Utility trailer versus box protection.
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Utility trailer versus box protection.
The last truck I spent a fortune on for box protection was my 95 F250. I took in to an aluminum custom shop got fully lined aluminum, thick rubber mat, and full length running boards and mud flaps for 1200 bucks.
When I got my 00 F350 I went and got a welding shop to build me a utility trailer with a 3500 pound axle. He kept the wheels back so she puts a lot of weight on the truck. This cost me 1200 bucks and IMO it is a way better deal .
Since then all I put on my trucks is the thick rubber mat and a front protecter
made out of Aluminum. I can haul clean loads like lumber and plywood in my truck box but anything that can scratch the insides of the box, well I use the trailer for that. A trailer is lower, easier to load and unload and I only pay 80 bucks a year insurance fot it. To me that is the way to go.
When I got my 00 F350 I went and got a welding shop to build me a utility trailer with a 3500 pound axle. He kept the wheels back so she puts a lot of weight on the truck. This cost me 1200 bucks and IMO it is a way better deal .
Since then all I put on my trucks is the thick rubber mat and a front protecter
made out of Aluminum. I can haul clean loads like lumber and plywood in my truck box but anything that can scratch the insides of the box, well I use the trailer for that. A trailer is lower, easier to load and unload and I only pay 80 bucks a year insurance fot it. To me that is the way to go.
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Point taken Hellrazor.
I did not intend to treat it like a clay flower pot, those are for shooting.......right? Maybe that's clay pigeons.
Nonetheless, most often loading is when severe bed damage occours. If I'm loading it myself I'll put about anything that I can fit in the bed. If someone that other than me is loading, I usually like to keep them away from my truck so the trailer is a good option.
I did not intend to treat it like a clay flower pot, those are for shooting.......right? Maybe that's clay pigeons.
Nonetheless, most often loading is when severe bed damage occours. If I'm loading it myself I'll put about anything that I can fit in the bed. If someone that other than me is loading, I usually like to keep them away from my truck so the trailer is a good option.
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I do the same thing. I have a great little landscape trailer that I use all the time. I love being able to toss or load construction debris, branches and leaves, trash cans, tools, appliances, lawn equipment etc. with little regard for its abuse. Its much easier to load and unload including using a hand truck. I guarantee you would scratch the sides of your fenders carrying the things I have hauled in my trailer.
My new '05 HD came with a bed mat so that is all I plan for bed protection. I do use the bed often but leave the rough stuff for the trailer.
My new '05 HD came with a bed mat so that is all I plan for bed protection. I do use the bed often but leave the rough stuff for the trailer.
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