I Paid Extra For A Tilt Deck Trailer- Here’s How It Works

My brand-new trailer just broke in half, and the fenders are falling off. Actually, this is a tilt-deck trailer. It tilts down for loading and unloading so you don’t need ramps, the entire trailer becomes a ramp. This trailer has a hydraulic dampening cylinder- it controls the tilt speed so the deck opens and closes smoothly. And it’s adjustable- here I open the valve so it will close with just my weight on it. The thing I love about this style of trailer is I can load large or small equipment without having to lift and adjust heavy ramps. It can also be used as car hauler, and if you’re hauling a low sports car and need room to open the door the fenders are removable. I’ve been borrowing a trailer for years, so it’s really nice to finally have my own. It seems like the really tried to think through everything with this trailer, but there’s a few things I would change. The license plate smashes when you tilt down, and I wish it had more D-rings. I’ll probably weld some on where I need them. I paid $2,500 more for a tilt trailer versus a trailer with ramps- let me know, do you think it was worth it? @hausplans #trailer #howto #construction #diy #contractor