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| 0396 |
 Jun 30 2007, 12:43 AM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 2,046 Joined: 13-October 03 From: L.A. Calif Member No.: 1,245 Region Association: Southern California  |
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.. |
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| 73Phoenix20 |
Jun 30 2007, 07:54 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 334 Joined: 15-June 05 From: Michiana Member No.: 4,283 |
BEST Car hauler is the U Haul Auto Transport... Good surge brakes, open chassis to help in tie down, low to the ground for easy loading, no storage issues, and if you get to know the local dealer, they will work with you on reservations and one day trips...
But, if you have to have your own, an Interstate 1 18' with 2' beavertail, dual brake axles, boxed frame (as above), and electric brakes is my choice... medium heavy, so it rides and pulls well, and with the electric brake controller you can set it up for any load weight, for nice straight stops every time. Surge brakes can be a little "iffy"... either all on or not at all... they don't have the progressive braking feel of electrics. Featherlights are nice, but sort of spendy... the Interstate 1 , with brakeaway kit, and a winch, came in at $3,000.00 new out of the box, with HD 15" wheels and HD Radial Tires... |
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| Johny Blackstain |
 Jun 30 2007, 08:09 AM
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QUOTE(73Phoenix20 @ Jun 30 2007, 09:54 AM)  Featherlights are nice, but sort of spendy Unfortunately (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) 100%. Very pricey, which is why I don't own one & borrow my friends (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) |
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396 Open Car Trailer Advice Jun 30 2007, 12:43 AM
messix wow where to start?
you get what you pay for.
lo... Jun 30 2007, 12:59 AM messix just looked at the trailex.... spendy ! Jun 30 2007, 01:03 AM Van914 Trailex is what I have. Many advantages to Alum. t... Jun 30 2007, 05:05 AM BarberDave :trophy:
My 2 cents:
16 ft. if... Jun 30 2007, 06:29 AM degreeoff Another question....why new? I bought my steel dea... Jun 30 2007, 06:36 AM Johny Blackstain I'm familiar w/ "Featherlight" ... Jun 30 2007, 06:56 AM Joe Ricard We use a big heavy steal 18 ft. no brakes , does... Jun 30 2007, 07:30 AM
396 ALL,
Thanks for the education. I guess the last f... Jun 30 2007, 08:50 AM |
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