Just built this myself. Dragging the back half on the ground like that will scrape the paint off and encourage corrosion. To store, fold the back half over the front and secure it, stand the whole thing up via the tongue, then fold the tongue down and secure it; reverse to unfold (tongue, drop trailer, back half). Cheers!
Bought one used and want to store in garage. Your method sounds good but can not do it that way to fold inside garage. Cant roll from outside garage into garage. The ground is very rough. Any suggestions?
@@ridemfast7625 This is the only problem I have encountered as well. My driveway is some pebble aggregate junk, but my garage is smooth. If you have to fold it inside the garage, you could use this method, but put some kind of cardboard or carpet or at least tarp down to prevent the back from scraping. Otherwise, put down some plywood just outside of your garage, and use that as a smooth surface to roll it in on
@@ridemfast7625 I know it's been 6 months since you posted this comment. But while watching the video I couldn't help but wonder how difficult it would be to simply put some stationary casters on the back end to prevent it from dragging. Or even the $15 moving dolley they sell at harbor freight
@@matthewbrayton8166 I used a moving dolly a few times. It works. Hinged the license plate helps to keep it form dragging and bending. Currently I only fold the back half up, place it against the wall, and store things on top and below the trailer. Actually dont lose much floor space since I have a lot of tools, a large motorcycle that slides underneath... I have a few vids of mods I did to it. Its a very solid trailer now.
Thanks for the video. My husband passed away a few months ago. I wasn't sure if I could unfold and refold the trailer. Pretty sure I can handle it now.
Thanks for the video! Youve taken out all the mystery of the portability, opening, and storing the trailer. I couldn't help but laugh at the name of the channel. 😂 Subscribed.
Your method is great, I had been folding in half first then lifting up the front after which is super heavy. Needless to say your way is much easier. Thanks for the video!
I just built the Super Duty this weekend. The hinge plate mounting holes nearest the pivot point are elongated, allowing a full 2" between the front & rear frame when folded. You might want to see if yours are round or elongated on your medium duty model. If they're round, you'd have to modify them. But if they're elongated, then be sure to tighten the bolts only when they're pushed to the maximum clearance. I should have NO problem folding mine with 3/4" plywood. Maybe because it was built in Dec 2020 (from the tag) they might have modified it at the factory to address this common complaint.
Your method works great if you don't have a license plate. I'm guessing you only use it for local farm use or something lien that. I do need a plate, so I modify your method by placing some blocks under the rear so it will never touch the ground or scrape the plate. Tricky to keep it from sliding off the blocks, you just gotta keep it all steady, but it works. I'm going to make a small stand for the rear soon to help with folding. Amazing trailer for the price!
Your way of doing the unfolding was far better then others i have seen who leave the trailer folded when folding up the tongue, seems like it gives you stability that the others dont have, but i do wonder, could you get some small wheels or casters maybe, and put on the contact with the ground portion of the trailers folding half so that it wont scrape on the ground
putting one together right now and panicked when i got to the part putting on the casters assembly. this video showed me i was on the right track. pray for me ha ha ha ha
My HF folding trailer has 2 additional bolts/nuts removed before it will fold. 4 bolts and nuts total. I didn't see those removed in this video. Still an extremely good video. Thanks!!
When I was watching you on for that trailer but you could do is you take a flat bar about 6 ft long you put a bolt on one on the side of it and weld it on they put one on the other end and weld it on and what you do with those pockets that's on the side of the trailer that you put the 2x4s in you put the the bolts from that rod into that pocket and then you tighten them down so when you lift the trailer up from the front the front we won't be so heavy cuz the back will be helping you pull the front up and then that the tongue you always want to lay it down first so that don't come down and bring in the head so you take the pins out of the tongue lay the tongue down and just when you go to raise it up in the front the front and the back and the back will help bring up the front so it won't be so heavy again try that and see if you like it won't cost you that much for a rod it might save you a heart from having a hernia or a back problem
Obviously new, the fenders haven't broken off yet from fatigue. I cut the curved bottom from a 40 gal plastic barrel to make fenders and bolted them to the bracket and frame. Good video, but I open mine in a garage with a ceiling height that prevents me from flipping up the hitch. I lower the rear section, attach a strap or rope to the ends of the two halves. This way the rear half counter-balances the front as I lower it. Caution: The angle between the two sections (held together by strap or rope) must be much greater than 90 degrees, to prevent the rear from flipping forward and crushing body parts if it slams together while lowering the front part! When the front is safely on terra firma, undo the rope/strap and lower the relatively light rear section.
