I Risked $199 On a Harbor Freight Trailer So You Don't Have To - Here's My Review.

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[@derrickwood1453]

Sadly that trailer now retails for $399 :(

[@RichardMiller-tq6ut]

I would just jack the whole trailer...

[@mountainthrasher500]

I had a 4x8 version of that trailer. Upgraded the wheels to 12 inch. More ground clearance and helped the bearings slow down a little. Great trailer, hauled my bikes all around for 10 years. Finally have an enclosed trailer. It comes in so handy. You’ll love it when you get it. Great review as always.

[@jasonwhite8722]

A friend of mine turned the 4x8 into a enclosed trailer with more plywood and 2x4s and used for a small tool trailer . . worked well

[@WibbyKDX]

I’ve had the 4x8 version since 1995 Replaced the axle in 2000 with a straight axle. Just redid the deck in 2020

[@larryhullinger4141]

My dad had the same trailer My brother now has it It's 30-40 years old and still works fine lol

[@Ody-up6kg]

I also have the same trailer bought in 1994 and upgraded to the 12" wheels. This slows down the wheel revs by 22%. I put 3/4" PT plywood and I have not yet to replace it. Sure comes in handy without a pickup truck.

[@kingdommusic5456]

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[@MrHugemoth]

I switched over to 12" wheels and car tires on mine. No more tire issues and they last forever.

[@classicroger]

I drug one around behind my motorcycle for years. On it I had a storage box, large dog kennel(pups need a vacation too!), cooler, couple of gas cans and 2 spare tires. In the box I kept camping gear, tool kit, wheel chocks and other stuff. I know I pulled it at least 25k in 4 years. Definitely worth the money and maintenance to keep it on the road. I have a 4x8 trailer also that I have loaded bikes on to rescue friends. It looks funny with a couple of guys on a motorcycle dragging a trailer with a motorcycle on it. I've also used the 4x8 to carry kayaks among other things. I can't ride any longer. Thank you for bringing back those wonderful memories!

[@Shitnugget69]

What bike do you have? And what type of riding?

[@datadavis]

If you're not in extremely good shape, riding dirtbikes easily blows out your back and knees. Still happens to even the best.

[@chrisperry3525]

I have their little trailer like this for 25 years...started behind my touring bike and then moved to yard trailer. I had their boat trailer, and traded it for a very used 4x8 harbor freight trailer - i chnaged the deck, dry rotted tires,and wiring (rotted too) and have abused it since - 1000lb loads on a regular basis. solid,no rust (surprising)!

[@grantman103]

Thanks for your input on the trailer. Greased bearings are happy bearings ! Keep them greased and properly tightened and your should be just fine. Keep living the way you want. Break bones when your young . It heals better. Enjoy every minute of your youth. ITT goes by shockingly fast. Take it from an old man looking back . Happy trails young man. Go fast.

[@scotthobbs9244]

I have the 4x8 version of this trailer. I've had it since 2007. I've used it to haul bikes, move my kids, haul firewood. It's been used and abused. It's held up well. I have a plywood deck and stake bed sides. It looks like a radio flyer wagon. The only thing I've done to it is replace the lights. a few times and go through an tighten everything up. I guess I replaced the tires because they weather cracked.

[@gregweir4072]

