trailer?
 

This is probably in a FAQ somewhere, so apologies in advance...but what
trailer should I get for my 2001 TJ? I need to be able to haul 4'x8' sheet
goods for short distances. I remember reading something about a bare-bones
frame (the bed is made from 2x6s or something), but I'm not sure what is the
best deal. I'm pretty sure that I don't want the cheapo Home Depot trailer.

Anyway, thanks in advance,
-Jack

Re: trailer?
 

Hi Jack,
Make sure you get a bed that is at least eight foot long with the
tires set back far enough so as to be able to put a couple hundred
pounds on the tongue. And be aware sheet rock is the quickest way to
turn a Jeep up side down. Nice looking trailers at:
http://www.expresstrailer.com/a-utility.htm
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Jack Gray wrote:
>
> This is probably in a FAQ somewhere, so apologies in advance...but what
> trailer should I get for my 2001 TJ? I need to be able to haul 4'x8' sheet
> goods for short distances. I remember reading something about a bare-bones
> frame (the bed is made from 2x6s or something), but I'm not sure what is the
> best deal. I'm pretty sure that I don't want the cheapo Home Depot trailer.
>
> Anyway, thanks in advance,
> -Jack

Re: trailer?
 

Hi Jack,
Make sure you get a bed that is at least eight foot long with the
tires set back far enough so as to be able to put a couple hundred
pounds on the tongue. And be aware sheet rock is the quickest way to
turn a Jeep up side down. Nice looking trailers at:
http://www.expresstrailer.com/a-utility.htm
--
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Jack Gray wrote:
>
> This is probably in a FAQ somewhere, so apologies in advance...but what
> trailer should I get for my 2001 TJ? I need to be able to haul 4'x8' sheet
> goods for short distances. I remember reading something about a bare-bones
> frame (the bed is made from 2x6s or something), but I'm not sure what is the
> best deal. I'm pretty sure that I don't want the cheapo Home Depot trailer.
>
> Anyway, thanks in advance,
> -Jack

Re: trailer?
 

Trailers and Jeeps don't mix. Been there, donethat.


"Jack Gray" <no@jd.dj> wrote in message
news:V6L4b.27209$_B.1482107@twister.austin.rr.com. ..
> This is probably in a FAQ somewhere, so apologies in advance...but what
> trailer should I get for my 2001 TJ? I need to be able to haul 4'x8'
sheet
> goods for short distances. I remember reading something about a
bare-bones
> frame (the bed is made from 2x6s or something), but I'm not sure what is
the
> best deal. I'm pretty sure that I don't want the cheapo Home Depot
trailer.
>
> Anyway, thanks in advance,
> -Jack
>
>

Re: trailer?
 

Trailers and Jeeps don't mix. Been there, donethat.


"Jack Gray" <no@jd.dj> wrote in message
news:V6L4b.27209$_B.1482107@twister.austin.rr.com. ..
> This is probably in a FAQ somewhere, so apologies in advance...but what
> trailer should I get for my 2001 TJ? I need to be able to haul 4'x8'
sheet
> goods for short distances. I remember reading something about a
bare-bones
> frame (the bed is made from 2x6s or something), but I'm not sure what is
the
> best deal. I'm pretty sure that I don't want the cheapo Home Depot
trailer.
>
> Anyway, thanks in advance,
> -Jack
>
>

Re: trailer?
 

I got this one and had them put mesh sides on it as well. Not sure where
you're located, but...

http://www.arkansasduckhunter.com/atvtrailers.asp

I saw the other responses and have to agree... a TJ is not something you
want to be pulling a trailer with, particularly one with much weight at all.
I don't really use it to haul much in the way of heavy items, but it helps
to haul things since the TJ has such limited room.

"Jack Gray" <no@jd.dj> wrote in message
news:V6L4b.27209$_B.1482107@twister.austin.rr.com. ..
> This is probably in a FAQ somewhere, so apologies in advance...but what
> trailer should I get for my 2001 TJ? I need to be able to haul 4'x8'
sheet
> goods for short distances. I remember reading something about a
bare-bones
> frame (the bed is made from 2x6s or something), but I'm not sure what is
the
> best deal. I'm pretty sure that I don't want the cheapo Home Depot
trailer.
>
> Anyway, thanks in advance,
> -Jack
>
>

Re: trailer?
 

I got this one and had them put mesh sides on it as well. Not sure where
you're located, but...

http://www.arkansasduckhunter.com/atvtrailers.asp

I saw the other responses and have to agree... a TJ is not something you
want to be pulling a trailer with, particularly one with much weight at all.
I don't really use it to haul much in the way of heavy items, but it helps
to haul things since the TJ has such limited room.

"Jack Gray" <no@jd.dj> wrote in message
news:V6L4b.27209$_B.1482107@twister.austin.rr.com. ..
> This is probably in a FAQ somewhere, so apologies in advance...but what
> trailer should I get for my 2001 TJ? I need to be able to haul 4'x8'
sheet
> goods for short distances. I remember reading something about a
bare-bones
> frame (the bed is made from 2x6s or something), but I'm not sure what is
the
> best deal. I'm pretty sure that I don't want the cheapo Home Depot
trailer.
>
> Anyway, thanks in advance,
> -Jack
>
>

Re: trailer?
 

I don't know what a TJ is, but I have a 1980 CJ-5, and tow a trailer that
is 5 X 8. Of course, I won't put more than about 1500 lbs on it, and
will not go over about 40 mph with that. And if it is snowing, I wouldn't
pull it at all.

NO, I would not pull a large trailer with a CJ-5 at 65 mph, so I think it
has a lot to do with common sense.


--James--

Re: trailer?
 

I don't know what a TJ is, but I have a 1980 CJ-5, and tow a trailer that
is 5 X 8. Of course, I won't put more than about 1500 lbs on it, and
will not go over about 40 mph with that. And if it is snowing, I wouldn't
pull it at all.

NO, I would not pull a large trailer with a CJ-5 at 65 mph, so I think it
has a lot to do with common sense.


--James--

Re: trailer?
 

Thanks everyone. I'm in Texas by the way. And TJ is a pretty name for a
wrangler.

No, I wouldn't tow 4000 pounds in heavy rain going 80mph :)

I mostly need it for bringing plywood from home depot to my garage.
Probably never more than 5-10 sheets. I just don't want to buy a truck for
those rare occasions when I need to haul something.

Thanks,
-Jack