Harbor Freight trailer 4 x 8

[WBarr]

Looking to buy one of these. It is a fold up. In looking at the specs, it says not to be driven over 45 mph. Anyone had any problems with this issue?

Also, my atv is 600 lbs, the trailer is rated at nearly 1200 lbs.

It has wooden rails, practically brand new.

Any advice? Concerned about the durability and the speed limitation!

[rickpred]

i have fold up one ...not a harbor, but still a fold up. i paid 389+ tax no shipping ( local p/u )...i use to it fot a polaris predator and some gear...gas cans, ice chest, etc....never had a problem doing 65-70 on the hwy.

ps...the one i have comes with a black frame 12" tires and the front of the trailer is a v instead of a straight one like harbors.

[WBarr]

This one also has 12" tires.

[BKrukow]

A freind of mine bought one of those cheap fold up 4x8 trailers and has had no problems with it. We live on the very norhtwest corner of Iowa and he grew up in the very South East corner. He has used it MANY MANY times to go back and forth. He pulled it to Wisconsin last summer and it worked perfect. 5 hours one way at 80 mph down the inerstate and back with no problem. He moved last fall back to his home town and made many many trips back and forth with it clear across the state in the procces of moving. Personaly I like bigger tires but the smaller ones seem to hold up.

[TechTip101]

I would recommend changing the wheel barings frequently. a 12" tire being pulled by a truck doing 70 mph. That small tire is turning at over 100mph..

[LittleBill]

no problems at all at 75 mph, 1400 miles so far haul close to 900 pounds when travelin

[BKrukow]

Originally posted by: TechTip101
I would recommend changing the wheel barings frequently. a 12" tire being pulled by a truck doing 70 mph. That small tire is turning at over 100mph..

No actualy it is turning at 70 mph.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] But it is going around a lot more times per mile than a full size tire[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

[Brusier]

wBarr: I bought one of those Harbor Freight 4 x 8, and it's a great little trailer. I have a prairie 650 approx weight
w/baskets is 800LBS. Trailer held up good but, you have to remember it's a lite duty trailer. I've hauled wood, dirt
(over 2000 LBS) and it stood up to the weight. The gauge steel on those trailers is 11 but, with my Prairie loaded
it seemed to small for it. I would say that if your hauling a 450cc or less it would be ok.When you start to travel on
rocky, gravel. and large dirt roads the trailer twists and after months or years of this punishment I don't think the
trailer will hold up very long. They come with "Buddy Bearings" which you can grease thru a zerk fitting but, you must grease the bearings frequently to keep up with the demand of a heavy ATV loaded. As far as long hauls you
should be ok you just have to check more often then you would with a heavier trailer like bearings. lug nuts etc.
Also the axels only go part way thru. the 3/4 round steel chanel and there welded in only a few spots. My suggestion is save up a little more money and buy a heavier duty 15' tire 4 or more leafspring w/ a solid axel
and you'll many more years not to mention peace of mind of the trailer not failing.I bought mine at Harbor Freight
for $230.00 Free Shipping had it a year and decided to go with a Big Tex 5x10 w/ fold down ramp for $925.00.
I must say the foldup trailer is really nice if you don't have enough room in your garage because you can wheel it
around. One more thing as far as the wooden side rails they don't come with the trailer you have to purchase them
seperately also the plywood (exterior ply) plus the bolts to put together. Hope this info helps you!