Pondering the purchase of a Cricket

racing4thesun · 02-21-2012, 12:36 PM

Hi Guys,

I am looking at buying a Cricket Trailer. http://crickettrailer.com/ For some reason I love the look of this camping trailer.

I have a 2004 XT with the 4EAT. I was going to add a B & M tranny cooler and I already have a 2" class II receiver. I also would get the brake controller.

The question I have is, if the trailer doesnt have trailer brakes, should i skip this trailer or just get a different tow vehicle.

Thanks everyone!

SierraHotel · 02-22-2012, 02:52 AM

I'd call them and ask if trailer brakes can be added. They must get this question a lot.

erin-cricket-trailer · 02-22-2012, 06:52 PM

Let me put this puppy to rest! Trailer brakes are a standard feature on Cricket.

Weighing in at 1400 pounds and having about the profile of a minivan, its also one of the easiest trailers to tow. The shape helps make it more areo-dynamic as well, reducing wind resistance and fishtailing. Hope this helps!!!

racing4thesun · 02-22-2012, 09:18 PM

Thanks so much Guys!! I did hear back from the dealer in Texas and they confirmed that. SO.....

Which trailer brake controller does every one like best?

And while I am at it, does anyone think I should change the stock springs to anything different for towing this trailer? I don't want a saggy rear end. On the car that is!

I am going to put a deposit on the trailer soon and the delivery wont be till late may I was told. So i do have some time to get the car in correct order to be a reliable and safe tow vehicle.

As always thanks in advanve everyone!

good dog · 02-23-2012, 05:51 AM

A lot less money and likely more versatile SylvanSport | the GO | Lightweight Unique Camping Travel Trailer just another option to explore.

SierraHotel · 02-23-2012, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by good dog

A lot less money and likely more versatile SylvanSport | the GO | Lightweight Unique Camping Travel Trailer just another option to explore.

Where do you find this stuff? What a cool multi-purpose trailer!

Slatergs · 02-23-2012, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by good dog

A lot less money and likely more versatile SylvanSport | the GO | Lightweight Unique Camping Travel Trailer just another option to explore.

How much does the cricket run? I like this one you've posted, just wondering price difference.

racing4thesun · 02-23-2012, 11:07 AM

The cricket comes in a couple different options. Just a shell is 10k. Basic is 14.5k. And up from there.

The SylvanSport is way cool no doubt, and I have been looking at that one as well. It is 7500, or 8k with the adventure set up. My wife wanted to know why a tent on wheels cost that much.

I like both and will get whatever the wife will let me!

good dog · 02-23-2012, 11:11 AM

I think the versatility of using it for other things is the appeal of the SylvanSport. The site used to have more customer pictures of what people were using them for.

like fitting plywood to create a temporary box for hauling stuff.

http://smalltrailerenthusiast.com/

Eggs · 02-24-2012, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racing4thesun

Hi Guys,

I am looking at buying a Cricket Trailer. Cricket Trailer For some reason I love the look of this camping trailer.

I have a 2004 XT with the 4EAT. I was going to add a B & M tranny cooler and I already have a 2" class II receiver. I also would get the brake controller.

The question I have is, if the trailer doesnt have trailer brakes, should i skip this trailer or just get a different tow vehicle.

Thanks everyone!

better question is how did you do this?

racing4thesun · 05-30-2012, 09:07 PM

How is this for a late response!

I had torklift central build me a killer hitch. it is all custom from those guys. Very good work!

spencer2.5x · 07-22-2012, 02:15 PM

holy crap!! I want a cricket!

02-21-2012, 12:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
racing4thesun Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 9 Location: Renton Car Year: 2004 Car Model: Forester XT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Pondering the purchase of a Cricket Hi Guys, I am looking at buying a Cricket Trailer. http://crickettrailer.com/ For some reason I love the look of this camping trailer. I have a 2004 XT with the 4EAT. I was going to add a B & M tranny cooler and I already have a 2" class II receiver. I also would get the brake controller. The question I have is, if the trailer doesnt have trailer brakes, should i skip this trailer or just get a different tow vehicle. Thanks everyone! Last edited by good dog; 02-21-2012 at 01:26 PM. Reason: always better with a link, I hadn't seen one before, now I have.

02-22-2012, 02:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
SierraHotel Forum Member Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 475 Location: Decatur, GA Car Year: 2010 Car Model: Forester 2.5x Transmission: 4EAT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd call them and ask if trailer brakes can be added. They must get this question a lot. __________________ 2010 Forester Premium Paprika Red Pearl

02-22-2012, 06:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
erin-cricket-trailer New User Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1 Car Year: 2006 Car Model: Forester Transmission: Manual Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Trailer Brakes Come Standard Let me put this puppy to rest! Trailer brakes are a standard feature on Cricket. Weighing in at 1400 pounds and having about the profile of a minivan, its also one of the easiest trailers to tow. The shape helps make it more areo-dynamic as well, reducing wind resistance and fishtailing. Hope this helps!!!

02-23-2012, 05:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
good dog Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,289 Location: Dundas, Ontario, Canada Car Year: 2008 Car Model: XS Transmission: 4EAT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A lot less money and likely more versatile SylvanSport \| the GO \| Lightweight Unique Camping Travel Trailer just another option to explore. __________________ 2008 2.5XS 4EAT

02-23-2012, 11:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
good dog Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,289 Location: Dundas, Ontario, Canada Car Year: 2008 Car Model: XS Transmission: 4EAT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think the versatility of using it for other things is the appeal of the SylvanSport. The site used to have more customer pictures of what people were using them for. like fitting plywood to create a temporary box for hauling stuff. http://smalltrailerenthusiast.com/ __________________ 2008 2.5XS 4EAT

02-22-2012, 09:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
racing4thesun Forum Member Thread Starter Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 9 Location: Renton Car Year: 2004 Car Model: Forester XT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks so much Guys!! I did hear back from the dealer in Texas and they confirmed that. SO..... Which trailer brake controller does every one like best? And while I am at it, does anyone think I should change the stock springs to anything different for towing this trailer? I don't want a saggy rear end. On the car that is! I am going to put a deposit on the trailer soon and the delivery wont be till late may I was told. So i do have some time to get the car in correct order to be a reliable and safe tow vehicle. As always thanks in advanve everyone!

02-23-2012, 11:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
racing4thesun Forum Member Thread Starter Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 9 Location: Renton Car Year: 2004 Car Model: Forester XT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The cricket comes in a couple different options. Just a shell is 10k. Basic is 14.5k. And up from there. The SylvanSport is way cool no doubt, and I have been looking at that one as well. It is 7500, or 8k with the adventure set up. My wife wanted to know why a tent on wheels cost that much. I like both and will get whatever the wife will let me!

05-30-2012, 09:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
racing4thesun Forum Member Thread Starter Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 9 Location: Renton Car Year: 2004 Car Model: Forester XT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How is this for a late response! I had torklift central build me a killer hitch. it is all custom from those guys. Very good work!

07-22-2012, 02:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
spencer2.5x Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 91 Location: Frostburg, Maryland Car Year: 2012 Car Model: Forester 2.5x Transmission: auto Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	holy crap!! I want a cricket!

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