Is a TSC 4x8 trailer frame a good start?

[legojenn]

I was camping in New York last week and saw a TSC in Potsdam with a bunch of trailers out front, so I decided to have a look. Since I have a small car (Aveo) and cannot have anything bigger than 4x8, this trailer caught my eye.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/wcs ... cial=false

At $349, the price is right, and a bargain compared to what I have seem locally. Is it a suitable trailer to build from? My ideal trailer is moving to a hybrid rimple/simple (rimple in front, simple in back [schrimple???]). I may start work in the late summer if this can fit the bill.

Also, I live in Quebec. Does anyone know what would need to be done if I want to buy one of those things? Do I get a transit permit in NY, then plate it in QC? Do I tow it without licence plates until I get it home? Do I buy it, go home, get a plate put it on? Is importing a trailer a big deal? Ugh, my naivete is showing.

[del]

Many have built on this frame. Some find it necessary to reinforce the tongue, but if you build light there should be no problem.

del

[b.bodemer]

I used this trailer to start build #2. The tongue was then welded. Only thing that slowed me down was that the trailer was not level(front to back). Exterior trim hid everything.

This convertible trailer was a fun project and a friend bought it from half way through the build. I'd use this trailer again to build on.



Barb

[starleen2]

I used the trailer for a third time and built out over the wheels - the newer designs have a reinforced tongue - , but I still welded the support plates to the tongue bar - if not then you have two bolts that support the entire fame to the tongue bar.

[surveytech]

The frame is great as is........go ahead and get started!