All,

Quick summary:

- 4' x 4' utility trailer, converted to tire trailer
- includes ball for drawbar
- includes Contico locking storage box
- includes spare tire
- setup to accept your 225 width tires right now
- can easily be modded to accept much larger tires
- asking $225
- links to pictures below

I purchased a 4 foot by 4 foot utility trailer from Harbor Freight a few
years ago and built it for use as a tire trailer. The purchase was
motivated by a car accident I was involved in where I realized how dangerous
loose objects inside the car can be. I wasn't hurt, but I decided I didn't
like the idea of flying air tanks and tires and toolboxes inside my car, in
the case that I got into an accident in my "racer" on the way to/from an
autocross.

The trailer is set up for four 225 width tires, which nest neatly between
the frame rails with my layout. I spent a substantial amount of time making
sure I had all the issues worked out with my tire mounting system, so the
system is solid and doesn't do any damage to the race tires while they are
firmly affixed to the trailer. With a reworked tire mounting system the
trailer could hold 4 or 8 tires of nearly unlimited width, when stacked
vertically. It all depends on the system you use to mount them.

While assembling the trailer, I ensured I did a quality job on the wiring.
The taillight mounting system has been modified to allow the trailer to be
propped up on its backside to allow storage while taking up minimum space.

Set up for 1-7/8 ths inch ball (which I will include) and includes safety
chains. This trailer uses 8 inch tires and includes a spare tire/wheel
assembly. It includes the Contico locking storage box. The box is capable
of lugging my jack, air tank, all necessary tools and spares, and a 1 gallon
can for spare fuel.

The trailer has been sitting outside for the last three years, meaning the
once red paint is now substantially faded. I used the trailer to haul
autocross equipment to an event on only two occasions. It performed well
both times. The additional load from towing the trailer is light enough
that I was able to tow it home with a failed turbocharger. The car didn't
miss a beat, considering the circumstances.

Here are the pictures:

http://www.merkurtech.com/merkurtech/shared/tiretrailer058.jpg - trailer
without tires
http://www.merkurtech.com/merkurtech/shared/tiretrailer063.jpg - Contico
box, loaded
http://www.merkurtech.com/merkurtech/shared/tiretrailer068.jpg - trailer at
an event
http://www.merkurtech.com/merkurtech/shared/tiretrailer072.jpg - trailer at
an event, different angle
http://www.merkurtech.com/merkurtech/shared/tiretrailer036.jpg - assembling
the tire mounting frame

I'm asking $225 for the setup. Drop me an email if you are interested
(anglin@...). If you know of others for whom this advertisement
might be of value, please pass this email along to them. This item is
located in Huber Heights, OH, and is pick-up only. I don't have the hitch
anymore, so towing it would be difficult.

Thanks!

Chris Anglin
www.mc2racing.com