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CLASSIFIEDS => Wanted => Topic started by: Jimmy on August 08, 2010, 05:22:37 PM

Title: Car trailer
Post by: Jimmy on August 08, 2010, 05:22:37 PM
I guess I am starting to look for a car trailer. Whatcha got? Not looking to break the bank and don't mind doing a little work if its a deal.
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: DOUG on August 08, 2010, 05:55:07 PM
They seem to have gone up lately for a good trailer.  I'll keep my eye open for a deal. 

You lookin for a nice one or a fixer upper?
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: Jimmy on August 08, 2010, 07:28:25 PM
Either depending on the deal
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: rabunjeeper on August 08, 2010, 09:27:38 PM
My bro has a real nice one but, it is a 3 axle, i think 18 ft and has an electric jack on the front. He might sale it cheap if you have something big enough to pull it. He does pull it empty with his XJ. I'm sure it can be bought under a grand. LMK
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: Jimmy on August 08, 2010, 09:32:20 PM
Got any pictures? How wide between the fenders? Brakes? How are the tires on it?
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: mdo817 on August 08, 2010, 10:06:43 PM
Easy enough to drop an axle. {toast}
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: YotaBeast on August 08, 2010, 10:08:08 PM
When i was looking for a trailer i found a guy that built trailers to order in  alabama. the trailer i was looking at was 18ft long, 83" wide deck. here are the specs

7,000 g.v.w.r.
3,500 x 2 g.a.w.r.
2 5/16 Ball cast coupler (clam shell as mark calls it)
9x72 tear drop fenders
safety chains
7,000 lb jack
1 ez lube idler axle
1 brake axle
4 leaf double eye spring suspension
4 15" white spoke wheels
4 st205/75/d15 bias tire 1820 lb
5 inch channel tongue
3x5x1/4 Angle Frame
2x3x3/16 angle crossmembers
DOT approved lights
protected wire lights

i was kinda worried about the idler axle, i dont know how they pull, ended up buying a better trailer that was slightly used
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: rabunjeeper on August 08, 2010, 10:22:30 PM
No fenders, kinda looks like an equipment trailer but if it is, its for small equipment. Plenty wide enough for hauling a full size truck. Has 2x8 rough sawn flooring in good shape, 2 fold down ramps, painted yellow (fresh), tires are all good. I was thinking you could take the other axle out and then it would be easier to turn it around. If you want I will give him a call in the am and get a pic tomorrow. He traded a broke down Xj for it so im sure its a good price.
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: Jimmy on August 08, 2010, 10:52:23 PM
That'd be great if you could get some more info on it and a price. I'd like to know width of the deck, my Jeep is 80" wide and having tires hang over is just a little worrisome.
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: rabunjeeper on August 08, 2010, 10:54:13 PM
That'd be great if you could get some more info on it and a price. I'd like to know width of the deck, my Jeep is 80" wide and having tires hang over is just a little worrisome.
Ill check tom and measure and get pics too.  I gotta go down there and check on that t case for richard anyways. Also need to get a pic of my full widths for my build thread. {toast}
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: ranger11 on August 08, 2010, 10:57:54 PM
We can build extensions on the side with 2x2 if its within a few inches.  As long as the $$ is right.
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: mdo817 on August 08, 2010, 10:59:33 PM
We can build extensions on the side with 2x2 if its within a few inches.  As long as the $$ is right.
What is wrong with a little hangover {ehm}
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: ranger11 on August 08, 2010, 11:08:45 PM
If its half or less doesnt bother me. As long as it strapped its not going any where.


Unless you are talking about a different hangover {hihi}
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: Jimmy on August 08, 2010, 11:11:13 PM
If its half or less doesnt bother me. As long as it strapped its not going any where.


Unless you are talking about a different hangover {hihi}

I know, mine hangs over yours a little if its not perfectly centered. Piece of mind is nice though.
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: ranger11 on August 08, 2010, 11:21:51 PM
I will prob build some rails whenever I get started on it. Dang so much to do.
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: YotaBeast on August 09, 2010, 02:13:33 PM
Forgot to put in there he sells those trailers for $1,500 brand new. You can probablt talk the guy down
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: rabunjeeper on August 09, 2010, 05:42:21 PM
Bad news man. I asked him and he aint ready to sell it just yet. Sorry dude, I tried.  {toast}
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: DOUG on August 09, 2010, 06:09:40 PM
These are the cheapest guys I know of for new:

http://atlastrailers.net/

http://www.qualitytrailers4less.com/

If you are 80" wide, you'll have no problem finding a trailer.  Most of the car trailers are 82" between the fenders.  My Jeep is 83.5".   :(

Get 2 brake axles if you can.  Cheap up front, and easy to ad later too.

