Black Scorpion trailers

[toymaster]

Does anyone have any knowledge of this brand? I did a search on the forum and nothing came up. I found it while doing an internet search on off-road trailers, hadn't noticed it before.
https://www.blackscorpion-offroad.com/

It seems like a great option for a TJ or earlier model of jeep. Light weight and an appealing design that also appear to be rugged. Seems a lid is not an option, guess that's not a big deal in southern california. I gather from the website and u-tube video that it is another one-man operation. @$4,300 with no tire/rims not to bad to get a person into a decent trailer.

If anyone has good or bad to say about this brand post it....

A little off topic:
A word about the 2k lb axles. I have found that a 2K suspension works better for my usage. My trailer was built with 3.5K axle and springs but since I have removed some of the leaf springs to get ~2K spring rate. The fastest way to beat a trailer up is to have it over-sprung. With a JK (2 door) I don't really want to pull more than 1-1.2K lb anyway. Even on a larger trailer I would say the best setup is 3.5K spindles, bearing, and brakes along with 2K springs.

 

[rnArmy]

1. I'm sure it is solid and well built for what it is. Seems a little pricy though for what you get.
2. I've done a little traveling pulling a small trailer behind a Jeep. It's all about cubic feet (length x width x height). This Scorpion's trailer tub isn't very tall, and there isn't a lid option. If you're also going to use the trailer for something like a lawn service, then a lid isn't an issue. When I redid my trailer, I made sure I had a tub with a locking lid. Trying to cover your gear with a tarp is a PIA and it'll still leak.
3. A 3500lb axle can still give you the 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern, and you have the option of electric brakes. My trailer sometimes tries to tell my Jeep which way to go; I now have electric brakes. I also bent the spindle on the previous axle (however, it was only rated at 1500lbs); I don't think I'll be able to hurt this new axle.
4. Axles and suspensions are two different things. You can have a 3500lb axle and have "softer" springs.