On Oct 31, 3:44=A0pm, Andrew Barss <[email protected]> wrote:
> I have an SUV, but no pickup, and I'm doing enough home renovations that =
I'm considering
> getting a trailer to tow behind it, for plywood, lumber, and such. =A0Any=
one have
> recommendations for something that (a) won't break the bank, but (b) will=
reliably
> haul 4x8 ply? =A0
>
> -- Andy Ba
I bought one at K-mart for many years ago. I built sides out of
2x4's and plywood so I can haul dirt and gravel. The box is only about
3 1/2 feet by 4, so I built an "outrigger" to haul sheet goods.Two
2x4's mounted to the tailgate on an angle, and one across the top,
supported by chains so the top 2x4 is the same height as the top of
the box, and about 3 feet behind it. Looks kinda goofy, but it works.
Max wrote:
> "J. Clarke" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> In article <[email protected]>,
>> Puckdropper says...
>>>
>>> "Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote in
>>> news:[email protected]:
>>>
>>> *snip*
>>>
>>>>
>>>> - Just trying to envison a possible setup that doesn't include the
>>>> cost of a trailer, trailer hitch and wiring harness for brake and
>>>> turn signal lights. Expense for a trailer necessarily includes
>>>> costs for several additional accessories.
>>>>
>>>
>>> Even a decent pick up truck set up includes a variety of
>>> accessories. ;-) Sometimes we might even need the light... Or a red
>>> flag. Depends on your state/province laws regarding material
>>> extending off the bed.
>>
>> A decent pickup truck has a bed that will take a sheet of plywood
>> lying flat with the gate closed.
>
>
> Yabbut who wants to buy a Ford F250 Superduty diesel just to haul
> plywood?
> Max (owner of one)
Huh??? Every half ton pickup out there comes in a full sized bed that will
haul plywood. Even the 6 foot beds will do the job with the tailgate down.
--
-Mike-
[email protected]
Lee Michaels wrote:
> "J. Clarke" wrote
>>
>> An 8 foot bed is a 300 buck option on an F150. No need for an "F250
>> superduty diesel".
>
> I find that amazing.
>
> The eight foot bed should be the standard. After all, many building
> materials come in 8 foot or longer lengths and many sheet good are 4
> X 8.
> I see so many truck out there that have extended cabs, leather seats,
> super stereo systems, custom wheels and absolutely shiny, blinding
> paint. Remember, way back when, trucks were actually used to do some
> honest work?
> I had a jeep pickup for many years. It had a seven foot bed. It was
> OK. But many times I missed that 8 foot bed I had on previous trucks.
> And when I buy another truck, it will definitely have an eight foot
> bed. And it will actually be used to do some work.
Oh geeze Lew - don't even get me started. My truck has an extended cab and
a 6 foot box. Hasn't stopped me from hauling sheet goods, and it does some
real work. Don't believe it? Come on up to central NY this winter for a
looksee. There are compromises in everything. I wanted an extended cab for
a lot of reasons, and I don't regret it for one moment. At the same time, I
needed a turning radius that a full 8 foot bed wouldn't provide. Now go
ahead and call my truck a sissy truck if you choose, but you'd look awful
foolish doing so.
--
-Mike-
[email protected]
Max wrote:
> "Mike Marlow" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Max wrote:
>>> "J. Clarke" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>> news:[email protected]...
>>>> In article <[email protected]>,
>>>> Puckdropper says...
>>>>>
>>>>> "Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote in
>>>>> news:[email protected]:
>>>>>
>>>>> *snip*
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> - Just trying to envison a possible setup that doesn't include
>>>>>> the cost of a trailer, trailer hitch and wiring harness for
>>>>>> brake and turn signal lights. Expense for a trailer necessarily
>>>>>> includes costs for several additional accessories.
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Even a decent pick up truck set up includes a variety of
>>>>> accessories. ;-) Sometimes we might even need the light... Or a
>>>>> red flag. Depends on your state/province laws regarding material
>>>>> extending off the bed.
>>>>
>>>> A decent pickup truck has a bed that will take a sheet of plywood
>>>> lying flat with the gate closed.
>>>
>>>
>>> Yabbut who wants to buy a Ford F250 Superduty diesel just to haul
>>> plywood?
>>> Max (owner of one)
>>
>> Huh??? Every half ton pickup out there comes in a full sized bed
>> that will haul plywood. Even the 6 foot beds will do the job with
>> the tailgate down.