After watching this video, it had me reminiscing about my own experiences with Harbor Freight trailers over the years. 32 years ago I had the 4x4 with a Sears Turtle car top carrier mounted on a plywood deck for extra luggage space to tow behind my Trans Am, and got a lot of compliments on it. Then added a 4x4 deck above it for mountain bikes and other things. I needed more room for my growing family, so I sold the Trans Am, bought a Ford Bronco (which I still have that looks great), sold the 4x4 trailer, and upgraded to the 4x8 model. Had it for 20 years and used it to haul all sorts of things (camping gear, mountain bikes, green waste to the dump, lumber from Home Depot, moving furniture, etc.), and even used it once to tow my BMW K1200GT behind my RV on a trip to Death Valley last year. However, it was getting a little tired, and last year a neighbor offered to buy it to use at his cabin in the mountains in So. CA, so I sold it. I was a little saddened because of the fond memories, and the utility it provided, but knew in my mind it was time let it go. My intention was to build another trailer one day, mainly for towing the motorcycle behind the RV and Bronco, so yesterday I purchased the Super-Duty (1720 lbs) 4x8 trailer. The plan is to build gates (fencing) like the other 4x8 trailer, but shorter and studier, paint them red, put pressure treated plywood (painted) down for decking with 1/8" aluminum diamond plate over it. I will install a wheel chock in the center (make it removable), buy the 30"x72" aluminum loading ramps, and mount a spare tire and jack stand on the tongue. I will also install drop-down jacks underneath at the corners to stabilize the trailer when loading (saw on KZbin). I had eye hooks at strategic places (corners) on the previous trailers, and will do the same to this one, but add some flush-mounted hooks on the deck. One important suggestion I saw on the internet is to remove all the wheel bearing grease and re-apply good quality, high-temp grease, since the stuff HF uses is garbage. I'll also add 'bearing-buddies' on both wheels too. Since this trailer has the ability to fold-up like a ping-pong table, I'll make sure it is capable of doing that so I can store it upright in my garage, which means I'll cut the plywood in half (4x4), buy 4x4 diamond plate, and will put better (slightly bigger) castors on it so it rolls easier. From the looks of things, it seems you have outgrown the little 4x4 and need a 4x8. However, the bigger the trailer, the more 'stuff' you'll accumulate. Plus, it might be a 'stretch' for your vehicle to tow more weight. Either way, the logical choice is a 4x8 to make things easier and not so difficult to squeeze all your motorcycle stuff on such a small trailer. Still a great story and thanks for sharing your journey with the Harbor Freight trailer..!!!

[@abpob6052]

I built one to haul my Husky and gear behind my Prius. I probably put 20k miles on it and it went from CA to OK nonstop a couple of times. I decked it and added nice side rails and led lights. Never had an issue. Sold it after 5 yrs for more than it cost me to build and maintain. Caveat is you have to take your time and put it together correctly and well and understand the limits. Keep it under 65mph, lube the hubs often, and don't abuse it.

[@Liquid_Mike]

Just drove from CT to Florida with the "heavy duty" 4x8 HF trailer behind me.. It did excellent, almost like it was glued to the road. Not a hiccup or any issue whatsoever

[@adamborgstahl5540]

Speeds were fine? I see the manual says "up to 45mph"

[@gbaker929]

This is awesome, Gabe. I have a Ford Focus hatchback and was just contemplating how to get my bike to the local ORV areas for some riding. I will be grabbing up a Harbor Freight trailer tomorrow. Love the videos and love watching you grow as a rider as well. Best of luck in the future, sir.

[@spicydeath82]

two things, replace the stock tires as soon as you can afford too. second, grease those bearings asap.

[@killroy2993]

I have the 4x8. I welded a beam of c-channel down the center. Didn't add too much weight, but stopped a while lot of flexing

[@davehurley3080]

Absolutely love budget racing, and this is a good one……. along with the SP!!

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[@felixcat9318]

Within minutes of watching your video I knew that I had found an excellent channel that I would subscribe to and immensely enjoy. I respect your outlook and attitude, and as a former motorcycle mechanic and workshop owner I really appreciate you buying older, inexpensive motorcycle and working on them yourself. On any bolt together trailer, retightening may be occasionally needed, though your bearing lubrication device and frequent tyre pressure checks should be all that's needed. An enclosed trailer will affect your fuel consumption and wear and tear on the tow vehicle. A V-Nose front will help and increase storage capacity, and you can get enclosed trailers at 4 foot height and with lift up lid/roof to ease loading and access. The lower the trailer, the less wind drag it creates, even less with the V-Nose trailer, obviously. You could construct simple, lightweight panels to create your own enclosed trailer using your current one as the base. I would really consider fitting 12 inch wheels as they will make a world of difference. Or, you could perhaps consider using the Irontron aluminium trailer as a base to reduce weight.

