Joinaman Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Hi there have an ATV and looking for a small trailer to tow behind it Seen a couple on Alibaba and wondering what they are like for shipping, payments, and more importantly, customs clearance in Thailand Have seen a few here in Thailand, but seem to be very expensive compared to Alibaba Would welcome any advice from anyone who has used Alibaba before Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLW Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 You might try this company from Thailand. I passed their building everyday when I used to drive to work. It's next to Motorway 7 BKK-Chonburi. http://www.upbeat.co.th/new/index.php I have no personal experience about ordering larger items from Alibaba but I would be very cautious. Maybe you can find a local shop that can built your trailer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joinaman Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 58 minutes ago, CLW said: You might try this company from Thailand. I passed their building everyday when I used to drive to work. It's next to Motorway 7 BKK-Chonburi. http://www.upbeat.co.th/new/index.php I have no personal experience about ordering larger items from Alibaba but I would be very cautious. Maybe you can find a local shop that can built your trailer. thanks for the reply CLW The company you show only does the larger car based trailers, i need a smaller mesh sided trailer for work on the farm, pulled by a ATV quad bike Asked a couple of local shops, some who make the motorbike trailers, but either , not do, or silly money Not sure what problems will occur when ordering from Alibaba, they come flat packed, for self assembly, but concerened more about the customs here, Was asking on here before i talk to the chinese companies, maybe they can include the correct paperwork and any customs charges ? Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickstart Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 1 hour ago, CLW said: Maybe you can find a local shop that can built your trailer You beat me to it ,get a locale guy to do it ,built to your spec, and if you do have any problems with it ,he can soon sort it out. Where I live I can think of at least 2 people that could build a small trailer ,just ask around . One is our local agriculture engineer ,one other is our local motorbike trailer/motorbike sidecar builder, they could build one for you . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CharlieH Posted May 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2021 Hell would need to freeze over first ! Buy in Thailand, if necessary get it made but DONT import one. Checkout facebook marketplace 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joinaman Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 4 minutes ago, kickstart said: You beat me to it ,get a locale guy to do it ,built to your spec, and if you do have any problems with it ,he can soon sort it out. Where I live I can think of at least 2 people that could build a small trailer ,just ask around . One is our local agriculture engineer ,one other is our local motorbike trailer/motorbike sidecar builder, they could build one for you . Thanks kickstart asked at 2 of the local sidecar shops, one said, no can do, the other wanted silly money , Not sure about agriculture engineer, asked at a shop selling farm trailers, but too big, and he say no for a smaller one Will keep looking, but much cheaper from China Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CharlieH Posted May 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2021 Heres another one worth a look..... https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/522314475407006/?ref=facebook_story_share 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojo Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Tricky one as importing, you could well be opening a can of worms with those Customs boys and quality could be an issue too. My experience of getting stuff fabricated in Thailand is that unless you are extremely lucky to find an accommodating fabricator who can work from a drawing/spec, nearly all of them will only want to copy something that you physically bring to them............ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojo Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 This place is in Samut Prakam http://www.upbeat.co.th/new/index.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farma Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Another option would be modifying one of those 2 wheel hand carts that farmers use as motorbike trailers. I've seen some heavy loads in them. They cost around 2k baht with motorbike wheels or cheaper with bicycle wheels. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojo Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 4 minutes ago, Farma said: Another option would be modifying one of those 2 wheel hand carts that farmers use as motorbike trailers. I've seen some heavy loads in them. They cost around 2k baht with motorbike wheels or cheaper with bicycle wheels. seriously cost effective and practical, not sure about the street cred tho!!!! ................ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 10 hours ago, CharlieH said: Hell would need to freeze over first ! Buy in Thailand, if necessary get it made but DONT import one. Checkout facebook marketplace That would take even a half competent metal basher a day to make, just show them the photo with an idea of dimensions (steel comes in 6m lengths so size around that). Wheels and bearings from your local farm outlet or even Global or Thai Watsadu. Or why not learn to weld and make one yourself ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 If you want to use the trailer on public roads it's supposed to be inspected and registered at the Department of Land Transportation that is the reason they (legal ones) are so expensive and also the reson not to import one It would end up even more costly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joinaman Posted May 26, 2021 Author Share Posted May 26, 2021 11 hours ago, bojo said: This place is in Samut Prakam http://www.upbeat.co.th/new/index.php Thanks, but these are more car trailers, rather than for a ATV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farma Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 11 hours ago, bojo said: Tricky one as importing, you could well be opening a can of worms with those Customs boys and quality could be an issue too. My experience of getting stuff fabricated in Thailand is that unless you are extremely lucky to find an accommodating fabricator who can work from a drawing/spec, nearly all of them will only want to copy something that you physically bring to them............ I discovered even if you find a good one the welders around my area want silly money for build stuff. They charge by the metre and going rate seems to be 700 Baht a metre. Recently wanted a workbench made. Quoted 7k Baht just for the frame. I bought all the materials plus welder and made the complete bench myself for less than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 1 hour ago, johng said: If you want to use the trailer on public roads it's supposed to be inspected and registered at the Department of Land Transportation that is the reason they (legal ones) are so expensive and also the reson not to import one It would end up even more costly. Doubt he will be driving to many KM on public roads with his ATV (which is not legal to drive on public roads). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 24 minutes ago, Ralf001 said: Doubt he will be driving to many KM on public roads with his ATV (which is not legal to drive on public roads). When the ATV is on the trailer transported between destination will it be on a public road ? the trailer that is not the ATV. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ralf001 Posted May 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 26, 2021 Just now, johng said: When the ATV is on the trailer transported between destination will it be on a public road ? the trailer that is not the ATV. Did you even bother reading the thread ? The OP wants it to tow behind the ATV on his farm. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joinaman Posted May 26, 2021 Author Share Posted May 26, 2021 15 hours ago, Farma said: Another option would be modifying one of those 2 wheel hand carts that farmers use as motorbike trailers. I've seen some heavy loads in them. They cost around 2k baht with motorbike wheels or cheaper with bicycle wheels. just been looking at them this morning, working out the best way to fit an A frame to it and still be strong , but definitely lose the street cred with one of those on the back of a nice big quad bike . Maybe worth the extra money for a better trailer !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post johng Posted May 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 26, 2021 6 hours ago, Ralf001 said: Did you even bother reading the thread ? Obviously I missed the part about only using it on the farm and I also misunderstood thinking that the ATV would be carried on the trailer not that the ATV would be pulling the trailer..???? an early morning "brain fart" ???? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 2 hours ago, johng said: Obviously I missed the part about only using it on the farm and I also misunderstood thinking that the ATV would be carried on the trailer not that the ATV would be pulling the trailer..???? an early morning "brain fart" ???? I know it's a public holiday, but "early morning"? Don't worry, I get them too ???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joinaman Posted May 26, 2021 Author Share Posted May 26, 2021 3 hours ago, johng said: Obviously I missed the part about only using it on the farm and I also misunderstood thinking that the ATV would be carried on the trailer not that the ATV would be pulling the trailer..???? an early morning "brain fart" ???? no worries thanks anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickstart Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 7 hours ago, Joinaman said: just been looking at them this morning, working out the best way to fit an A frame to it and still be strong , but definitely lose the street cred with one of those on the back of a nice big quad bike . Maybe worth the extra money for a better trailer !!!!! The bike trailers would be to light for you, they are only made of thin 1inch piping . I have made two, one we used for some years hauling 250 kg of cattle feed behind a motorbike ,the other I made for hauling a tree forage we feed to the cattle ,because the locally made one had more weld on it than metal ,used it every day for 6 years ,but.......as I was building it the old one died completely ,so we had to buy a new one quickly ,the wheels second-hand from a motorbike. The big one I made was made from 2inch angle iron ,the other was 1 inch angle iron boxed ,both have never been a problem , CharlieH 's post from FB marketplace look good, wheels from a car/pickup, drawbar would have to be modified ,and you would have to find a ball hitch ie Lazada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 On 5/25/2021 at 9:07 PM, Joinaman said: Thanks kickstart asked at 2 of the local sidecar shops, one said, no can do, the other wanted silly money , Not sure about agriculture engineer, asked at a shop selling farm trailers, but too big, and he say no for a smaller one Will keep looking, but much cheaper from China You've repeatedly mentioned 'cheap' from China and 'silly money' locally. What currency is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damrongsak Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 A bit pricey but maybe they have something cheaper. https://www.bahtsold.com/view/promotion-tip-up-trailer-brand-new-galvanised-323483 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meat Pie 47 Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 you should have ask me a few years ago I made them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 12 hours ago, Damrongsak said: A bit pricey but maybe they have something cheaper. https://www.bahtsold.com/view/promotion-tip-up-trailer-brand-new-galvanised-323483 Bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 someone told me you need a special license to tow a trailer. Especially if you are towing a boat. Is that true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 35 minutes ago, NCC1701A said: someone told me you need a special license to tow a trailer. Especially if you are towing a boat. Is that true? A trailer that's going to be used on highways needs to be inspected, individually registered and taxed. It's a primary reason why U-Haul doesn't exist here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meat Pie 47 Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 1 hour ago, NCC1701A said: someone told me you need a special license to tow a trailer. Especially if you are towing a boat. Is that true? not true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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