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[0396]

All, since I have no knowledge of car trailers.. any advice out there?

Here's some questons that I HAVE:
* Who and why one brand vs another
* Price points that I should be aware of
* Surge brakes vs elec
* 2 inch ball vs 2 5/16
* alum vs steel

And any other useful info.. currently looking at trailex @ 7 k for an open trailer.

Ok experts..

[messix]

wow where to start?

you get what you pay for.

look for a c-channel or box tube frame, bigger thicker the better.
some have the deck support made from flimsy angle iron[ bad].
surge brakes will be more $. electric is fine.
2" ball ok if max out under 5k lbs, i would want to trust 10k on less than 2 5/16" although the key is the shank size [the part that bolts to the hitch and slides into the receiver]
steel will cost alot less, but weigh more.


things that you want that are usually extra cost, brakes on both axels, tie down points on the deck or on the deck side, ramps, treated decking. beaver tail, backend slants down to make loading low clearance easier.

thats all i could think off right now.