Thanks for the video. I’ve been considering one of these and wondered if it was even practical to fold this thing up. Do the casters and related come with the trailer or is that something you made. I guess if you made it, that just made this video even better.
Also saw another review where the guy added some small plastic wheels to the back for this. By putting the back end down first, it makes it lighter to put the front down...
Just like many things at HF, they are such an amazing idea but only completed like 90%. I didnt get one because it just seemed a little too unbalanced and dangerous. I just got a regular utility with a lift gate and store some things on it when not in use
Can you tell me the total thickness when it is folded up. It looks like it would be from the bottom of a tire to the top of the fender or does the roller bracket add to that dimension. Thanks for a great video
Wanting to buy one of these, but trying to figure out if I can fit it in front of my truck in my garage. Dimensions say it takes up 2 feet by 5 feet. If it's sitting against the wall, I'm guessing the 2 feet is from wall to edge of tires. Any way you could tell me the dimensions from inside of tire to inside of tire so I can see if the nose of my truck with fit between them. I think thats the only way I'll be able to fit it. I appreciate it in advance.
You are dragging the rear and if you had a license plate on it, the plate would be damaged and over time the trailer will be scratched by pulling it on the ground. You can place something underneath that the rear half doesn't get damaged. I understand that you are trying to relieve yourself from all the weight by opening the rear end. Also, others should upgrade the casters for easy moving. The OG casters are crap. Also, put in that pin when you fold.
Checked HF Website for specs on this trailer. When folded, the trailer height is supposed to be 63" tall. Is that correct and with the castors attached? Cheers
if you took the fender off, would a sheet of plywood go over the wheel or would you need to put on a shorter wheel? i'm looking to make a flat bed trailer for hauling patio doors so i want to expand it out to 7' wide.
In the heavy-duty model, 6 bolts have to be taken out to fold it up or conversely 6 bolts installed when unfolding it. See page 7 step 8 in the directions where the front half is bolted to the back half. Those two bolts were not shown in the video. Once the plywood bed is put on, access to the bolts is difficult, To get access, I created an access panel in the plywood bed. It is still a pain to reach but better than crawling on the ground. Does anybody have a better idea? It really is a pain. help. Thanks.
nice vid i was thinking of getting one of these to haul stuff around , can it be modded to haul a goldwing motorcycle? its about 1000 lbs i would need to add a ramp and front wheel holder?
@@MrCharlesCurrent You can buy them in their retail stores now. I just got one recently. They'll fit nicely in an SUV. It's heavy, but the two boxes aren't that big. One's for tires and the other for the frame.
Thanks for the video 👍 The most dangerous part!!!! As soon as you try pulling the pins to fold down that tong..... Never ever leave it upright after you pulled them pins!!! ☠... Just a helpful tip that might just save you from a fractured skull 💀 or worse.
The video didn't show putting the bolts in underneath the trailer to securely tie the trailer together at the hinge... this is important for strength and rigidity of the trailer.
Nope. It makes it more rigid, but the weight of the load is held by the rear rails that the caster brackets are mounted to. They are, however, a failsafe for the cheap hinges that are put on the sides. There are also 2 bolts on the end of the rear rails that have the same function; they hold the rear bed in place, so there is less stress on the hinges.
