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JarrodsDad
12-16-2003, 12:54 PM
I can pick up this trailer (LOL) for next to nothing. ($150)

Is it worth the trouble to fix it up witha new deck and sides?

What do you think it might cost?
JarrodsDad
12-16-2003, 08:02 PM
7X14 frame.
Is it worth the effort and cost to fix it up? Lots of rust too!
Tvov
12-16-2003, 08:09 PM
Originally posted by JarrodsDad
Lots of rust too!


Right there I would say no....BUT.... if you have the winter to work on it, have welding experience (heck, you might be able to learn on the trailer!), and have the raw materials (so you don't have to buy too much), it very much could be worth it.

(Plus, the picture doesn't show very much)
JarrodsDad
12-16-2003, 09:37 PM
Here is the underside
JarrodsDad
12-16-2003, 09:40 PM
Last picture, I promise!
gene gls
12-17-2003, 12:16 AM
NO......That looks like an old camping trailer that has been cut down. The frame material looks like it is all light duty.

Gene
Tvov
12-17-2003, 08:08 AM
Now that I see the other pictures, I would say no also. In general, camping trailers are not heavy duty. They are usually built to be as lightweight as possible.
JarrodsDad
12-17-2003, 09:55 AM
Thanks for the replies.


I have decided will spend the extra $1000.00 and a new 7X10.


Thanks again..

JarrodsDad
bob
12-17-2003, 06:34 PM
I agree - no! You probably spend more time and money than the things worth. Plus it might not be strong enough to handle lawn equipment.
JarrodsDad
12-18-2003, 11:23 PM
Scrap that one..here is the one I will be buying

6X10 aluminum
bob
12-19-2003, 07:09 PM
That one looks like the one for you! Looks like its in pretty good condition.
JarrodsDad
12-19-2003, 11:24 PM
It's new. this one is 5X91/2

My neibour builds them out of aluminum and he will be making a 6X10 for me.

The price is the same as a plain 7X10 steel frame with tube steel and no sides.

What do you think of that deal ?
Tvov
12-20-2003, 08:24 PM
It sounds like a good deal to me.