Sub $1K kit trailers...

[greg setter]

They are the biggest out there for several states, that's why I mentioned it for you. They generally have the best price on anything, they also have some used stuff, but I think that would be bigger trailers. I thought a landscape trailer if you could get it right would work for a raft.

 

[Ed L.]

I've been down the kit trailer road. Harbor freight and Northern Tool. I don't recommend them. I made a boat trailer from the Harbor Freight offering they called the red trailer for my first Momarsh Fatboy. The trailer twisting and vibration caused a rub through on the hull. I bought the one Northern tool offered. It was advertised as heavy duty. I had to order that one. I took it back when I discovered the only difference was 12" tires rather than 8" on the Harbor Freight. I hope you find one that fits your needs. Maybe a modified Malone kayak trailer would work.

 

[Ed L.]

Yep, I've looked at new trailer prices, they sure aint as cheap as they used to be!
With how salty the water is down here even in the bays, I will be lucky if I get 4 more years out of my old trailer. Not looking forward to having to buy a new one.

I went aluminum when I moved down there. You just can't spray the salt off enough.

 

[tod osier]

I've been down the kit trailer road. Harbor freight and Northern Tool. I don't recommend them. I made a boat trailer from the Harbor Freight offering they called the red trailer for my first Momarsh Fatboy. The trailer twisting and vibration caused a rub through on the hull. I bought the one Northern tool offered. It was advertised as heavy duty. I had to order that one. I took it back when I discovered the only difference was 12" tires rather than 8" on the Harbor Freight. I hope you find one that fits your needs. Maybe a modified Malone kayak trailer would work.

Thanks Ed, I appreciate the first hand info. Your comment about the folding trailer confirmed what I'd expected about them, I'll steer clear.