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Utility trailer brands
Posted on 11/1/15 at 11:04 am
Posted on 11/1/15 at 11:04 am
Looking to get a new utility trailer. We have a 12' that is too short and the 20' I use for multiple ATVs is moving to MS. Looking at both Big Tex and Pro-Pull mainly because they are all over LA Sportsman, but open to other brands.
Looking for a tandem 16' around 6.5' wide. Trailer brakes would be nice, but not necessary.
What brands do yall like and or recommend?
Looking for a tandem 16' around 6.5' wide. Trailer brakes would be nice, but not necessary.
What brands do yall like and or recommend?
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Posted on 11/1/15 at 11:46 am to Ice Cream Sammich
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Trailer brakes would be nice, but not necessary.
I was thinking brakes are "required" on trailers with more than one axle.
The max weight you plan to haul is a critical question.
Posted on 11/1/15 at 11:48 am to Ice Cream Sammich
Top Hat makes s nice trailer. Give LeBlanc Trailer Sales in Rayne a call.
Posted on 11/1/15 at 11:50 am to Grassy1
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The max weight you plan to haul is a critical question.
3 ATVs or 2 ATVS and 1 ZTR at once. No tractors or vehicles. A light duty trailer is all I am after.
Posted on 11/1/15 at 11:56 am to Ice Cream Sammich
To me, determine the max weight, then cover that weight with the right axle. If one axle is enough, use it. Tandem axle trailers are a PIA, unless needed.
If your load is light enough, forget brakes. Something else to break and maintain.
I had a Pro-pull tandem and it was fine. Best or best value? I don't know. They make them in Greenwell Springs, so there's something for a local manufacture (if you're local.)
If your load is light enough, forget brakes. Something else to break and maintain.
I had a Pro-pull tandem and it was fine. Best or best value? I don't know. They make them in Greenwell Springs, so there's something for a local manufacture (if you're local.)
Posted on 11/1/15 at 11:58 am to Grassy1
I was only saying tandem because of the 16' length. But you're right, its going to be a light load even if fully loaded if only with ATVs and ZTR. I have a 12k 20' for heavier stuff.
I am local, but like best bang for buck too.
I am local, but like best bang for buck too.
Posted on 11/1/15 at 12:34 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
You can get a single axle 8 lug trailer to match your truck in case you have a trailer tire blowout. Most of the 8 lug trailer axles are rated for 7500lbs.
Mike Gerald has good prices. I like Pro Pull trailers the best though
Mike Gerald has good prices. I like Pro Pull trailers the best though
Posted on 11/1/15 at 1:08 pm to Hammertime
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You can get a single axle 8 lug trailer to match your truck in case you have a trailer tire blowout. Most of the 8 lug trailer axles are rated for 7500lbs.
Thats interesting as hell. About to Google now.
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Mike Gerald has good prices.
Ill go see them next week.
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I like Pro Pull trailers the best though
Look to be same quality as Big Tex, but cheaper.
Hows that 6.0 holding up? Thinking about getting one when I get rid of this 6.7. Might wait until 2017 to see what Ford releases and if GM ups the power of theirs.
Posted on 11/1/15 at 1:12 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
Great engine. Have an EVAP leak somewhere by the gas tank now. Other than that, everything is rock solid
Posted on 11/1/15 at 1:13 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
I've had a 14 dual axle Wells Cargo that I bought right after Katrina.
I only use it once or twice a year, but it is bulletproof .
Well made and reliable.
I only use it once or twice a year, but it is bulletproof .
Well made and reliable.
Posted on 11/1/15 at 1:15 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
I deal with these guys when we buy trailers for work. They are dealers for a number of different lines and have done a good job of helping to sort out what we need for a particular situation.
Cowboy Trailers
ETA: they also have a good link of what they have in inventory and what they can get along with prices...
Cowboy Trailers
ETA: they also have a good link of what they have in inventory and what they can get along with prices...
This post was edited on 11/1/15 at 1:18 pm
Posted on 11/1/15 at 1:31 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
I special ordered a Big Tex from Northshore Trailer. They told me 6 week wait time.....going into week 9 now. Keep that in mind if you order a Big Tex.
Posted on 11/1/15 at 9:04 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
Big Tex is trash. I see more of them deteriorate faster than any other brand.
I have 5 utility trailers and have been through a few cargos. I only buy Maxey Trailers these days. They are the best for the money and no details are skipped in their build quality.
I have 5 utility trailers and have been through a few cargos. I only buy Maxey Trailers these days. They are the best for the money and no details are skipped in their build quality.
Posted on 11/1/15 at 9:05 pm to bootlegger
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I special ordered a Big Tex from Northshore Trailer.
I'm sorry
Posted on 11/2/15 at 9:02 am to stout
Those look great, but more more heavy duty than what I need. It will be a specialty purpose trailer that wont even get much use.
Posted on 11/2/15 at 9:12 am to Ice Cream Sammich
I would price these guys if you don't mind driving to Alexandria. Family owned and been in the business a long time. I've bought some from them and they were very well built.
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