Whatever size you want depending on the load you plan to use it for. 1/2" is just fine, but 3/4" is recommended for heavier loads. I think it also says it in the manual.
I see your Goldwing at the beginning of the video, does the trailer hold it ok? I have a GL1800 and I was thinking of buying one of these trailers and adding a chock to it.
@@bassettsignswoodworkingllc5363 I've been using this trailer for about 5 years now hauling my sport bike all over the country. I've even had 2 sport bikes on it for a 700 mile round trip that I make twice a year. No structural mods at all and 2nd set of harbor freight tires. Haul at 80 mph behind a honda accord all day long. Never an issue. Can't beat this trailer for the money.
These trailers would be so much nicer if the had both ends fold up over the center in the axle area you will know what I am talking about if you have ever stood these things up for storage LOL skip the cheap stand keep it on the wheels / axle
Charles Builds Crap i bought my trailer on 2016..should i send mine back? I want 12 inch tires anyway so even if I did send my 8in tires back I would still be stuck with 8 inch tires when they sent me new ones. I hear 12 in tires are the way to go?
Major major fail bc you didn’t put at least 1 tongue pin in immediately after lifting. If that swings back down for any reason you’ll be sorry, especially if you have kids. Hate to say I speak from experience. I’ve owned this trailer and putting the tongue to the ground before the tail also helps you see the trailers light kit wires so that they don’t get pinched in the seam or ripped out. The way shown is also impossible if there is a license plate attached as instructed. The plate would get ripped right off. I hate to be so critical but, safety first...
That's not how you are supposed to do it. You lift the tongue first and rock it down while its still folded. Attach the to your hitch, then un fold the back part. You wouldn't scrape the ass end of it if you to it that way.
I just bought one from Harbor Freight myself. They sell them in their retail stores. The cost to ship them directly is prohibitive. Oddly enough though, the two boxes fit rather nicely in the back of an SUV. That's how I got mine home.
@@powleyt Picked mine up yesterday. I got everything I needed to put it together into my Pathfinder, including the decking, with no problem, but I was thinking the irony would be rich if needed a trailer to haul home my trailer...
These are 2 inch casters. If you drill out the holes, you can add 4 or maybe 5 inch casters. Rubber also helps roll over small gravel instead of plastic casters.
Uh, is it just me that notices that this guy lives in a sprawling, big ass country farm area, in which, he wouldn't need a folding trailer like this in the first place?! I would expect someone, like me with just a small garage a limited yard space, to own something like this. And to the guy who wrote "That's too much work i just leave mine unfolded all the time" then obviously space is not very limited where you live either since you can afford to have it open all the time whereas I live - I cannot. Folks, a folding trailer is for people who CLEARLY don't have the luxury of S P A C E in their residential area! Not Trolling! (If I did, I would've replied to the guy who said he can keep his unfolded all the time!) Just an observation and my 2 cents worth. As for the trailer in the video, I think I like the Lifetime brand 5x6 folding trailer (model # 65005) is better. Much more practical and easier to fold up - way less pinning involved too - and easy to roll away from my front driveway, then through a side gate of my home (only 29 inches wide)., and then store in my shed in the back yard. EASY PEASY!
+Joe Diaz I don't live on a "sprawling, big ass country farm". I live in a manufactured home in a community where I am not allowed to work on anything or store trailer or vehicles. I rent that one shop stall from a nice gentleman that does have a "big ass country farm area", but I'm not allowed to have anything stored outside overnight. And as for the Lifetime trailer, a $1000 dollars for a 4x6 trailer that won't fold flat against a wall, no way. The Harbor Freight is cheap and I can store it against a wall when not in use.
youre one of those people huh? Hope you had you helmet and eye protection on when you typed you comment out never know when a wild key might break and fly up at your face
@@ttss5726 its no secret that legs have a lot more muscle than the back or arms. Its not just about safety, but its a lot easier. Work smart, not hard.
