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Posted by Dan on April 19, 2007, 8:12 pm
I recently bought a house that's going to need some fairly major updating,
remodeling, etc. I'm not concerned about being able to do the various tasks
involved, most of which I have done before, but this will be the 1st time
I'll need to transport fairly large quantities of materials (like maybe 5-6
interior doors at once, 8+ sheets of drywall, 4x8 sheets of plywood, maybe
some French doors to replace the sliders I want to remove, etc.) & we don't
own a truck. I'm trying to decide between a trailer (to be pulled by my
wife's auto trannied Subaru Impreza) or a beater pickup/van. Up sides of
the trailer would probably be cost & insurance. Downside is I've never
pulled one & would need to learn that. I don't know much about selecting a
truck. Obviously to lay 4x8 sheets flat (not that that's essential, I
guess) , you need 4' between the wheel wells, so we're talking a bigger
model. For a truck I'd be looking at something in the 2-3 grand range (less
for a trailer, I hope), if that's doable. I't doesn't have to be PRETTY ;-)
If anyone has any helpful suggestions about this, especially specific
trailer/truck model suggestions, please share them. I know I could have all
the stuff delivered, but I plan to do this over time as time & $$$ allow, so
I'd prefer to just have the ability to go get what I want w/out having to
deal with repeated deliveries, charges, etc. Also we're new here, so I
don't really have anyone whose truck I could borrow, plus I'd kinda hate to
bug somebody repeatedly even if I did...
Thanks
Dan
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Posted by Shopdog on April 19, 2007, 8:27 pm
I have a trailer which is 6X8 works just fine for hauling what I need for my
house. BUT, there is an alternative for you without going to the expense of
purchasing a truck or trailer. My trailer costs almost 700.00. The Big Box
stores offer a rental vehicle @ around 20.00 for 45 min. I believe they also
offer delivery.
Searcher
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Posted by Dan on April 20, 2007, 2:25 pm
>I have a trailer which is 6X8 works just fine for hauling what I need for
>my house. BUT, there is an alternative for you without going to the expense
>of purchasing a truck or trailer. My trailer costs almost 700.00. The Big
>Box stores offer a rental vehicle @ around 20.00 for 45 min. I believe they
>also offer delivery.
>
> Searcher
>
Thanks for the reply. $700 for a decent trailer seems pretty decent. What
make/model is it? I've seen those renta trucks outside HD etc. Not a bad
alternative, cheaper than delivery & no waiting around.
Dan
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Posted by jerry_maple@hotmail.com on April 19, 2007, 8:33 pm
> I'm trying to decide between a trailer (to be pulled by my
> wife's auto trannied Subaru Impreza) or a beater pickup/van.
Around here (Phoenix AZ area) I see a lot of trailers made out of 1/2
of a beater truck. They cut the frame at the front of the pickup bed
and weld on a tongue, using the existing rear wheels of the truck.
Not sure where you would find one of these homebrew trailers, or how
much they cost. My only thought was that it would be the size of a
full-size pickup bed if that's what you started with.
Just a suggestion, sorry I couldn't be more help.
Jerry
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Posted by Dan on April 20, 2007, 2:29 pm
> Around here (Phoenix AZ area) I see a lot of trailers made out of 1/2
> of a beater truck. They cut the frame at the front of the pickup bed
> and weld on a tongue, using the existing rear wheels of the truck.
Thanks for the reply. Yeah I've seen those too. Probably a good option if
you already have a truck with a shot driveline, & the required welding
skills, both of which I unfortunately am a bit short on ;-)
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