what brands of used trailers and why?

Kegracing · 12-25-2012, 04:41 PM

Merry Christmas everyone!
I know this is about like asking what oil and what weight... but here goes.
I am looking for a used trailer, need more space than my old 24'... as I will be hauling a Jr. Dragster and ATV along with the stocker.
I am looking for a 28-32' tag on a budget!. What brands do you like, and why? Who to stay away from and why? I have had and been around Pace, Vintage, Haulmark, Interstate over the years.
What about Cargo Mate? I see quite a few of these for sale, but do not know anyone that has one, and do not know much about them?
thanks
Ken

sq34 · 12-25-2012, 07:13 PM

Vintage all the way, Troy Stone is at every div 3 race. He owns Vintage and will handle any problem in a professional matter.

Hudlow66 · 12-25-2012, 08:05 PM

X2 on the Vintage. Bought it in '06 and have been happy ever since

jim powers · 12-26-2012, 12:03 PM

x3 i have had haulmarks and a transport design ,and now i am on my second vintage, excellent quality for the money

Run to Rund · 12-26-2012, 01:48 PM

I have a Wells Cargo and you may find them around your area, since they have/had a mfg. facility in Texas.

Jeff Teuton · 12-27-2012, 01:28 PM

I would look closely at the wheels, tires, and axles on a longer heavier trailer. 6 hole wheels are normally 5K axles, and are much better than the 3500 axles which are 5 X 4.5 wheels and has larger bearings. The 8 hole a 6K and usually has 16" wheels. Has the same larger brakes, and has 8 lugs, and a larger outer bearing than the 5K. 15" tires on a28 or larger trailer are a little doubtful, especaially if you are traveling any distance. Hope this helps.

Dave Ribeiro · 12-27-2012, 02:38 PM

Ken,

Listen to what Jeff is saying, about 5 vs 6 lug rims & brakes ? Very important on a 24' & over Box , you can get away with 5 lug on an open trailer .. Safety First !!! (Look for 16" ) Good Luck, hope you are doing well? Happy Holidays !!!!

Dave,

hookdaddy · 02-06-2013, 11:50 PM

Ken , I just bought a new 32' triaxle Vintage from ok Motorsports in Florida I was looking for a used trailer but the price they gave me was unbeatable

rickseeman · 02-07-2013, 11:50 AM

A buddy of mine bought a 15 year old Featherlite. The quality is amazing.

12-25-2012, 04:41 PM	#1
Kegracing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Red Oak, TX Posts: 441 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	what brands of used trailers and why? Merry Christmas everyone! I know this is about like asking what oil and what weight... but here goes. I am looking for a used trailer, need more space than my old 24'... as I will be hauling a Jr. Dragster and ATV along with the stocker. I am looking for a 28-32' tag on a budget!. What brands do you like, and why? Who to stay away from and why? I have had and been around Pace, Vintage, Haulmark, Interstate over the years. What about Cargo Mate? I see quite a few of these for sale, but do not know anyone that has one, and do not know much about them? thanks Ken

12-25-2012, 07:13 PM	#2
sq34 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Avon, Indiana Posts: 48 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: what brands of used trailers and why? Vintage all the way, Troy Stone is at every div 3 race. He owns Vintage and will handle any problem in a professional matter. __________________ Craig Sullivan

12-25-2012, 08:05 PM	#3
Hudlow66 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 59 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: what brands of used trailers and why? X2 on the Vintage. Bought it in '06 and have been happy ever since __________________ Phil Hudlow 6678 (S/C, S/G, ET-PRO)

12-26-2012, 12:03 PM	#4
jim powers Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: manville nj Posts: 359 Likes: 198 Liked 13 Times in 10 Posts	Re: what brands of used trailers and why? x3 i have had haulmarks and a transport design ,and now i am on my second vintage, excellent quality for the money

12-26-2012, 01:48 PM	#5
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 584 Likes: 9 Liked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: what brands of used trailers and why? I have a Wells Cargo and you may find them around your area, since they have/had a mfg. facility in Texas.

12-27-2012, 01:28 PM	#6
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: what brands of used trailers and why? I would look closely at the wheels, tires, and axles on a longer heavier trailer. 6 hole wheels are normally 5K axles, and are much better than the 3500 axles which are 5 X 4.5 wheels and has larger bearings. The 8 hole a 6K and usually has 16" wheels. Has the same larger brakes, and has 8 lugs, and a larger outer bearing than the 5K. 15" tires on a28 or larger trailer are a little doubtful, especaially if you are traveling any distance. Hope this helps. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

12-27-2012, 02:38 PM	#7
Dave Ribeiro VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Williamsburg, Va.---USA Posts: 1,827 Likes: 1,612 Liked 56 Times in 27 Posts	Re: what brands of used trailers and why? Ken, Listen to what Jeff is saying, about 5 vs 6 lug rims & brakes ? Very important on a 24' & over Box , you can get away with 5 lug on an open trailer .. Safety First !!! (Look for 16" ) Good Luck, hope you are doing well? Happy Holidays !!!! Dave, __________________ Dave Ribeiro 1033 STK

02-06-2013, 11:50 PM	#8
hookdaddy Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ocala Florida Posts: 254 Likes: 0 Liked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Re: what brands of used trailers and why? Ken , I just bought a new 32' triaxle Vintage from ok Motorsports in Florida I was looking for a used trailer but the price they gave me was unbeatable __________________ Don Scholl d.scholl@comcast.net 145Y Stock - 145H Super Comp

02-07-2013, 11:50 AM	#9
rickseeman Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Stuttgart, AR Posts: 125 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: what brands of used trailers and why? A buddy of mine bought a 15 year old Featherlite. The quality is amazing.