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Great Value,
November 18, 2008
By HubbysHelper
from Georgia
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"I helped my husband put together this trailer. I was dubious at first, but the instructions were clear, and we were able to put it together in an afternoon. We haven't used the folding option--we fastened on a 4x8 sheet of plywood instead. We used the trailer to help us haul all sorts of stuff when we moved from Florida to Georgia, and it performed very well, even when fully loaded and moving at highway speeds."
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A trailer that's convenient and versatile,
November 17, 2008
By PJbuyer
from Worcester County, MA
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"The product arrive on time, well packaged, and complete. This was particularly important as the assembly process revealed that there's a considerable, yet managable amount of hardware needed to put it all together.
The product quality was admirable, particularly given the very competitive pricing. I was also please to learn that a vehicle origination tag identification number was included, as this significantly reduced the registration process that would have been required without it.
My thanks to Northern Tool for providing a high-quality product at a very reasonable price!"
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whatatrailer,
October 10, 2008
By workindoc
from NC
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"I have owned my copy of this trailer for 21 years. Despite the approx 1,000# rating, I haul a good 2,000# of firewood in it 10 or 12 times every Fall. Forget the folding feature; install a solid piece of 4x8x3/4 treated plywood with some extra carriage bolts, and the frame will be real solid. Then just store it in a corner of the back yard. It pulls well on the highway, and tracks well in tight spaces. It needs new wheels & tires (about 20 bucks each) every 3 years. I'm the equipment guy for the local Little League, and you should see the eyes light up when they see this trailer coming, piled 6 feet high with a whole season worth of baseball equipment."
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Trailer,
September 7, 2008
By BadJeep
from Portsmouth, Va
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"Nice Little Trailer. I mainly bought it due to the price but I have put almost 1000 mile on it with zero problems. It took me about four hours to put it together incuding the deck and sides. I however choose to put it together without the folding feature. It helps to stiffen the chassis up. I have hauled my lawntactor on it and also some furniture to and from Raliegh, NC which is about 600 miles round trip at speeds exceding 70 MPH. The trailer tracks straight and smooth. Great buy, but I would not use it to haul extra heavy loads. Also be sure to get the 4.80X12 tires. Helps the trailer handle highway speeds better."
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4 x 8 foldup trailer kit,
August 24, 2008
By Trailerdude
from Mpls, Mn
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"Easy to assemble, nice instructions. A fun project and very usable after completed. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the materials and accuracy of the predrilled holes. Completed it in 3-4 hours."
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Fairly rated,
August 19, 2008
By Dixson
from Fairfield, CA
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"As mentioned in most reviews the parts are not numbered.
The cardboard box it was shipped in, or what was left of it arrived late.
Amazingly all the parts were in what used to be a box.
I used 4'x8'x3/4" Exterior Plywood. By it's self the plywood weighs 40 lbs.
IF YOU CAN NOT LIFT 130 LBS. OVER YOUR HEAD. USE TWO PEOPLE to "stand" up INTO AND FROM the folded storage position.
Casters are cheap and small in diameter.
ANY slightly rough surface makes moving it in the folded storage position precarious at best.
Again use two people to move.
The tongue is only 3 sided and twists VERY easily. If you plan to use a trailer jack/wheel, save your money and buy a trailer with a 4 sided tongue.
I had to replace the tongue on mine with 1/8" wall square tube, drill all the holes, etc....
If I did not have the tools to do this myself it could have cost ~$300.00.
On a positive note it tows good even with the 12" wheels which are not included."
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Folding Trailer,
August 11, 2008
By Salembrewer
from Salem, NH
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"I thought the trailer was well made. Depending on your mechanical ability, the "no labeling" issue on the parts is a non issue. The pieces fit well together and the finish was good to very good in some cases. Some of the ideas I took away from previous reviews worth noting were: make sure to use 3/8 washers with every fastener (I used SS washers on both the head and nut side as to not damage the painted surface) ; use Duplicolor candy apple red for touch up after assembling the pieces to maintain rust protection ; use blue (medium strength) locktite on each of the bolts to reduce loosening up during vibration; use wire looms (3/8") with 1/2 inch loom supports for routing the electrical ; use weather resistant connectors or tape the connectors,provided, to ensure weather tightness.
Overall a great value for a trailer and the ease of folding it back up for winter storage is a huge plus in garages or driveways where space is a premium."
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GREAT TRAILER,
August 6, 2008
By carolinaflash
from SNOW CAMP, NC
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"THIS TRAILER IN A NUTSHELL IS ONE OF THE BEST THAT I HAVE EVER USED. VERY QUICK TO PUT TOGETHER, EVEN THOW IT DOES NOT HAVE NUMBERED PARTS.
I BOLTED EVERTHING TOGETHER THEN WELDED THE FRAME THEN PLACED A SHEET OF STEEL ON TOP. I USED IT TO MOVE A 10'X12' BUILDEN (APPROX WEIGHT OF 2000 LBS +).
ONLY THING I DID WAS PLACE 2X4 UNDER FRAME AND AXLE TO KEEP IT FROM HITTING.
GET THIS TRAILER, YOU WILL NOT REGREIT IT:"
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Light Duty Hauling - This One's for You,
April 24, 2008
By Trailman
from Westlake, Ohio (Cleveland)
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"An excellent value for a light duty trailer. The trailer kit comes with everything you need to assemble the trailer including well illustrated assembly instructions. The trailer tilts while still attached to the tow vehicle eliminating the need for additional ramps. The trailer folds literally in half and stores in an area little more than two feet from the wall. The quality of the components and the finish are first rate. For the occasional hauling of anything under half a ton nothing compares for quality or price,"
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Trailer with no way to roll,
April 21, 2008
By MaryB
from Phoenix, AZ
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"A trailer sold without wheels? Not very smart.
This trailer frame type bends easily if hit, even lightly. Had a terrible time with the wiring for the tail lights. Wouldn't keep lit or would work sometimes. Had to replace the wiring a couple of times.
Folds easily, but a little hard to roll folded up on any slightly rough surface."
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