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looking for a plywood/lumber hauling trailer
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 |
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Andrew Barss wrote in
: 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 If I was looking for a trailer, I'd want a covered one. Easier to protect stuff from the wind (from driving 65mph) and the rain. They seem to run around $2,000 for a basic one around here. A flat trailer big enough for plywood runs around $700-$1200. If you're only going to use it for a short time, is rental or delivery a better option? You've not only got to purchase the trailer, but register it as well. FWIW, a Dodge Grand Caravan and many other mini vans with removable or folding seats will haul 4x8 sheets just fine. Not sure about your SUV... you may get lucky. Puckdropper -- Never teach your apprentice everything you know. |
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On 10/31/2010 2:44 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 get on craigs list and find you an old pickup bed trailer. They are priceless as far as i'm concerned. And if you decide to haul a load of fire wood, then it'll do that too. -- Steve Barker remove the "not" from my address to email |
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"Andrew Barss" wrote in message ... 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 If you are doing home "renovations" on a continuous basis on other peoples homes, you should consider the trailer. If you are doing home renovations on your own home and not as a continuous ordeal, rent a truck. |
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On Oct 31, 4:32*pm, Puckdropper puckdropper(at)yahoo(dot)com wrote:
If I was looking for a trailer, I'd want a covered one. *Easier to protect stuff from the wind (from driving 65mph) and the rain. *They seem to run around $2,000 for a basic one around here. *A flat trailer big enough for plywood runs around $700-$1200. If you're only going to use it for a short time, is rental or delivery a better option? *You've not only got to purchase the trailer, but register it as well. Rental isn't a bad idea unless you think you will have the trailer a long time and use it often. I used to rent the largest U Haul rental (about 5' x 12' as I recall). You can haul a lot of stuff in one of those and rental is in the $30-40/ weekend range. I now have a PJ 16' wide bed dovetail and love it. It might be overkill for you, but it has moved a lot of our stuff to our new location; and has been invaluable during construction and completion of our new house. Cost was in the $2,000 range. RonB RonB |
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Andy,
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? I have a "Folding Trailer Kit" I picked up a local department store for around $200. You just need to bolt everything together, add your own plywood floor, and wire in the lights. You can then add simple 2x4 stakes on the sides, or build sides and/or top as extravagant as you wish. I didn't need the folding feature, so I just bolted mine up solid. I've been pulling mine with a 1976 VW Rabbit for over 20 years with no problems. I've hauled plywood, sheetrock, lumber, misc building supplies, woodstove and appliances, loads of garbage to the dump, barkdust for the yard, and more. I can tow about 1000 pounds with ease, while still having the space for my family and groceries in the car, and get 25mpg while doing it. Only costs about $20/yr to license (WA State), and is covered by my regular car insurance at no additional cost. One of the best purchases I've ever made. I think "Northern Hydraulics" carries similar trailers if you can't find them locally. Anthony |
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On Mon, 1 Nov 2010 18:56:31 +0000 (UTC), HerHusband
wrote: Andy, 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? I have a "Folding Trailer Kit" I picked up a local department store for around $200. You just need to bolt everything together, add your own plywood floor, and wire in the lights. You can then add simple 2x4 stakes on the sides, or build sides and/or top as extravagant as you wish. I didn't need the folding feature, so I just bolted mine up solid. I've been pulling mine with a 1976 VW Rabbit for over 20 years with no problems. I've hauled plywood, sheetrock, lumber, misc building supplies, woodstove and appliances, loads of garbage to the dump, barkdust for the yard, and more. I can tow about 1000 pounds with ease, while still having the space for my family and groceries in the car, and get 25mpg while doing it. Only costs about $20/yr to license (WA State), and is covered by my regular car insurance at no additional cost. One of the best purchases I've ever made. I think "Northern Hydraulics" carries similar trailers if you can't find them locally. Anthony In Ontario it's $25 lifetime and the car insurance covers it. |
