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FREE SHIPPING — 4ft. x 8ft. Folding Trailer Kit with 4.80-12in. Tires
4ft. x 8ft. folding trailer is large enough to use for a wide variety of transporting needs but saves space and stores easily when not in use. Load Capacity (lbs.): 941, Wheel Size (in.): 12, Overall Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 135L x 62 1/4W Overall length is 135in. and overall width is 62 1/4in. Payload capacity 959 lbs. 1180-lb. max. GVWR Meets or exceeds all road-ready specifications Includes two 4.80-12in. tires, light kit and 1 7/8in. coupler Decking not included Assembly required Certificate of Origin will follow in approx. 2 weeks
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33 of 34(97%)would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for FREE SHIPPING — 4ft. x 8ft. Folding Trailer Kit with 4.80-12in. Tires
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Great Little Trailer, But Have Tools & Patience,
November 19, 2009
By CABikeHauler
from Orange County, CA
"This little trailer is ideal for people who love the utility of a full-size pickup but:
1)Have a van or SUV rather than a pickup
2)Don't want/have room to store a big utility trailer.
1)Have a van or SUV rather than a pickup
2)Don't want/have room to store a big utility trailer.
It is essentially a little 4x8 truck bed that's low to the ground, very handy. However, as most other folks have mentioned, the parts all arrive erector-set style in two heavy boxes. The boxes get beat up. In my case, one corner ripped and one of the four casters was lost in transit.
The assembly instructions are straight forward, but there are a couple mistakes that (unless you catch it) will have you taking one of the cross beams back off and turning it around. As usual, the translation (Origin: Taiwan) is not well proofed so you need to have at least some mechanical aptitude. Especially when it comes to packing & intalling wheel bearings. I imagine more than one customer has roasted bearings by misinstallation, especially with the vague instructions provided.
I upgraded the wiring with more expensive (and reliable) connectors and frame clips. Wiring & connectors provided will work fine, but there's potential for water intrusion & highway damage from road debris. Either way, diligence is required in routing the wiring so you don't cause shorts or open circuits by pinching/pulling the wiring when folding the trailer up.
Provision is made in the folding areas for at least 3/4" plywood decking. I made removable stake sides, and it the whole rig works & tows very nicely. Well worth the extra $75 for the bigger 12" tires on this model.
Handy tip: Make sure you get all the nuts and bolts very tight, and use a square to square up the frame rails as you assemble--it will make all the other pieces line up better as you build."
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Review 2 for FREE SHIPPING — 4ft. x 8ft. Folding Trailer Kit with 4.80-12in. Tires
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incredibly useful,
October 21, 2009
By Mraz
from fairfield county, CT
"haul most everything - including segways !
took 8 hours to assemble, however"
took 8 hours to assemble, however"
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Review 3 for FREE SHIPPING — 4ft. x 8ft. Folding Trailer Kit with 4.80-12in. Tires
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Arrived as a mess, but ended up as a great buy....,
September 5, 2009
By jr0777
from Central California
"Boxes arrived completely destroyed when we got the trailer last month. Probably due to the original manufacturer's packaging or UPS shipping (or both) but miraculously everything was there down to the last bolt. Called Northern to see how to handle the state of the goods that arrived and they were very supportive: "call us if anything is missing and we will replace it...." fortunately didn't need to take them up on it but they were very willing to work with me.
Scratches on a lot of the metal parts from the shipment, but I sorted that out with some touch up paint. After that prep work and counting out to make sure the components were there the assembly was pretty straightforward. Chose to assemble the trailer to be folded up and it's worked like a charm since being out on the road behind my jeep. Solid on the road and except for one wiring issue that I needed help with (which was due to the jeep, not the trailer) it's been a great project for my 11 year old son and I to build. Took us the better part of a full weekend to build the frame, cut wood, stain, bolt down the base and build the sides, but we were building the trailer along with a couple of other tasks around the house.
