Rocket hauler

atomsplitter said:

Great looking trailer. If you would like to keep it I recommend getting a GPS tracker for when it gets stolen. Trailers are the #1 theft target in the US because they are easy to steal and like Craker Jacks there's a surprise inside. I use GPS and Track (Home - GPS Tracking). My first trailer was not so equipped and it was stolen from a locked and monitored public storage facility. I mounted the tracker on the roof of my new trailer and the waterproof case proved to be not so waterproof after a snow, the company replaced it no cost (including returning the old unit) so I mounted it inside the trailer. Works like a charm.

I went with E-tracks on the new trailer but I had a Lock and Load in the old one that I really liked. It locked the front wheel to the chock allowing the suspension to operate freely while on the go.

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stingray said:

Well I finally broke down and got a trailer to haul a bike. I've always ridden everywhere and had no use for a trailer unless I broke down and needed a lift. But I was younger too. And tolerated the heat better. Anyway, I wanted something small enough to tow behind the Jeep. I looked and looked at used trailers of all kind. Custom ones, standups, aluminum ones, 12" and 13" wheels, overpriced and worn out. Nothing I was happy with.
I came across this little 5x8 v-nose toy box brand new for less than some of those used trailers. Brand new 15" tires. I need to relocate the spare and put a wheel chock and some d-rings down. An added benefit is the Jeep has limited storage anyway so gives me room for gear.

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stingray said:

Thanks guys. Yeah, I don't want it stolen for sure. I swung by Harbor Freight today and looked at what they had. Not sure about those Pittsburg wheel chocks they had. Box said may not fit some wide wheels. A 180 front is about as wide as they come. They did have some 5 foot e-track at $22 a piece. But I've never used that and don't have any of the e-track straps. Could be an option though.
I did pick up a new trailer jack that rotates out of the way of the Jeeps spare tire. It has wheels instead of a flat foot so I can roll it around too.

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stingray said:

Looks like it will work.


I'll move the spare tire mount to the back and bolt everything down.


Blew an old tire moving another load of hay. I was lucky on those E rated Light Truck tires. I put some brand new 16 ply G Trailer tires on it today.

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xian555 said:

Hey Stingray
What's the size of 'em tires on your trailer please?

CrazyX
(xian)

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stingray said:

Well I finally broke down and got a trailer to haul a bike. I've always ridden everywhere and had no use for a trailer unless I broke down and needed a lift. But I was younger too. And tolerated the heat better. Anyway, I wanted something small enough to tow behind the Jeep. I looked and looked at used trailers of all kind. Custom ones, standups, aluminum ones, 12" and 13" wheels, overpriced and worn out. Nothing I was happy with.
I came across this little 5x8 v-nose toy box brand new for less than some of those used trailers. Brand new 15" tires. I need to relocate the spare and put a wheel chock and some d-rings down. An added benefit is the Jeep has limited storage anyway so gives me room for gear.

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atomsplitter said:

Great looking trailer. If you would like to keep it I recommend getting a GPS tracker for when it gets stolen. Trailers are the #1 theft target in the US because they are easy to steal and like Craker Jacks there's a surprise inside. I use GPS and Track (Home - GPS Tracking). My first trailer was not so equipped and it was stolen from a locked and monitored public storage facility. I mounted the tracker on the roof of my new trailer and the waterproof case proved to be not so waterproof after a snow, the company replaced it no cost (including returning the old unit) so I mounted it inside the trailer. Works like a charm.

I went with E-tracks on the new trailer but I had a Lock and Load in the old one that I really liked. It locked the front wheel to the chock allowing the suspension to operate freely while on the go.

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/vse-vms-transcoding-artifact-us-east-1-prod/v2/4ff9e37e-c0f9-5c6a-8130-c6e133a85c6c/ShortForm-Generic-480p-16-9-1409173089793-rpcbe5.mp4

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