Just built this myself. Dragging the back half on the ground like that will scrape the paint off and encourage corrosion. To store, fold the back half over the front and secure it, stand the whole thing up via the tongue, then fold the tongue down and secure it; reverse to unfold (tongue, drop trailer, back half). Cheers!
Bought one used and want to store in garage. Your method sounds good but can not do it that way to fold inside garage. Cant roll from outside garage into garage. The ground is very rough. Any suggestions?
@@ridemfast7625 This is the only problem I have encountered as well. My driveway is some pebble aggregate junk, but my garage is smooth. If you have to fold it inside the garage, you could use this method, but put some kind of cardboard or carpet or at least tarp down to prevent the back from scraping. Otherwise, put down some plywood just outside of your garage, and use that as a smooth surface to roll it in on
@@ridemfast7625 I know it's been 6 months since you posted this comment. But while watching the video I couldn't help but wonder how difficult it would be to simply put some stationary casters on the back end to prevent it from dragging. Or even the $15 moving dolley they sell at harbor freight
@@matthewbrayton8166 I used a moving dolly a few times. It works. Hinged the license plate helps to keep it form dragging and bending. Currently I only fold the back half up, place it against the wall, and store things on top and below the trailer. Actually dont lose much floor space since I have a lot of tools, a large motorcycle that slides underneath... I have a few vids of mods I did to it. Its a very solid trailer now.
@@matthewbrayton8166That's actually how I do it.😊
Thanks for the video. My husband passed away a few months ago. I wasn't sure if I could unfold and refold the trailer. Pretty sure I can handle it now.
Thanks for the video! Youve taken out all the mystery of the portability, opening, and storing the trailer. I couldn't help but laugh at the name of the channel. 😂 Subscribed.
Your method is great, I had been folding in half first then lifting up the front after which is super heavy. Needless to say your way is much easier. Thanks for the video!
Add two caster wheels to the tail end of the trailer so it doesn’t drag as you’re folding it
Maybe let it rest on a skate board or a piano dolly.
My dad had this trailer for nearly 20 years before rusting out to NY road salt. I have had my trailer now for nearly 15 years.
Excellent vid. I just restored my trailer after sitting outside for a few years. I forgot the storing procedure. This vid was very helpful. Thank you
I Know the video is a couple years old but it's new to me !!
Thank you!
Simple and straight forward video, very well done. Thanks for posting.
This was soo helpful when I was researching prior to buying and building mine. Simple, helpful and straight to the point!! Thank you!
I like folding technique. What I also liked was the "D" rings you added to the sides.
I like his D rings too. I wish I had learned about them sooner. Sure would be handy on flat trailers and boat trailers.
Great job , you made it look easy thank you .
I just built the Super Duty this weekend. The hinge plate mounting holes nearest the pivot point are elongated, allowing a full 2" between the front & rear frame when folded. You might want to see if yours are round or elongated on your medium duty model. If they're round, you'd have to modify them. But if they're elongated, then be sure to tighten the bolts only when they're pushed to the maximum clearance.
I should have NO problem folding mine with 3/4" plywood. Maybe because it was built in Dec 2020 (from the tag) they might have modified it at the factory to address this common complaint.
Much easier way than other videos I've seen. Thanks
Thank you for taking the time to show this.
Outstanding vid. Thank you. Will keep this on file.
thanks man, was trying to decide if this would work for me, and it will now thanks to this vid!
Your method works great if you don't have a license plate. I'm guessing you only use it for local farm use or something lien that. I do need a plate, so I modify your method by placing some blocks under the rear so it will never touch the ground or scrape the plate. Tricky to keep it from sliding off the blocks, you just gotta keep it all steady, but it works. I'm going to make a small stand for the rear soon to help with folding. Amazing trailer for the price!
