grapesmuggler27 Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Title says it all, looking to buy a 5x8 open trailer with a ramp. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Hitching Post5025 E National RoadSouth Vienna, OH 45369-9603 If they're still open I bought a 16ft flat bed there for $1400, 8 years ago, no complaints to date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted March 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Hitching Post5025 E National RoadSouth Vienna, OH 45369-9603 If they're still open I bought a 16ft flat bed there for $1400, 8 years ago, no complaints to date. looking for something used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiztedRabbit Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 looking for something used.best check johns place.. i hear he's really used.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 looking for something used.Your choice, guy builds them and considering my trailer with dual axle goes for $3200 at most places, a new no name trailer might cost less than a used name brand trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted March 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 best check johns place.. i hear he's really used....I said used not worn outYour choice, guy builds them and considering my trailer with dual axle goes for $3200 at most places, a new no name trailer might cost less than a used name brand trailer. ok thanks will give him a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Whats wrong with the Harbor Freight trailers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted March 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Whats wrong with the Harbor Freight trailers?Im a cheap bastard and if someone has a lightly used one cheaper then a new one it means more money for the track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiztedRabbit Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 besides ive noticed that most of the HF trailers dont have the best specs.. be it weight loads. or even engineering they arent worth the money that he could get a decent used one for the same price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 besides ive noticed that most of the HF trailers dont have the best specs.. be it weight loads. or even engineering they arent worth the money that he could get a decent used one for the same priceIm in the market as well which is why I was asking. I just need something light and cheap so was considering one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Im in the market as well which is why I was asking. I just need something light and cheap so was considering one....buy mine, your car can handle it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted March 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) Im in the market as well which is why I was asking. I just need something light and cheap so was considering one....thats what Im worried about, I dont have the suburban no more. I am now the proud owner of a mitsubishi endeavor with a tiny 3.8 V6 and tow capabilites suck balls Edited March 7, 2012 by grapesmuggler27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 How anemic is the 3.8? I have seen a ranger with a 3.0 pull a 6x10 enclosed with 2 bikes and both riders' crap. My wife's "cute ute" does just fine with 2 bikes on an open trailer, and it's only a 2.7 v6. I figure the bikes weigh 500 each (full of gas and rounding up) and the trailer is maybe 300 on its own. My car is rated for 2,000 towing. A 3.8 should be closer to 5,000, no? My 4.0 ranger could tow 6k if memory serves. With trailer brakes anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 you can buy mine for 250. it looks kinda ugly but it has been a good trailer to me on the various trips to grattan, putnam, etcit's about 5x7 or 8, not sure on dimensions. it weighs about 300 lbs, and i pulled it with my g35 coupe (lol... no seriously). sometimes with 2 bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted March 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 How anemic is the 3.8? I have seen a ranger with a 3.0 pull a 6x10 enclosed with 2 bikes and both riders' crap. My wife's "cute ute" does just fine with 2 bikes on an open trailer, and it's only a 2.7 v6. I figure the bikes weigh 500 each (full of gas and rounding up) and the trailer is maybe 300 on its own. My car is rated for 2,000 towing. A 3.8 should be closer to 5,000, no? My 4.0 ranger could tow 6k if memory serves. With trailer brakes anyway.Maximum towing capacity: 3500 lbs.**Maximum payload: 1059 lbs.** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted March 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 you can buy mine for 250. it looks kinda ugly but it has been a good trailer to me on the various trips to grattan, putnam, etcit's about 5x7 or 8, not sure on dimensions. it weighs about 300 lbs, and i pulled it with my g35 coupe (lol... no seriously). sometimes with 2 bikes.PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 ^possibly interested if he isnt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 pm me your email and i will send you the same email i sent him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 PM'd... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Not mine.... http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/2886594853.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 I may just be spit-balling here, but I have always felt that ramp-gates on open trailers killed the gas mileage. Just something to consider when shopping an open trailer. A decent curved bike ramp will run you a few bucks, but I think they're better than ramp gates (for bikes anyway). If you're using it to tote around other stuff, then maybe not, but a big wire-mesh "wall" can't help economy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted March 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 I may just be spit-balling here, but I have always felt that ramp-gates on open trailers killed the gas mileage. Just something to consider when shopping an open trailer. A decent curved bike ramp will run you a few bucks, but I think they're better than ramp gates (for bikes anyway). If you're using it to tote around other stuff, then maybe not, but a big wire-mesh "wall" can't help economy.Yeah there's not a whole lot of extra cargo room in the endeavor, so my though was get something with a gate less things to carry ie ramps....plus I can throw things like a pop up, tires, gas cans, spares on the trailer and figured it would be less hassle with the ramp gate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 I may just be spit-balling here, but I have always felt that ramp-gates on open trailers killed the gas mileage. Just something to consider when shopping an open trailer. A decent curved bike ramp will run you a few bucks, but I think they're better than ramp gates (for bikes anyway). If you're using it to tote around other stuff, then maybe not, but a big wire-mesh "wall" can't help economy.i got 20 mpg hauling 2- 500lb bikes to tennessee last year with a chevy impala 3.5liter...with a ramp gate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Not mine.... http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/2886594853.htmlthis ones actually a pretty decent deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 this ones actually a pretty decent deal!yeah actually that is. Especially if it's decent quality. Not hating on Jbot, I've seen his, it's totally fine and would be sweet. Just saying this is a legit deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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