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[smlobx]

Which frame is your Dinoot built on? They do cusrom frames, DIY frames, and Harbor Freight trailers. Curious which one it is. Their custom frames look good but wonder if the Harbor Freight ones hold up.
Paul

Sorry for the delay in responding. This work stuff is getting in the way!

Anyway, the frame was hand built and as suggested I would also not reccomend a Harbor Freight trailer...

The original builder wrote a detailed report of his build and documented it here if you'd like to read about it:

https://tventuring.c...thread-264.html

The trailer is very sturdy and tows extremely well. We completed a 800 mile round trip earlier last year hauling two kayaks and a bunch of supplies behind our Grand Cherokee and loved it!

[PaulT]

First, apologies for hijacking Vic's original thread. Secondly, thanks to all who replied to my questions.

It appears that the Harbor Freight based trailer has performed well on & off road and saves several hundred dollars over a Dinoot trailer frame, but I'm still inclined to use a heavier frame than the HF frame & running gear.

Thanks,
Paul

[smlobx]

Paul-
I believe you can get frame specifications/dimensions from Dinoot and have it fabricated locally for less than you can buy it from them.
You may want to check and see if you can find a local backyard welder ....

[XJINTX]

I second the Jet Ski mod. I have pulled mine on some tough and tight trails... so far (fingers crossed) no issues. I pull two boats usually and our canoe just in case Mine I even added some stowage. Was rather inexpensive and was actually pretty new when I bought it. Modding was pretty straight forward too.

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[Squatch]

For hauling cargo in rough terrain my M416 is heard to beat. But it's not long enough for boats on top. Sometimes that would be nice. But I'm not for modding it. I see way to many folks modding these and ruining(my opinion) the overall versatility to make "Expo" trailers. Then sell them a few months later because they don't use them. I carry a very heavy chain to lock mine. They have become very popular and expensive. When I bought it for $100 30+ years ago they were just old Army trailers!

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A fishing bud has a Harbor Freight bolt together trailer he hauls his yaks on. It's fine on the road. But 30 miles of washboard dirt roads in local state forest about shook it apart. He won't even use it for shuttles there any more.

Edited by Squatch, 17 January 2018 - 11:27 PM.

[wspohn]

I should add that this Sportsrig trailer has been to Knott Cr Reservoir, NV and back with no problem.

[smlobx]

Just to update this thread here's a picture of our rig with two yaks and other supplies loaded on the Dinot trailer...

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