Your way of doing the unfolding was far better then others i have seen who leave the trailer folded when folding up the tongue, seems like it gives you stability that the others dont have, but i do wonder, could you get some small wheels or casters maybe, and put on the contact with the ground portion of the trailers folding half so that it wont scrape on the ground
+53rdcards yes, a set of wheels would be a great addition.
putting one together right now and panicked when i got to the part putting on the casters assembly. this video showed me i was on the right track. pray for me ha ha ha ha
how did it go?
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@@keyworthgraphicslooks awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Well I didn’t even know trailers can do this. Thanks for sharing.
Right! Perfect for what i need
My HF folding trailer has 2 additional bolts/nuts removed before it will fold. 4 bolts and nuts total. I didn't see those removed in this video. Still an extremely good video. Thanks!!
Yes there are four bolts. That was an editing mistake.
thanks for making the video. It, along with some additional comments below make using this trailer very explainable.
You're most welcome. I'm glad people have added to the conversation and pointed out other ways it can be done.
When I was watching you on for that trailer but you could do is you take a flat bar about 6 ft long you put a bolt on one on the side of it and weld it on they put one on the other end and weld it on and what you do with those pockets that's on the side of the trailer that you put the 2x4s in you put the the bolts from that rod into that pocket and then you tighten them down so when you lift the trailer up from the front the front we won't be so heavy cuz the back will be helping you pull the front up and then that the tongue you always want to lay it down first so that don't come down and bring in the head so you take the pins out of the tongue lay the tongue down and just when you go to raise it up in the front the front and the back and the back will help bring up the front so it won't be so heavy again try that and see if you like it won't cost you that much for a rod it might save you a heart from having a hernia or a back problem
Obviously new, the fenders haven't broken off yet from fatigue. I cut the curved bottom from a 40 gal plastic barrel to make fenders and bolted them to the bracket and frame.
Good video, but I open mine in a garage with a ceiling height that prevents me from flipping up the hitch. I lower the rear section, attach a strap or rope to the ends of the two halves. This way the rear half counter-balances the front as I lower it. Caution: The angle between the two sections (held together by strap or rope) must be much greater than 90 degrees, to prevent the rear from flipping forward and crushing body parts if it slams together while lowering the front part! When the front is safely on terra firma, undo the rope/strap and lower the relatively light rear section.
Great idea on the fenders, but the rope thing sounds like more of a hassle than just folding the rear down onto the floor.
Thanks for the video. I’ve been considering one of these and wondered if it was even practical to fold this thing up. Do the casters and related come with the trailer or is that something you made. I guess if you made it, that just made this video even better.
The casters come with the trailer. They are not meant to be removed.
Put a thick strip of rubber or thick plastic on the back end to help with the scraping. Just a thought
or lift the back first...
The backend wouldn't scrape if he put the trailer down on its Wheels first and then unfolded the back end
It probably keeps it from rolling away while lifting it. Kinda smart actually
@@troydhansen4990 He could just chock it
Also saw another review where the guy added some small plastic wheels to the back for this. By putting the back end down first, it makes it lighter to put the front down...
cool video, what are those strap hooks you have on the side?
Have you carried anything with the trailer yet & how does that trailer handle on the road?
Stay well, JoeZ.
Yes, I’ve hauled several motorcycles. It tracks well and you almost forget it’s there.
Excuse me where you buy the tires. I want to change original tire for other more bigger. And I see that you trailer have different tires. Thanks
Just like many things at HF, they are such an amazing idea but only completed like 90%. I didnt get one because it just seemed a little too unbalanced and dangerous. I just got a regular utility with a lift gate and store some things on it when not in use
He towed Gold Wings with that trailer. All stock trailer too.
Can you tell me the total thickness when it is folded up. It looks like it would be from the bottom of a tire to the top of the fender or does the roller bracket add to that dimension. Thanks for a great video
Same height as the top of the fender to the bottom of the wheel. Those parts stick out more than the rest of the trailer. I would ballpark 24 inches.
