Folding trailer question

[JimSTer]

I've been looking at small utility trailers for some time now. And part of the reason is that if I was to break down with my ST not to far from home I could get my trailer and haul her home to fix it in my shop.
Bear in mind now that I'm not thinking about hauling my ride to a ride or anything like that. So don't get on me about that.

Having said that, here is my dilemma. I found a folding trailer in a Northern Tool catalog that I got in the mail about two weeks ago. And they have it on sale for $499 that includes fee shipping. I was getting ready to order it when a Harbor Freight catalog shows up in the mail with what appears to be the same exact folding trailer for $339. And after checking their web site the price has dropped to $299. Of course with Harbor Freight you'll need to pay shipping.
I have examined the web site to check the specs and tried to compare the photos as best as you can.
I have bought tools from both of these places and can't say anything bad about either.
It seems like a given that the Harbor Freight deal would be the best. I just want to hear it from some of people.
So which one would you buy? And why would you choose that one?

 

[GitSum]

First of all - what is the "out the door price" on both trailers?

Northern Tools - free freight and no sales tax - right?

I bought one of those trailers from Northern Tools and it served me well for many years - they really do come in handy. I used it for hauling everything from motorcycles to lumber to car engines.

Harbor Freight

Northern Tools

They both look pretty comparable - same load capacity, same size bed, same size tires. I usually don't buy things from Harbor Freight, but I would consider it depending on the difference in price...

 

[ColoMtnMan]

Maintain your ST with scheduled maintenance, as listed in your manual and the trailer will rust away in your backyard. If you are few hundred miles from home with a breakdown, call a Honda dealer in the area, have them retrieve you, get the problem fixed, continue on the trip. Or.....traveling and break down call a lister on the this ST list, maybe he can help. Dave B. Denver

 

[Tankereng]

I have a Harbor Freight...has been great for several years now. Folds up and stores nicely in the corner of my garage... Looks as good as the day I put it together....

I've got aircraft seat track installed all over it so tie down options are abundant...