Now, about those trailers...
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 5:40 am
We keep reading over and over how costly a simple trailer is and how much cost it adds to the total price of a camper build. Although it’s Nice to start with a new trailer , even the HF trailer is rather lightweight , and pretty flimsy compared to most trailers we’ve owned /used in the past . ( Note: JMHO)
What we find around here is a lot of "boat trailers" available for usually a very little money , some people even Wanting to get rid of them . And not only are they wider in a lot of cases, but they are sturdier metal ,have better axle/hubs/tires , and usually being wider provide a good base for a reasonable size camper , and better support for a Foamie camper too ! And if you haggle a little you may get an even better deal .
NOTE: This is not for everybody !!! But if you know your trailers , and are willing to do a little clean up or painting ( some are Galvanized ) , you can get a great deal on a larger trailer if you just shop around a bit. I saw a BIG tandem BT parked on the roadside the other day with a For Sale sign on it . I was tempted. Things do happen to boats , then the owners are stuck with an expensive trailer in the driveway or yard , bad for them , GOOD for us ! You only have to look , “seek and ye shall find” !!!
Ps. I personally have TWO boat trailers I ( actually the wife) would like to get rid of ...for FREE .
What we find around here is a lot of "boat trailers" available for usually a very little money , some people even Wanting to get rid of them . And not only are they wider in a lot of cases, but they are sturdier metal ,have better axle/hubs/tires , and usually being wider provide a good base for a reasonable size camper , and better support for a Foamie camper too ! And if you haggle a little you may get an even better deal .
NOTE: This is not for everybody !!! But if you know your trailers , and are willing to do a little clean up or painting ( some are Galvanized ) , you can get a great deal on a larger trailer if you just shop around a bit. I saw a BIG tandem BT parked on the roadside the other day with a For Sale sign on it . I was tempted. Things do happen to boats , then the owners are stuck with an expensive trailer in the driveway or yard , bad for them , GOOD for us ! You only have to look , “seek and ye shall find” !!!
Ps. I personally have TWO boat trailers I ( actually the wife) would like to get rid of ...for FREE .