Great video! How tall is it when folded?
Just under 6’. Mine fits through the garage with the tongue folded in.
Would it still fold if you put 5/4 board on it?
Wanting to buy one of these, but trying to figure out if I can fit it in front of my truck in my garage. Dimensions say it takes up 2 feet by 5 feet. If it's sitting against the wall, I'm guessing the 2 feet is from wall to edge of tires. Any way you could tell me the dimensions from inside of tire to inside of tire so I can see if the nose of my truck with fit between them. I think thats the only way I'll be able to fit it. I appreciate it in advance.
How easy does it roll once folded up? Looked like it was easy.
You are dragging the rear and if you had a license plate on it, the plate would be damaged and over time the trailer will be scratched by pulling it on the ground. You can place something underneath that the rear half doesn't get damaged. I understand that you are trying to relieve yourself from all the weight by opening the rear end. Also, others should upgrade the casters for easy moving. The OG casters are crap. Also, put in that pin when you fold.
Nope. The license plate is meant to be mounted to the light bracket. You could also mount it to the fender.
@@C71-m1l My license plate is mounted to the light and it drags and gets a little bent but not too much.
Checked HF Website for specs on this trailer. When folded, the trailer height is supposed to be 63" tall. Is that correct and with the castors attached?
Cheers
Good video. If you would have had a few close ups of what you were doing, would have been nice.
Thanks for watching and the advice.
Thanks for the video, very helpful. Is your trailer the 1700# model or the lighter duty one of the same size?
They are built the same except that the 1700# model has 5 lug 5.30 tires and the 1000# has 4 lug 4.80 tires.
if you took the fender off, would a sheet of plywood go over the wheel or would you need to put on a shorter wheel? i'm looking to make a flat bed trailer for hauling patio doors so i want to expand it out to 7' wide.
+nocoolname32 Here is a video of someone who made a wide flatbed using a harbor freight trailer. th-cam.com/video/0b6_FT76WaI/w-d-xo.html
Trailers are back in the store!
www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/trailer-accessories.html
Not anymore.
In the heavy-duty model, 6 bolts have to be taken out to fold it up or conversely 6 bolts installed when unfolding it. See page 7 step 8 in the directions where the front half is bolted to the back half. Those two bolts were not shown in the video. Once the plywood bed is put on, access to the bolts is difficult,
To get access, I created an access panel in the plywood bed. It is still a pain to reach but better than crawling on the ground. Does anybody have a better idea? It really is a pain. help. Thanks.
Nice vid. The dolly stand come off for trailer use?
The dolly on mine is not removable. But, I've never hit it on anything while driving.
Nice Job👍
So how tall is this when folded?
nice vid i was thinking of getting one of these to haul stuff around , can it be modded to haul a goldwing motorcycle? its about 1000 lbs i would need to add a ramp and front wheel holder?
+armando garcia I've hauled a Goldwing on it. I have a video on here with the mods I made to do that.
can't find this for sale anywhere. nice video.
+Ben Dover Looks like the stopped selling them last year. Probably due to DOT issues. Don’t know if or when the will sell them again.
They're back! www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/trailer-accessories.html
Thanks for the update. I have been checking from time to time, but hadn't seen them yet.
@@MrCharlesCurrent You can buy them in their retail stores now. I just got one recently. They'll fit nicely in an SUV. It's heavy, but the two boxes aren't that big. One's for tires and the other for the frame.
The problem with one that folders is that it has to just be a flat trailer. which is difficult to secure loads with.
The brackets on the side make it possible to lift side walls out of socket so you can fold it still.
Thanks for the video 👍 The most dangerous part!!!! As soon as you try pulling the pins to fold down that tong..... Never ever leave it upright after you pulled them pins!!! ☠...
Just a helpful tip that might just save you from a fractured skull 💀 or worse.
The video didn't show putting the bolts in underneath the trailer to securely tie the trailer together at the hinge... this is important for strength and rigidity of the trailer.