Some items to be aware of: Wiring is simple, but to another reviewers point you have to be careful to leave enough slack wire if you want to fold up the trailer. There are pinch points that catch the wiring and tear the insulation on the wires up at the point where you lower the tongue for storage if you are not careful. Also it's important to note that you will need someone elses help to safely unfold and fold up the trailer. Once you put a decent plywood base on the trailer it will be heavy.
Handles well on the road, takes up very little space in the garage when folded. Perfect for runs to the dump, camping, carrying the bikes and other general tasks. You won't be disappointed and the value for this little trailer is exceptional."
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Review 4 for FREE SHIPPING — 4ft. x 8ft. Folding Trailer Kit with 4.80-12in. Tires
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myfoldingtrailer,
September 4, 2009
By leMonte
from Portsmouth, VA
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"I got this before my PCS move from Jacksonville, NC to Portsmouth, VA. I installed the floor and railing my self with ease the only problem is i cant fold it right now for storage coz of the railing. This trailer is awsome. For now im using it for hauling but i have plans in building and use it as base for a teardrop trailer.
This trailer is made for 08 Scion XD."
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Review 5 for FREE SHIPPING — 4ft. x 8ft. Folding Trailer Kit with 4.80-12in. Tires
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Great value, See my recommendations though...,
August 8, 2009
By SilverfoxDan
from NH., Just trying to make it to retirement!
"This is my second one as I am retiring my first after about 8 years.
Excellent light duty trailer that I use every week (even in the winter) to haul the trash, have moved firewood and am very popular with the relatives when they need furniture picked up. Just stay within the load limit and you are all set. It tracks very well and can be moved by hand for short distances if you have special parking restrictions.
I live in a cold climate and road salt is an issue. The reason I retired the first trailer was from rust in the tong area. Only other issue I have had is one wheel bearing that failed (went dry) after about 6 months but that must have been a bad seal as the other has not failed. (check and grease every year).
Some Suggestions:
1. If you live in a high salt area, I would highly recommend adding an additional coat of rust-inhibiting paint before you assemble it. The trailer comes in pieces so this is pretty easy to do. Pay special attention to the front and tong assembly as salt is kicked up from the towing vehicle in the winter.
2. I wish they had not mounted the license plate assembly so low as it can get bent if you lift and move the trailer by hand.
3. Pay special attention to wire routing and use plastic tie-wraps where you can in place of the metal ones they provide. Also watch for pinch points if you intend to fold it for storage.
That's about it... on my second after many miles of faithful service so enough said."
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Review 6 for FREE SHIPPING — 4ft. x 8ft. Folding Trailer Kit with 4.80-12in. Tires
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Good Trailer,
August 2, 2009
By dond
from Scotts Valley, CA
"I use my trailer to haul motorcycles and a golf cart. The greatest feature is you can fold it up and store it out of the way. The only thing that could be improved is the caster wheels you roll it around on after folding it up. They are good on concrete and asphalt but would not work on soft surfaces."
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Review 7 for FREE SHIPPING — 4ft. x 8ft. Folding Trailer Kit with 4.80-12in. Tires
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Trailer that can make a difference.,
July 23, 2009
By Ramos
from Orlando, Fl
"A small portable trailer is what most two car garage owners want, and this one is perfect in both size and strength. Once a base is put down on the frame be ready to move everything from a small ATV to your cousin Louie's furniture. . .this trailer handles well and is easily maneuverable. The best part about owning it is the storage capability. With a low platform base, the trailer can be tilted up and stored against the inside or outside of a garage with just a few security hooks. You really can't go wrong."
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Review 8 for FREE SHIPPING — 4ft. x 8ft. Folding Trailer Kit with 4.80-12in. Tires
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Good to go,
July 20, 2009
By cstew
from Denver
"While it took a bit of time to assemble and customize the end result was/is well worth the effort. Carries our 14' raft and gear with ease and breaks down and stows nicely."
