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Now that I’m back into “homeowner” mode, I’ve decided to get a trailer instead of a truck for all that stuff. I saw a thread here previously which originally swayed me this way, can’t seem to find it.
In any case, I like having one less vehicle to maintain and keep up with. For those that have gone down this route: any advice? For those that got a trailer and still ended up getting a pickup, what changed?

Thanks in advance.
 
Pretty much in the same boat and have been eyeing early second gen Tundra. Curious what other ppl have to say on this
 
I a 7x14 aluminum trailer and It's been great. Yes it's a pain to have to bring a trailer but it's also nice being able to leave all my decking on it until I'm ready and not have to unload it as soon as I get home. There's pluses and minuses for sure, just have to pick your poison. I will say that if I found a first generation 2wd Tacoma for cheap enough, I'd probably get one of those too. Not sure how the wife would feel but it would make a great dump run truck.
 
I bought a 5x8 enclosed trailer to help with my move a few years ago. It's been so useful, I ended up keeping it. I only wish I got a bigger one with a side entrance too. Recommend getting some airbags to help keep it level. I dont have them in this pic. Only reason I'd change to a pickup would be for more towing capacity.
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wthomp10 said:
I bought a 5x8 enclosed trailer to help with my move a few years ago. It's been so useful, I ended up keeping it. I only wish I got a bigger one with a side entrance too. Recommend getting some airbags to help keep it level. I dont have them in this pic. Only reason I'd change to a pickup would be for more towing capacity.
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+1 to all of this. I have a 6x10 single-axle and I feel as if I need airbags when loaded/towing, but it's plenty of pulling/stopping power for what I need. Keep the load balanced (10-15% tongue weight) as the Hundy doesn't seem to like too much weight on the hitch.
 
2006 w AHC and King springs in the rear. Tow a 6 1/2 x 10 single axle for all the dirty and heavy tasks. Nice thing is I can drag it around the lawn with the tractor to keep the 6500# Moose off the lawn.

Yes, it is another asset to maintain. Yes, you have to learn how to back it up. Yes, if you load it wrong, balance wise, it can hurt you. But overall it is a much more elegant solution than demo’ing a bathroom into the back of your $60,000 TRD Pro!
 
I sold my last pickup in 1999 and bought a 5x8 foot utility trailer. Still have the trailer and for the most part dont mind not having a truck. Until recently I am thinking having a truck would be slightly more convenient from time to time but probably negligible. Here in Virginia I am paying PP taxes on either one I own but with a truck its PP taxes, insurance, more maintenance, etc. Food for thought
 
Agreed on all counts, growing up in a horse and moto family I am used to having (and owning) duallies around. Being of the mind I will just rent a truck when I need one (I haven’t in about a decade), I am looking at a small Big Tex. Will just make sure it is large enough to haul 2-3 full size Motos without damage (going to be a landscape version) and I cannot imagine needing more than 2000lbs of capacity, looking like a single axle will cover me. I’ll get finicky on the size when I go to the dealer next week.
 
I bought a utility trailer (7x12) for an interstate move to haul my motorcycles a couple years ago. Since then, it's been very handy for: moving furniture, hauling yard debris to the dump, buying full length lumber like studs and plywood (8+ feet, good luck fitting all that in the back of a truck), and probably others I'm forgetting about. An enclosed trailer would be nice, but this one meets my needs.
 
I bought the non-folding one of these in 2015, when HF still had 20% off coupons. It cost around $250 and I spent another $250 in plywood to give it 2' sides.
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It proved to be very useful and was towable behind a Subaru Forester and is not really noticeable behind my GX. It has been great for hauling lumber, limbs/debris, mulch, etc. I've also used it to haul tools out-of-town for various projects and made it water-resistant by draping a 6x10 tarp over it. It's held every tool I needed to rebuild a deck and then a covered deer stand. I've never needed a truck. It's also a light enough trailer that I can easily un-hook it and move it by hand when it's unloaded. It makes it very easy to move around and put it in a out-of-the-way area.

The plywood eventually rotted out due to me leaving yard debris in it a bit too often. So this past winter I rebuilt it with a diamond-plate steel floor, angle-iron sides, and a swinging rear door (along with extending the tongue by around 4"). This probably cost ~$400-500 in materials but still beat buying a new/larger utility trailer.
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I bought a nice aluminum trailer several years ago.

Having a trailer that is slightly wider than the 100 is easier to back than one that is narrower than the 100. This 6x10 trailer pulls like a dream behind the 100, but the gate does act as a wind sail. That said, pulling a trailer to town to pick up oversized items isn't always fun. Finding spots to double park can be maddening at times and some places simply do not accommodate trailers.

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I added this best gen Tundra to my fleet at the beginning of the year. It is sooooo much easier than dealing with a trailer. Now when my wife and I go to town we take the Tundra if the haul will fit in the bed. The form factor is smaller than the 100 (or 200) + trailer and easier to manage. That said, the trailer is far superior to the truck when it comes to moving yard waste (primarily limbs).

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I am growing very fond of this truck. It drives smooth like the 100, but feels way more peppy. At 277k miles I have dropped a lot of new OEM parts into it to keep it on the road. The 4.7 required no new knowledge to maintain so it's been easy to work on.
 
While the tow vehicle changed I went with a 77” x 12’ single axle.
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Love the concept and will update my experience of an SUV + trailer combo.
 
I bought a 5x8 HD utility trailer from Home Depot for $1500. Was one of their rentals that had come up on its time with them. I've had it for a couple of years and I'm pretty close to doing a light "build" on it to increase its utility.

As handy as it has been, getting it hooked up and then disconnected can be a little bit of a pain that just having a pickup truck wouldn't. But, we have an LT1 El Camino if I really just have to use a pickup bed. Actually, I may do just this to get my huge pressure washer to a local shop for servicing soon...
 
MongooseGA said:
I bought a 5x8 HD utility trailer from Home Depot for $1500. Was one of their rentals that had come up on its time with them. I've had it for a couple of years and I'm pretty close to doing a light "build" on it to increase its utility.

As handy as it has been, getting it hooked up and then disconnected can be a little bit of a pain that just having a pickup truck wouldn't. But, we have an LT1 El Camino if I really just have to use a pickup bed. Actually, I may do just this to get my huge pressure washer to a local shop for servicing soon...
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Please post a pic of the El Camino !!!
 
MongooseGA said:
I bought a 5x8 HD utility trailer from Home Depot for $1500. Was one of their rentals that had come up on its time with them. I've had it for a couple of years and I'm pretty close to doing a light "build" on it to increase its utility.

As handy as it has been, getting it hooked up and then disconnected can be a little bit of a pain that just having a pickup truck wouldn't. But, we have an LT1 El Camino if I really just have to use a pickup bed. Actually, I may do just this to get my huge pressure washer to a local shop for servicing soon...
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And that children, is how you humble brag!
/jk
 
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