Nope. It makes it more rigid, but the weight of the load is held by the rear rails that the caster brackets are mounted to. They are, however, a failsafe for the cheap hinges that are put on the sides. There are also 2 bolts on the end of the rear rails that have the same function; they hold the rear bed in place, so there is less stress on the hinges.
Scratching the hell out of the bottom half and or gouging your concrete slab...LOL!
Do you put your motorcycle on it?
I do. I’ve hauled several, including a Goldwing. It works great.
THANKS BUD!
Can you tell me where the VIN is located on these trailers? I'm trying find it on mine
Sam: My ID plates are on the left hand (driver's side) of the triangular hitch up front.
What size plywood did you use? Please lmk asap
Whatever size you want depending on the load you plan to use it for. 1/2" is just fine, but 3/4" is recommended for heavier loads. I think it also says it in the manual.
Thank you!
I see your Goldwing at the beginning of the video, does the trailer hold it ok? I have a GL1800 and I was thinking of buying one of these trailers and adding a chock to it.
Yes, that’s the trailer I used to haul the Goldwing home after I bought it. 100+ miles on the freeway. It towed great.
@@MrCharlesCurrent Thanks!
@@bassettsignswoodworkingllc5363 I've been using this trailer for about 5 years now hauling my sport bike all over the country. I've even had 2 sport bikes on it for a 700 mile round trip that I make twice a year. No structural mods at all and 2nd set of harbor freight tires. Haul at 80 mph behind a honda accord all day long. Never an issue. Can't beat this trailer for the money.
@@MrCharlesCurrent Looks like a GL1200 to me. I have a 1987 GL1200, last year build of the 1200s.
just bought one .. what size of plywood are you using ... thanks
I used a single 4'x8' sheet of 3/4" plywood cut in half. Here's the video of the deck install. th-cam.com/video/TATcXhbCRdo/w-d-xo.html
These trailers would be so much nicer if the had both ends fold up over the center in the axle area you will know what I am talking about if you have ever stood these things up for storage LOL skip the cheap stand keep it on the wheels / axle
where can i buy one of these
+TheRedKnight Unfortunately, I don’t think you can. Harbor Freight stopped selling trailers, for now at least. I heard the weren’t DOT compliant.
They still sell them at HF. You have to get them registered for tags in each state. There probably all a little different when you do it.
What size it have?
is that a '82 Goldwing?
‘83
@@MrCharlesCurrent damn close tho...we rode an 85
Does this trailer need registration
Depends on where you live. Here in Oregon it doesn’t.
Thanks
What size tires do u have 4x8?
They’re 4x8. I have to take them off and take them back to HF. They are included in the recall.
Charles Builds Crap i bought my trailer on 2016..should i send mine back? I want 12 inch tires anyway so even if I did send my 8in tires back I would still be stuck with 8 inch tires when they sent me new ones. I hear 12 in tires are the way to go?
If you want 12s then just get 12s. If your tires qualify for the recall (check their site for info) then they will only replace with new 8s.
👍👍
What size is the trailer?
The bed is the exact size of a 4x8 sheet of plywood.
Which version is this?
It's the only version of the folding trailer they had at the time. Looks like the new version is the heavy duty folding trailer, not the super duty.
need to put some small wheels on the back corners. that scraping is terrible.
+Eddieallen Good idea!
+Charles Current some of those metal casters HF sells probably would be best in the long term. plastic wheels can crack in half.
Melt some plastic onto the corners.
Or...lay it down first, then unfold the second half :P
Major major fail bc you didn’t put at least 1 tongue pin in immediately after lifting. If that swings back down for any reason you’ll be sorry, especially if you have kids. Hate to say I speak from experience. I’ve owned this trailer and putting the tongue to the ground before the tail also helps you see the trailers light kit wires so that they don’t get pinched in the seam or ripped out. The way shown is also impossible if there is a license plate attached as instructed. The plate would get ripped right off. I hate to be so critical but, safety first...
