Speaking of Rednecks.... - Page 3

Amber Lamps · 02-13-2011, 04:38 AM

Finished my trailer today. I bought a 4x8 at TSC without a floor, bought treated 4x6 at Home Depot and mounted my wheel chocks. I went with a forward/backward thing to balance it out. Tongue weight is 125 loaded so not too bad. I pulled it around town in heavy traffic and it did well. I am cautiously optimistic.

derf · 02-13-2011, 10:58 AM

who makes the trailer?

Amber Lamps · 02-13-2011, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by derf

who makes the trailer?

Um...

One second...

Okay, I'm back, Carry-On Trailer co. I got TSC to honor a HF 20% coupon on top of a sale they were having which has me down $340 for the whole thing including deck, screws, etc. All told, I'm into this for about $550 including the hitch, the ramps, the chocks, etc. Not too bad considering I was dropping about $2-300 every time we wanted to go on a trip and having to plan it out around the rental, weather, etc. Now we can load and go whenever we want!

Cutty72 · 02-02-2011, 12:21 AM

I got my 5x8 trailer at Lowes for $500 OTD. had an expanded metal floor and ramp with bracing. I didn't like the stability of just the expanded metal so I bolted some OSB that I had to the floor of the trailer, left the ramp alone. Works very well for my needs.

Amber Lamps · 02-02-2011, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

I got my 5x8 trailer at Lowes for $500 OTD. had an expanded metal floor and ramp with bracing. I didn't like the stability of just the expanded metal so I bolted some OSB that I had to the floor of the trailer, left the ramp alone. Works very well for my needs.

Yea TSC has a 4X7 with ramp and expanded metal ($425 after coupon)I hemmed and hawwed over but decided that I'd rather have the wood floor. Oh and I want to keep it small since I'm towing with a car.

4X8 no floor

http://www.tractorsupply.com/trailer...railer-1000215

4X7 with ramp

http://www.tractorsupply.com/trailer...pacity-1000231

Particle Man · 02-02-2011, 08:29 AM

I think it looks like a clean install

I had one on my early 90's Grand Prix that would tow a 16' ski boat very well for the same reason: I didn't want/need a truck.

I am planning on installing one on the Subaru to tow the sled to places where there is actually snow (grumble).

Amber Lamps · 02-02-2011, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

I think it looks like a clean install

I had one on my early 90's Grand Prix that would tow a 16' ski boat very well for the same reason: I didn't want/need a truck.

I am planning on installing one on the Subaru to tow the sled to places where there is actually snow (grumble).

To be honest, I'm guessing this will tow better than my old 4 banger S-10 did back in the day...

A couple people here were like afraid I'd damage my engine/trans but I believe the Mustang Gt share a engine with the F150 so... Anyway, 200 lb trailer+ 2*400 lb bikes= no problem, I'd imagine. I will change my programmer setting just in case though....

derf · 02-02-2011, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

To be honest, I'm guessing this will tow better than my old 4 banger S-10 did back in the day...

A couple people here were like afraid I'd damage my engine/trans but I believe the Mustang Gt share a engine with the F150 so... Anyway, 200 lb trailer+ 2*400 lb bikes= no problem, I'd imagine. I will change my programmer setting just in case though....

If I was able to tow 2 bikes on a bike trailer with my little teeny weenie ford focus, then your mustang should be all right. Only thing is, when going up hill, if the car feels liek its lagging, or the flooor gets super hot, pull over and wait for your trans to cooldown, then buy and install a trans cooler. But I dont really see that ever happening

azoomm · 02-02-2011, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

To be honest, I'm guessing this will tow better than my old 4 banger S-10 did back in the day...

A couple people here were like afraid I'd damage my engine/trans but I believe the Mustang Gt share a engine with the F150 so... Anyway, 200 lb trailer+ 2*400 lb bikes= no problem, I'd imagine. I will change my programmer setting just in case though....

Pfffffffft, I'd worry more about scratching the bumper

That motor/trans should be more than fine.

Clean install, serves a purpose while being hidden well when not in use. Well done.

z06boy · 02-14-2011, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Pfffffffft, I'd worry more about scratching the bumper

That motor/trans should be more than fine.

Clean install, serves a purpose while being hidden well when not in use. Well done.

It's hidden when not in use so no biggie. I'm not crazy about trailer hitches on a car BUT considering when there is a trailer hitched to it there will be two sweet azz sportbikes on the trailer...eye candy so who cares.

Nicely done.

So you can get two sportbikes on a 7' wide trailer with no problem ? I need a trailer but planned to get at least a 5' x 8' if I decided to go with an open trailer.

*edit* Well I read the first page and posted before seeing the pics on this page. Ok yes I guess they fit.

02-13-2011, 10:58 AM	#2
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	who makes the trailer? __________________

02-13-2011, 04:38 AM	#1
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Finished my trailer today. I bought a 4x8 at TSC without a floor, bought treated 4x6 at Home Depot and mounted my wheel chocks. I went with a forward/backward thing to balance it out. Tongue weight is 125 loaded so not too bad. I pulled it around town in heavy traffic and it did well. I am cautiously optimistic.

02-02-2011, 08:29 AM	#6
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I think it looks like a clean install I had one on my early 90's Grand Prix that would tow a 16' ski boat very well for the same reason: I didn't want/need a truck. I am planning on installing one on the Subaru to tow the sled to places where there is actually snow (grumble).