On 10/31/2010 3:44 PM, Andrew Barss wrote:
I have an SUV, but no pickup, and I'm doing enough home renovations that I'm considering
getting a trailer to tow behind it, for plywood, lumber, and such. Anyone have
recommendations for something that (a) won't break the bank, but (b) will reliably
haul 4x8 ply?

-- Andy Barss

You got a place to park a trailer? Your SUV have a hitch already? How
much are trailer plates and insurance in your state? What sort of SUV,
anyway?- they apply that name to some vehicles that can't actually tow
squat. If it is a 'real' SUV, do the seats come out or fold down? Are
there 48" between the wheel wells? I used to haul a lot of lumber in
station wagons, before they got replaced by SUVs in the market. Just
make sure to leave the front windows open if the wood sticks out the
back, lest you breathe exhaust fumes.

How much wood are you planning on hauling at once? If it is only a
couple of sheets or a dozen 2x4s, just tie them to the roof rack- that
is what it is for. A couple of slit pool noodles are great for keeping
the chrome or black plastic from getting scuffed up. If you are doing a
bulk buy 3-4 times a year, it isn't worth having your own trailer,
unless you need it for other stuff, IMHO. Buy from a traditional yard
that delivers, or rent the 75-minute pickup truck from the big-box, if
yours offers that. Even if you have to pay 50 bucks for a local
delivery, that is cheaper than owning a trailer.

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