uncledj Posted October 14, 2014 Share #1 Posted October 14, 2014 http://mansfield.craigslist.org/for/4707024957.html I came across this on Craigslist and was thinking about pulling the trigger on it. It looks like it'd make a good bike trailer if I lengthen the hitch arm a bit. My concern is that it looks like it sits higher than most bike trailers. I'd like to hear any opinions before I make a move on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummingbird Posted October 14, 2014 Share #2 Posted October 14, 2014 for $250 how can it be wrong ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted October 14, 2014 Share #3 Posted October 14, 2014 Go take a look at it and see if the owner will let you pull it behind you bike around the block to see how it feels to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EtRider Posted October 14, 2014 Share #4 Posted October 14, 2014 I dont see any issues with it. Compared to my first trailer I had its about the same height- !2" wheels and the tongue seems ok. I would look at it and like etcswjoe said- take it for a spin. 250 you cant go wrong, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gez Posted October 14, 2014 Share #5 Posted October 14, 2014 Wish that was in my backyard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJoe Posted October 14, 2014 Share #6 Posted October 14, 2014 Geesh.. Pull the trigger already... That could haul a lot of firewood...LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted October 14, 2014 Share #7 Posted October 14, 2014 Go for it. Stretching the tongue if necessary is easy enough. He might even take less if you are standing in front of him with cash in hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted October 14, 2014 Share #8 Posted October 14, 2014 Cash is King. Look it over and then wave a stack of 20s. Looks good to me if I was in the market for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted October 14, 2014 Share #9 Posted October 14, 2014 The only thing that might be an issue is title and registration. Some states require it some don't. If Ohio requires it make sure it has a title or know what you need to do to get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeWa Posted October 14, 2014 Share #10 Posted October 14, 2014 What they said. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted October 14, 2014 Share #11 Posted October 14, 2014 ya snooze, ya loose ... I just bought it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncledj Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share #12 Posted October 14, 2014 I'm taking the drive up tomorrow evening to check it out, and most likely buy it. Thanks for the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted October 14, 2014 Share #13 Posted October 14, 2014 That wasn't very nice of you SilvrT. He was just asking for advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted October 14, 2014 Share #14 Posted October 14, 2014 That wasn't very nice of you SilvrT. He was just asking for advice! and I was just poking fun (as shown at the bottom of my post). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncledj Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share #15 Posted October 14, 2014 That's OK....If I thought another VentureRider would do that to me without asking first, I wouldn't have posted. I know I can trust y'all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted October 14, 2014 Share #16 Posted October 14, 2014 Wish that was in my backyard. We can always build one for you:thumbsup2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfcrader Posted October 14, 2014 Share #17 Posted October 14, 2014 Was looking at that today at work, was doing some research on it. Glad I logged on and was reading forums here before I contacted the seller. From what I was able to find out this is a good trailer for the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted October 15, 2014 Share #18 Posted October 15, 2014 So.............? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncledj Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share #19 Posted October 15, 2014 Went and picked it up today. Trailer was as advertised, in decent shape. Seems pretty light, but....THIS THING IS HUGE.......Definitely bigger than other bike trailers I've seen. I'm not worried at all about the weight, but with the size of it, I'm hoping it's not gonna be a problem to tow with the bike. Having never towed a trailer with a bike before, I'm a tad bit nervous about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted October 15, 2014 Share #20 Posted October 15, 2014 Probably not any bigger than the pop ups and does not look much bigger than my Escapade. A pic of it behind the bike will give a better idea of the scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Myers Posted October 16, 2014 Share #21 Posted October 16, 2014 if it proves to be too high as you suspect it can easily be lowered by putting the axle on top of the springs instead of under. May have to add new spring pads if the axle has built in camber, if it is a simple straight axle just flip it upside down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted October 16, 2014 Share #22 Posted October 16, 2014 One of the things I remember about my trailer when we had it was where I had to ride in the lane. I typically now ride in left wheel track. My trailer I had was about 26-30" wide I think. This and most I see now are wider. So typically you ride in center of lane and trailer wheels ride in wheel ruts. Changing lanes will take some getting use to on some roads with deeper tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pofarm Posted October 18, 2014 Share #23 Posted October 18, 2014 Also, if it proves to be too high (I doubt it will) you can put 8" wheels on it instead of the 12". It looks to be about the same height as mine. I took the 8" wheels off mine and put on 12". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncledj Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share #24 Posted October 18, 2014 The guy I bought it from said it had 8" wheels on it originally,.....he put the 12" wheels on. I may want to lower it as suggested, but I'd really like to keep the 12" wheels. I'll definitely have to lengthen the tongue, which will also give me the chance to fab a cooler rack for the front. Definitely have to lower the tongue so that it'll sit level when connected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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