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Old 04-29-2013, 11:36 AM   #48 (permalink)
beatr911
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HF Trailers

I have the non-folding trailer with the 1750 lb capacity. It is still light and easy to push around by hand. With any trailer you purchase, DO NOT get the 8" tires, get the 12" tires. Fewer rotations of the wheel at speed mean much lower bearing friction and heat, making them less prone to failure. Also the tires last much longer. I've never greased the bearings but check to see that they are staying cool when hauling heavy loads or at freeway speeds. The trailer is now ugly and due for rust treating paint and another 8 years of service, at least.

Mine is now 8 years old, a little rusty but not structurally unsound. it's been garaged about 1/4 the time. I've also adapted a Load Handler (Harbor Freight now carries them!). With this, my 10 year old son can unload 1500lbs of gravel in about three minutes. Recycle an old pick-up bedliner on the bed for slick surface to ease cranking.

The Load Handler makes the guys that convert a pick-up to a dump bed scratch thier head, wondering why they spent $1500 and a weekend instead of $39.95 and five minutes. A truly great product.
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