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woodsmith · 08-22-2009, 07:15 PM

I have two trailers that I use for work and household running about, both self built for specific uses.
The first is an enclosed box trailer for hauling furniture about. The body is 10' long, 4'8" wide and 3'10" high.

The second is an open box trailer that also extends at the front. It is made from two folding pallet crates giving me 8'x3' of load space that can extend to 15'. I use it for carrying logs, machinery, building materials and waste. I can also fold the crates flat when travelling empty to reduce the air resistance.

I decided to use trailers because for my lifestyle and work I would need a car, a van and a pick up but can only have one vehicle. This gives me the best options and prevents me from travelling solo and empty in a big panel van or pick up for 80% of the time.

I still get good fuel economy with loaded trailers, better then I would get with a large van or pick up, and I have the flexibility of use and I still get a nice clean car for the family.

08-22-2009, 07:15 PM	#21 (permalink)
woodsmith EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	I have two trailers that I use for work and household running about, both self built for specific uses. The first is an enclosed box trailer for hauling furniture about. The body is 10' long, 4'8" wide and 3'10" high. The second is an open box trailer that also extends at the front. It is made from two folding pallet crates giving me 8'x3' of load space that can extend to 15'. I use it for carrying logs, machinery, building materials and waste. I can also fold the crates flat when travelling empty to reduce the air resistance. I decided to use trailers because for my lifestyle and work I would need a car, a van and a pick up but can only have one vehicle. This gives me the best options and prevents me from travelling solo and empty in a big panel van or pick up for 80% of the time. I still get good fuel economy with loaded trailers, better then I would get with a large van or pick up, and I have the flexibility of use and I still get a nice clean car for the family.