best aluminum trailer

gnicholson · 08-30-2017, 04:17 AM

I'm looking to buy a new trailer probably a bumper pull but possibly a fifth wheel for my race car. I want a really good quality trailer I don't have to work on constantly because it keeps falling apart. In other words something that's built to last and doesnt use plywood panels etc. I know there's a few brands that are better than everybody else like T & E and gold rush . I would like to keep the price around $30,000. Does anybody have any suggestions there's a ton of Manufacturers out there

340Cuda · 08-30-2017, 11:44 AM

I don't have an aluminum trailer but just from afar the InTechs sure look nice.

ATC seems to have a good reputation as well

I don't know where you live but Rich's company sure seems to move a lot of trailers all over the country, I have to assume he prices aggressively.
http://www.rmtrailer.com/

I bought my Classic many years ago from Flying A and was treated well.
http://www.flyingamotorsports.com/

Let us know what you decide on.

Bill

rickseeman · 08-30-2017, 11:51 AM

T & E is nice but about double your budget. I bought a Middlebrook in 2011 and it was really nice and way under your budget.

gnicholson · 08-30-2017, 06:38 PM

i should have included that im looking for a 28 to 30 ft trailer. thanks for the replys

Jeff Jewell · 08-30-2017, 06:42 PM

I bought a 22' bumper pull ATC in 2012. It was not cheap ($27K). Trailer tows good and looks nice from 10' away, but the fit and finish is terrible. Really disappointed in the trailer overall. For another couple grand, I could have bought a Gold Rush...

gnicholson · 08-30-2017, 07:49 PM

i was looking at atc and intech as well. That was my number one criteria ; build quality .something that is welded together uses quality materials and aircraft rivets etc. I'm an aircraft welder ,sheet metal guy plus i do a lot of machine work and metal fab in my shop. some of these trailers look nice untill you really start looking at them. i was really impressed by a gold rush trailer i looked at recently as far as how the structure was built

Larry Merk · 08-30-2017, 11:03 PM

I bought a 24 foot ATC bumper pull in 2011 and picked it up at the factory. Cabinets across the front, all aluminum floor, walk-on roof, uninsulated and not lined. Paid $17K. I considered a Gold Rush but they were over 25% more money for what appeared to be comparable quality.

Contrary to the problems Jeff Jewell experienced, I have not had any problems and am very happy with my ATC trailer. The aluminum frame on an ATC is hell for stout. I bought my trailer through Bob Resner in Duncan, Oklahoma. He was very helpful offering a lot of useful tips regarding options. Don't know if he is still a dealer.

During and after my purchase I also interacted with numerous people at the ATC factory. All were very helpful and quick to respond. Couldn't be happier.

Bob Resner - http://www.reznertrailers.com/

ATC - http://www.aluminumtrailer.com/

08-30-2017, 04:17 AM	#1
gnicholson Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 103 Likes: 15 Liked 4 Times in 3 Posts	best aluminum trailer I'm looking to buy a new trailer probably a bumper pull but possibly a fifth wheel for my race car. I want a really good quality trailer I don't have to work on constantly because it keeps falling apart. In other words something that's built to last and doesnt use plywood panels etc. I know there's a few brands that are better than everybody else like T & E and gold rush . I would like to keep the price around $30,000. Does anybody have any suggestions there's a ton of Manufacturers out there

08-30-2017, 11:44 AM	#2
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,671 Likes: 3,856 Liked 801 Times in 338 Posts	Re: best aluminum trailer I don't have an aluminum trailer but just from afar the InTechs sure look nice. ATC seems to have a good reputation as well I don't know where you live but Rich's company sure seems to move a lot of trailers all over the country, I have to assume he prices aggressively. http://www.rmtrailer.com/ I bought my Classic many years ago from Flying A and was treated well. http://www.flyingamotorsports.com/ Let us know what you decide on. Bill

08-30-2017, 11:51 AM	#3
rickseeman Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Stuttgart, AR Posts: 125 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: best aluminum trailer T & E is nice but about double your budget. I bought a Middlebrook in 2011 and it was really nice and way under your budget.

08-30-2017, 06:38 PM	#4
gnicholson Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 103 Likes: 15 Liked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: best aluminum trailer i should have included that im looking for a 28 to 30 ft trailer. thanks for the replys

08-30-2017, 06:42 PM	#5
Jeff Jewell Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bangor, PA Posts: 182 Likes: 41 Liked 171 Times in 36 Posts	Re: best aluminum trailer I bought a 22' bumper pull ATC in 2012. It was not cheap ($27K). Trailer tows good and looks nice from 10' away, but the fit and finish is terrible. Really disappointed in the trailer overall. For another couple grand, I could have bought a Gold Rush...

08-30-2017, 07:49 PM	#6
gnicholson Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 103 Likes: 15 Liked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: best aluminum trailer i was looking at atc and intech as well. That was my number one criteria ; build quality .something that is welded together uses quality materials and aircraft rivets etc. I'm an aircraft welder ,sheet metal guy plus i do a lot of machine work and metal fab in my shop. some of these trailers look nice untill you really start looking at them. i was really impressed by a gold rush trailer i looked at recently as far as how the structure was built

08-30-2017, 11:03 PM	#7
Larry Merk Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 213 Likes: 46 Liked 314 Times in 113 Posts	Re: best aluminum trailer I bought a 24 foot ATC bumper pull in 2011 and picked it up at the factory. Cabinets across the front, all aluminum floor, walk-on roof, uninsulated and not lined. Paid $17K. I considered a Gold Rush but they were over 25% more money for what appeared to be comparable quality. Contrary to the problems Jeff Jewell experienced, I have not had any problems and am very happy with my ATC trailer. The aluminum frame on an ATC is hell for stout. I bought my trailer through Bob Resner in Duncan, Oklahoma. He was very helpful offering a lot of useful tips regarding options. Don't know if he is still a dealer. During and after my purchase I also interacted with numerous people at the ATC factory. All were very helpful and quick to respond. Couldn't be happier. Bob Resner - http://www.reznertrailers.com/ ATC - http://www.aluminumtrailer.com/ __________________ Larry Merk