Small heavy duty trailer

[TimberXX]

The smallest I saw from them is 4x6. She thinks that is too big.

 

[Diamondpilot]

The smallest I saw from them is 4x6. She thinks that is too big.

Your going to have a hard time find one smaller unless custom built.

Chris

 

[aczlan]

300 lbs of plastic bins. There will be a total if two. We won't need a ramp.

$230 from Harbor Freight for a non-folding 40"x48" trailer with 12" tires: 40-1/2" x 48" Small Utility Trailer - 1090 Lb. Cargo Capacity
$53 for a spare tire: 12" Spare Tire and Rim
$12 for a 2" coupler (so that it can be towed with most anything): 2" x 2-1/2" Ball Coupler
$10 for extra nuts to double nut all connections (or just weld the pieces together in addition to the bolts)

To help her be seen, I would:
1. Replace the existing lights with LED lights $34: LED Trailer Light Kit - Includes Wiring & LED Trailer Lights
2. Make a "stick" for each side of the back and mount a second set of LED tail lights as seen here: Trailer Light madness - The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing Forum so that they are 3-4' off the ground

And, if you really want to get fancy:
$30 for a spare tire holder: Trailer Spare Tire Carrier - Save on this Spare Tire Carrier (otherwise, just use a U bolt to the tongue)

Total would be $400ish before tax.

Aaron Z

 

[bigtiller]

my folks pulled one of these all over the U.S. with a full dress Harley.

2014 Aluma MCT | Thomas Bus Sales

 

[bcp]

I've seen several recommendations that you should bolt together the HF trailer frame, then have all the joints welded.

It would be convenient if the trailer could use the same spare tire as the car.

Bruce

 

[TimberXX]

my folks pulled one of these all over the U.S. with a full dress Harley. 2014 Aluma MCT | Thomas Bus Sales <img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=364692"/>

Those trailers are very nice. They seem to be $2k.

 

[Diamondpilot]

I've seen several recommendations that you should bolt together the HF trailer frame, then have all the joints welded.

It would be convenient if the trailer could use the same spare tire as the car.

Bruce

I have assembled 2 HF trailers. No welding. Once the deck is installed they are plenty strong for the weights they are rated.

Chris

 

[Ford850]

I would get a HF trailer, use locktite on the bolts, and paint the assembled frame (bolts and all) to seal it up before adding the deck and lights. I also like aczlan's suggested improvements.
I bought a similar trailer at a Meijer store over 20 years ago. It's had light use, and has always been stored in a shed or barn. But still has original tires. This last year I removed the lights and adapted the tongue, added wood sides, and it is now in use weekly as a garden cart pulled by my smaller tractors and mowers. They are great little trailers.

 

[Renze]

She better change the Civic for a Wagon...

 

[handirifle]

My suggestion would be a 6x20 flat bed behind a 3/4 ton truck. Then pull the civic and a 4x4 trailer both onto the flat bed and tow it that way. Not to be snide, but personally I think using that civic to tow regularly will negate everything you ever read about a Honda's reliability.

When they rate that Honda for 1000, that INCLUDES the receiver and hitch, so that leaves about 900lbs for the trailer and payload. I bet that gas mileage goes from low 30's on the freeway, to about 12, with all that extra weight and wind drag. I will also be surprised if it will pull any hills at all in OD.

Haven't even gotten into braking on down hill grades.

I'd say it's time for a mini van for the wife.