>>
>> --
>>
>> -Mike-
>> [email protected]
>
> I think you've been whooshed.
>
> Max
Ya know what - that very thought occurred to me not long after sending out
that reply. Damn...
--
-Mike-
[email protected]
Andrew Barss <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
> I have an SUV, but no pickup, and I'm doing enough home renovations
> that I'm considering getting a trailer to tow behind it, for plywood,
> lumber, and such. Anyone have recommendations for something that (a)
> won't break the bank, but (b) will reliably haul 4x8 ply?
>
> -- Andy Barss
>
If I was looking for a trailer, I'd want a covered one. Easier to
protect stuff from the wind (from driving 65mph) and the rain. They seem
to run around $2,000 for a basic one around here. A flat trailer big
enough for plywood runs around $700-$1200.
If you're only going to use it for a short time, is rental or delivery a
better option? You've not only got to purchase the trailer, but register
it as well.
FWIW, a Dodge Grand Caravan and many other mini vans with removable or
folding seats will haul 4x8 sheets just fine. Not sure about your SUV...
you may get lucky.
Puckdropper
--
Never teach your apprentice everything you know.
HerHusband wrote:
> I have an SUV, but no pickup, and I'm doing enough home renovations
> that I'm considering getting a trailer to tow behind it, for
> plywood,
> lumber, and such.
------------------------------
If you are dealing with a decent lumber yard and buying in quantity,
should be able to have lumber yard make deliveries for you.
Lew
On 10/31/2010 12:44 PM, Andrew Barss wrote:
> I have an SUV, but no pickup, and I'm doing enough home renovations that I'm considering
> getting a trailer to tow behind it, for plywood, lumber, and such. Anyone have
> recommendations for something that (a) won't break the bank, but (b) will reliably
> haul 4x8 ply?
>
> -- Andy Barss
<http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/trailer-trailer-accessories.html>
"Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
*snip*
>
> - Just trying to envison a possible setup that doesn't include the
> cost of a trailer, trailer hitch and wiring harness for brake and turn
> signal lights. Expense for a trailer necessarily includes costs for
> several additional accessories.
>
Even a decent pick up truck set up includes a variety of accessories. ;-)
Sometimes we might even need the light... Or a red flag. Depends on your
state/province laws regarding material extending off the bed.
Puckdropper
--
Never teach your apprentice everything you know.
"J. Clarke" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In article <[email protected]>,
> Puckdropper says...
>>
>> "Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote in
>> news:[email protected]:
>>
>> *snip*
>>
>> >
>> > - Just trying to envison a possible setup that doesn't include the
>> > cost of a trailer, trailer hitch and wiring harness for brake and turn
>> > signal lights. Expense for a trailer necessarily includes costs for
>> > several additional accessories.
>> >
>>
>> Even a decent pick up truck set up includes a variety of accessories. ;-)
>> Sometimes we might even need the light... Or a red flag. Depends on your
>> state/province laws regarding material extending off the bed.
>
> A decent pickup truck has a bed that will take a sheet of plywood lying
> flat with the gate closed.
Yabbut who wants to buy a Ford F250 Superduty diesel just to haul plywood?
Max (owner of one)
"J. Clarke" wrote
>
> An 8 foot bed is a 300 buck option on an F150. No need for an "F250
> superduty diesel".
I find that amazing.
The eight foot bed should be the standard. After all, many building
materials come in 8 foot or longer lengths and many sheet good are 4 X 8.
I see so many truck out there that have extended cabs, leather seats, super
stereo systems, custom wheels and absolutely shiny, blinding paint.
Remember, way back when, trucks were actually used to do some honest work?
I had a jeep pickup for many years. It had a seven foot bed. It was OK.
But many times I missed that 8 foot bed I had on previous trucks. And when I
buy another truck, it will definitely have an eight foot bed. And it will
actually be used to do some work.
"J. Clarke" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In article <[email protected]>,
> [email protected] says...
>>
>> "J. Clarke" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>> > In article <[email protected]>,
>> > Puckdropper says...
>> >>
>> >> "Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote in
>> >> news:[email protected]:
>> >>
>> >> *snip*
>> >>
>> >> >
>> >> > - Just trying to envison a possible setup that doesn't include the
>> >> > cost of a trailer, trailer hitch and wiring harness for brake and
>> >> > turn
>> >> > signal lights. Expense for a trailer necessarily includes costs for
>> >> > several additional accessories.
