Costco is selling a nice galvanized utility trailer. This is intended for light duty (payload of 1,639lbs).
It comes to your door as a kit (made in China) and requires you to assemble it. Reviews are good. Some issues with fit and finish and having it assemble it with poor instructions but the support from the manufacturer looks to be good. There are some complaints about the gaps under each of the gates but the trailer is very functional as both the front and back gates lay flat to carry up to 12ft boards.
The Manufacturer is headquartered in Burlington, Ontario (Design, Sales, Support, etc.) You can order the full array of accessories from them (spare tire kit, cover, drive up gate, etc.) https://detailk2.com/mmt5x7g-info
Accessories: https://detailk2.com/shop-trailers
Costco item number: item 1457086
152 left as of 7:35am. Going quick. Buy first, think later. Costco will support you!
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Features:
Load capacity: 745 kg (1,639 lb.)
Fully welded heavy duty "hot dipped and flash coated" galvanized trailer
100% steel corrugated welded reinforced floor bed
Floor height: 50.8 cm (20 in.)
Solid square tube cambered axle
V shape tongue for added strength
Hitch height: 40.6 cm (16 in.)
Load-bearing front and back drop gate
Removable corrugated steel side panels
2 position dump bed
Quick release lock pin
Heavy-duty tail light protectors
12 V lights with side markers
Bolt pattern: 5 x 4.5 in.
Tires 6 ply bias: 5.3 x 12
Trailer fully pre-wired with Plug and Play 10.2 cm (4 in.) flat connectors to reduce time of assembly
Included Accessories:
5.1 cm (2 in.) coupler with safety chains
Specifications:
Trailer dimensions (L x W): 2.16 m x 1.34 m (7.1 ft. x 4.4 ft.)
Extended dimensions (L x W): 3.7 m x 1.4 m (11.58 ft. x 4.4 ft.)
Weight: 204.6 kg (451 lb.)
Anybody want to chime in on these?? Usually the rule of thumb is never buy a trailer or a kit from a big box store. Like a snowbear trailer for instance...utter crap. This trailer that OP has posted has me interested just for a pandemic project but I dont think I will recoup my investment when selling it.
After reading many of these reviews, there are very few complaints about the the trailer itself with many people surprised by the value it offers.
The issues mostly have to do with 1) assembly - needs two people to flip the trailer over; 2) missing pieces; 3) parts don't fit together well; and 4) poorly written instructions. If you are somewhat mechanically inclined, you should be able to overcome most of these issues.
You'll struggle to find a galvanized trailer at this size with this price. Similar models that Home Depot sells run between $1,799-$2,199.
Is it the best trailer, NO.
Does it offer great value, YES (assuming that you can get through the assembly process. Feedback on the DK2 support has been good).
Will this work for most homeowners, YES.
I have this exact trailer from Costco, except in non-galvanized. That is the one that went on sale 2 years ago. Anyone down voting this is doing so out of ignorance. It’s actually pretty good. I found the instructions were easy to follow, and it was easy to assemble with basic tools. I did have a problem with missing parts, but the distributor is in Canada, so I had to wait a couple of days. Way better than anything I could find used for the money.
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I have this exact trailer from Costco, except in non-galvanized. That is the one that went on sale 2 years ago. Anyone down voting this is doing so out of ignorance. It’s actually pretty good. I found the instructions were easy to follow, and it was easy to assemble with basic tools. I did have a problem with missing parts, but the distributor is in Canada, so I had to wait a couple of days. Way better than anything I could find used for the money.
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No. Trailers of this size and type typically do not have brakes.
Is there a brake flange on the axle?
On edit: Looked at the product manual listed in the OP. The images do not show a brake flange.
If one really needs brakes, a straight axle with brakes should not be all that expensive.
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I read that, but with the gates open you have to strap them front to back. Not having to strap them by simply adding a foot to the length of the bed would be convenient.
I bought a non galvanized version from DK2 a few years ago. I use it for light duty work at my own home and 7 rental units. I have a few minor complaints.
1. It's not galvanized (my own dumb choice)
2. There's nowhere good to install the license plate holder
3. The fenders suck.
In my opinion, it's a great trailer for the price.
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