That's not how you are supposed to do it. You lift the tongue first and rock it down while its still folded. Attach the to your hitch, then un fold the back part. You wouldn't scrape the ass end of it if you to it that way.
Right. If he had a tag on it he would scrape it off the trailer doing it that way.
I was thinking the same thing. Lay the tongue end down first then unfold it
lol
Imagine braking too hard and your trailer folding in two 😂 a folding trailer I couldn’t make this stuff up
what are the dimensions ,when folded
2 feet wide 5 feet tall
Why not go the easier route and do the folding/unfolding while it was on the ground? Would have been less grating on the ears, too, I'd imagine.
ive had 3 of these and never made one folding lol
Yeah, that's what I thought but I said "hey, I have the parts, might as well use them" and I've found that it is useful to fold it pretty often.
RIP harbor freight folding trailer it was banned a few months ago i just learned, dammit, just as i was ready to buy one.
Jeremy Parsons I just bought mine in Florida 2 days ago and I was able to register and get license plate
I just bought one from Harbor Freight myself. They sell them in their retail stores. The cost to ship them directly is prohibitive. Oddly enough though, the two boxes fit rather nicely in the back of an SUV. That's how I got mine home.
@@powleyt Picked mine up yesterday. I got everything I needed to put it together into my Pathfinder, including the decking, with no problem, but I was thinking the irony would be rich if needed a trailer to haul home my trailer...
he ate his triple decker mustard and jelly sandwich so im not sure why he is having trouble.
The 4 tiny caster wheels get hung up on the asphalt driveway big time. Has anybody succesfully upgraded these to something better?
These are 2 inch casters. If you drill out the holes, you can add 4 or maybe 5 inch casters. Rubber also helps roll over small gravel instead of plastic casters.
scar up the paint doing that way
Another video of "how not" to unfold the trailer.
Uh, is it just me that notices that this guy lives in a sprawling, big ass country farm area, in which, he wouldn't need a folding trailer like this in the first place?! I would expect someone, like me with just a small garage a limited yard space, to own something like this. And to the guy who wrote "That's too much work i just leave mine unfolded all the time" then obviously space is not very limited where you live either since you can afford to have it open all the time whereas I live - I cannot. Folks, a folding trailer is for people who CLEARLY don't have the luxury of S P A C E in their residential area! Not Trolling! (If I did, I would've replied to the guy who said he can keep his unfolded all the time!) Just an observation and my 2 cents worth. As for the trailer in the video, I think I like the Lifetime brand 5x6 folding trailer (model # 65005) is better. Much more practical and easier to fold up - way less pinning involved too - and easy to roll away from my front driveway, then through a side gate of my home (only 29 inches wide)., and then store in my shed in the back yard. EASY PEASY!
+Joe Diaz I don't live on a "sprawling, big ass country farm". I live in a manufactured home in a community where I am not allowed to work on anything or store trailer or vehicles. I rent that one shop stall from a nice gentleman that does have a "big ass country farm area", but I'm not allowed to have anything stored outside overnight. And as for the Lifetime trailer, a $1000 dollars for a 4x6 trailer that won't fold flat against a wall, no way. The Harbor Freight is cheap and I can store it against a wall when not in use.
shit ill buff out
dude lift with your legs for crying out loud!
youre one of those people huh? Hope you had you helmet and eye protection on when you typed you comment out never know when a wild key might break and fly up at your face
@@ttss5726 its no secret that legs have a lot more muscle than the back or arms. Its not just about safety, but its a lot easier. Work smart, not hard.
Uh! Nope
Thats too much work i just leave mine unfolded all the time. Plus its ready when i need it.
+Andres Chavez If I had the room I would too.
So then this product wasn't intended for you and you bought something you don't need.
I like folding technique. What I also liked was the "D" rings you added to the sides.