Anybody know Mighty Mover Trailers? |
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Anybody know Mighty Mover Trailers? |
jhynesrockmtn |
Mar 27 2020, 02:32 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 415 Joined: 13-June 16 From: spokane wa Member No.: 20,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I think I ticked off the Haulmark trailer person discussing price.
I found this that looks interesting. Looks like the company is shut down. Trailer is a bit bigger which is good. Looks like an interesting tub frame and the pics make it look like it is in great shape. Newer tires and brakes/bearings were serviced a year back. I can't find much information about the company or if their trailers were any good so I thought I'd ask on this Forum. |
mepstein |
Mar 27 2020, 02:46 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,142 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Looks nice. There will be a lot of "toys" for sale over the next months/year, so don't worry too much about ticking of a seller when you haggle price.
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jd74914 |
Mar 27 2020, 02:57 PM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,772 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
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It does look like a nice unit though. How's pricing compare to more traditional trailers? |
jhynesrockmtn |
Mar 27 2020, 03:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 415 Joined: 13-June 16 From: spokane wa Member No.: 20,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) It does look like a nice unit though. How's pricing compare to more traditional trailers? I like the looks, less boxy. He is asking $6,000 which is a bit much for an older trailer. How would you add E track, etc. to the walls. Screw up some plywood? I offered the Haulmark lady $4,750 for something she was asking $6,500 for and she went from responsive to no contact. I told her I didn't want to piss her off or low ball her but it is an over 20 year old trailer. This Mighty Mover is 10 years newer and looks like it has been cared for better. |
IronHillRestorations |
Mar 27 2020, 03:34 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,708 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) It does look like a nice unit though. How's pricing compare to more traditional trailers? I like the looks, less boxy. He is asking $6,000 which is a bit much for an older trailer. How would you add E track, etc. to the walls. Screw up some plywood? I offered the Haulmark lady $4,750 for something she was asking $6,500 for and she went from responsive to no contact. I told her I didn't want to piss her off or low ball her but it is an over 20 year old trailer. This Mighty Mover is 10 years newer and looks like it has been cared for better. For the walls you'd attach it to the vertical square steel tubing. I'd agree that $6k is a strong price. For that you can probably get a decent new one, not a Haulmark or big name, but there's a bunch of trailer manufacturers |
IronHillRestorations |
Mar 27 2020, 03:41 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,708 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
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jhynesrockmtn |
Mar 27 2020, 04:45 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 415 Joined: 13-June 16 From: spokane wa Member No.: 20,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
That looks interesting. Too bad I'm not closer but I sent them an email. Thanks, Jerry |
914 Ranch |
Mar 28 2020, 02:01 AM
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Team Sharp where the 914 grow wings Group: Members Posts: 1,388 Joined: 29-January 16 From: TheNorth Shore Retreat. Deland Member No.: 19,611 Region Association: South East States |
MM has been around for a long time building quality trailers. I learned of them in the mid 80's. There in Carona, Ca. That being said 6K is the price for a new trailer. I can get a new 18' enclosed for under $4K in GA . But it's not as nice as a MM.
The Team NARP trailer holds 2 914's… Mighty Movers was in Carona when I looking for a trailer for offroading toys and they made the best frame and looking at the pics it perty obvious that they did. To bad they are going out of busseness. I could use another trailer. |
stownsen914 |
Mar 28 2020, 05:46 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 905 Joined: 3-October 06 From: Ossining, NY Member No.: 6,985 Region Association: None |
The MM trailer looks nice. Also a bit lighter duty and possibly lighter than standard steel trailers like Haulmark. Lighter trailers seem to cost more. Not sure I'd be able to justify the cost, but it can be important depending on what you're towing with. My sister and brother in law tow their Cayman with a Trailex enclosed ($$) behind a VW Touareg and it does fine. No way I'd be comfortable towing a regular 20' steel enclosed trailer behind a mid-size SUV.
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jhynesrockmtn |
Mar 28 2020, 06:40 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 415 Joined: 13-June 16 From: spokane wa Member No.: 20,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Thanks for the information. I tend to be drawn to less standard things and therefore I thought this trailer was interesting, but at that price it doesn't make sense. My tow rig is a big diesel truck so towing a heavier trailer is not a problem. There is an almost brand new Continental Cargo 10k 20 footer relatively close to me. Guy bought it in May and has it advertised for $7k. I'm thinking about offering him $6.5k and see what he says. My wife likes the color much better and given it will sit behind our house, her request for black or gray makes sense. My shop is a dark gray.
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wndsrfr |
Mar 28 2020, 07:27 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,427 Joined: 30-April 09 From: Rescue, Virginia Member No.: 10,318 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
That one looks nice...especially if it's newer..
