... in Canada.
Hey folks, I'm new. I'll say hi in the proper forum, but this is pressing. I'm in Calgary, where trailers are fricken expensive.
For example, a 5x8 with 2500 lb axles, 15" wheels, and six inches of extensions on both sides (nothing else - no decking, lights, VIN) will set me back 1800 CAD, which is about 1350 in USD. I can also get something similar out of Ontario, cheaper (weird!) but then there's 900 delivery charge (fully assembled on a flatbed, from Ontario to Alberta). The few other traielr manufacturers here about are quoting more than 2000 CAD.
Now, I know I don't need those heavy duty axles (but they can't hurt, can they?), but those 15" wheels are nice. Also, this is strong construction, with 2" tube welded. But we're not talking no 500 USD Harbor Freight here.
I *could* get the HF shipped here for another 280 USD, for an all in of 780 USD or about 1100 CAD. I'd still have to pay for the mods to be welded in, perhaps another few hundred dollars. But for the difference in price, 400 or 500, I figure I might as well juts get the new trailer from local.
Still, it hurts the sensibilities when I see some of you getting that HF for $500 minus a coupon. I might add the the 1700 bucks is in the budget, and doesn't hurt too much.
So not a question as such, just an attempt to share my misery around bit. If there *is* a question in there, I imagine it's along the lines of "reassure me that 3500 axles with 15" wheels for a 5x8 Woody" is not stupid overkill.
As an aside, I hope to be posting a build thread as soon as I get started. My special design consideration is that I want to build a three sleeper, so I need a bunk cross-ways for our daughter. I've seen only one plan for that, and so I'm modifying that one (which has nice lines, I have to say). http://www.angib.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/teardrop/tear47.htm