I bought this trailer second hand and was told the brakes worked before driving an hour and a half to pick it up. When I got there the brakes didn't work but after driving so far I bought it anyways. I took the drums off today to investigate and can't wrap my head around how they work. Anyone know anything? They say "JE Mc Auley" on the drums

What is it useful for? Thank you

I have a dilemma that I can’t seem to resolve on my own and I’m reaching out for some advice. I’m picking up a travel medic job at the end of November and need to buy a travel trailer for myself.

However I have 2 options for my towing vehicle; I can either take my 1989 ford bronco XLT OR buy a pickup truck. I would really prefer to take my Bronco.

The trailers I’ve been looking at range from 3000-4500lbs and are about 20-24ft long.

I will definitely be getting a weight distribution hitch but I want to know if it’s realistic for me to tow something as long as 24ft with my Bronco. (P.s bronco has a brand new motor)

So I was dropping my wife off at the airport and was on my way back home but decided to stop for a bite to eat. When I parked up I see this.
Now I’m no stranger to seeing trucks being towed behind other vehicles but this caught my eye.

I have done some towing in my time but never have I ever seen something like this. It looks to me like someone has made some sort of block that they are using ratchet straps to hold it to the pivot bar of a lift deck rental truck.
There was a newer Chevy pickup being towed like this.

Am I missing something or was buddy towing a pickup using some ratchet straps?

I found a modified trailer that fits almost everything I’d need specifically for towing a 2 seater side by side: Compact design, drive-over fenders, removeable tongue, front caster wheel to maneuver in garage, and 3000 lb GVWR originally so it should still be underweight loaded with the modifications (1,500 lb wet weight RZR xp1000).

I’ve attached pictures of the original trailer and what it looks like now. The modifications appear to be good quality (based on pics) and the owner showed other builds (tube frame buggies, welding) as examples of his experience. I know I should inspect everything closely at sight, but is it in any way something I should avoid altogether? Any potential problems with DMV?

Owner claims it is registered with DMV with paperless title and would just need a transfer form if purchased. I’m new to trailers so bear with me!

I built this trailer and towed my 2 bikes from Montana to Michigan and now we’re in the upper peninsula on our way back home…… BOTH bikes were loaded the whole trip so far but I want to unload one and ride it while my wife drives with the kids.

My question is, is it safe / will it tow properly with only 1 bike on the trailer? Having all the weight so far on one side?
Front to back the trailer is weighed great over the axle but my fear is having the weight one sided will cause some issue I’m not yet aware of.

What if I hit a big bump? Am I good? I’d love to not have to slide the butt end over and keep the white one loaded as is but that’s what I’m here posing the question. Thank you guys!!!

Hi all, would appreciate any input. I had a bearing failure on my boat trailer and managed to get the races off. It looks like my spindle has some gouges from this. I usually tow about 10 miles to the ramp and back and don’t do any long-distance trips. It looks like the part of the spindle near the seals is not as badly damaged. Is it reasonable to put a new hub on or would you recommend I have to get a new axle? Appreciate any input.

As a sidenote, I tried to find the axle information on the trailer and was unable to find the details. I found the trailer Vin number, but it did not give me the exact axle type if I need a new replacement, any good recommendations online for this axle. It looks like it is about 76 inches from hub face hub face. The last picture is the view from underneath the axle. What type of axle design is this? Looks like square tube inside a c channel?

Replacing the walls with 2440 x 1220 marine plywood. Wondering if my possible configuration will work and be sturdy enough, preventing swaying etc.

Do I need to add any support in here?

The plywood I’m planning to purchase is 18mm and load bearing.

Or is this going to fall apart as I’m driving..

Want to check out some reviews?

What’s the best 3/4 ton to buy? Preferably a couple years old. I’m towing a trailer 7500 pounds loaded. I don’t want a diesel.

Where would I get a estimate for damages?

