Need Trailer for Gear

hansC · #1 04-18-2008, 08:03 AM

Has anyone ever seen a small covered trailer that could be towed behind an Accord or Prius? It needs to be able to hold a Whappo Jr, and an Epifani UL-410. So weight is not an issue, only talking about 100 lbs or so, so it does not have to be a super heavy duty trailer ... just water tight.
thanks

ko stradivarius · #2 04-18-2008, 08:11 AM

I have a 1996 Wells Cargo(I think) Explorer tag a long trailer I pull behind my honda Civic. They are hard to find these day though. Its not really a 4x6 but more like 4'x5', all aluminum shell. Wood interior. Super light too. I looked for a while for one, even on ebay, and then one day one showed up at the local pawn shop of all places.
The other alternative is to simply buy a harbor freight 4'x4' and build a wood box on it. Thats where I was headed until I found the one at the pawn shop.
If you're interested I'll post pics of it so you can keep an eye out.

donk · #3 04-18-2008, 08:26 AM

I have a prius and am under the impression that you should not tow anything with it!! Check it out before you do something bad to a great car.

hansC · #4 04-18-2008, 08:33 AM

thanks.... I'd love to see pics of the trailer youre talking about..
I'm not really worried about the Prius or the Accords being harmed by towing since its probably less stress on it than putting a fat guy in the back seat.. I think the whappo is 55 lbs and the Ul410 about 45lbs... they're just too friggen bulky to fit in the car..

ko stradivarius · #5 04-18-2008, 09:53 AM

Let me check on the Prius. My GF used to work in a Toyota service department. I know they make a class 1 hitch but thats mainly for bike racks, etc. I definitely wouldn't tow more than a couple hundred pounds.

ko stradivarius · #6 04-19-2008, 07:30 PM

Sorry, I forgot to ask about the towing cap. on a Prius.
heres what my trailer looks like. Like I said, they come up in the for sale ads every now & then. I already have two friends calling "dibs" on this one if I sell it someday.

Jazzdogg · #7 04-19-2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by hansC

thanks.... I'd love to see pics of the trailer youre talking about..
I'm not really worried about the Prius or the Accords being harmed by towing since its probably less stress on it than putting a fat guy in the back seat.. I think the whappo is 55 lbs and the Ul410 about 45lbs... they're just too friggen bulky to fit in the car..

I hate to overstress the obvious, but it's not the weight that'll put a strain on your car; it's the wind resistance. If your owner's manual says not to tow and you have a mishap, your insurance company will be unlikely to have your back, and you may void your car's warranty.

christeler · #8 04-21-2008, 09:50 AM

Thanks for posting Ko... that trailer would be perfect!!!! Its exactly what I'm looking for... thanks...I'll start looking for one.
Jazzdog... I'm over the warranty anyways...I put a lot of mileage on my cars... even my 2005 Accord Hybrid now has 100,000 miles. anyways, I'm not worried about towing such a light rig, and certainly not about warranties...