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Review 9 for FREE SHIPPING — 4ft. x 8ft. Folding Trailer Kit with 4.80-12in. Tires
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Versatile Trailer,
July 20, 2009
By rainsaver
from Atlanta
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"I bought this trailer to hall rainwater tanks and it has been great. Putting it together takes a day, but the size, price and versatility made it worthwhile. Being able to have sides or remove them helps. To fold it up and store it is a nice feature. Have it shipped freight. UPS had trouble destroying the boxes."
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Review 10 for FREE SHIPPING — 4ft. x 8ft. Folding Trailer Kit with 4.80-12in. Tires
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Great Trailer,
June 9, 2009
By GDRauton
from Memphis,TN
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"I bought this trailer last December to haul my ATV around, and It works great. The assembly was very easy and all though the directions could be better it was not hard to figure out. It is a very sturdy trailer and the ride is smooth when loaded or empty. I recomend this trailer, and I would buy it again."
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Review 11 for FREE SHIPPING — 4ft. x 8ft. Folding Trailer Kit with 4.80-12in. Tires
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Excellent Trailer,
March 24, 2009
By MotocrossRider
from Dacula, Ga
"This trailer is fantastic if you have limited space to store it. I fold it up and push it in the corner of the garage. It is very stable, but I recommend that you go over it a few times to check all of the bolts."
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Review 12 for FREE SHIPPING — 4ft. x 8ft. Folding Trailer Kit with 4.80-12in. Tires
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sturdy and convenient,
March 24, 2009
By ih8packers
from Minneapolis, MN
"Assembly took a Saturday, but was straight forward. The result is a sturdy trailer that I fold up and store in front of my truck in the garage. I use it haul everything from tree limbs, furniture to 57 bags of dirt and mulch. Repairs are easy too - I busted one of the lights and replacing it was a 5 min job!"
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Folding trailer,
March 22, 2009
By TexasCharley
from South Texas
"Well thought out and executed design. Simple to assemble, about 4 1/2 hours assembly time for me.
Packing wasn't the best, boxes were somewhat the worse for wear after shipping, but everything was there.
Easy enough to fold, the casters do require a hard surface to roll on, but that is a storage issue, not a design issue.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this trailer to anyone needing a light duty trailer for occasional hauling."
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Pretty good trailer,
March 16, 2009
By ScottMA
from TN
"This is a pretty nice trailer. I selected this trailer to save some money over a prebuilt model. I wouldn't do that again if you really don't need a folding trailer. It takes some time to get together.
Assembly was pretty straight forward. The boxes arrived in horrible shape (not Northern's fault, I'm sure). There were missing parts, but a call to the help line and the new parts were on the way.
There was one connection that didn't align just right, I had to buy a smaller bolt to fit in the opening. It wasn't a critical area, so I wasn't too upset.
One bad thing...the hinges protrude into the bed just enough such that a 4x8 sheet of material can not lay flat (for the first inch or so thickness)"
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Review 15 for FREE SHIPPING — 4ft. x 8ft. Folding Trailer Kit with 4.80-12in. Tires
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Great little trailer. Even fits in my apartment!,
March 11, 2009
By LongHauler
from Atlanta, GA
"If you need to haul anything under 1000 pounds, and want something compact, this is the one for you. I've had this trailer for just under a year, but it's taken everything I've thrown at it. They used to sell this kit with 8-inch wheels, glad to see they upped it to 12-inch. Less wear on the bearings that way.
When I first bought this, I was concerned how it would do on the interstate. But, I was able to haul several hundred pounds over 300 miles down I-85 without a problem. Most of the time I was between 75-85mph.
My primary reason for choosing this model was that it folded. I live in an apartment, and planned on storing this in my unused second bedroom. I have to take off the wheels and the tongue support for it to fit through my doors, but, fit it does. After a couple of times you get adept at assembling everything. I can have it rolled out and attached to my car in 30 minutes.
I do have a few nit-picks about this one though:
Further down in the reviews you'll see those who recommend buying some washers to use with this. I agree with them, I haven't had to tighten anything on this trailer yet. Would have been nice if it came with them though.