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Thanks -- sounds just the ticket. -- Andy HerHusband wrote: : Andy, : 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? : I have a "Folding Trailer Kit" I picked up a local department store for : around $200. You just need to bolt everything together, add your own : plywood floor, and wire in the lights. You can then add simple 2x4 stakes : on the sides, or build sides and/or top as extravagant as you wish. I : didn't need the folding feature, so I just bolted mine up solid. : I've been pulling mine with a 1976 VW Rabbit for over 20 years with no : problems. I've hauled plywood, sheetrock, lumber, misc building supplies, : woodstove and appliances, loads of garbage to the dump, barkdust for the : yard, and more. I can tow about 1000 pounds with ease, while still having : the space for my family and groceries in the car, and get 25mpg while doing : it. Only costs about $20/yr to license (WA State), and is covered by my : regular car insurance at no additional cost. : One of the best purchases I've ever made. : I think "Northern Hydraulics" carries similar trailers if you can't find : them locally. : Anthony -- ooooooooooooooooo oooooo Andy Barss Department of Linguistics, University of Arizona Communications 114A, 626-3284 ooooooooooooooooo oooooo |
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On Oct 31, 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 Ba I bought one at K-mart for many years ago. I built sides out of 2x4's and plywood so I can haul dirt and gravel. The box is only about 3 1/2 feet by 4, so I built an "outrigger" to haul sheet goods.Two 2x4's mounted to the tailgate on an angle, and one across the top, supported by chains so the top 2x4 is the same height as the top of the box, and about 3 feet behind it. Looks kinda goofy, but it works. |
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On 10/31/2010 12:44 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 http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/trailer-trailer-accessories.html |
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I seem to remember once seeing a plywood carrier that hangs off the side of
a car. Don't know if they're still available or even how much safety can be attributed to them, but it sounds like a convenient viable option for carrying home a 1/2 dozen sheets of ply. |
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On Tue, 2 Nov 2010 20:14:33 -0500, "Upscale"
wrote: I seem to remember once seeing a plywood carrier that hangs off the side of a car. Don't know if they're still available or even how much safety can be attributed to them, but it sounds like a convenient viable option for carrying home a 1/2 dozen sheets of ply. At 25 lbs per 1/4 inch of 4X8 ply, 6 sheets of 1/2 inch is 300 lbs. I would not hang that on the side of a car - not to mention it is illegal to block the vision out the front side window. I've seen carriers for hauling ladders - and even 2X4s on the side of a car in the late sixties - but I'd not put one on any modern car I cared about. Same goes for the roof rack. MOST car roof racks are rated at about 80 lbs., with 165 lbs being just about the highest limit on any automotive application (like an SUV) That's not much plywood, and even less drywall |
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wrote in message At 25 lbs per 1/4 inch of 4X8 ply, 6 sheets of 1/2 inch is 300 lbs. I would not hang that on the side of a car - not to mention it is illegal to block the vision out the front side window. Can't comment on the illegality of such a setup, G:, just that I seem to remember seeing one in operation. ~ something along the lines of similar carriers being used to haul sheets of glass. A few sheets of ply a few inches south of most front side windows should still leave all or most of those sheets adjacent to the side of most cars. I can envision a jury rigged setup utilizing a hanger off the front side window, the rear side window and hooked into a rear trunk/hatch might be possible. Of course safety is paramount with a safe reasonably slow trip home being most prudent. - Just trying to envison a possible setup that doesn't include the cost of a trailer, trailer hitch and wiring harness for brake and turn signal lights. Expense for a trailer necessarily includes costs for several additional accessories. |
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In article ,
