and mower deck)
Length 10ft is better than 8ft. Always seems 8ft is just a bit short.
A deck over the wheels is easier to get things on and off from all positions but the cost is small tires buried underneath and a higher deck to get on to.
a drop axle gets the deck lower to the ground or even a straight axle with the tires outside.
A "A" frame out front to the hitch is more stable that a single tube ( Imop) plus gives a place for a spare or tool box ect.
Brakes on the trailer axle are a nice feature pros and cons here on the lighter trailers But with to days cars and maybe even yours it is a good option with a heavy load. Car brakes and a lot of the SUV's are not set up that heavy so brake fade with load behind can be of concern.
Ball or pintel your choice hitch wise, most lighter trailers even up through 5 tons come with ball types. nothing wrong with pintel type little easier to hook up to.
Built in/on ramps sure help a lot ( lot harder to forget at home as well)
There are more things to think about but that's the best I can come up with right now.
I have 2 trailers a little 4x8 that can take about 2500 lbs and a 5tonx16ft skid steer trailer. I have 3/4 & 1ton pickups so I can haul very large loads.

 

[BruceNorEast]

I'd recommend a tandem axle trailer of some sort, the weight adds up quick. A dump trailer is ideal for hauling wood, but they're expensive. I'd probably look for a car hauler or skid loader type trailer, and make sure it has stake pockets so you can build sides for it.

Here's an example :

sweet trailer KD0AXS
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[KD0AXS]

sweet trailer KD0AXS
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That's not mine actually, just found it on Google Images.

 

[bigbarf48]

For wood hauling I'd say:

Tandem axle, 10x, stake sides

I haul wood with a 2000 lb 4x10 and I always wish it was bigger

 

[Mag Craft]

I use a car trailer.

 

[bassJAM]

I've got a single axle 5x10 with a tilting floor that I pull with my Frontier, and my truck could pull more of a load than I can get on the trailer before trailer sway becomes an issue at highway speeds. The next trailer I get will be at least 6 ft wide, and I really want a tandem axle as well. I think a 6 x 12 tandem axle with a rear gate/ramp would be ideal for a full size SUV.

 

[Craig S.]

Don't see too many tandem axle utility trailers out there for a decent price. Found 1 on craigslist this morning local, single axle 5x8 that claims can haul 2000#.

 

[fireview2788]

Good luck. I had been looking for one on Cragislist all summer. They were either too high priced or the good ones sold within hours of posting. I happened to have a neighbor who is selling me his.


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[bigbarf48]

Trailers are usually priced ridiculously high on CL. If you just want a single axle 2000# deal, go to northern tool or tractor supply and get one for 6-700 bucks

 

[Applesister]

My win the lottery trailer fantasy is a Bri- Mar dump trailer with tandem axle. The company makes single axle dump trailers too. They are the best made trailers that I've come across. A second fantasy is a dump truck.
And since I have money for neither I have a free utility trailer I got from a friend. I bought 10 ply tires for it and had 2 more leaf springs added to it. With registration it was about a 300.00 investment.
Also Reese trailer hitch receivers are the industry standard in the horse show community. All my vehicles are fitted with one. We also have a saying in the horse community, "buy the best you can afford."

 

[R'Lee]

Off topic; KD0AXS is that a callsign??? If so, de W8KI here

 

[KD0AXS]

Off topic; KD0AXS is that a callsign??? If so, de W8KI here

Yep, it sure is.

 

[Longstreet]

My win the lottery trailer fantasy is a Bri- Mar dump trailer with tandem axle. The company makes single axle dump trailers too. They are the best made trailers that I've come across. A second fantasy is a dump truck.
And since I have money for neither I have a free utility trailer I got from a friend. I bought 10 ply tires for it and had 2 more leaf springs added to it. With registration it was about a 300.00 investment.
Also Reese trailer hitch receivers are the industry standard in the horse show community. All my vehicles are fitted with one. We also have a saying in the horse community, "buy the best you can afford."

Never knew such a thing existed.

 

[Jutt77]

Its time .. the 15 rounds at a time in the back of the Sequoia isn't cutting it. Besides ... I found the mother of all scores ... someone just bought a farm and had it cleared.

Any advice on what to look for in a utility trailer? My SUV has a towing capacity of 6000.

I've been in the market for a trailer too for similar reasons. I'm looking at a 5x8, 3500lb axle, 20" sides, 15" wheels (w/ brake flanges as I might get ebrakes) and a nice ramp to roll larger logs up. Most of the used trailers are a joke that I've seen so far in this market and the good ones are usually within 20-40% of what a new trailer would cost.

For a Sequoia, I would look for a trailer with dual axles and electric brakes. A dump bed would be ideal.

 

[Halligan]

I've had multiple trailers over the years. Some bought new others used. When I was in need of a trailer a couple of years ago I scoured craigslist and local classifieds'. For the life of me I could not find a decent used trailer. I ended up having a 5X10 trailer built from a local trailer builder. I'm happy with it and it should last me awhile.

Link to my trailer thread. Show's some options I spec'd specific to wood hauling.

https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/upgraded-my-wood-hauling-capability.92474/

 

[Jutt77]

I've had multiple trailers over the years. Some bought new others used. When I was in need of a trailer a couple of years ago I scoured craigslist and local classifieds'. For the life of me I could not find a decent used trailer. I ended up having a 5X10 trailer built from a local trailer builder. I'm happy with it and it should last me awhile.

Link to my trailer thread. Show's some options I spec'd specific to wood hauling.

https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/upgraded-my-wood-hauling-capability.92474/

Nice build, good ideas. If you don't mind answering, what was the cost?