[@SuperSummit123]

I had my dirt bike on a harbor freight trailer once .got on a dirt road look back and half the trailer was gone with my dirt bike laying in the road a mile behind me. My straps were still tight to the deck and frame but the axles were with me. My crazy uncle tows a big Harley-Davidson behind his camper across the country on a harbor freight trailer and has never had a problem. He is nuts

[@jmccormick1490]

How did it fail? The welds?

[@Atvsrawsome]

When you maintain and fix the problems. Things last a long time.

[@ShadyAcresMotorsports]

I’ve been considering one of these for a few years and this video is exactly what I wanted to see thanks for posting. Finna get me one and throw some 12s on that thing

[@bengraham6672]

When you get your enclosed box trailer, you should have a look at installing a roof top tent on it. That way you can have your car back as a car and still stow all of your belongings.

[@chrismckay3868]

My family has had the 4x8 version of that trailer for nearly 20 years. It has been redecked probably 4 times, probably the same number of side rails on it. It has been loaded with multiple ATV's and dirtbikes at once, I even went to lower California and hauled a complete Ausin Mini Moke to Oregon on it. It has been up to Canada, down to New Mexico. It has been towed by every vehicle we have that has a tow ball on it. The trip from Vancouver Washington to New Mexico it was towed by a Ford Festiva to pick up the bare shell of a Austin Mini. We have bought numerous spare tires on these trips but have never needed them, it is still on it's ORIGINAL tires, we end up losing or misplacing the spared over the years... I have replaced the wheel bearings once due to it sitting for a number of years and the bearings rusted. This one trailer that people have scoffed at has managed to convert many people into their versitality... My father even ended up buying one a few years ago after calling it junk for so long. The frame and suspension has never given us issues, had we not let it sit the bearings would probably have been fine. The biggest issue we have had with it over the years is wiring, but that is not the trailers fault but the guy not taking care of the pigtail or backing the lights into a pole :)

[@dustingermain7037]

Anyone know where to get those rails that are mounted to the trailer? The rail that the bike is sitting on.

[@DrewEdwardBacklas]

Built one like that 10 years ago for my buddy while we were in the Army. He pulled his YZF250 around with a Mitz lancer for years. Worked great.

[@MrTheHillfolk]

I towed one from NY to Cleveland for a project years ago. Since it was empty it was bouncing like mad. Ended up stopping and removing the fenders because of the stress cracks they got and welded em up with some reinforcements later. Other then that it now has a 15kw 750 pound diesel genny bolted to it and works fine. That's maxed on the payload pretty much too.

[@collinmc90]

damn thats impressive. I'm considering picking this up to tow my 200cc dual sport. sounds like it should be up to the task.

[@koreywebb7383]

I currently have a box and a rtt on mine. I've towed it 2k miles so far and I've loved every minute of it. I've comfortably taken it up to 85mph and yes, it does leave the ground on some bumps. Also I bought my trailer in May 2020 and it did come with LED lights and I ran a ground to every light (I always have for every trailer) and I've had zero issues

[@mkultra4542]

I have replaced the trailer's standard hubs and rims with 15" rims and 31x10.5x15" General Grabber X3 tires . . the same as the ones on my truck .( they have a lot of rubber between road and rim, and you dont worry about potholes, they so soft , i pump them 30 psi, same pressure as tires on my truck, . . i now have 2x spare wheels that can fit both truck and trailer . .same rim sizes...doesnt make a difference in towing.

[@jasonwhite8722]

A small 200-300w inverter in the truck is great for charging drill battery's when traveling.

[@blakepeterson1977]

Upgrade the fenders by passing 7/16" threaded rod though both sides and the frame. The are as thin as potato chips but I could stand on them with the extra support. I had the Menards version for 18 years. I hauled an FZR600 and tons of building materials. I built interlocking sides out of 1x6s and abused it towing rock around the yard with the garden tractor. I upgraded to bearing buddies and a spare tire. Sold it for what I paid for it.

