[TheForge] OT - HF Trailer

[Saint Phlip]

I'd say junk out the one you've got (saving any reusable parts, but
doesn't sound like you've got much) and buy or build yourself a
trailer that can do what you need it to do- like haul a ton of sand.

Those little 12 inch wheels suck- if nothing else, get yourself a
trailer you can put real wheels on- particularly if you're planning on
hauling it on the highway.

On 12/16/06, Larry Brown <lp.brown at verizon.net> wrote:
> Save the steel you can use elsewhere and junk the rest, as the trailers are
> pretty cheap and if you aren't in a hurry you can probably get one used at
> a good price
> L Brown
>
>
> At 10:39 AM 12/16/2006 -0800, you wrote:
> >Hey Folks!
> >
> >I was hoping to get your advice concerning a damaged trailer my
> >fiancee and I have.  I'm assuming it is just a HF kit deal.  It looks
> >like it, orange, foldable, etc.  About 2 months ago I loaded it up
> >with way too much river sand for the back yard.  On the way home I got
> >to experience the joy of a blow out.  (I learned a lot, like checking
> >and verifying towing capacity!)  We eventually had the trailer towed
> >home on a flatbed.  So now we have a trailer parked out front with two
> >damaged beyond repair wheels, and a bent axle.  Then, to top it off,
> >last week some drunk hit our trailer, our neighbors trailer, and a
> >telephone pole, before driving off.  So the wood box of the trailer is
> >now trashed as well.  My fiancee wants the eye sore gone from out
> >front.  I know we need a trailer, so I'm wondering if its a better
> >(and hopefully cheaper) idea to have someone put a new axle on and
> >then rebuild the wood box for it.  Otherwise we'll just get rid of it,
> >then turn around and buy a new one in a few months.
> >
> >What's your guys (and gals) advice?  Should I try and save the frame
> >and have it repaired?  Or would it cost just as much to simply buy a
> >new trailer come spring?
> >
> >Thanks for any input!
> >
> >Jim Beard
>
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