folding utility trailer

Here is the demo video.

Apparently, you just leave the sides behind when you drive off...

Just my 2¢

It has no practical use other than driving around showing off a folding trailer.


JimR

Interesting. But I agree with not very practical. Ten panels you have to store somewhere. And you can’t open the SUV tailgate or back window with the rack installed.

I bet they sell…..not very many of them! Lol

And worst of all is the maddening pain of trying to back up a short trailer. I have one for occasional use and curse it every time. I usually end up unhitching and backing it up my narrow driveway by hand.

BB_TX wrote:
Interesting. But I agree with not very practical. Ten panels you have to store somewhere. And you can’t open the SUV tailgate or back window with the rack installed.

Yes Sir my thought was I would drop the drill through the rear hatch window when folding the trailer up

JimR

Rediculous, You need a second trailer to carry all those pieces of sidewall.

We had the privilege of launching our patented retractable utility trailer at the Springfield, MA RV and Camping Show last weekend.

My apologies for not explaining more clearly at the show, but I wanted to make sure that the forum on this topic had accurate information.

The retractable trailer, when being used on the road, is 380lbs, which includes the walls. However, when retracted, it actually only weighs 300lb, which does include the wheels and tires. It's all aluminum, and takes advantage of half-axle torsion hubs, radial tires, and lightweight aluminum wheels, which all add to its lightweight stance.

Instead of leaving the walls behind, we actually provide two ballistic nylon roller bags with wheels that fit nicely in the SUV or RV. I realize I need to shoot a new video to make that clearer.

And we totally agree that it is maddening to back up any trailer. But think about this. You drive into a campground, unload your trailer, retract it, and then back your RV with the retracted trailer into your campsite. Done!

And finally, the 2014 GMC Terrain that we used in the video, has factory standard shocks and no modifications or air shocks.

Our goal is to convert storage space into living space, making your travels even more enjoyable.

Aside from Emergency Evacuations, here are a few uses that we've taken advantage of:

Family Road trips
Emergency Evacuations
Town Recycle
Outdoors Activities
DIY Home Improvements
Landscaping
Traveling Sports
College Student Move-In Day
…to name a few

I hope this helps clarify...thanks everyone

Bob Taylor

I can see an advantage to such a trailer under SOME conditions. I also see a possible ISSUE.. It blocks the license plate on most Vehicles when it's folded.

Good point on the license plate.

The license plate holder swivels down so when retracted ii is fully visible and there are also a second set of tail lights. Thanks for mentioning it.