[@PTRRanger951]

I know you probably don’t have it anymore, especially after the torture test videos. But when you mentioned the locks, look into ones by Bolt. They use your vehicle key, which you will probably always have with you. So you can buy a hitch pin for your receiver, the tongue lock, cable lock, padlocks and they all use your vehicle key. So one key for everything. And it’s a little bit harder to pick since it’s a vehicle key and not just a padlock key. A lot of convenience without having to worry about what key goes to what. All your tubs, hit, cable lock can all be the same

[@Dell_xD]

I can’t seem to find a cheap rail online anywhere I love this idea, I just bought all the hardware needed for my Corolla thank you.

[@glennr9913]

Great story. These mini-trailers are the answer for so many people that don't really need or want a truck. I can't believe you're still running the original bearings. Those bearing buddy grease caps are gold. I'm also a little surprised that you never upgraded to 12" wheels, but then again "if it ain't broke...". What year is that old bike? You really know how to squeeze the most value and the most fun out of your stuff. 👍👍

[@matthewpeterson3329]

I bought the exact same trailer in 2006. I had larger trailers, but needed this one for a specific chore... daily transport of a 600lb. pallet from my warehouse to my home (30 miles each way). After assembly and about every third trip, the supplied hardware would loosen up and the thing was like a wet rag. So, I got it all squared up, tightened the hardware, and welded all joints that could be made permanent. I upgraded the hardware where needed and added a few gussets. Maybe an additional $30 in parts and materials. After that, and to this day, the little trailer has held up perfectly. It has been abused by friends who borrowed it, come loose from a particularly dumb neighbor's hitch and ended up off the highway at 60 mph, and been loaded well beyond it's rating hundreds of times. The tires were replaced a few times due to age and wear, but that's it after initial upgrades. It just wont die! It's impressively capable. Great video!

[@jasonjavelin]

It’s awesome to see those job site boxes really being out to the test. That gasket on there does a good job. I just got some of these tool boxes of a similar design. Love the 3rd Gen :)

[@kylelangworthy9641]

This might not be a comment for this video gabe because there's no riding in it LOL ,but you definitely give truth to the meaning it's not in the bike it's the rider .dude you are gnarly and fast a true inspiration thank you

[@lylegwynn6603]

I picked up a 4 x8 used one, I put a draw tight trailer hitch on my 2006 Toyota Corolla, this trailer is awesome, The hitch is only rated for 200 pounds but with my 450 grizzly centered over the axle I can pick the tounge off the ball with one hand the grizzly weighs around 665 lbs. it pulls great I also haul my tw 200 around on it I put 2x4 sides on it, very happy with it, I bolted the fold part of the frame together with mesh screen on the whole bed I love it.

[@scootersonlyrepair510]

They discontinued that trailer in 2019 they were on clearance for $99

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Jeez I woulda grabbed 2 of em if I knew 😦

[@koreywebb7383]

Huh. I bought one in May 2020. Had to pre-purchase, but I was able to get one from my local HF

[@koreywebb7383]

@@MrTheHillfolk you may still check HF if you need one. I bought one for $250 back in May 2020. It was a pre-purchase though.

[@13tucker45]

I have the 4x8 and I loaded my tool boxes onto it when I quit being a Mechanic, and holy crap, it held up fine. The 6 year old plywood didn't hold up so well, but the trailer itself was great.

[@ronaldelliott7548]

I have one of these trailers too. Mine is a 1989 model my dad got not from HF. It has gone down the highway at 70mph no problem. I have it now and after all these years I have replaced the axle and springs and put the 4.80x12 tires on it. the axle is a 2000lb rating springs 1500lb rating so I could haul a little more weight but that was not my goal. My goal was just to have a safe trailer, I couldn't find replacement parts for it and didn't want to go through registering a new trailer. My upgrades made it a great trailer.

[@2StrokeSmoke544]

The lights suck because one needs to weld all four corners together. All four corners are not truly grounded cause its just bolted. I welded up and its great. Keep wheel bearings greased and maintin the paint and deck.. great trailer mine is. I gots 4x8. Love it. And fenders suck but i cut the end off a 55 gal plastic barrel and cut that in half for fenders. Worked well but they are warped but dont rub. Whatever

[@grandwaha]

Now they want $399.99 for a $100 Chinese trailer.

