Pallets.

[kizzie]

The big advantage of trailers is when you're fetching stuff you don't want in the car like manure or sand, or stuff that just won't fit like 40x48 pallets or 55 gallon water butts.

Plus if you plan on Bugging Out you can take more of your preps with you.

A (non-prepping) friend of mine used to store the camping gear packed in hers, if they wanted to get away for the weekend it was just a case of hitch & roll.

I have wanted a little trailer for a while to carry camping gear. But its where to store it when not in use. I have a tree out the front maybe could chain it there.. but outside the front is all public and no fencing. so not sure if it would be allowed. Maybe I could hide it behind some trellis that I want to get outside my front door to also hide my bins... I'm not to worried about it getting pinched. More about being told its not allowed by either the county council or the parish council :/

[ForgeCorvus]

The big advantage of trailers is when you're fetching stuff you don't want in the car like manure or sand, or stuff that just won't fit like 40x48 pallets or 55 gallon water butts.

Plus if you plan on Bugging Out you can take more of your preps with you.

A (non-prepping) friend of mine used to store the camping gear packed in hers, if they wanted to get away for the weekend it was just a case of hitch & roll.

I have wanted a little trailer for a while to carry camping gear. But its where to store it when not in use. I have a tree out the front maybe could chain it there.. but outside the front is all public and no fencing. so not sure if it would be allowed. Maybe I could hide it behind some trellis that I want to get outside my front door to also hide my bins... I'm not to worried about it getting pinched. More about being told its not allowed by either the county council or the parish council :/

Contact your Parish council and they'll be able to tell you (or tell you who can tell you).

A wheel clamp is a handy way of securing a trailer (I saw one in use on a campsite recently)

[kizzie]

The big advantage of trailers is when you're fetching stuff you don't want in the car like manure or sand, or stuff that just won't fit like 40x48 pallets or 55 gallon water butts.

Plus if you plan on Bugging Out you can take more of your preps with you.

A (non-prepping) friend of mine used to store the camping gear packed in hers, if they wanted to get away for the weekend it was just a case of hitch & roll.

I have wanted a little trailer for a while to carry camping gear. But its where to store it when not in use. I have a tree out the front maybe could chain it there.. but outside the front is all public and no fencing. so not sure if it would be allowed. Maybe I could hide it behind some trellis that I want to get outside my front door to also hide my bins... I'm not to worried about it getting pinched. More about being told its not allowed by either the county council or the parish council :/

Contact your Parish council and they'll be able to tell you (or tell you who can tell you).

A wheel clamp is a handy way of securing a trailer (I saw one in use on a campsite recently)

I think I will just look for a very small one and hide it by my front door where I normally keep my bins and put my bins in the back garden ( unless the trailer can fit through the back gate and problem solved anyway) Im sure they wont care as long as its not in plan sight. I have lots of flower tubs and bird feeders, bench ect out there and will have climbers up the fence panel/trellis that will hid my front door.

Now to look for a small trailer.

[ForgeCorvus]

There are some really compact ones around like This one from Halfords (its designed so it can be stored stood up on end), I'll admit its not the cheapest trailer in the world.

[rik_uk3]

Be careful burning wood from pallets as many (most) are soft wood which can easily lead to tar build up in your flue so clean it twice a year or more. They would be great in the garden though for raised beds.

[kizzie]

There are some really compact ones around like This one from Halfords (its designed so it can be stored stood up on end), I'll admit its not the cheapest trailer in the world.

After looking at prices for tow bar and fitting I could just go and buy already made raised beds

Shame As I just found one on a FB selling group for £50


I think my best course of action will be the roof bars/rack and going to places before works end and asking if anyone can help me load them on.

How many would you think I could (legally) carry at the same time? as long as they were strapped on well and covered?

[jansman]

I like that nail puller ForgeCorvus. A little more refined than my method-a sharp cold chisel and hammer!

[jansman]

I reallyshould read posts thoroughly!
kizzie, I would say that two pallets, secured on a rack would be the limit.

[junmist]

I think I have tool envy ForgeCover

[ForgeCorvus]

I think I have tool envy ForgeCover

One day I'll post up my 'Pioneering Kit', its a key part