Just like kit cars & kit houses the end product is a result of care taken during assembly :-) Pictures show what ya get. Good quality hardware.
Latch/Release: I found the upgraded latch to work great. Very positive engagement and smooth release.
Side Rails: The drill bumps for side rail mounting are very close. I used a silver marker to verify position before drilling and also assembled rails one at a time. Drill the center hole first. Bolt it down so it doesn't move (much) and use the other two holes as drill guides for accurate hole placement. Use caution and go slow as the bit can grab the rail. A variable speed drill motor works best.
Note: In retrospect, I wish I had attached the side rails to the tub before attaching the tub to the frame. This would mean drilling all mounting holes first. (Your Mileage May Vary)
The Tub: As others have said, the tub to frame mounting locations are not very accurate - see off-set in picture - but, put the frame on the tub where you want it, mark the drill points using the frame holes as a guide and drill. I used a center punch to clearly mark drill points. Then successively larger drill bits to drill the holes. I found starting with a small bit initially kept a large bit from walking on me.
Use: This is a very sturdy cart. I have hauled fire wood, yard debris and fill dirt. I am very satisfied with this purchase.
Value: Tub drill points aside, the quality of components in this kit warrant the cost involved.
Suggested Addition: While not required, I found mounting a ball-hitch makes attach/detach much easier. It also allows more articulation (less binding between trailer & vehicle), of trailer over uneven terrain.
| Manufacturer | MotoAlliance |
|---|---|
| Brand | MotoAlliance |
| Item Weight | 117 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 80.5 x 42.5 x 30 inches |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Manufacturer Part Number | IP8001 |
