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[Chilliwack Murray]

Those were incredibly tough trailers. I had (have) a 5x10 that I got used about 20 years ago and made many trips that could’ve been posted here. Used it for two moves (everything I own is heavy), brought home all the lumber to build My previous shop, numerous loads of sand and gravel that were probably 2-1/2 times the rated 1000lb capacity. It was quite amazing what that trailer could carry compared to its empty weight. Those were different days and I often didn’t have two nickels to rub together so you make do with what you have. It’s also the trailer that I drag around behind the Kubota when I’m working in the yard.

A couple years ago a wheel bearing went and I didn’t notice it right away and needed an axle. I ended up buying a 3500lb axle and springs, doubling up the frame and adding some better crossmembers and vee braces to the tongue. Changed the reg to 3500 lbs and have had much more than that it in. Kept the sides and the ramp.

It still amazes me what that trailer could take vs its weight.

 

[TMGT]

My dad has a 4.5x8ft SnowBear he bought at Costco a long time ago, out of all our trailers it's probably the most used. We actually had to remount the fenders higher because the tires would run the fenders from being overloaded I guess.

My plan is to build a 5x8 copied off it.

Here's a picture of it without sides hauling stuff back from an auction. (Probably counts as hauling something wrong also!)

 

[goeduck]

Do those little trailers have brakes? I have a trailer a little larger without brakes but the law here now is brakes on 3000 lb gross.

 

[TMGT]

Do those little trailers have brakes? I have a trailer a little larger without brakes but the law here now is brakes on 3000 lb gross.

No, same law here, anything over 3k brakes and yearly inspections. Lot of trailers get rated at 2990.

 

[civilian]

Here's a picture of it without sides hauling stuff back from an auction. (Probably counts as hauling something wrong also!)View attachment 602546

Where's the tongue? Jon

 

[TMGT]

The front tire and blade of the sand rake is on it. It's a peice of 2x3 tubing

 

[Chilliwack Murray]

Do those little trailers have brakes? I have a trailer a little larger without brakes but the law here now is brakes on 3000 lb gross.

They don’t have brakes, originally mine was rated for 1200lbs I think. I put it together with parts from two damaged trailers I found cheap and registered it as a u-built.

I had to look up the current registered weight though. Same rules here, 1400kg or 3080lbs require brakes. It has a 3500lb axle but I only registered it for 3000lbs.

I got the axle and fenders from Princess auto when it was 60% off and figured I’d get the brake parts when they were on sale too but out of sight of out mind. I only ever tow it with my 3500 Ram so not too concerned about brakes on it.

 

[duanew1]

I will have to say that once I tried trailer brakes, I love them.

 

[duanew1]

Tires!

 

[fruitcakesa]

Tires!

I would want to pass that sucker ASAP:shocked: