Trailers off-road?

[LostoffRoad]

What are you guys using for off-road trailers ?
I want a small durable trailer to haul , dirt, grass, wood etc. any ideas?
Would like to be between $350-$800 and preferably not the junk from home Depot/ Lowe's

Thanks!

 

[SteveinUT]

I've got one like this except mine has a 2" ball hitch coupling on it. It has been really handy behind my Honda Pioneer. The bed tilts so you can dump it pretty easily as well.

Otter Xpress 20 ATV Trailer

Otter Xpress 20 ATV Trailer - The Otter Xpress 20 can haul up to 20 Cubic Feet and 1200 Pounds! 10 Year Warranty on Trailer Bed and 1 Year Warranty on Trailer Components

www.sportsmans.com

I know Northern Tool has an off-road trailer with all-terrain type tires that is bigger and more heavy duty. I think all of theirs are out of the price range you are looking for, though.

https://www.northerntool.com/categories/trailers

 

[Bob R1]

I managed to locate a Military Jeep Trailer. We converted it to work with a 2" Ball by adding a 2" Cast Iron Sleeve Trailer Connector.
Someone else had previously removed the Military Pintle Loop from the tongue, or I would probably have just used it.
It would be a little better if the Military Trailer had a Tailgate. Even better if the tailgate had WILLYS on it.

Bob R

 

[SteveinUT]

I managed to locate a Military Jeep Trailer. We converted it to work with a 2" Ball by adding a 2" Cast Iron Sleeve Trailer Connector.
It would be a little better if the Military Trailer had a Tailgate.

Bob R

That's what I've been on the prowl for! I did find one and I'm still kicking it around, but the seller wants too much. They are out there, although I've never seen one as low as $350-800, unfortunately.

 

[BAM]

Govplanet.com

It's a huge auction site with all sorts of stuff including trailers. Kind of like a military surplus ebay.

 

[SteveinUT]

Govplanet.com

It's a huge auction site with all sorts of stuff including trailers. Kind of like a military surplus ebay.

I haven't gotten on there in years. Thanks for the reminder.

 

[BAM]

I haven't gotten on there in years. Thanks for the reminder.

You might be able to find something nearby. My buddy introduced me to that site and I wish he hadn't. A lot of tempting stuff on there

 

[plumbstraight]

The one I am building will come close to 1000 from scratch. It will be fully covered though. Just spent 500 or so on steel, had the axle and tires, so lucky there. Going to a siding mill and just get the flat sheets before they run it through the dies.

 

[Bob R1]

A huge problem is that most 5' X 6' trailers are not built tough at all. Lite Duty Springs and Axles being a big issue. Most are just plain constructed cheaply.
The old Pick-up bed trailers would not be bad, if you could find a clean one. They seem to have gotten scarce the last few years. They did check most of the box's when using the Truck Frame, Springs, and Axle.
You might need to keep on saving up to get what you want.

Bob R

 

[plumbstraight]

I was lucky to have a set of the older mobile home axles rated at 6000lb with the 5.5 studs so jeep wheels will fit. The springs are a bit heavy for such a small trailer, but will carry any load I put on it. I'm using 3x2x3/16 tubing for main frame so it will be strong enough for any off road. Tongue is long enough to be able to almost turn square if in a tight spot as the corner of the bed will not be able to touch the pulling vehicle. Is 7ft bed length, 5ft floor to ceiling, 59in wide, covered to be able to sleep in with fold down inside to make a bed over the extras. Is a build in progress lol.

 

[Bob R1]

Good Luck on your trailer project.

Bob R

 

[USMC]

Good Morning America,

I thought I would ask Mahindra about the Roxor RBT2000 Dump trailer. I asked, are there any in the U.S., and if they were ever produced. Below is the response from Mahindra.

Thank you for contacting MAgNA. The RBT dump trailer never was really produced. It was produced with the Roxor bed. Since its conception in 2019 almost all accessories have been discontinued and are offered by third party suppliers.

So, it appears if you want a trailer, look around.