Looking for a utility trailer in lieu of buying a rack for a RTT. Driving a Wrangler and what I have come up with is around $2k for a rack on the top if I want a RTT. Looking to spend that towards a solid trailer. I'll add what I need when I need it. Going to be a support vehicle this summer for a BDR trip and it would be super helpful to have a trailer in tow for gear and if one of the bikes needs to be hauled no problem. I am located in Oregon but willing to travel a bit for the right opportunity. Anyone have ideas for something reasonably priced? Really just a trailer and would prefer Timbren suspension but would be open to solid axle. When googling off road trailer I keep coming up with these over priced $20-30k units. Certainly wouldn't want to do that.
Nothing too fancy, budget friendly?
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gatorgrizz27
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The Smittybilt Scout trailer is the most affordable typical “camping trailer” setup.
If you want to haul a bike though I’d just get a regular utility trailer with a 3500 lb axle, as narrow as possible, and put a rack on it for the tent. Here’s an easy option.
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If you want to haul a bike though I’d just get a regular utility trailer with a 3500 lb axle, as narrow as possible, and put a rack on it for the tent. Here’s an easy option.
Trailer Rack Kits by Dinoot No Weld Kits for Trailer Racks
Our Trailer Rack Kits by Dinoot No Weld Trailer Racks makes it easy for DIYers to transform their trailer into a multi-tier camping, Roof Top Tent Rack or toy haul.
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Treefarmer
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Have you looked at these guys? They also have a You Tube channel.
Colorado Trailers
I don't see that they install Timbren axles, but they may if you ask them.
Colorado Trailers
I don't see that they install Timbren axles, but they may if you ask them.
Basic steel utility trailer with a fold down mesh ramp from every trailer supplier in the US will do what you want, and you can add an elevated mount for a rooftop tent cheaply. Utility trailers may not be “off-road” enough for Instagram, but you can drag them through hell and hammer & weld them back into shape in the rare instance you break them. Parts available in every tractor shop and NAPA.
Many, perhaps even most? “off-road” trailers won’t really haul a motorcycle unless you break it down some.
I would stick to a 4x8 or 5x9 basic single axle trailer. If you don’t like it, sell it and try again. It won’t really lose value.
Many, perhaps even most? “off-road” trailers won’t really haul a motorcycle unless you break it down some.
I would stick to a 4x8 or 5x9 basic single axle trailer. If you don’t like it, sell it and try again. It won’t really lose value.