[@stephtraveler7378]

I've had the 4x8 model of the same trailer for 25 years... Replaced wiring and one tire during that time....

[@williamt4749]

Get about 3-4 feet of 1" wire rope and take the tongue off and JB weld each end (lots of JB) inside the tongue. Nobody will EVER be able to cut through the tongue unless they have a torch. Many years ago a friend had done this on a more expensive trailer and one morning he came out and found his hitch-locks battered to hell and a 1/2 cut tongue bar (stopped at the cable). The cable moves back and forth so cutting with a hacksaw is impossible. He just welded over the cut and was back in business. I like to think about the would-be thief's arm falling off the next day.

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[@fredrickemp7242]

My son-in-law been Carrying his johnboat for like eight years now going everywhere it’s been a great trailer

[@jvogler_art4708]

Good review. I did something similar with my 4RUNNER and got a $40 harbor freight bike rack that i used to haul my mountain bikes. The thing works great and i'd trust it to haul my bikes cross country., it's steel powder coated, welded, and gusseted. It seems very good for the money but i stupidly scraped it on the ground when offroading a bit so now i don't trust it. Thankfully a family member gave me a better one for free, but i really don't trust the reviews anymore that say your stuff is gonna break and fly off the back. If you install it correctly, and you tighten the bolts and you regularly inspect it... You will be fine. I think most of the bad reviews are user error. From the dudes i see on the freeway doing 80mph hauling their stuff. It's cheap stuff so treat it that way, and you'll get away with it. Don't push it and beat it up.

[@CHRISGr33r]

Dude, you're perpetually on vacation...I love it.

[@court2379]

The biggest issue with these trailers is the hubs use metric bearings. This means parts are most likely not available at local shops and if you are out on the road when (not if) the bearing fails, you are SOL. Apart from that they are a great buy. I have replaced the hitch because it had a defect making it difficult to remove, and the axle to get inch hubs so that I don't get stranded somewhere. On mine one bearing failed at 15k miles, and ran just fine without it, so I didn't notice until the hub was ruined. With the price of the hub being more expensive in metric, it made more sense to change them both.

[@jeremyjones8303]

I wonder how well my goldwing could pull a small bike and gear trailer like that...

[@CBrown459]

Extremely well, they did it over on the Motorcyclist Magazine channel a while back: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHeVnqJjoc2Jrbs It's basically my dream setup. Too bad new Goldwings are so expensive.

[@cwegga]

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[@ShadyAcresMotorsports]

Ur a brave man. God speed sir

[@coltonowens2742]

Really good, I believe it was the dudes from RevZilla that did just that.

[@docsridingadventures2880]

Depends on what goldwing you have.. my gl1100 no way... if I had a 15 or 1800 yeah I'd maybe pull my sporster around behind it on one of these

[@soggykid5580]

I literally just put this trailer together last week for my pit bike. It’s perfect for my needs. I even haul it with my small Toyota. I did put new grease in the bearings because people told me the grease it ships with is bad

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Mine had the fenders crack to hell at the mounting points, easily fixed with a welder and some sheet metal to reinforce them so they don't bounce around and stress crack again.

[@GorillaCookies]

I was given a old boat trailer for free. I shortened by removing 3 ft of tongue length & 4 ft of frame length' and narrowed it 3.5 ft . I kept the fenders and their diamond plate steps fore and aft of each fender . Used the steel removed from the frame and tongue to reinforce the frame cross members and welded a couple 5x4 ft sheets of 1/8 steel diamond plate to the trailer deck and have a very strong 10'x6'flat deck utility trailer. I bolted a swiveling / extendable 1000 lb hand pumped hydraulic truck bed lifting crane I paid $ 60 for at a flea market. I can lift and pivot into the deck big V8 engines or whatever else I want to load onto the deck and then strap it down and go. It's been a invaluable asset in my opinion. I have just over $300 into the thing converting it from the boat trailer . And another $167 for the tires. It's just a great working asset

[@ChuckPackwood]

I have pulled my 4x8 Harbor Freight trailer across the Country many times. They are as good as the assembly. Mine has been to California from Florida at least 5 times

[@myrtlelittle4130]

Got me beat. Three times from Seattle to Texas Gulf with no problems. (Bearing Buddies installed).

