Should I buy this trailer?

[comrad_zeelaagee]

i've recently given serious thought to this type of trailer as a base for my build. it's an M-762. same dimensions as the 101 or 416, but ahs a 3/4t capacity.

personally- if i had the dough, i'd be losing sleep thinking about my next serious camping trip.

one thought i had about this particular trailer is dealing with the external tank removal or maintenance/assurance it's in order (looked pretty rough in the pics).

i do like the flatbed capability of this trailer- it makes sense from my perspective in hauling junk to the dump and getting stuff for gardening and sunch.

i think there's been a lot of useful advice on this trailer- it really depends on what you want.

and fwiw- i saw another trailer like this (without all the stuff- just the flat bed) up for sale recently for $850 asking... i'm sure i could have negotiated lower on that.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Well... do you need a trailer? Seems you are on the fence about whether one will work for you or not. I don't know if it will help sway your decision but it this may be worth a read. I wrote this after watching a handful of people fall into the 'I need a trailer' mentality just to buy or build one and find out that its not what they needed. While it might not be the silver bullet your looking for, it might spark some new things to consider:

Will An Off-Road Trailer Work For Me? The Off-Road Trailer Conundrum

 

[SWbySWesty]

Thanks for that write-up. It confirmed my WANT vs. NEED suspicion and that I've been camping without a trailer for so long that until I have "permanent" passengers (dog(s) or worse...kids ) that I don't need it.

 

[comrad_zeelaagee]

yep- i got permanent passengers- kid, dog, wife- so my need is getting to be as great as my want.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Thanks for that write-up. It confirmed my WANT vs. NEED suspicion and that I've been camping without a trailer for so long that until I have "permanent" passengers (dog(s) or worse...kids ) that I don't need it.

Glad you found it helpful