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Weogo Reed

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small, ultra-light cargo trailer
« on: November 20, 2018, 12:43:08 PM »

Hi Folks,

I've been searching for information about small, ultra-light cargo trailers for use with small vehicles and haven't found much.

Do you know of any companies using Aluminum frames and other weight cutting materials in small trailers?
Am looking for a single-axle trailer that is about 5' wide, including fenders, x 8' long, 2000# axle.

Thanks and good health,  Weogo
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Re: small, ultra-light cargo trailer
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2018, 01:46:36 PM »

Hi Folks,

I've been searching for information about small, ultra-light cargo trailers for use with small vehicles and haven't found much.

Do you know of any companies using Aluminum frames and other weight cutting materials in small trailers?
Am looking for a single-axle trailer that is about 5' wide, including fenders, x 8' long, 2000# axle.

Thanks and good health,  Weogo


Something like a Haulmark PP58S2, maybe?
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Re: small, ultra-light cargo trailer
« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2018, 01:50:07 PM »

We have a 6x12 SA from Alcom - the "EZHauler." If memory serves, it weighs 900-lbs empty (with 79" roof), and has an aluminum frame and aluminum wall/roof "studs". Might want to see if they make a smaller model.

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Re: small, ultra-light cargo trailer
« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2018, 02:13:49 PM »

Featherlight makes pretty nice aluminum trailers.
https://fthr.com/

I've never been interested in coming off the cash for one though.
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Re: small, ultra-light cargo trailer
« Reply #4 on: November 20, 2018, 02:49:17 PM »


Am looking for a single-axle trailer that is about 5' wide, including fenders, x 8' long, 2000# axle.

Thanks and good health,  Weogo
Weogo,

In the 5'x 8' size range, it appears that going from a standard steel frame to an aluminum frame would drop weight from approximately 930 to 820 pounds empty, not nearly the percentage drop of a larger trailer.

With the weight reduction being less than the weight of a passenger, not a great difference considering the increase in price.

Having towed a lot of different trailers with my 2006 Mustang, the difference in weight makes less difference than the aerodynamics (other than up steep hills..)- you might consider a small teardrop camper rather than a utility trailer.

Art
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Re: small, ultra-light cargo trailer
« Reply #5 on: November 20, 2018, 03:27:43 PM »



Having towed a lot of different trailers with my 2006 Mustang, the difference in weight makes less difference than the aerodynamics (other than up steep hills..)- you might consider a small teardrop camper rather than a utility trailer.

Art

+1 to this.

After towing different rental trailers I bought a Ifor Williams BV106G because it was significant easier on my car regardless of weight.


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Re: small, ultra-light cargo trailer
« Reply #6 on: November 20, 2018, 04:36:58 PM »

Do you know of any companies using Aluminum frames and other weight cutting materials in small trailers?
Am looking for a single-axle trailer that is about 5' wide, including fenders, x 8' long, 2000# axle.

With 3,000 lbs being a "magic" GWV, most manufacturers market their trailers at 2,990 lbs gross.  The larger the trailer, the less payload it can carry.  I haven't seen anyone making *real* cargo trailers lighter than that.

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Re: small, ultra-light cargo trailer
« Reply #7 on: November 20, 2018, 07:02:50 PM »

Hi Folks,

Thanks for all the comments.
Yep, a V-nose is good for the aerodynamics.
Art, a 110# bump up in cargo capacity looks good to me    : -)
And near Asheville there are plenty of steep hills.

A few years ago there was a composite company making some really light trailers.
They made one that was about 5x5x8' and something like 610#.
I can't find their website.

A little more info, am looking for a trailer around this size:
 http://www.colonycargo.com/listing/688
except with an aluminum frame, and with the wheels flush with the sides.
I'm ok getting equipment in and out of my pickup with a 3'6" height, and 4'6" would be even better!

Thanks and good health,  Weogo
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Re: small, ultra-light cargo trailer
« Reply #8 on: November 21, 2018, 02:36:45 PM »

Hi Folks,

Thanks for all the comments.
Yep, a V-nose is good for the aerodynamics.
Art, a 110# bump up in cargo capacity looks good to me    : -)
And near Asheville there are plenty of steep hills.

Weogo,

A V-nose helps somewhat in aerodynamics compared to a flat front.
Granted, any reduction of weight is a good thing.

Much of my towing has been done in mountainous regions, and I found that the 5'x8' "V"-nose Look brand trailer at around 1000 pounds empty took more power to pull (empty) on average than the rounded "Casita" trailer which weighed upwards of 1400 pounds using the Mustang as a tow vehicle.
Hills tend to average the weight out (gain down, loss up), but wind resistance is an exponential constant. On a flat tow, the Mustang could cruise around 75 mph with the Casita for the same gas as the empty Look at 65.

The aerodynamics and frontal area of the tow vehicle make a difference, using an Astro van as the tow vehicle, the trailer aerodynamics made much less difference with the taller, more "blunt" van than the shorter, more "slippery" Mustang.

Art
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Re: small, ultra-light cargo trailer
« Reply #9 on: November 21, 2018, 03:43:53 PM »

Aero drag is all about the turbulence.
Generally; corners-bad, rounded-good.
You can actually improve the coefficient of drag if the BACK of the trailer wasn't flat.
The Airstreams were on the right track.
You see it occasionally as an add on on the back of semis.
« Last Edit: November 27, 2018, 05:10:05 PM by Dave Garoutte »
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