Well, I am very excited to be receiving my company truck in a few weeks. Since I am encouraged to use it for around-the-town personal use, I will be selling my Ford Ranger. However, since the back of my work truck will be constantly filled with work items, the bed of the truck won't be very useful for lumber purchases, mulch pickup, bringing my mower someplace etc. etc.
I've been wanting a trailer for ages anyways, because my little Ford is limited on those tasks anyways (although, it's comical how much I've carried in that thing... borderline illegal probably).
My wish list:
- Spend under or around $1000 total. Used is ok, new is also ok.
- I'd like to be able to pickup my own firewood, mulch, lumber etc. So while it doesn't need to be overly heavy duty, that gives some indication (I'm assuming) as to how much it ought to be able to hold.
- In terms of size, I'm thinking 6x12 or so would be about perfect.
- I'm fine with building my own sides for the trailer, but would like one that has some sort of lip around the edges (like a landscape trailer)
- I want a ramp for loading ATV's or mowers etc. Again, like a landscape trailer.
Any advice on features, materials, manufacturers, stores, inspection/title?
Or, is a trailer a trailer?
Thanks!