[@inspireonex]

He spent $199 so we could spend $399 actually.

[@theoutsider7581]

I've noticed in some of your general riding clips it looks like Carnegie east of Livermore - yes? That is our home playground. If you still occasionally get out there I'll be paying more attention to who goes by me on the trail lol

[@contactmiller]

I've got a 4x8 I bought used off craigslist and who knows how old for $250. I've put 50k miles on it so far with 2 dirt bikes, bunch of camping gear, and works great. Had a few flats, a bad wheel bearing, and the fenders fell off. LED light kit--buy a good quality trailer wire harness. The HF trailer wires are made of aluminum coated toilet paper. the "wires" just fall apart new and turn to dust.

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[@grantwarden7848]

Getting the job done easily and for low bucks. Love it!

[@ernestimken6969]

I bought the same trailer in 1980 for $199. It was a Coleman made in the US. I installed stake side fences on it and a plywood floor. I carried 1000 lbs. of firewood many times. I couldn't find any garage that could mount the tires. In those days the the tires were about $15, but the tires on the wheels were $25 each so I bought the wheels and tires for $50. I had a Volkswagen Golf. I couldn't feel it empty, but a 1000 lbs. of firewood was a hard pull. I used local roads when it was loaded since it didn't have any brakes.

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[@scotthoffmaster4600]

we have a 4x8 HF trailer that we have had for 14 years. its hauled hundreds of thousands of pounds in its year with only a tire change wood replacement and light upgrade!

[@slayer6936]

I have the same set up with my tough boxes!! And I live in the mtns in my 22ft trailer and room is the down side!! So they all fit in my front storage area!! And when i go to someplace elto ride i just put them in my pickup!! Storage beens are a must!!

[@7b7decker7]

Hey it’s Carnegie, sweet! And these trailers rock, I have one for my standup ski. 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@noidea1962]

Those harbor freight locks are super easy to pick as well. Usually just takes a couple of rakes with a good pick, and they pop like a balloon.

[@KestrelYI]

Had the 4x8 and it started me along the bike hauling journey. Combined with my Volvo wagon it was a great riding setup. Glad to hear it has served you well!

[@killroy2993]

Next tire change... Try the wide 4*4 trailer wheels. Their the ones they use on snowmobile trailers, and similar to golf carts. Little more load, little more stability

[@JonahZX10]

I plan on building one for my 2022 accord, I want to build a deck first then attach something like he did all professionally. I did want to change the wheels, would you have anymore advise other than 4x4 trailer wheels?

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Taller tires keep wheel speed down, hence they won't roast wheel bearings so bad. I got mine back in the mid 2000s and got it with the 12" wheels and haven't had a bearing issue yet. And all I did was weld up some sheet metal to reinforce the stress cracks the fenders got.

[@TheLeonidas989]

That MSR bag is sweet. I will be buying one in the near future. I’ll be sure to use your link when I am ready to purchase it.

[@insatiable_mind]

Depending on the year, your ford exploder may have been on its second or third transmission when you got it. I had a HarborFreight trailer that served me well for 20 years before I gave it to a friend who is still using it.

[@free-domechaser7461]

Yes those Transmissions are soft to say the least and they explode lol

[@narcissistinjurygiver2932]

i have the fold up trailer. these are perfect trailers for dirtbikes . these trailers are very good quality and no one should be worried about buying one. I have had one for years. I would suggest having a spare tire.

[@rockstarfan886]

I have 2 of these 4x8 for 6 years now zero issues

[@l0c0ene1c0c0]

They’re now $400

[@lifewithabe312]

No way

[@Chiefonenut]

Dude I thouroghly enjoyed this video and could not turn it off until the end. Just one question...where does the beer go? 😃

[@zachbredeson7976]

I like the setup I have the same trailer I also have my motorcycle mounted to that trailer the crazy differences I pull it with a Honda Goldwing 1500 motorcycle

[@allergictoasphalt11]

dude that was a nice video you made! happy riding.

