Finally ordered a trailer, ready to take this scrapping venture to the next level. Did a whole year thus far with just my little pickup, and numerous times lost out on things because I would have had to make multiple trips and the person gave the stuff to someone with a trailer who could take it all in one go. Also numerous time even when I was able to pick up stuff over other people, taking stuff took multiple trips whereas a trailer plus my truck would have had it in 1 trip.
I had been looking on CL and FB marketplace for months for a deal, but all the trailers used and rusty were either just as much as new or didnt have a title (needed in PA to be road legal).
Decided I was going to wait until black friday as the tractor supply company sometimes lowers their 5x8 trailer down from $750 to $599, but figured I got a 10% off anything coupon from them in my email, so that brought the price down to $675, for a brand new trailer. Pick it up this week, and ill do a once over on all the weld before accepting it as I have heard the weld and the paint can sometimes be suspect on these cheap trailers, but otherwise they are sturdy.
After I get it, putting 4x8 plywood sheets along the sides, half a sheet up front, and a sheet or so on the floor so nothing falls through the mess floor.
So after that I should have my tacomas 6ft bed, and then a 5w x 8L x 4h trailer. Should be able to carry a good bit more! Super excited, hoping I don't regret getting the small trailer.... but if so I can always buy bigger later and sell this one since it seems people are asking close to the same price for used as new anyways. Will post pics once picked up
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