wrote: On Tue, 2 Nov 2010 20:14:33 -0500, "Upscale" wrote: I seem to remember once seeing a plywood carrier that hangs off the side of a car. Don't know if they're still available or even how much safety can be attributed to them, but it sounds like a convenient viable option for carrying home a 1/2 dozen sheets of ply. At 25 lbs per 1/4 inch of 4X8 ply, 6 sheets of 1/2 inch is 300 lbs. I would not hang that on the side of a car - not to mention it is illegal to block the vision out the front side window. I've seen carriers for hauling ladders - and even 2X4s on the side of a car in the late sixties - but I'd not put one on any modern car I cared about. Same goes for the roof rack. MOST car roof racks are rated at about 80 lbs., with 165 lbs being just about the highest limit on any automotive application (like an SUV) That's not much plywood, and even less drywall Off topic but I believe some will find it interesting: My grandfather was a paperhanger and lived in a very urban South Philadelphia neighborhood. He never owned a car or truck of his own. Mostly worked right in his own neighborhood. I do remember though, that sometimes he and his partner would take a bus or trolley (As they called streetcars in Philly) to a job. They would take a ladder by holding it outside the bus through the windows, one sitting several rows back from the other. One would get on the bus, the other would hand him one end of the ladder, then get on the bus himself. The first would lift up the ladder from his end so the partner could grab the other end. These were wooden ladders too, aluminum was not common yet. People just don't work that way an more. (And it's a good thing they don't, many would say!) -- There are no stupid questions, but there are lots of stupid answers. Larry Wasserman - Baltimore Maryland - lwasserm(a)sdf. lonestar. org |
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"Upscale" wrote in
: *snip* - Just trying to envison a possible setup that doesn't include the cost of a trailer, trailer hitch and wiring harness for brake and turn signal lights. Expense for a trailer necessarily includes costs for several additional accessories. Even a decent pick up truck set up includes a variety of accessories. ;-) Sometimes we might even need the light... Or a red flag. Depends on your state/province laws regarding material extending off the bed. Puckdropper -- Never teach your apprentice everything you know. |
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In article om,
Puckdropper says... "Upscale" wrote in : *snip* - Just trying to envison a possible setup that doesn't include the cost of a trailer, trailer hitch and wiring harness for brake and turn signal lights. Expense for a trailer necessarily includes costs for several additional accessories. Even a decent pick up truck set up includes a variety of accessories. ;-) Sometimes we might even need the light... Or a red flag. Depends on your state/province laws regarding material extending off the bed. A decent pickup truck has a bed that will take a sheet of plywood lying flat with the gate closed. |
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A utility trailer will outlast many, many tow vehicles. So many that
the long-term cost will be negligible. Plus, you'll still have it to pass on to the grandkids. If the OP's SUV has a step bumper or a hitch receiver, the cost of a hitch is only a few bucks, and the wiring can be easily done yourself for the price of a connector. I use mine all the time. Pick up a major sppliance and take the old one to the dump -- saves the delivery charge, plus I do it when it's convenient for me. Pick up free firewood after a wind storm -- save money. I even take it hunting in case I ever get a deer (Could happen!) I'd be lost without mine. |
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"J. Clarke" wrote in message
in.local... In article om, Puckdropper says... "Upscale" wrote in : *snip* - Just trying to envison a possible setup that doesn't include the cost of a trailer, trailer hitch and wiring harness for brake and turn signal lights. Expense for a trailer necessarily includes costs for several additional accessories. Even a decent pick up truck set up includes a variety of accessories. ;-) Sometimes we might even need the light... Or a red flag. Depends on your state/province laws regarding material extending off the bed. A decent pickup truck has a bed that will take a sheet of plywood lying flat with the gate closed. Yabbut who wants to buy a Ford F250 Superduty diesel just to haul plywood? Max (owner of one) |
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You guys would be amazed and frightened the amount of wood I've had
strapped to the roof of my old minivan. :-) -- -MIKE- "Playing is not something I do at night, it's my function in life" --Elvin Jones (1927-2004) -- http://mikedrums.com ---remove "DOT" ^^^^ to reply |
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"J. Clarke" wrote An 8 foot bed is a 300 buck option on an F150. No need for an "F250 superduty diesel". I find that amazing. The eight foot bed should be the standard. After all, many building materials come in 8 foot or longer lengths and many sheet good are 4 X 8. I see so many truck out there that have extended cabs, leather seats, super stereo systems, custom wheels and absolutely shiny, blinding paint. Remember, way back when, trucks were actually used to do some honest work? I had a jeep pickup for many years. It had a seven foot bed. It was OK. But many times I missed that 8 foot bed I had on previous trucks. And when I buy another truck, it will definitely have an eight foot bed. And it will actually be used to do some work. |