Difference between 6.5 & 7k is chump change...if you like it, buy it. |
80’s old school |
Apr 1 2020, 08:55 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 79 Joined: 26-March 19 From: California Member No.: 22,994 Region Association: Southern California |
Thanks for the information. I tend to be drawn to less standard things and therefore I thought this trailer was interesting, but at that price it doesn't make sense. My tow rig is a big diesel truck so towing a heavier trailer is not a problem. There is an almost brand new Continental Cargo 10k 20 footer relatively close to me. Guy bought it in May and has it advertised for $7k. I'm thinking about offering him $6.5k and see what he says. My wife likes the color much better and given it will sit behind our house, her request for black or gray makes sense. My shop is a dark gray. Funny you mention Continental Cargo. I bought a 2019 28’ Continental Cargo to replace my Haulmark. (Still have both). While the CC has more bells and whistles. I feel the Haulmark is of a “little bit” better quality. In truth... at the end of the day... they are enclosed boxes with wheels. You really have to spend mucho more $$$ to drastically jump in quality. Don’t be afraid to buy the CC. It works fine. |
80’s old school |
Apr 1 2020, 08:57 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 79 Joined: 26-March 19 From: California Member No.: 22,994 Region Association: Southern California |
MM has been around for a long time building quality trailers. I learned of them in the mid 80's. There in Carona, Ca. That being said 6K is the price for a new trailer. I can get a new 18' enclosed for under $4K in GA . But it's not as nice as a MM. The Team NARP trailer holds 2 914's… Mighty Movers was in Carona when I looking for a trailer for offroading toys and they made the best frame and looking at the pics it perty obvious that they did. To bad they are going out of busseness. I could use another trailer. What size is your trailer to carry two 914’s? |
jhynesrockmtn |
Apr 2 2020, 08:26 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 415 Joined: 13-June 16 From: spokane wa Member No.: 20,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I ended up finding a basically new 20 ft. 2019 Cargo Mate outfitted as a car hauler with upgraded heavy duty axles, escape hatch, fully finished interior. Basically all of the upgrades. The owner used it for a 500 mile haul and then parked it. He threw in a new in the box weight distribution set up, strap set, spare set up. Not a killer deal at $7k but I felt it was fair. Will be adding a winch, covering the floor and adding some storage, etc.
Towed great on the trip home. |
914 Ranch |
Apr 3 2020, 04:23 PM
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Team Sharp where the 914 grow wings Group: Members Posts: 1,388 Joined: 29-January 16 From: TheNorth Shore Retreat. Deland Member No.: 19,611 Region Association: South East States |
MM has been around for a long time building quality trailers. I learned of them in the mid 80's. There in Carona, Ca. That being said 6K is the price for a new trailer. I can get a new 18' enclosed for under $4K in GA . But it's not as nice as a MM. The Team NARP trailer holds 2 914's… Mighty Movers was in Carona when I looking for a trailer for offroading toys and they made the best frame and looking at the pics it perty obvious that they did. To bad they are going out of busseness. I could use another trailer. What size is your trailer to carry two 914’s? The Team NARP trailer is a 32' box, 36' over all. |
80’s old school |
Apr 10 2020, 11:24 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 79 Joined: 26-March 19 From: California Member No.: 22,994 Region Association: Southern California |
MM has been around for a long time building quality trailers. I learned of them in the mid 80's. There in Carona, Ca. That being said 6K is the price for a new trailer. I can get a new 18' enclosed for under $4K in GA . But it's not as nice as a MM. The Team NARP trailer holds 2 914's… Mighty Movers was in Carona when I looking for a trailer for offroading toys and they made the best frame and looking at the pics it perty obvious that they did. To bad they are going out of busseness. I could use another trailer. What size is your trailer to carry two 914’s? The Team NARP trailer is a 32' box, 36' over all. Cool! Good to know. |
914 Ranch |
Apr 11 2020, 09:11 AM
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Team Sharp where the 914 grow wings Group: Members Posts: 1,388 Joined: 29-January 16 From: TheNorth Shore Retreat. Deland Member No.: 19,611 Region Association: South East States |
MM has been around for a long time building quality trailers. I learned of them in the mid 80's. There in Carona, Ca. That being said 6K is the price for a new trailer. I can get a new 18' enclosed for under $4K in GA . But it's not as nice as a MM. The Team NARP trailer holds 2 914's… Mighty Movers was in Carona when I looking for a trailer for offroading toys and they made the best frame and looking at the pics it perty obvious that they did. To bad they are going out of busseness. I could use another trailer. What size is your trailer to carry two 914’s? The Team NARP trailer is a 32' box, 36' over all. Cool! Good to know. I looked at 28' box but it didn't give me enough room for a bench and to tie down. |
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