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >> Even a decent pick up truck set up includes a variety of accessories.
>> >> ;-)
>> >> Sometimes we might even need the light... Or a red flag. Depends on
>> >> your
>> >> state/province laws regarding material extending off the bed.
>> >
>> > A decent pickup truck has a bed that will take a sheet of plywood lying
>> > flat with the gate closed.
>>
>>
>> Yabbut who wants to buy a Ford F250 Superduty diesel just to haul
>> plywood?
>>
>> Max (owner of one)
>
> An 8 foot bed is a 300 buck option on an F150. No need for an "F250
> superduty diesel".
The poster said "decent" pickup. :-)
Max (an F-150 is almost decent) :-)
"Mike Marlow" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Max wrote:
>> "J. Clarke" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>>> In article <[email protected]>,
>>> Puckdropper says...
>>>>
>>>> "Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote in
>>>> news:[email protected]:
>>>>
>>>> *snip*
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> - Just trying to envison a possible setup that doesn't include the
>>>>> cost of a trailer, trailer hitch and wiring harness for brake and
>>>>> turn signal lights. Expense for a trailer necessarily includes
>>>>> costs for several additional accessories.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Even a decent pick up truck set up includes a variety of
>>>> accessories. ;-) Sometimes we might even need the light... Or a red
>>>> flag. Depends on your state/province laws regarding material
>>>> extending off the bed.
>>>
>>> A decent pickup truck has a bed that will take a sheet of plywood
>>> lying flat with the gate closed.
>>
>>
>> Yabbut who wants to buy a Ford F250 Superduty diesel just to haul
>> plywood?
>> Max (owner of one)
>
> Huh??? Every half ton pickup out there comes in a full sized bed that
> will haul plywood. Even the 6 foot beds will do the job with the tailgate
> down.
>
> --
>
> -Mike-
> [email protected]
I think you've been whooshed.
Max
"Mike Marlow" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Max wrote:
>> "Mike Marlow" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>>> Max wrote:
>>>> "J. Clarke" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>>> news:[email protected]...
>>>>> In article <[email protected]>,
>>>>> Puckdropper says...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote in
>>>>>> news:[email protected]:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *snip*
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> - Just trying to envison a possible setup that doesn't include
>>>>>>> the cost of a trailer, trailer hitch and wiring harness for
>>>>>>> brake and turn signal lights. Expense for a trailer necessarily
>>>>>>> includes costs for several additional accessories.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Even a decent pick up truck set up includes a variety of
>>>>>> accessories. ;-) Sometimes we might even need the light... Or a
>>>>>> red flag. Depends on your state/province laws regarding material
>>>>>> extending off the bed.
>>>>>
>>>>> A decent pickup truck has a bed that will take a sheet of plywood
>>>>> lying flat with the gate closed.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Yabbut who wants to buy a Ford F250 Superduty diesel just to haul
>>>> plywood?
>>>> Max (owner of one)
>>>
>>> Huh??? Every half ton pickup out there comes in a full sized bed
>>> that will haul plywood. Even the 6 foot beds will do the job with
>>> the tailgate down.
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>> -Mike-
>>> [email protected]
>>
>> I think you've been whooshed.
>>
>> Max
>
> Ya know what - that very thought occurred to me not long after sending out
> that reply. Damn...
>
> --
>
> -Mike-
> [email protected]
Oh well, all's well that ends well. LOL
Max
On Wed, 3 Nov 2010 22:19:20 -0400, "Mike Marlow"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Lee Michaels wrote:
>> "J. Clarke" wrote
>>>
>>> An 8 foot bed is a 300 buck option on an F150. No need for an "F250
>>> superduty diesel".
>>
>> I find that amazing.
>>
>> The eight foot bed should be the standard. After all, many building
>> materials come in 8 foot or longer lengths and many sheet good are 4
>> X 8.
>> I see so many truck out there that have extended cabs, leather seats,
>> super stereo systems, custom wheels and absolutely shiny, blinding
>> paint. Remember, way back when, trucks were actually used to do some
>> honest work?
>> I had a jeep pickup for many years. It had a seven foot bed. It was
>> OK. But many times I missed that 8 foot bed I had on previous trucks.
>> And when I buy another truck, it will definitely have an eight foot
>> bed. And it will actually be used to do some work.
