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Originally Posted by STL
Our team is hoping to buy a trailer to transport our bot and tools, etc. to competitions this year. We're hoping other teams can offer suggestions about specs for such a trailer. We'd love to be able to tow it with a minivan (3500# towing capacity), but if you don't think this is feasible, please say so. Thanks!
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3500 tow capacity is likely going to limit you to a single axle trailer. Your best bet is to go to a trailer dealer in your area and have some conversations with them about what you are trying to do.
We (900) looked at this about 3 years ago and at that time what we determined we wanted was a trailer with a capacity of about 5000 lbs. That meant we needed two axles on the trailer. We also wanted it to be able to take a roll of carpet that was 16ft long. We also knew we wanted a trailer with brakes built in.
We talked to a couple of dealers and found something we were happy with and then took the specifications to our school. The school then went through the procurement process for the state and purchased it.
We're VERY happy with the trailer so far.