Red trailer and HF trailer question

[JeffSLC]

Hello all-
I'm trying to decide which trailer i should purchase for my first teardrop build.
I have a couple questions about red trailer and harbor freight trailers.

I'm just wondering how these trailers are to tow with a teardrop on them.
Do they track well?
Do they bounce a lot?

Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks.

Jeff

[absolutsnwbrdr]

People have been building on both for years. The tracking will be determined by your tongue weight. Your tongue weight will be based on two things: axle placement and load distribution. The amount of bounce is determined by two things also: weight, and tire pressure.

I have a HF trailer and I didnt move the axle; I load my chairs, ez-up, and duffel bag in front of the axle to provide more tongue weight. Many people move the axle back to provide a higher tongue weight, but this isnt necessary as long as youre aware of the situation, and load properly.

As far as bounce, I have a trailer rated at 1720 lbs. My loaded tear weighs only about 1000lbs. So the springs definitely provide much more support than necessary. I just run with a lower tire pressure. The manual says to run at something like 70psi.... I only run about 40-45psi. I've been down washboard dirt roads and see it bouncing a little, but never on paved surfaces.

[JeffSLC]

That's exactly what i was looking for .

Thanks Zach.

[bobhenry]

Here is a good shot of the best improvment you can make on that frame.

"Down unders" shot stolen from his album.




15" to 18 " longer than stock is the general concensis but this one is 24" longer than the stock position.

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I also extended mine for better towing manners and backing up is much improved as well.

Here is mine

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I originally stole the idea from "Nobody" thanks Harvey



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I camp with Tim all the time and here is his



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While you are at it might as well put on a rear hitch



Makes a nice class two 1 1/4" receiver.

I did similar but made mine a class three 2" receiver.

These are great for bicycle racks or cargo platforms .