>
>Oh geeze Lew - don't even get me started. My truck has an extended cab and
>a 6 foot box. Hasn't stopped me from hauling sheet goods, and it does some
>real work. Don't believe it? Come on up to central NY this winter for a
>looksee. There are compromises in everything. I wanted an extended cab for
>a lot of reasons, and I don't regret it for one moment. At the same time, I
>needed a turning radius that a full 8 foot bed wouldn't provide. Now go
>ahead and call my truck a sissy truck if you choose, but you'd look awful
>foolish doing so.
I owned a shortbed F-150/standard cab before the standard cab/standard
bed (6.5') Tundra and never had a problem with anything but 16-20'
sticks of lumber in 'em. My F-150 had a tighter turning radius than
my sister's 1973 BLMC MGB-GT.
I got 2,060 lbs of 1/4- gravel in the Tundra bed (with plenty of
suspension travel left over) a couple weeks ago, then two yards of
bark the following week. Not a problem.
My first pickup was a 1960 F-100 with a full-sized bed. Both my newer
trucks turn in much tighter circles than it did, and it would outturn
anything on the road today with either an extended cab or long bet.
I HATE WIDE TURNING RADII! Just say "NO!" to longbeds.
--
Experience is a good teacher, but she send in terrific bills.
-- Minna Thomas Antrim
In article <[email protected]>,
[email protected] says...
>
> Andy,
>
> > I have an SUV, but no pickup, and I'm doing enough home renovations
> > that I'm considering getting a trailer to tow behind it, for plywood,
> > lumber, and such. Anyone have recommendations for something that (a)
> > won't break the bank, but (b) will reliably haul 4x8 ply?
>
> I have a "Folding Trailer Kit" I picked up a local department store for
> around $200. You just need to bolt everything together, add your own
> plywood floor, and wire in the lights. You can then add simple 2x4 stakes
> on the sides, or build sides and/or top as extravagant as you wish. I
> didn't need the folding feature, so I just bolted mine up solid.
Harbor Fright has those, $299 right now. If you've got a 20 percent off
coupon it's 240.
> I've been pulling mine with a 1976 VW Rabbit for over 20 years with no
> problems. I've hauled plywood, sheetrock, lumber, misc building supplies,
> woodstove and appliances, loads of garbage to the dump, barkdust for the
> yard, and more. I can tow about 1000 pounds with ease, while still having
> the space for my family and groceries in the car, and get 25mpg while doing
> it. Only costs about $20/yr to license (WA State), and is covered by my
> regular car insurance at no additional cost.
>
> One of the best purchases I've ever made.
>
> I think "Northern Hydraulics" carries similar trailers if you can't find
> them locally.
>
> Anthony
In article <[email protected]>,
Puckdropper says...
>
> "Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote in
> news:[email protected]:
>
> *snip*
>
> >
> > - Just trying to envison a possible setup that doesn't include the
> > cost of a trailer, trailer hitch and wiring harness for brake and turn
> > signal lights. Expense for a trailer necessarily includes costs for
> > several additional accessories.
> >
>
> Even a decent pick up truck set up includes a variety of accessories. ;-)
> Sometimes we might even need the light... Or a red flag. Depends on your
> state/province laws regarding material extending off the bed.
A decent pickup truck has a bed that will take a sheet of plywood lying
flat with the gate closed.
In article <[email protected]>,
[email protected] says...
>
> "J. Clarke" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > In article <[email protected]>,
> > Puckdropper says...
> >>
> >> "Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote in
> >> news:[email protected]:
> >>
> >> *snip*
> >>
> >> >
> >> > - Just trying to envison a possible setup that doesn't include the
> >> > cost of a trailer, trailer hitch and wiring harness for brake and turn
> >> > signal lights. Expense for a trailer necessarily includes costs for
> >> > several additional accessories.
> >> >
> >>
> >> Even a decent pick up truck set up includes a variety of accessories. ;-)
> >> Sometimes we might even need the light... Or a red flag. Depends on your
> >> state/province laws regarding material extending off the bed.
> >
> > A decent pickup truck has a bed that will take a sheet of plywood lying
> > flat with the gate closed.
>
>
> Yabbut who wants to buy a Ford F250 Superduty diesel just to haul plywood?
>
> Max (owner of one)
An 8 foot bed is a 300 buck option on an F150. No need for an "F250
superduty diesel".
In article <[email protected]>,
[email protected] says...