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In article om,
Lee Michaels leemichaels*nadaspam* at comcast dot net wrote: "J. Clarke" wrote An 8 foot bed is a 300 buck option on an F150. No need for an "F250 superduty diesel". I find that amazing. The eight foot bed should be the standard. After all, many building materials come in 8 foot or longer lengths and many sheet good are 4 X 8. I see so many truck out there that have extended cabs, leather seats, super stereo systems, custom wheels and absolutely shiny, blinding paint. Remember, way back when, trucks were actually used to do some honest work? ...snipped... I sure do, and plenty of dishonest work as well! -- There are no stupid questions, but there are lots of stupid answers. Larry Wasserman - Baltimore Maryland - lwasserm(a)sdf. lonestar. org |
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Max wrote:
"J. Clarke" wrote in message in.local... In article om, Puckdropper says... "Upscale" wrote in : *snip* - Just trying to envison a possible setup that doesn't include the cost of a trailer, trailer hitch and wiring harness for brake and turn signal lights. Expense for a trailer necessarily includes costs for several additional accessories. Even a decent pick up truck set up includes a variety of accessories. ;-) Sometimes we might even need the light... Or a red flag. Depends on your state/province laws regarding material extending off the bed. A decent pickup truck has a bed that will take a sheet of plywood lying flat with the gate closed. Yabbut who wants to buy a Ford F250 Superduty diesel just to haul plywood? Max (owner of one) Huh??? Every half ton pickup out there comes in a full sized bed that will haul plywood. Even the 6 foot beds will do the job with the tailgate down. -- -Mike- |
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Lee Michaels wrote:
"J. Clarke" wrote An 8 foot bed is a 300 buck option on an F150. No need for an "F250 superduty diesel". I find that amazing. The eight foot bed should be the standard. After all, many building materials come in 8 foot or longer lengths and many sheet good are 4 X 8. I see so many truck out there that have extended cabs, leather seats, super stereo systems, custom wheels and absolutely shiny, blinding paint. Remember, way back when, trucks were actually used to do some honest work? I had a jeep pickup for many years. It had a seven foot bed. It was OK. But many times I missed that 8 foot bed I had on previous trucks. And when I buy another truck, it will definitely have an eight foot bed. And it will actually be used to do some work. Oh geeze Lew - don't even get me started. My truck has an extended cab and a 6 foot box. Hasn't stopped me from hauling sheet goods, and it does some real work. Don't believe it? Come on up to central NY this winter for a looksee. There are compromises in everything. I wanted an extended cab for a lot of reasons, and I don't regret it for one moment. At the same time, I needed a turning radius that a full 8 foot bed wouldn't provide. Now go ahead and call my truck a sissy truck if you choose, but you'd look awful foolish doing so. -- -Mike- |
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On Wed, 3 Nov 2010 22:19:20 -0400, "Mike Marlow"
wrote: Lee Michaels wrote: "J. Clarke" wrote An 8 foot bed is a 300 buck option on an F150. No need for an "F250 superduty diesel". I find that amazing. The eight foot bed should be the standard. After all, many building materials come in 8 foot or longer lengths and many sheet good are 4 X 8. I see so many truck out there that have extended cabs, leather seats, super stereo systems, custom wheels and absolutely shiny, blinding paint. Remember, way back when, trucks were actually used to do some honest work? I had a jeep pickup for many years. It had a seven foot bed. It was OK. But many times I missed that 8 foot bed I had on previous trucks. And when I buy another truck, it will definitely have an eight foot bed. And it will actually be used to do some work. Oh geeze Lew - don't even get me started. My truck has an extended cab and a 6 foot box. Hasn't stopped me from hauling sheet goods, and it does some real work. Don't believe it? Come on up to central NY this winter for a looksee. There are compromises in everything. I wanted an extended cab for a lot of reasons, and I don't regret it for one moment. At the same time, I needed a turning radius that a full 8 foot bed wouldn't provide. Now go ahead and call my truck a sissy truck if you choose, but you'd look awful foolish doing so. I owned a shortbed F-150/standard cab before the standard cab/standard bed (6.5') Tundra and never had a problem with anything but 16-20' sticks of lumber in 'em. My F-150 had a tighter turning radius than my sister's 1973 BLMC MGB-GT. I got 2,060 lbs of 1/4- gravel in the Tundra bed (with plenty of suspension travel left over) a couple weeks ago, then two yards of bark the following week. Not a problem. My first pickup was a 1960 F-100 with a full-sized bed. Both my newer trucks turn in much tighter circles than it did, and it would outturn anything on the road today with either an extended cab or long bet. I HATE WIDE TURNING RADII! Just say "NO!" to longbeds. -- Experience is a good teacher, but she send in terrific bills. -- Minna Thomas Antrim |
