Topic: Finally found a reasonably priced bike trailer

[gregwaits]

I will post pics as soon as I take possession of it, but I just came to terms with a guy who was selling a motorcycle trailer for $200 on Craigslist. It was advertised as home made, but it sure doesn't look like it. He advertised it as a dirt bike trailer but it is sturdy enough for my street bikes I am sure.

It has new tires (15" rims), leaf springs (off an old Buick), new wheel and axle bearings, a forward mounted lockable storage bin, is wired for lights and has a fresh black paint job.

Maybe I am wrong, but it seems to me that I got a great deal.

My wife has been stonewalling me, saying "we can't afford one" , or "we don't need one" (she alternates between the 2 arguments). But at this price, even if I decide to turn around and sell it (unlikely), there is no way I will lose money. I have been pricing trailers for months and most of the ones I see are priced higher than $500, and many of them are junk.

[eldar]

It is hard to find a trailer for under 500. For 200, you are almost obligated to do it!  Best i have been able to fine new was at lowe's and northern tool, but I have not been able to look at them yet to see if they will hold up to my bike and a rebel.

[tsflstb]

I looked for used trailers for months, but they really don't depreciate much.  Never found a good deal, so I just bought one of these 4X6 tiliting trailers from Northern Tool for $350.  I couldn't slip a "motorcycle" trailer by the wife, but I could justify a "utility" trailer.  Works pretty well, might want to go for the 8' long model if you've got a big bike.  I like this model because I can stand it on end in my garage and store it.  The tires are just 12", so it might not be good for cross country hauling.

[DammitDan]

Can you fit 2 bikes on that 4x6 trailer?

[eldar]

What is the weight limit of that trailer? Our bikes are 600 pounds lets say and the rebel is about 350. I need a trailer to hold 1000 pounds. I bet the one I was looking at tis the next step up.

[tsflstb]

Not sure how it's figured, but it has a 2000 lb GVWR.  It's listed as having a 2000 lb axle.  It's well made, but I can't see loading a ton of anything on this trailer.

Here's the manufacturer's web site:

http://www.carryontrailer.com/

You might have to get creative to load two bikes.  A 5'X8' would be a lot better for hauling two or even one big bike.  My little 400F hangs over the end of this trailer a few inches with the front tire straight against the front rail.

[eldar]

Bad things is there are no prices that I could find

[tsflstb]

I think that's just the manufacturer's web site.  They sell them through Northern Tool and Tractor Supply Co.  Seems to be the same price at both places.

[Einyodeler]

Harbor Freight sells them too. Just be sure to get the biggest sized wheels available if you plan on any highway driving or carry a lot of spare wheel bearings with you.