Thanks guys, i'll certainly check the laws, i assumed that as long as the engine was not in use it would be ok to carry the dead weight along on the path. I'm not a huge fan of CraigsList, mostly because when i look for it I always get the Pittsburgh,PA listings which is approximately 70 miles away and does not interest me even a tiny bit. however i WOULD drive down there for a good enough deal. the $600 TSC trailer was just something i know is almost always available. I've got myself about half convinced that the motorized tricreational vehicle(yes i made that up) would make more sense than throwing a ton of money at a complete overhaul/modification of the current drivetrain and very possibly still not be able to get home under my own power . I will seek input at the suggested sub forum Thanks again