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[@Spartan375X]

I have an old boat trailer I want to turn into a motorcycle trailer. It's pretty long and light, so chopping it down and reinforcing the structure will make it more suitable.

[@AlaskaTrapper]

Where did you get the motorcycle rails?

[@wll1500]

I have the 4x8 version and fully enclosed it with plywood. Hauls bikes and also serves as storage when not being used

[@TortureTestMagazine]

Nice. I have wondered about doing something like that but now that I'm full-on mobile-living I'd rather just get bigger enclosed that I can slowly build out. How's the paragliding going?

[@wll1500]

@@TortureTestMagazine Work consumed my life and I don't have much time to do it anymore :( Having the trailer enclosed is nice but being homemade I'm constantly fighting against water intrusion and the gas mileage plummets since you're essentially towing a cube down the highway.

[@TortureTestMagazine]

@@wll1500 well don't stop trying to break free! Good seeing you around still man

[@jameszanghi3564]

Where did you get the channel for holding the bike?

[@zbignoz.tunnlerwitz_109]

the ironic thing about the chinesium masterlock knock-offs is that they offer about as much security as the genuine master brand locks.

[@free-domechaser7461]

Ha

[@sam_s_]

Those Dewalt Toughboxes are great. I have a couple that have been outside and in the back of my truck for several years without issue.

[@Eyes0penNoFear]

0:19 I can almost see my house! The SHAC is a fun pool.

[@bobbaker9395]

I had one of these trailers years ago and hauled my old husky behind my 1977 Honda Civic for a couple years. Saved me from not riding!

[@kululv]

I'm glad you came to the conclusion that this trailer is by far its money worth. I have the bigger 4x8 trailer which is only a little more expensive. its more stable, and has a load capacity of 1700lbs by just a little extra weight. By mistake or ignorance, i had it loaded for a job several times to over 5000lbs, and nothing broke, nothing bent! I think you should change the title of your video, because it does not do justice to this great little trailer!

[@matthewholzinger1042]

I thought of buying a small trailer kit but Illinois jacked up the yearly registration of trailers so high it just wasn't cost effective. "F" Illinois and their excessive taxes.

[@TortureTestMagazine]

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[@palpinter4204]

I have the 4x8 Harbor Freight trailer and a really nice sturdy Big Tex. I find my self always taking the HF , its so light i dont even feel it behind the Honda Accord

[@koreywebb7383]

I only have the HF trailer and I love it. I built a box and mounted a rtt to mine and have had a blast. My dad has a Lowes 5*8 and I can feel that but it's not bad. Also have a Honda Accord

[@philthyco1]

130k on transmission and never changed the oil huh? Smh..Should have done maintenance to explorer when you first bought it

[@johnmauer6079]

I bought the same unit and use it more often than my 7/14 enclosed trailer

[@danielcarroll5667]

What size tire is that ? Looks a little bigger than the ones that came on mine , 4.80 x 12 keep on keepin' on Dude ! I want everyone to put a bug in Rocky Mountain's ear about hooking you up with an enclosed trailer , I'm going to ! They got to have at LEAST one spare layin' around.........

[@TortureTestMagazine]

The ones in the video are 4.80/4.00-8 they are tiny, absolutely microscopic! The 12s are the hot upgrade for my older model with 8s. I've seen what Rocky Mountain has laying around... and all of it is far too nice for me! If you enjoy the content please check out my "best ways to support" page on my website which shows how to support the channel for free! Thanks! torturetestmagazine.com/pages/best-ways-to-support-ttm-some-are-free

[@DeepSixCycles]

I've put a ton of miles on a slightly larger one. I over used it but more than got my money out. Also as a psa, my buddy just had a uhaul trailer with his hand built bike chained to it stolen from a hotel parking lot. Locking hitches and ball locks are not a bad idea when on the road overnight.