>
> "J. Clarke" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > In article <[email protected]>,
> > [email protected] says...
> >>
> >> "J. Clarke" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> >> news:[email protected]...
> >> > In article <[email protected]>,
> >> > Puckdropper says...
> >> >>
> >> >> "Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote in
> >> >> news:[email protected]:
> >> >>
> >> >> *snip*
> >> >>
> >> >> >
> >> >> > - Just trying to envison a possible setup that doesn't include the
> >> >> > cost of a trailer, trailer hitch and wiring harness for brake and
> >> >> > turn
> >> >> > signal lights. Expense for a trailer necessarily includes costs for
> >> >> > several additional accessories.
> >> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >> Even a decent pick up truck set up includes a variety of accessories.
> >> >> ;-)
> >> >> Sometimes we might even need the light... Or a red flag. Depends on
> >> >> your
> >> >> state/province laws regarding material extending off the bed.
> >> >
> >> > A decent pickup truck has a bed that will take a sheet of plywood lying
> >> > flat with the gate closed.
> >>
> >>
> >> Yabbut who wants to buy a Ford F250 Superduty diesel just to haul
> >> plywood?
> >>
> >> Max (owner of one)
> >
> > An 8 foot bed is a 300 buck option on an F150. No need for an "F250
> > superduty diesel".
>
>
> The poster said "decent" pickup. :-)
>
> Max (an F-150 is almost decent) :-)
One hopes that it's better than my Dad's F-100 that hauled plywood for
20 years (and for all I know is still hauling it--he died 20 years ago
and willed it to his best friend, who died a month later, so I have no
idea where it is now).
<[email protected]> wrote in message
> At 25 lbs per 1/4 inch of 4X8 ply, 6 sheets of 1/2 inch is 300 lbs.
> I would not hang that on the side of a car - not to mention it is
> illegal to block the vision out the front side window.
Can't comment on the illegality of such a setup, <G:>, just that I seem to
remember seeing one in operation. ~ something along the lines of similar
carriers being used to haul sheets of glass. A few sheets of ply a few
inches south of most front side windows should still leave all or most of
those sheets adjacent to the side of most cars. I can envision a jury rigged
setup utilizing a hanger off the front side window, the rear side window and
hooked into a rear trunk/hatch might be possible. Of course safety is
paramount with a safe reasonably slow trip home being most prudent.
- Just trying to envison a possible setup that doesn't include the cost of a
trailer, trailer hitch and wiring harness for brake and turn signal lights.
Expense for a trailer necessarily includes costs for several additional
accessories.
Andy,
> I have an SUV, but no pickup, and I'm doing enough home renovations
> that I'm considering getting a trailer to tow behind it, for plywood,
> lumber, and such. Anyone have recommendations for something that (a)
> won't break the bank, but (b) will reliably haul 4x8 ply?
I have a "Folding Trailer Kit" I picked up a local department store for
around $200. You just need to bolt everything together, add your own
plywood floor, and wire in the lights. You can then add simple 2x4 stakes
on the sides, or build sides and/or top as extravagant as you wish. I
didn't need the folding feature, so I just bolted mine up solid.
I've been pulling mine with a 1976 VW Rabbit for over 20 years with no
problems. I've hauled plywood, sheetrock, lumber, misc building supplies,
woodstove and appliances, loads of garbage to the dump, barkdust for the
yard, and more. I can tow about 1000 pounds with ease, while still having
the space for my family and groceries in the car, and get 25mpg while doing
it. Only costs about $20/yr to license (WA State), and is covered by my
regular car insurance at no additional cost.
One of the best purchases I've ever made.
I think "Northern Hydraulics" carries similar trailers if you can't find
them locally.
Anthony
On Oct 31, 4:32=A0pm, Puckdropper <puckdropper(at)yahoo(dot)com> wrote:
> If I was looking for a trailer, I'd want a covered one. =A0Easier to
> protect stuff from the wind (from driving 65mph) and the rain. =A0They se=
em
> to run around $2,000 for a basic one around here. =A0A flat trailer big
> enough for plywood runs around $700-$1200.
>
> If you're only going to use it for a short time, is rental or delivery a
> better option? =A0You've not only got to purchase the trailer, but regist=
er
> it as well.
