Hope this helps
Do you know any one else that has a trailer who you could borrow a hitch to test? SCR38 most likely hit the nail on the head with a 4”. As much as I hate Walmart, they are a great resource for tow/hitch accessories. As far as your choice of trailers; by the time you pay for shipping and California tax I think you would be better off looking for a nice used utility trailer in your local paper or on Craigslist, preferably one with 15” wheels and a welded frame. For decent quality and value BigTex trailers are OK, not the best but adequate. I think you are going to be disappointed with the capability of such a lightweight trailer with such small wheels. Plus that small of a trailer is going to be very difficult to see in your mirrors when backing up. My fold down trailer ramp is nice because you can see where the back of the trailer is when you are backing up even in the middle mirror as well as the sides. California issues permanent trailer plates for utility trailers (no yearly fees or tags!). Can’t tell you how the much the plate cost, I bought a 4 month old 6.5’ x 14’ tandem ($1000 off craigslist) with the plate already on it. If you look in your paper and craigslist everyday you can find a nice trailer for cheap. There are plenty of nice “buyer remorse” trailers out there, you just have to be the first one there with the $.
BTW, what are planning on hauling?
Do you know any one else that has a trailer who you could borrow a hitch to test? SCR38 most likely hit the nail on the head with a 4”. As much as I hate Walmart, they are a great resource for tow/hitch accessories. As far as your choice of trailers; by the time you pay for shipping and California tax I think you would be better off looking for a nice used utility trailer in your local paper or on Craigslist, preferably one with 15” wheels and a welded frame. For decent quality and value BigTex trailers are OK, not the best but adequate. I think you are going to be disappointed with the capability of such a lightweight trailer with such small wheels. Plus that small of a trailer is going to be very difficult to see in your mirrors when backing up. My fold down trailer ramp is nice because you can see where the back of the trailer is when you are backing up even in the middle mirror as well as the sides. California issues permanent trailer plates for utility trailers (no yearly fees or tags!). Can’t tell you how the much the plate cost, I bought a 4 month old 6.5’ x 14’ tandem ($1000 off craigslist) with the plate already on it. If you look in your paper and craigslist everyday you can find a nice trailer for cheap. There are plenty of nice “buyer remorse” trailers out there, you just have to be the first one there with the $.
BTW, what are planning on hauling?
