Re: Trailer for Packard

Posted by D-train On 2012/1/27 12:29:22

I was going to suggest a winch too. ...but after purchasing the correct rated winch and mounting and wiring it from the battery of the tow vehicle, you may have only saved yourself a couple of hundred dollars from the $1000 for the door in the trailer. ...assuming that you do it yourself. Don't forget, if you winch it up, you still should throw it in gear. So that would mean leaving a window open and using a 2x4 to depress the clutch while putting it into gear.

I have an 18ft open trailer. ...and I have about $650 invested in my winch and wiring/mounting gear. I have yet to install it. Depending upon the car, the doors (when opened) sometimes hit the trailer's wheel fenders. That's why they sell the "removable" fenders. I didn't know that until I loaded it for the first time.

Maybe you can find the manufacturer of the trailer doors, purchase it, and install it yourself. I would think that all you need is a reciprocating saw, a drill, a pop rivet gun (or screws) and some caulk. Try www.northerntools.com

Another thought... Cut a door opening yourself, and purchase some aluminum stock from Home Depot to frame the opening and the door slab itself (for rigidity). Instead of hinges, you could bolt it on.

Just throwing some thoughts/ideas out there.

Good luck,

Mark