We have towed this from Upstate NY to Boston for our “maiden voyage” and the trailer traveled perfectly–altho things got a bit shook up inside leading to the compartment system! Then we trailered to Buffalo from the Eastern NY border and onwards to West Virginia and Ohio-again no worries. Used a car-topper camper shell and outfitted the interior with wood battens to make channels and cut-to-fit slide in wood panels to divide the space as needed. We cut and welded the frame and sanded off the HF red and repainted. This also comes with a choice of tire sizes and we picked the ones rated for highway speeds and conditions.
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We have covered thousands of miles with this one and a smaller one–more anon!-and have not had any wear or other issues altho we do have the mounted spare just in case.įor the smaller tow-behind-the-bike trailer we took a smaller HF trailer and cut it down to match the rear width of our bike with full dressed saddlebags. Be aware there ARE two different size tires that this comes with as far as I know so pick the one best for you. We have also used this for general use and have had no issues. My car had a flat due to storm debris but the trailer was perfect.
We have not had one problem even thru high mountains extreme wind and thunderstorms bad roads and the aftermath of Hurricane Irene when we had to go the width of NY State to return a bike. We have towed this behind a Mazda MPV van and a Honda CRV for a few years now. Add on the weight of the ramp–WHY does HF not make a RAMP for these things?-we have to lug and the tool kit and spare tire mounted in front (also HF) and we have to be at about 925 lbs. One is the 5×8′ that we use for general hauling mostly for our large motorcycle. We have two Harbor Freight trailers in use. I’ll cut off the corners of one end of the plywood to make the pointed front end (on the trailer tongue) so the back corner of the vehicle doesn’t hit the trailer when the vehicle is turning.
I’m going to get a sheet of 3/4″ exterior grade plywood that is 5′ x 10′ to use for the floor. Some people may not know that you can order plywood that is larger than 4′ x 8′ through most home center stores or lumberyards. You can put your camping gear in large plastic containers and slide them under the bunk.
I would also allow access to the space under the bottom bunk. Keep the sawdust in a plastic container so it doesn’t dry out. I recommend using fresh sawdust from a sawmill. I greatly prefer a sawdust toilet because it results in a compostable material. There appears to be a chemical toilet in the camper. I’m not comfortable with the idea of hauling the weight of a camper on those skinny Harbor Freight tires that are not much wider than bicycle tires. Remember that this camper is taller than it is wide and does not have anything holding it to the ground.Īlso, the Northern Tool trailer has wider tires. The Northern Tool trailer is 14 inches wider than the one from Harbor Freight which would make it more stable – especially when the camper is getting hit by a side wind. It has an actual 5′ x 8′ bed that is all steel (no wood). I like a trailer that is sold by Northern Tool & Equipment. However, I would use a different trailer. I am working on designing (and hopefully actually building) a mini camper. I don’t like waking up cold and damp and finding a raccoon eating my breakfast. From custom wheelchair ramps to ramps for unloading and loading products, tools, and more, our systems have infinite uses.Well, it is better than sleeping in a tent – especially in rainy weather. Our ramps have been designed and used by a variety of clients including the US Government, Oprah, Christopher Reeves, the New England Patriots, Chicago Cubs, and Pepsi. The goal of these case studies is to demonstrate to our current and future customers what can be accomplished with a simple idea and our on-site crew of ramp smiths bringing your idea to reality. In recent years we have been writing case studies that offer a unique perspective into our world of ramps, from visualization to installation. If you need a ramp and it is not shown on our site, we will be more than happy to work with you to create and develop a custom solution. Our ramp experts are available throughout the day to answer your questions and provide solutions. We manufacture custom ramps for residential, commercial, and recreational applications to meet your accessibility needs. Handi-Ramp was founded in 1958, and is the world’s oldest manufacturer of ramps and custom ramp systems.
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