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Hardwrkr13

Hardwrkr13

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Picking up a new 5x8 utility trailer and thinking of going aluminum this time as it's lighter. Will be used to transport a motorcycle once in a while and general house stuff like transporting riding tractor, cleaning up branches and getting mulch. Will be kept inside out of the weather. I could rent one each time I need it but I have the space for one and if you keep it in good condition I'll end up selling it in 15yrs for what I paid for it.
Anyone have any brands/dealers to recommend?

Edit - I also have a covered exterior location out of the elements with a crushed stone base it would be nice to leave the trailer instead of taking up garage space.
 
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Hardwrkr13 said:
Picking up a new 5x8 utility trailer and thinking of going aluminum this time as it's lighter. Will be used to transport a motorcycle once in a while and general house stuff like transporting riding tractor, cleaning up branches and getting mulch. Will be kept inside out of the weather. I could rent one each time I need it but I have the space for one and if you keep it in good condition I'll end up selling it in 15yrs for what I paid for it.
Anyone have any brands/dealers to recommend?
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Lots of Mennonites around here make them and will sell seconds for a good price. Seconds have a stain or scratches somewhere on the aluminum or similar.

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You looking for enclosed or open?

I want an enclosed but can’t justify the price right now so I’m planning on just putting up 24-36” plywood walls on mine and be done with it.

Same use case as you. Basically a runaround trailer.
 
mimico_polak said:
You looking for enclosed or open?

I want an enclosed but can’t justify the price right now so I’m planning on just putting up 24-36” plywood walls on mine and be done with it.

Same use case as you. Basically a runaround trailer.
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Open. The majority of my use is cleaning brush from storm damage or picking up a few yards of mulch so enclosed isn't my best option. My buddy has an enclosed set up for bikes that I can borrow if needed on inclement weather days.
 
Hardwrkr13 said:
Open. The majority of my use is cleaning brush from storm damage or picking up a few yards of mulch so enclosed isn't my best option. My buddy has an enclosed set up for bikes that I can borrow if needed on inclement weather days.
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That’s why I haven’t bought an enclosed yet. Rarely use the trailer as is, and even rarer need for enclosed.

Wasaga has a 💩 collection schedule for yard waste so need to bring it here to the GTA for easier disposal. Or the dump near Wasaga.
 
Mine is a 4x8 home built.

If you can weld, you need about $500 in steel and another $1000 for components.

I built mine because I wanted heavy and a few features. I used 3/16 square tube for the main frame (rock solid) and do I could use a 3500lb axle. I used 1/8” plate for the floor instead of wood - way nicer for hauling dirt and easy to clean, plus I could weld on heavy tie downs. I built a 4’ expanded metal ramp and a solid tailgate.

My only regret is not going 5x9. I did a 4x8 to save time and a few bucks on steel
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