[@lazyanarchist1146]

I did find it under utility but doesn't have any motorcycle stuff. No ramp or anything and it's 2x as much at 400

[@Scepter777]

My dad had one of the harbor freight trailers he had it set up to hold 3 motorcycles and he had it from like 1995 till 2016 and he took it from Los Angeles California to Cushing Oklahoma many times he would use his old geo metro to pull it around , he doesn’t have it anymore because the geo finally puked it’s transmission out and he parked it at the side of the road with that trailer still attached and someone stole the trailer .

[@Nessal83]

How tight do you turn the bolts? There are no torque specs anywhere except for the wheel itself...some of sheet metal bends with no force at all like the two 19mm that holds the leaf springs on....also the u-bolt spring plate bends quite easily when torquing down....any advice?

[@2StrokeSmoke544]

Tights tight, too tights broken! Use some locktight. If things are bending your over tightening stuff.. Weld corners for better grounding for lights and maintenance man!

[@tennnis498]

You love dirt biking through and through. You’ve got tremendous development into the sport, especially for lower $ viewers.

[@kman-mi7su]

I've seen guys pull that trailer with their motorcycle on touring trips. I'm thinking of getting one for my bike so I can ride the east coast with camping equipment and stay at campsites while touring with my bike.

[@TortureTestMagazine]

I've seen it too. I recall one guy with a gold wing telling me he would actually pull a dirt bike with it lol If you enjoy the content please check out my "best ways to support" page on my website which shows how to support the channel for free! Thanks! torturetestmagazine.com/pages/best-ways-to-support-ttm-some-are-free

[@wandahelmer1038]

Menards had a 4x8 version of this trailer for under 500 dollars, I went into the store took a picture and measurements, then I bought all the materials not the cheep materials, good heavy-duty materials and built the very trailer menards was selling for 500 dollars that trailer has been all over the country, loaned it to any who needed it. It's gone every where hauled 1000 pounds at a Crack, that was 30 years ago and it's still in service.

[@magooracing]

So how big an enclosed trailer are you looking for? Just in case I win the Powerball….

[@spatchist]

In the UK we have a rack (bike only) that bolts directly to the trailer hitch - is something like that available in the US ?

[@hairlessharescrambler56]

Yes

[@ancientelevator9]

Yep, I haven't ridden hardly at all in the last 8 years because I don't have a way to haul my bike. (....well for the last 5 it's been b/c I don't have a German driver's license... but I'll be back in the states relatively soon :) )

[@HillBilly1905]

Budget riding is definitely the only way I can ride. The DRZ400S is my budget mobile ride it to the trails or to work with gas prices.

[@elkhuntr2816]

Seems to do pretty well off road. Do you ever find yourself having clearance problems off road?

[@cc3775]

So altogether with the rails and the cost of the trailer you could have bought a small 5x8 with the wire mesh with a ramp

[@TortureTestMagazine]

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[@rudygeorgiamulesandcountry1594]

Yeah,, I pulled one behind my 1979 Subaru, they were only $ 139.oo back then.

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[@josephplatania5593]

I got one years ago. I tow my bike and anything else. It is so handy. Get one.

[@dennisossianderrmplmtcst2053]

I want one! Thank you Gabe! Kindly, Dennis

[@rickz9495]

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[@brandonsilvay4822]

I had the same thing from harbor freight but mine was the fold up 4x8 or it was a three and a half by 8 I can't remember it was but I believe it was a 4x8 and same axle same setup and I told around two motorcycles on it for I would go on 200 mile trips one way to from North Carolina South Carolina was not when I was in army to visit my biological father and then I would make the same trip back and one of the bikes was a Kawasaki Vulcan 800 classic with a 2005 engine it was 97 bike and I had a 19 79 cm400t Honda that would also carry on that same trailer to make those trips I also kept about 100 lb for tools that would sit in between the two I told it behind a 2002 Pontiac I firebird and on some trips I would tow it behind my 93 Civic del Sol I had at the time I wish I kept the bike and I ended up leaving it up north when I moved I wish I didn't but it is what it is I plan on buying a new one to use for motorcycles for when I don't want to use my flatbed tow truck

[@thunderbyrd52]

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