Fuel transport idea

[jyoutz]

I’m toying with the idea of getting one of these lightweight trailers to mount a diesel tank (< 50 gallons) and make for a mobile fueling station with a hand crank pump. It would be easy to hook up the trailer and haul to the fueling station, fill it and park it under a carport at home. No lifting heavy jugs or fork lifting and strapping down tanks in the back of the truck. I know the small wheels wouldn’t be great for distance travel, but it should be good for making a ten mile run to the fuel station and back home. Thoughts?

1090 lb. Capacity 40-1/2 in x 48 in Utility Trailer

Amazing deals on this 1090Lb Capacity Utility Trailer at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

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[Dustball]

There's no way you'd catch me hauling fuel on that trailer.

 

[DaveFromMi]

I got the foldable HF 4X8 trailer back in 2006. I replaced the wheel bearings with NAPA parts and added bearing buddies. I have kept it inside otherwise it would have rusted out by now. It's OK for a small trailer.

 

[jyoutz]

There's no way you'd catch me hauling fuel on that trailer.

Not for short distances on secondary roads? I’m talking 50 gallons (350-400 pounds with tank).

 

[Lil Foot]

I bought that exact trailer used (with flat ires) for $25 , sold the tires, wheels, fenders, & taillights for more than that, then used the frame to build this:


It makes a great atv trailer, but I also would have reservations about hauling fuel at highway speeds-
too thin metal and held together with too many bolts that could come loose. (no welding anywhere)