>
Rental isn't a bad idea unless you think you will have the trailer a
long time and use it often. I used to rent the largest U Haul rental
(about 5' x 12' as I recall). You can haul a lot of stuff in one of
those and rental is in the $30-40/ weekend range. I now have a PJ 16'
wide bed dovetail and love it. It might be overkill for you, but it
has moved a lot of our stuff to our new location; and has been
invaluable during construction and completion of our new house. Cost
was in the $2,000 range.
RonB
RonB
A utility trailer will outlast many, many tow vehicles. So many that
the long-term cost will be negligible. Plus, you'll still have it to
pass on to the grandkids. If the OP's SUV has a step bumper or a hitch
receiver, the cost of a hitch is only a few bucks, and the wiring can
be easily done yourself for the price of a connector.
I use mine all the time. Pick up a major sppliance and take the old
one to the dump -- saves the delivery charge, plus I do it when it's
convenient for me. Pick up free firewood after a wind storm -- save
money. I even take it hunting in case I ever get a deer (Could
happen!)
I'd be lost without mine.
If you use plywood, the plywood should be hardwood marine plywood.
"Andrew Barss" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I have an SUV, but no pickup, and I'm doing enough home renovations that
> I'm considering
> getting a trailer to tow behind it, for plywood, lumber, and such. Anyone
> have
> recommendations for something that (a) won't break the bank, but (b) will
> reliably
> haul 4x8 ply?
>
> -- Andy Barss
--- news://freenews.netfront.net/ - complaints: [email protected] ---
Thanks -- sounds just the ticket.
-- Andy
HerHusband <[email protected]> wrote:
: Andy,
:> I have an SUV, but no pickup, and I'm doing enough home renovations
:> that I'm considering getting a trailer to tow behind it, for plywood,
:> lumber, and such. Anyone have recommendations for something that (a)
:> won't break the bank, but (b) will reliably haul 4x8 ply?
: I have a "Folding Trailer Kit" I picked up a local department store for
: around $200. You just need to bolt everything together, add your own
: plywood floor, and wire in the lights. You can then add simple 2x4 stakes
: on the sides, or build sides and/or top as extravagant as you wish. I
: didn't need the folding feature, so I just bolted mine up solid.
: I've been pulling mine with a 1976 VW Rabbit for over 20 years with no
: problems. I've hauled plywood, sheetrock, lumber, misc building supplies,
: woodstove and appliances, loads of garbage to the dump, barkdust for the
: yard, and more. I can tow about 1000 pounds with ease, while still having
: the space for my family and groceries in the car, and get 25mpg while doing
: it. Only costs about $20/yr to license (WA State), and is covered by my
: regular car insurance at no additional cost.
: One of the best purchases I've ever made.
: I think "Northern Hydraulics" carries similar trailers if you can't find
: them locally.
: Anthony
--
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Andy Barss
Department of Linguistics, University of Arizona
Communications 114A, 626-3284
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In article <[email protected]>,
<[email protected]> wrote:
>On Tue, 2 Nov 2010 20:14:33 -0500, "Upscale" <[email protected]>
>wrote:
>
>>I seem to remember once seeing a plywood carrier that hangs off the side of
>>a car. Don't know if they're still available or even how much safety can be
>>attributed to them, but it sounds like a convenient viable option for
>>carrying home a 1/2 dozen sheets of ply.
>>
> At 25 lbs per 1/4 inch of 4X8 ply, 6 sheets of 1/2 inch is 300 lbs.
>I would not hang that on the side of a car - not to mention it is
>illegal to block the vision out the front side window.
>
>I've seen carriers for hauling ladders - and even 2X4s on the side of
>a car in the late sixties - but I'd not put one on any modern car I
>cared about.
>
>Same goes for the roof rack. MOST car roof racks are rated at about
>80 lbs., with 165 lbs being just about the highest limit on any
>automotive application (like an SUV)
>
>That's not much plywood, and even less drywall
Off topic but I believe some will find it interesting: My grandfather was a
paperhanger and lived in a very urban South Philadelphia neighborhood.
He never owned a car or truck of his own. Mostly worked right in his
own neighborhood. I do remember though, that sometimes he and his partner
would take a bus or trolley (As they called streetcars in Philly) to a
job. They would take a ladder by holding it outside the bus through the
windows, one sitting several rows back from the other. One would get on
the bus, the other would hand him one end of the ladder, then get on
the bus himself. The first would lift up the ladder from his end so the
partner could grab the other end. These were wooden ladders too, aluminum
was not common yet. People just don't work that way an more. (And it's
a good thing they don't, many would say!)