The instructions aren't crystal clear, but they're good enough. You need to have good spatial perception to avoid staring at the drawings to figure out which way it's turned.
Be careful with the wiring for the lights. There are plenty of pinch points on this thing, especially where the bed and tongue fold.
The wheels that it stands on when folded need to be larger and made from rubber. They're just plastic casters, about 2 inches across. They're fine for rolling on smooth concrete. But, on rougher surfaces, they can be a pain.
It would be nice if it included some kind of latch mechanism for when it's folded. A couple of bungee cords hold mine together.
Overall, though, it's a good buy for a trailer this size. I've seen similar sized trailers costing hundreds more that don't even fold."
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Wonderful Boy Scout Canoe Trailer,
January 19, 2009
By farmerwannabee
from Rural Pennsylvania
"Our Scout Troup was really good at getting business people interested in their projects and donating materials, but had no luck on a light duty trailer frame to make into a canoe hauler.
No other source came close to the price we paid Northern for exactly what we needed. We really only wanted a framework because we intended to build an "A frame" structure into it with cross beams to support 6 canoes (bought at dealer cost through donations). I designed the racks and a local steel supplier furnished the steel already cut to length. The boys learned welding and assembly techniques as a result of fabricating this project. I designed the frame to be easily removable so that the trailer could be used as a utility trailer, but, to the best of my knowledge, that was never done. I don't remember how long the trailer assembly took since we didn't do that as a separate task. The entire project took the best part of 4 weekends but please remember that it was a learning experience for about 8 boys of various ages.
The project took place approximately 14 years ago and the only reason I'm thinking of it now is that the current scout leader contacted me for permission to sell it. Can you imagine? Several complete generations of Boy Scouts have learned canoeing and self reliance as a result of this trailer and it is still considered worthy of sale. It's not yet outlived it's usefulness, but the Scout Troup is moving off in a different direction now and no longer needs it.
I can't imagine a better trailer for the purpose."
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Review 17 for FREE SHIPPING — 4ft. x 8ft. Folding Trailer Kit with 4.80-12in. Tires
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Folding Trailer,
November 19, 2008
By Mufasa
from kentucky
"At age 14 i built about 6 of these for my dad and for a 14yr old was very easy.
I am now 37 and have built 2 more for my self All you need is 3/4 in plywood lindseed oil or Deck stain and the know how to follow directions and make the proper cuts to the wood so it will fold properly."
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Review 18 for FREE SHIPPING — 4ft. x 8ft. Folding Trailer Kit with 4.80-12in. Tires
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Folding Trailer,
November 18, 2008
By Fitzo
from New Jersey
"Easy to assemble-just lay it out in your driveway-make sure everything is lined up before tightening all fasteners. I used 1/2 marine plywood, and am able to haul my mowers and toys-the larger wheels are more stable at speed"
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Review 19 for FREE SHIPPING — 4ft. x 8ft. Folding Trailer Kit with 4.80-12in. Tires
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Great Trailer for light hauling,
November 17, 2008
By bg5574
from Santa Cruz, Ca
"Trailer went together with only a few mishaps. Pay attention to wire routing in area where trailer tongue folds up. I plan to haul Kayaks and Bikes and tow behind a Vanagon so this light weight trailer fits the bill. I also have no room to store a regular trailer and so this one folds up easily and stores in my garage.
Just what I wanted."
Just what I wanted."
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Utility Trailer Plus,
November 17, 2008
By NMmover
from Santa Fe, New Mexico
"After missing some parts in the first shipment due to poor packaging, assembly was a snap. Northern stepped up by sending a second complete trailer so that I could get the parts missing in the first. Wow, customer service in the 21st Century?
The trailer has performed on the highway beyond expectations and taken every load without problem. It tracks perfectly even at high speed with a load. It is a welcome addition to our home tool collection."
The trailer has performed on the highway beyond expectations and taken every load without problem. It tracks perfectly even at high speed with a load. It is a welcome addition to our home tool collection."
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