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"Mike Marlow" wrote in message
... Max wrote: "J. Clarke" wrote in message in.local... In article om, Puckdropper says... "Upscale" wrote in : *snip* - Just trying to envison a possible setup that doesn't include the cost of a trailer, trailer hitch and wiring harness for brake and turn signal lights. Expense for a trailer necessarily includes costs for several additional accessories. Even a decent pick up truck set up includes a variety of accessories. ;-) Sometimes we might even need the light... Or a red flag. Depends on your state/province laws regarding material extending off the bed. A decent pickup truck has a bed that will take a sheet of plywood lying flat with the gate closed. Yabbut who wants to buy a Ford F250 Superduty diesel just to haul plywood? Max (owner of one) Huh??? Every half ton pickup out there comes in a full sized bed that will haul plywood. Even the 6 foot beds will do the job with the tailgate down. -- -Mike- I think you've been whooshed. Max |
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In article om,
says... "J. Clarke" wrote in message n.local... In article m, says... "J. Clarke" wrote in message in.local... In article om, Puckdropper says... "Upscale" wrote in : *snip* - Just trying to envison a possible setup that doesn't include the cost of a trailer, trailer hitch and wiring harness for brake and turn signal lights. Expense for a trailer necessarily includes costs for several additional accessories. Even a decent pick up truck set up includes a variety of accessories. ;-) Sometimes we might even need the light... Or a red flag. Depends on your state/province laws regarding material extending off the bed. A decent pickup truck has a bed that will take a sheet of plywood lying flat with the gate closed. Yabbut who wants to buy a Ford F250 Superduty diesel just to haul plywood? Max (owner of one) An 8 foot bed is a 300 buck option on an F150. No need for an "F250 superduty diesel". The poster said "decent" pickup. :-) Max (an F-150 is almost decent) :-) One hopes that it's better than my Dad's F-100 that hauled plywood for 20 years (and for all I know is still hauling it--he died 20 years ago and willed it to his best friend, who died a month later, so I have no idea where it is now). |
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Max wrote:
"Mike Marlow" wrote in message ... Max wrote: "J. Clarke" wrote in message in.local... In article om, Puckdropper says... "Upscale" wrote in : *snip* - Just trying to envison a possible setup that doesn't include the cost of a trailer, trailer hitch and wiring harness for brake and turn signal lights. Expense for a trailer necessarily includes costs for several additional accessories. Even a decent pick up truck set up includes a variety of accessories. ;-) Sometimes we might even need the light... Or a red flag. Depends on your state/province laws regarding material extending off the bed. A decent pickup truck has a bed that will take a sheet of plywood lying flat with the gate closed. Yabbut who wants to buy a Ford F250 Superduty diesel just to haul plywood? Max (owner of one) Huh??? Every half ton pickup out there comes in a full sized bed that will haul plywood. Even the 6 foot beds will do the job with the tailgate down. -- -Mike- I think you've been whooshed. Max Ya know what - that very thought occurred to me not long after sending out that reply. Damn... -- -Mike- |
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"Mike Marlow" wrote in message
... Max wrote: "Mike Marlow" wrote in message ... Max wrote: "J. Clarke" wrote in message in.local... In article om, Puckdropper says... "Upscale" wrote in : *snip* - Just trying to envison a possible setup that doesn't include the cost of a trailer, trailer hitch and wiring harness for brake and turn signal lights. Expense for a trailer necessarily includes costs for several additional accessories. Even a decent pick up truck set up includes a variety of accessories. ;-) Sometimes we might even need the light... Or a red flag. Depends on your state/province laws regarding material extending off the bed. A decent pickup truck has a bed that will take a sheet of plywood lying flat with the gate closed. Yabbut who wants to buy a Ford F250 Superduty diesel just to haul plywood? Max (owner of one) Huh??? Every half ton pickup out there comes in a full sized bed that will haul plywood. Even the 6 foot beds will do the job with the tailgate down. -- -Mike- I think you've been whooshed. Max Ya know what - that very thought occurred to me not long after sending out that reply. Damn... -- -Mike- Oh well, all's well that ends well. LOL Max |
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