Author Topic: Which Trailer Is Best (Read 2314 times)

Billyisgr8 · « **on:** March 22, 2007, 11:44:41 PM »

Just trying to figure out which type of trailer is best all around, cargo is out of the question. Will be buying next week, both are close in price. tilting...or ramps...

http://www.hhtrailer.com/05SpeedLoaderMX.asp

http://www.pj-trailers.com/detail.cfm?ID=C5 Pj's are powder coated

Any comments would be nice.

Kevin

amishrabbi · « **Reply #1 on:** March 22, 2007, 11:47:06 PM »

not really advice, but wouldnt a tilt trailer be harder to get a lowered car onto if the tilt is to steep? where as with ramps you just use longer ramps and it makes the angle less

blarneyman · « **Reply #2 on:** March 23, 2007, 06:17:56 AM »

The first trailer is good, but, there are other tilt trailers out there that don't have to be jacked into position for loading (that is what I would be looking for) Look for one that requires about 100 lbs on the front to bring it down. That way you can make a receiver for a winch and the winch won't lower the deck before the car is on.

The second trailer is fine if you don't have a lowered car (or even a car with a flat tire). The bend in the deck (at the back) can be a nightmare.

piercedvw · « **Reply #3 on:** March 23, 2007, 07:59:12 AM »

Buy' em both. I do it with shoes.... same thing, right?

AlanU · « **Reply #4 on:** March 23, 2007, 08:20:02 AM »

Get a dove tail. It has an angle trailer with no extras like the first trailer you have on the list. Typical wind up jack to adjust the height. The dual axle one my bros and I have is super stable on the highway and I drive my lowered 65 on it without any additional boards on the ramps.

If your getting a single axle type of trailer you'll wiggle like a fish if you dont have proper tongue wieght. Dual axles are much larger trailers but then you can put anything on them and it'll be more versatile (if you choose to) make sure you have a jack and spare tire.

Electric or wieght activated brakes is up to you.

Chris W · « **Reply #5 on:** March 23, 2007, 09:10:23 AM »

I agree with Alan, get the dove tail. I have a standard and get my car on it fine it just takes a little bit more work with low cars. I would go with electric brakes and a 16ft.

vanBoven · « **Reply #6 on:** March 23, 2007, 10:05:40 AM »

i would get an 18 just in case you have like a box or something it gives you a little more room.

Tom H. · « **Reply #7 on:** March 23, 2007, 12:05:11 PM »

Mowser · « **Reply #8 on:** March 23, 2007, 02:19:19 PM »

I like the first one myself but here's an option....

http://nutsusers.proboards84.com/index.cgi...read=1172777658

Chris · « **Reply #9 on:** March 23, 2007, 02:35:58 PM »

go with the green one

Darren Dilley · « **Reply #10 on:** March 23, 2007, 07:36:35 PM »

i like toms.....

moni · « **Reply #11 on:** March 23, 2007, 07:47:54 PM »

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good lawrd, that's bigger than my apartment.

Billyisgr8 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 30, 2007, 08:18:34 PM »

I ended up buying a PTL trailer. 16' flat deck no dove tail. , it was local, and the distributor talked that it was the best built trailer option for option. He has been selling trailers for many years and explained the ins and outs and what this had, and I'm supporting somebody local who buys from a family operated business that builds 1 trailer a day and take pride in what they do from Alberta.

Kevin

Chris · « **Reply #13 on:** March 30, 2007, 08:26:49 PM »

alberta

thats like supporting quebec
you bastard

cool you got a trailer

slugbug · « **Reply #14 on:** March 30, 2007, 10:55:41 PM »

Agreed, and I'm from Quebec

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