I am posting this not in response to this specific thread but rather
for those who may be searching in the future for info/opinions on these
"foldable utility trailers." My experience is that however well it may
perform on the road, I'd avoid it and spend a little more money on a
pre-assembled steel mesh trailer, flatbed, etc. from Home Depot or
Lowes.

I bought the 4x8 "heavy duty" foldable model from Harbor Freight. I'd
read estimates of an assembly time ranging from 3-4 hours to 10+ hours.
I'm no Bob Vila but I know my around the shop and toolbox and I spent
3 evenings of 2-3 hours each putting it together. The instructions are
awful, with tiny pictures, poor descriptions and many instructions not
logically arranged (ie pieces having to be loosened or taken off to
make subsequent pieces "fit").

Just when you think you've got it licked, you get to install your own
decking. So add on another $30 for decent decking and hardware. Then
try to drill holes to match the holes in the frame of the trailer. 'By
far the most frustrating experience I've had in some time.

And when you're finished, you've got a trailer with no side rails or
rear gate for driving up a mower, etc.

The $300 or so I saved on this cheaper route ended up seeming pretty
silly by the end of the experience. The quality of this kit appears to
be fine, but if I had it to do again I'd spend the extra money in a
heartbeat and avoid my time and frustration.

rich wrote:
I have the 40x48" non folding garden trailer, small 8" wheels.
available from the Borg for about $250. To haul a ton of stuff from

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