Who makes that little trailer?
Looks just right for the job
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Who makes that little trailer?
Looks just right for the job
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I think that's sweet. Do you mind how much and how much time to put it together.
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I hate fleas.
Cruzr joe
Don't remember the hours, but I spent time over a couple of weeks on it. Cost was something on the order of $1400 including powder coating, and a lucky find of aluminum plate at a scrap yard. Welding was no cost as a retired welder friend of mine did it but I did buy a roll of wire. Parts and pieces were from here and there, local and internet.
I'm afraid not...
(But I'd LIKE to!)
:D I actually saw a Spyder towing a logsplitter up on Route 86 in the Adirondacks...
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Ann,
I see you can indeed add constructive comments to the thread! You are right, he did mention the RT-622, I thought he was implying the cost of the RT-622 is more that he wants to spend and was looking for information from folks who have actually used the Harbor Freight trailers. Perhaps I interpreted his request incorrectly?
12" wheels? Nope, 8". Consensus is that 12" wheels are better than 8". There have been very few first-hand reports that 8" tires have been troublesome but I would rather have 12" wheels and may change mine to 12" when the 8" tires wear out.
Independent suspension? Nope, solid axle with leaf springs. It is recommended that the small leaf spring be removed with light loads, which I did. It still bounces on the parking lot speed bumps but I don't see a problem on the streets and highways.
622 liters of storage? Nope, only 453 liters. With the HF trailer I can carry over 100 more pounds than the RT-622 before I hit the 400 pound limit.
Colors to match Spyders? Nope however I went to the hardware store, got some red spray paint made for plastic that matched my Spyder and painted the top lid, then clear-coated it. Looks good enough to me and others who have seen it.
Carpeted interior? Nope. I had a piece of plywood I cut to fit to make a floor and covered it with some carpet and added some tie-downs.
I did the other usual things folks do with a new HF trailer such as fixed the wiring, changed to LED lighting, etc.
My trailer cost me some labor and about $350.
The RT-622 looks a lot better than mine, like night and day.
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No doubt there are nicer looking trailers but I figure for something that may get two or three uses a year I have used the savings for more rides and farkles. I picked up my HF Tag Along for $261 (on sale for $349 and then 25% off).
1.Changed the wheels to 12" (sold the others on Craigslist which covered part of the price)
2. ran the wires in sheathing and soldered all connections
3. Repacked the bearings
4. Changed to LED lights
5. Added a high mount brake light
6. Carpeted an interior bottom panel
7. Changed the bolts that mount it to the frame to eye-bolts to have tie-downs
8. Painted the rims black to match the spyder
9. Painted the top cover in pearl white to match the spyder
10. Ran exterior perimeter leds on a dimmer
11. Ran interior perimeter leds on a tilt switch to automatically turn on and off.
12. Installed a low profile box to contain a lithium battery to run the lights when the spyder is off with an independent cable back to the spyder for battery charging when running.
13. Installed switches to run the lights off the spyder or battery
14. Added a 12v port for accessory charging
15. Added a dual USB port for charging
16 Yet to do is the pinstripes to match the bike
17. Removed one leaf from the spring setup since the trailer was designed to carry way more than the Spyder will be towing. Cuts down on the bounce. (edit)
I had a great time doing it and it performs as desired. Is it a streamlined BRP trailer, nope. Am I losing sleep over it, nope, and even if you don't like it I bet you don't lose sleep over it either.
CJ JAX
I've had the hf trailer and have towed it over 2,000 miles with no problems. Changed the lights to led, added a tongue stand and cooler rack all for less than $400. Like some of the other posts it depends on how much you use it. For the few times a year it works fine for me and it's not that hard to keep the bearings packed.
Did some of the upgrades found online. For the price, it is an awesome trailer.
:clap: I like the ingenuity and the modifications, that are being shown right now... :2thumbs:
:D The Missus always says that I, "could sell of plate of ribs; to a woman wearing whites gloves..." :D
I like the way this thread has ended!! Now, it has answered some questions for the OP!! I do love snickers - candy bars AND smiles! Have a great day!
Look at mini trailer USA. Sponsor on this site. Much less than BRP, looks good and pulls great.
Is it time to say "Good Night" Chet?
Jack