Anybody use a "US Cargo" trailer?

Rory McNeil · 06-24-2014, 02:30 PM

I am looking at buying a used 24 foot enclosed trailer, and one I am looking for is a "US Cargo", which is made by the Forest River group. I have been unable to find much out about this brand, other than their website. Just trying to find out if they are a decent trailer, or one of the lower end cheapies. It does have the 5200 lb torsion axles, and LOOKs fairly nice. Also, this trailer, and another Wells Cargo I am looking at both have some fairly large advertising stickers on the trailers outer skin. Is there much chance of removing these stickers without damaging the finish of the panels underneath. What about the glue residue?

Mike Pearson · 06-24-2014, 03:23 PM

I have seen a few around. They look to be a lower end trailer. Most I have seen are bare plywood inside. The 5200 lb axle is good on a 24 ft trailer. If the exterior is at all faded the graphics will leave a shadow when removed. They come off pretty easy with a heat gun then some solvent to remove the sticky that's left over. If the trailer is in good shape and priced right I would not be afraid of it

MAURICE BLENDHEIM · 06-24-2014, 04:54 PM

H…I got a call from the owner of the W.C. last night, he will negotiate based on what you are talking about. As Mike mentioned some solvent or gasoline will work on the glue. I think you will be further ahead once it's all cleaned up. Maybe trade your birthday present for a trailer detail. Call me…T.F.C.

VanPelt · 06-24-2014, 06:25 PM

I've had good results with Rapid Remover.

Good luck.

Geerhead55 · 06-25-2014, 12:42 AM

Rory,, I've had my 24ft Wells for 11 years now and have never regretted it. I'm thinking you should grab that one up there, load the Mustang and come down to Bremerton for the combo at the National Open this weekend. Theres usually room by us along the return road for another rig. Good luck whichever way you go.
Danny Durham

Run to Rund · 06-25-2014, 11:38 AM

I bought a new Wells Cargo in 2011 after some research. It is medium priced and seems well made, with Dexter torflex axles and a 2x6 box tubing frame. I have added small D rings to the inside side walls for hauling stuff inside it, and I can tell you that the steel framing members are tough to drill. It is entirely a different trailer from the US Cargo, about which I have no information.

Don Anderson · 06-25-2014, 06:23 PM

Rory, Buy it now!! Stickers come off with heat gun easy. Good luck wheeling and dealing on price!!

Don Anderson
M/S #5342

Craig Dawson · 06-25-2014, 08:50 PM

I bought my US Cargo 24' trailer back in 1995 and sold it in 2011...best trailer I've ever owned.

jim hensley · 06-30-2014, 06:25 PM

I found 3 companies with similiar names. US cargo, wells cargo, and husky cargo. are these 3 totally different companies with different quality trailers ?

MAURICE BLENDHEIM · 06-30-2014, 07:51 PM

Rory… Did you buy it yet? TFC.

06-24-2014, 02:30 PM	#1
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,258 Likes: 246 Liked 945 Times in 261 Posts	Anybody use a "US Cargo" trailer? I am looking at buying a used 24 foot enclosed trailer, and one I am looking for is a "US Cargo", which is made by the Forest River group. I have been unable to find much out about this brand, other than their website. Just trying to find out if they are a decent trailer, or one of the lower end cheapies. It does have the 5200 lb torsion axles, and LOOKs fairly nice. Also, this trailer, and another Wells Cargo I am looking at both have some fairly large advertising stickers on the trailers outer skin. Is there much chance of removing these stickers without damaging the finish of the panels underneath. What about the glue residue? __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

06-24-2014, 03:23 PM	#2
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,330 Likes: 547 Liked 1,656 Times in 507 Posts	Re: Anybody use a "US Cargo" trailer? I have seen a few around. They look to be a lower end trailer. Most I have seen are bare plywood inside. The 5200 lb axle is good on a 24 ft trailer. If the exterior is at all faded the graphics will leave a shadow when removed. They come off pretty easy with a heat gun then some solvent to remove the sticky that's left over. If the trailer is in good shape and priced right I would not be afraid of it __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

06-24-2014, 04:54 PM	#3
MAURICE BLENDHEIM Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Langley (no igloos), British Columbia, Canada Posts: 554 Likes: 278 Liked 230 Times in 80 Posts	Re: Anybody use a "US Cargo" trailer? H…I got a call from the owner of the W.C. last night, he will negotiate based on what you are talking about. As Mike mentioned some solvent or gasoline will work on the glue. I think you will be further ahead once it's all cleaned up. Maybe trade your birthday present for a trailer detail. Call me…T.F.C.

06-24-2014, 06:25 PM	#4
VanPelt Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Mexico Posts: 148 Likes: 21 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Anybody use a "US Cargo" trailer? I've had good results with Rapid Remover. Good luck.

06-25-2014, 11:38 AM	#6
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 574 Likes: 6 Liked 44 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Anybody use a "US Cargo" trailer? I bought a new Wells Cargo in 2011 after some research. It is medium priced and seems well made, with Dexter torflex axles and a 2x6 box tubing frame. I have added small D rings to the inside side walls for hauling stuff inside it, and I can tell you that the steel framing members are tough to drill. It is entirely a different trailer from the US Cargo, about which I have no information.

06-25-2014, 12:42 AM	#5
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Anybody use a "US Cargo" trailer? Rory,, I've had my 24ft Wells for 11 years now and have never regretted it. I'm thinking you should grab that one up there, load the Mustang and come down to Bremerton for the combo at the National Open this weekend. Theres usually room by us along the return road for another rig. Good luck whichever way you go. Danny Durham

06-25-2014, 06:23 PM	#7
Don Anderson Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Duluth, Mn. Posts: 151 Likes: 2,520 Liked 22 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Anybody use a "US Cargo" trailer? Rory, Buy it now!! Stickers come off with heat gun easy. Good luck wheeling and dealing on price!! Don Anderson M/S #5342

06-25-2014, 08:50 PM	#8
Craig Dawson Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mahomet Illinois Posts: 91 Likes: 947 Liked 77 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Anybody use a "US Cargo" trailer? I bought my US Cargo 24' trailer back in 1995 and sold it in 2011...best trailer I've ever owned.

06-30-2014, 06:25 PM	#9
jim hensley Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: columbia tn Posts: 50 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Anybody use a "US Cargo" trailer? I found 3 companies with similiar names. US cargo, wells cargo, and husky cargo. are these 3 totally different companies with different quality trailers ?

06-30-2014, 07:51 PM	#10
MAURICE BLENDHEIM Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Langley (no igloos), British Columbia, Canada Posts: 554 Likes: 278 Liked 230 Times in 80 Posts	Re: Anybody use a "US Cargo" trailer? Rory… Did you buy it yet? TFC.