Just got back from my first pulling a trailer
#12
12-15-2011, 08:40 AM
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#14
12-20-2011, 12:03 PM
#15
12-20-2011, 12:31 PM
Last Spring, I picked up a Harbor Freight Tag-Along trailer, when they were on sale. I added LED lights to it, but sold my Dyna before putting a hitch on it. Finally got around to getting a hitch for my Road Glide last month. After a runaround exchanging centrer sections with them, I got my rig ready to roll. I put about ten pounds, bungied down, into it. Went for about a ten mile ride. Pulls nicely, no wobbles or sways. I'm looking forward to taking my wife on some camping trips next summer.
Last edited by FBFletch; 01-04-2012 at 05:08 AM.
#16
12-20-2011, 05:41 PM
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That's the same type trailer I bought last summer. Issue with the tail light wiring...mine was held together with electrical tape. Came loose on way to Northern Idaho...had a friend crimp wires. Also the wiring plug to trike wore thru around the weld on hitch and shorted out lights...solved w/zip tie. Put 6-ply tires on trailer and two 4-plys for spares. Neighbor gave me 4 golf cart hub caps.
#17
01-04-2012, 03:16 AM
I've been looking at a Harbor Freight trailer, too. My wife has to use a motorized scooter if she wants to move any distance. I want to go on rides to places where she'd have to walk once we get there, so I thought maybe I'd take her scooter on a trailer.
The scooter disassembles into four main pieces. The highest point is 20". I'm thinking of building a wooden box to fit the 48 x 40 trailer and 20+" high. It doesn't have to be pretty since we probably won't use it that often.
Here's the trailer. Anyone have any experience with it?
http://www.harborfreight.com/1090-lb...res-90153.html
If I can do this for under $500, it doesn't make sense to spend big $$ for a ready-made trailer.
The scooter disassembles into four main pieces. The highest point is 20". I'm thinking of building a wooden box to fit the 48 x 40 trailer and 20+" high. It doesn't have to be pretty since we probably won't use it that often.
Here's the trailer. Anyone have any experience with it?
http://www.harborfreight.com/1090-lb...res-90153.html
If I can do this for under $500, it doesn't make sense to spend big $$ for a ready-made trailer.
Two things...
1. Be damned sure to square the frame up with the tongue when you put it together. Measure then measure again. The distance from axle tip to hitch should be the same on both sides.
2. Do yourself a favor and order a spare set of bearings from HF. These things are made overseas and don't utilize a standard 1" axle. I've yet been able to find bearings for them except through HF. I've even thought bout buying a standard set of axle stubs n welding them in to remedy this.
I'm currently doing a rebuld on it, so no pics atm.
Just my 2 cents worth...
Last edited by Fyrefight; 01-04-2012 at 03:21 AM.
#18
01-04-2012, 05:11 AM
I've had one of the HF 40" x 48" trailers for years that I've pulled behind my scoot. I narrowed it from 40 to 36" (looks better to me) and lengthened the tongue about 24" or so. It has pulled like a dream for the whole time.
Two things...
1. Be damned sure to square the frame up with the tongue when you put it together. Measure then measure again. The distance from axle tip to hitch should be the same on both sides.
2. Do yourself a favor and order a spare set of bearings from HF. These things are made overseas and don't utilize a standard 1" axle. I've yet been able to find bearings for them except through HF. I've even thought bout buying a standard set of axle stubs n welding them in to remedy this.
I'm currently doing a rebuld on it, so no pics atm.
Just my 2 cents worth...
Two things...
1. Be damned sure to square the frame up with the tongue when you put it together. Measure then measure again. The distance from axle tip to hitch should be the same on both sides.
2. Do yourself a favor and order a spare set of bearings from HF. These things are made overseas and don't utilize a standard 1" axle. I've yet been able to find bearings for them except through HF. I've even thought bout buying a standard set of axle stubs n welding them in to remedy this.
I'm currently doing a rebuld on it, so no pics atm.
Just my 2 cents worth...
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01-04-2012, 07:51 PM
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Yeah, from what I've read about the HF trailer, the bearings are questionable. I cleaned them and repacked them when I put it together.
Apparently, HF no longer sells this trailer. I can't find on their website and any links that people have posted for it say, "this item number doesn't exist" or some such.
Apparently, HF no longer sells this trailer. I can't find on their website and any links that people have posted for it say, "this item number doesn't exist" or some such.
#20
01-05-2012, 05:38 AM
Yeah, from what I've read about the HF trailer, the bearings are questionable. I cleaned them and repacked them when I put it together.
Apparently, HF no longer sells this trailer. I can't find on their website and any links that people have posted for it say, "this item number doesn't exist" or some such.
Apparently, HF no longer sells this trailer. I can't find on their website and any links that people have posted for it say, "this item number doesn't exist" or some such.
http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...res-42708.html
I could be wrong but, I think that's the one I was looking at. Is it similar to the one you bought?