Trailer question

[dads2vette]

I'n posting this queston on this site because I'm guessing more folks have experience in this area. I plan on doing some extensive traveling the next few years searching for my final resting place...uh retirement home. I won't be doing it in my trusty Mountaineer but in a 1981 Corvette. Since there is less cargo space in a Corvette than say in the glove box of the Mountaineer I'll be getting a trailer. I did plan on getting a trailer from Harborfreight and adding a car top carrier to it. Inexpensive and durable is what I am shooting for here. I don't want to spend $2000+ on a trailer. That being said, there's a reason those trailers are under $300, they're cheap. The only thing I'll be putting in there will be some camping gear and clothes, well under 200 lbs. So, looking for some advice. Will those trailers hold up for a 6k-7k mile trip? Should I go for the 12" wheel for stability?

Thanks,
Dave

 

[MAS Tequila]

I have the 1800lb 4x8 from them and it has hauled my motorcycle all over the place without incident.

A lot of the bike guys get the small one and outfit it the way your describing. I haven't heard any complaining but rather they continually recommend them.

They do require having the wheel bearings re-packed right out of the box. The grease in them from China is almost nonexistent.

http://www.harborfreight.com/600-lb-capacity-78-inch-tag-along-trailer-66771.html

Read the reviews.

MT

 

[koda2000]

Corvettes are a poor choice for towing due to their independant rear suspension and short wheelbase, but as long as you keep the weight and speed down there shouldn't be a problem. bring at least one spare trailer tire and grease the wheel bearings and/or get some Trailer Buddies for the hubs. what the heck, i see trailers behind motorcycles all the time.

 

[MAS Tequila]

Bearing Buddies are no help if the bearings haven't been packed properly to begin with.

They do not provide enough pressure to get grease into the inboard bearing.

MT

Corvettes are a poor choice for towing due to their independant rear suspension and short wheelbase, but as long as you keep the weight and speed down there shouldn't be a problem. bring at least one spare trailer tire and grease the wheel bearings and/or get some Trailer Buddies for the hubs. what the heck, i see trailers behind motorcycles all the time.

 

[koda2000]

Bearing Buddies are no help if the bearings haven't been packed properly to begin with.

They do not provide enough pressure to get grease into the inboard bearing.

MT

when wheel bearing grease warms up it flows. i think this would be enough to keep grease in the inner bearing, but initially it would be a good idea to pack the bearings by hand. while you at it, write down the bearing part numbers while they can still be read.

 

[dads2vette]

Thanks and perfect replies!

I have read the reviews but at least here I know people know whatthey are alking about.

The corvette would not be my first choice in towing anything but part of the trip is cruising in the Vette. I doubt that I'll be approaching 500# total weight.

I'll be repacking the bearings, good thing you mentioned that. Spares will be purchased.