Although I have been flat towing over ten years with no problem, I have considered a trailer for the few time I go far from home. I drive my 3000 pound to and through the Rubicon. Only about a 45 minute drive. I do carry spare driveline, axles and a few other parts that could break preventing me from being mobile. I built and have highly modified my Samurai.
I picked up my tow bar used for about $100, and fabricated the mounts. I bought new safety cables and electrical cord. About two years ago I bought a
NSA RV Products RB-4000 Receiver Style Ready Brake
and breakaway.
I list this stuff to show it is not cheap, even if you fabricate your own stuff. I have accumulated most of the material for my open flatbed trailer. It will cost about the same as my flat tow setup only because I do my own fabrication work. I do already have a 16 foot flatbed, but it is heavy.
Which do I prefer? It depends where I want to go, and what I want to do when I get there. Fact is, flat tow is my first choice.