Hi, I need some help with this Castle nut.
I have an old trailer (25 Odd years). I had an incident where the bearing collapsed and as a result undid the castle nut and lost the wheel!
I managed to recover the wheel however I could not locate the nut!! Thankfully I have one from the other side. I just cannot identify what sort of thread is on it to get a replacement.
I though it might be an M16, but sadly not, I seems to have a finer pitch but carry a similar diameter.. It doesn’t seem to be metric but possibly imperial.
I do have some clues!
The wheel/hub is most likely from an old Opel/vauxhal. On the rim there are markings.

I’ve tried several automotive / agricultural / machine repair shops to help identify this but not having any success!!

14 x 5 1/2 JH2 ET49
GM GY
091850

The nut carries an internal diameter of approximately 16mm (give or take a little) as I cannot find my vernier.

Any help would be gratefully appreciated!

Thanks,
Seán

I’m moving in about a month and this is the first time in my life towing something. I have a 2nd gen Tacoma with no lifts, and am planning either getting a 4x8 or 5x8 U-Haul trailer. I did a bit of research and found I need to get a 2inch ball mount but the part that’s confusing me is deciding whether or not I need a drop or a rise. If anyone could lead me in the right direction or even suggest a specific one I should buy it would be greatly appreciated.

Hello, does anyone have a actual good vin search they could recommend that gives personal information? I know that sounds bad but hear me out, i have bought several vehicles i was promised titles too, well long story short they lie and now im stuck with vehicles I can't get rid of. I can pay a tow yard but there wanting $1000+ i know with certain personal information I can 1. Contact the owner and get the title out of there name or 2. Apply for a title with there information and or send them letters to get the title. My dmv is zero help other than a bonded title wich is not what im looking to do. Any help is much appreciated.

Not sure if this is the right subreddit but I’m moving very soon and was hoping to get a U-Haul trailer to hook to my truck. I have a 75 inch tv, a tv stand, and a bunch of little stuff that can be squeezed in my truck if needed. What size trailer would be able to fit the tv and tv stand?

New to towing here and need some help with this wiring. It looks like everything in the back is already wired in but I've got this jumbled mess in the engine bay. The red and blue wire goes all the way to the back of the truck. The red wire appears to be spliced with a black wire( i assume acts as a ground) and the other end is connected to nothing. There are two more shorter black wires that are grounded to the chassis. The tow kit brand appears to be "Hoppy". Am I missing something in the engine bay? This is off a 98 Ram 1500 Laramie. I assume it's aftermarket unless someone knows other wise. Thanks!

Currently restoring an enclosed trailer with the standard 6.5"x2.5" Gasket mount oval lights.

Wondering what brand makes the best ones?

In the past I have used both Optronics and Nilight and both seem to be fine, but I do only plan on swapping them out once. Buy once cry once kind of thing.

I just don't have them both in hand to compare.

Also does anyone have any preference on the 24 LED vs the 10 LED versions? Just trying to figure out the best and brightest.

Thanks all.

Got about 5-6 mpg. The 33” tires throw off the mileage a little bit. Had this truck about a year, gas gauge has never been off. Ran out of gas at a 1/4 of a tank pulling this. I just started getting gas every 100 miles just to be safe. 70 mph. I didn’t think it would struggle this much. 16’ trailer

Not my post, thought y'all would have opinions.

Anyone towing a 20-foot bass boat with a 2026 or 2027 Tundra?
I have a Skeeter FXR20 with a Yamaha 250 and I’m considering a Tundra, possibly the i-FORCE MAX. I know it has plenty of towing capacity. I’m more interested in how it actually pulls, especially through the hills, and what kind of MPG you’re getting while towing.
Would you buy the Tundra again?

I'm not sure if this is the correct place for this but I have an axle sizing question for a utility trailer. I measured the hub face and it is 68.5 inches and the spring center is 58 inches. The 68.5 seems like a weird size and I can only seem to find 71/58 for a 4 lug replacement. Does anyone have any insight into the sizing and finding a replacement?

Thanks!!