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Larry Wasserman - Baltimore Maryland - lwasserm(a)sdf. lonestar. org
You guys would be amazed and frightened the amount of wood I've had
strapped to the roof of my old minivan. :-)
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In article <[email protected]>,
Lee Michaels <leemichaels*nadaspam* at comcast dot net> wrote:
>
>
>"J. Clarke" wrote
>>
>> An 8 foot bed is a 300 buck option on an F150. No need for an "F250
>> superduty diesel".
>
>I find that amazing.
>
>The eight foot bed should be the standard. After all, many building
>materials come in 8 foot or longer lengths and many sheet good are 4 X 8.
>
>I see so many truck out there that have extended cabs, leather seats, super
>stereo systems, custom wheels and absolutely shiny, blinding paint.
>Remember, way back when, trucks were actually used to do some honest work?
>
<...snipped...>
I sure do, and plenty of dishonest work as well!
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There are no stupid questions, but there are lots of stupid answers.
Larry Wasserman - Baltimore Maryland - lwasserm(a)sdf. lonestar. org
On Tue, 2 Nov 2010 20:14:33 -0500, "Upscale" <[email protected]>
wrote:
>I seem to remember once seeing a plywood carrier that hangs off the side of
>a car. Don't know if they're still available or even how much safety can be
>attributed to them, but it sounds like a convenient viable option for
>carrying home a 1/2 dozen sheets of ply.
>
At 25 lbs per 1/4 inch of 4X8 ply, 6 sheets of 1/2 inch is 300 lbs.
I would not hang that on the side of a car - not to mention it is
illegal to block the vision out the front side window.
I've seen carriers for hauling ladders - and even 2X4s on the side of
a car in the late sixties - but I'd not put one on any modern car I
cared about.
Same goes for the roof rack. MOST car roof racks are rated at about
80 lbs., with 165 lbs being just about the highest limit on any
automotive application (like an SUV)
That's not much plywood, and even less drywall
On Mon, 1 Nov 2010 18:56:31 +0000 (UTC), HerHusband
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Andy,
>
>> I have an SUV, but no pickup, and I'm doing enough home renovations
>> that I'm considering getting a trailer to tow behind it, for plywood,
>> lumber, and such. Anyone have recommendations for something that (a)
>> won't break the bank, but (b) will reliably haul 4x8 ply?
>
>I have a "Folding Trailer Kit" I picked up a local department store for
>around $200. You just need to bolt everything together, add your own
>plywood floor, and wire in the lights. You can then add simple 2x4 stakes
>on the sides, or build sides and/or top as extravagant as you wish. I
>didn't need the folding feature, so I just bolted mine up solid.
>
>I've been pulling mine with a 1976 VW Rabbit for over 20 years with no
>problems. I've hauled plywood, sheetrock, lumber, misc building supplies,
>woodstove and appliances, loads of garbage to the dump, barkdust for the
>yard, and more. I can tow about 1000 pounds with ease, while still having
>the space for my family and groceries in the car, and get 25mpg while doing
>it. Only costs about $20/yr to license (WA State), and is covered by my
>regular car insurance at no additional cost.
>
>One of the best purchases I've ever made.
>
>I think "Northern Hydraulics" carries similar trailers if you can't find
>them locally.
>
>Anthony
In Ontario it's $25 lifetime and the car insurance covers it.
On 10/31/2010 2:44 PM, Andrew Barss wrote:
> I have an SUV, but no pickup, and I'm doing enough home renovations that I'm considering
> getting a trailer to tow behind it, for plywood, lumber, and such. Anyone have
> recommendations for something that (a) won't break the bank, but (b) will reliably
> haul 4x8 ply?
>
> -- Andy Barss
get on craigs list and find you an old pickup bed trailer. They are
priceless as far as i'm concerned. And if you decide to haul a load of
fire wood, then it'll do that too.
--
Steve Barker
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"Andrew Barss" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>I have an SUV, but no pickup, and I'm doing enough home renovations that
>I'm considering
> getting a trailer to tow behind it, for plywood, lumber, and such. Anyone
> have
> recommendations for something that (a) won't break the bank, but (b) will
> reliably
> haul 4x8 ply?
>
> -- Andy Barss
If you are doing home "renovations" on a continuous basis on other peoples
homes, you should consider the trailer. If you are doing home renovations
on your own home and not as a continuous ordeal, rent a truck.