Open car trailers?

WorstNameEver · 03-18-2007, 02:02 AM

I'm looking to buy one but have no idea where to look in Richmond. I don't know how much they usually go for either, but I guess I'm looking for something cheap and sturdy. Anybody have any have any recommendations on places to go or any brands that you found that make some quality products?

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HndaTch627 · 03-18-2007, 03:44 AM

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wallyman424 · 03-18-2007, 10:04 AM

econotrailer. brand new at 1600 with 4 brakes. theyre light, durable, and dovetail'd.

their "factory" is located in PA, i just drove up one day and bought one.

http://www.econotrailer.com/ i would call them and see if they have a dealer near you, but really the drive is worth it.

and you can fit the lowest of cars on them with some little homemade ramp things, seen here:

best part about them is that i could turn around today and sell it for 1600.

nhat · 03-18-2007, 10:30 AM

ryder truck? you don't even hafta buy it!

WorstNameEver · 03-18-2007, 01:39 PM

Thanks wallyman424, I'll check them out.

MasterKwan · 03-18-2007, 02:41 PM

I bought one in Manasass. 2 axles, $1600 with a full deck and electric brakes. I thought I'd use it twice a year but, it's more like once a month since I've gotten it. I don't have to make sure my track car stays street legal any more too.

After bending valves at VIR, I decided I wasn't going to drive the track car to far-away tracks any more.

Carisma · 03-18-2007, 02:46 PM

Wallyman - where is that picture taken at??? It looks familiar.

wallyman424 · 03-18-2007, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Carisma

Wallyman - where is that picture taken at??? It looks familiar.

vir..

Carisma · 03-18-2007, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by wallyman424

vir..

I thought so but I never seen the sand down there.

wallyman424 · 03-18-2007, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Carisma

I thought so but I never seen the sand down there.

its pea gravel. how could you miss it, the entire paddock is covered in it!!

Carisma · 03-18-2007, 03:03 PM

I went down there for a motorcycle race so I didn't go into the paddock area.

WorstNameEver · 03-18-2007, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MasterKwan

I bought one in Manasass. 2 axles, $1600 with a full deck and electric brakes. I thought I'd use it twice a year but, it's more like once a month since I've gotten it. I don't have to make sure my track car stays street legal any more too.

After bending valves at VIR, I decided I wasn't going to drive the track car to far-away tracks any more.

Do you remember the name of the place you bought it from?

MasterKwan · 03-18-2007, 04:29 PM

It's actually Gainsville which is a bit south west of manasas.

http://www.hillwoodsales.com/

spazegun2213 · 03-18-2007, 09:37 PM

Odds are if you google richmond and car trailer/hauler, you'll find a trailer sales place. There are all sorts, from wally's super light small car trailer to my behemoth pictured below. Either way, odds are you'll pay 1500-3000 for a steel open trailer, if you want a super light alu trail there is a company called trailex, but you pay 5k+ for one.

WorstNameEver · 03-18-2007, 10:59 PM

Thanks for your help everyone. I'll check them all out.

MasterKwan · 03-18-2007, 11:14 PM

What are you pulling it with? Get a spare tire/wheel too when you buy one. I didn't and ended up regretting it.

WorstNameEver · 03-18-2007, 11:23 PM

A spare for the trailer? I'll keep that in mind, thanks for the heads up.

elgorey · 03-19-2007, 12:38 AM

In all my reasearch, Kaufman trailers had the best price, reputation, and quality that I could find.
They are in NC.

WorstNameEver · 03-19-2007, 02:18 AM

I checked out their site and it looks like they got some nice stuff, sucks that it's so far away though.

Anyone here have any experiences with wooden floored trailers? And any advantages/disadvantages?

spazegun2213 · 03-19-2007, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by WorstNameEver

Anyone here have any experiences with wooden floored trailers? And any advantages/disadvantages?

advantage, they are normally lighter

disagvantage, its wood, gives you splinters and it will need to be replaced eventually. however they are normally lighter.

elgorey · 03-20-2007, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by spazegun2213

advantage, they are normally lighter

disagvantage, its wood, gives you splinters and it will need to be replaced eventually. however they are normally lighter.

you forgot to mention that they are usually lighter. and they weigh less.

spazegun2213 · 03-20-2007, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by elgorey

you forgot to mention that they are usually lighter. and they weigh less.

orly? well they are lighter

and they do weigh less as well...

meh, everything is running together this week... stupid move.

Butt Dyno · 03-20-2007, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by spazegun2213

orly? well they are lighter

Really? I heard that they were lighter.

spazegun2213 · 03-20-2007, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ButtDyno

Really? I heard that they were lighter.

it was funny when evan said it, but don't make me come over there and tip over your yada, because i hear they are lighter

TAPOUT · 03-20-2007, 06:18 PM

I am also looking to buy one. If you want to set up a time to check out the place in Gainesville, maybe we can get a discount for buying more than one.

03-18-2007, 02:02 AM	#1
WorstNameEver Scooby Specialist Member#: 93156 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Parc Fermé Vehicle: All you see is crime in the city.	Open car trailers? I'm looking to buy one but have no idea where to look in Richmond. I don't know how much they usually go for either, but I guess I'm looking for something cheap and sturdy. Anybody have any have any recommendations on places to go or any brands that you found that make some quality products? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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