What does yours weigh Jimmy?
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: DOUG on August 09, 2010, 07:01:12 PM
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/rvs/1888541552.html
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: Jimmy on August 09, 2010, 07:33:59 PM
^ I'm seeing them new for that price or close to it. Looking to stay under a grand, or I can't really justify buying used. Not sure how much I weigh, its just a stock Jeep with 37's and 60's, probably pretty light.
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: DOUG on August 09, 2010, 07:44:27 PM
^ I'm seeing them new for that price or close to it. Looking to stay under a grand, or I can't really justify buying used. Not sure how much I weigh, its just a stock Jeep with 37's and 60's, probably pretty light.

I haven't seen an 18' dove 7000# WOOD with 2 brake axles with new tires (not take off police tires), fenders, jack, and ramps for less than $1805 without a spare.  I looked hard for months.  That one is a diamond plate steel hauler.

I bought a 10,000# due to the beast being so heavy. 
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: ranger11 on August 09, 2010, 07:57:41 PM
Doug whats the weight on your jeep?


Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: DOUG on August 09, 2010, 08:03:19 PM
Doug whats the weight on your jeep?

5320#'s before the Rock Jock 60's and Poison Spyder Crusher Flare Fenders with soft top with no frame.

I estimate that it's 5700#'s now.  Sound right?

So with a 1500# steel trailer, I was over 7000GVWR.

Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: ranger11 on August 09, 2010, 08:38:57 PM
I forgot you have the extra steel. Man that thing is heavy.
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: DOUG on August 09, 2010, 08:52:12 PM
I forgot you have the extra steel. Man that thing is heavy.

Then ad my fat arse!  :o
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: kvom on August 09, 2010, 08:57:56 PM
I believe all new trailers need brakes on all axles by law.

I hang over a couple of inches on each side; no problem.  That said, you need stout fenders if you're rolling over them.
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: Jimmy on August 09, 2010, 09:38:03 PM
^ I'm seeing them new for that price or close to it. Looking to stay under a grand, or I can't really justify buying used. Not sure how much I weigh, its just a stock Jeep with 37's and 60's, probably pretty light.

I haven't seen an 18' dove 7000# WOOD with 2 brake axles with new tires (not take off police tires), fenders, jack, and ramps for less than $1805 without a spare.  I looked hard for months.  That one is a diamond plate steel hauler.

I bought a 10,000# due to the beast being so heavy. 

There is one in one of your links for a little over $1700, I don't need 18' anyway, and the 16' is around $1500. There is a guy on eBay in KY called Bluegrass Trailers for $1400-1500 for 18' and little more for steel deck, but they may have only one braking axle. Either way it doesn't matter since I am trying to stay around 1000.
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: ranger11 on August 09, 2010, 09:45:48 PM
There is a guy in byron that sells them for 1200 new. Doesnt matter cause it over 1000.00 {hihi}
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: Jimmy on August 09, 2010, 09:50:07 PM
I think I wouldn't mind paying the 200 :P
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: ranger11 on August 09, 2010, 09:51:39 PM
We will go look at them tomorrow.
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: DOUG on August 09, 2010, 10:02:23 PM
There is a guy in byron that sells them for 1200 new.

Need details, name, address, phone number...
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: YotaBeast on August 09, 2010, 10:02:52 PM
I'll check the guy in canton ga where i bought my trailer he usually keeps a good selection of used trailers. I bought a 14 with 2ft dovetail dual axle brakes with new tires all led lights, think its 82 or 83 wide It was 3 years old. And it was close to 1,000. If u want u can look at the pics of it on my project toyota build
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: mdo817 on August 10, 2010, 02:11:37 AM
http://montgomery.craigslist.org/cto/1890332665.html

Offer him a grand Jimmy. {toast}
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: kvom on August 10, 2010, 08:24:19 AM
I prefer wood deck over metal, mainly because the metal heats up in Summer and is uncomfortable to lie on.
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: ranger11 on August 10, 2010, 09:44:09 AM
There is a guy in byron that sells them for 1200 new.

Need details, name, address, phone number...

We may go look at them tonight. I will let you know. I havent stopped by there in a few years.
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: Rowingfish87 on August 10, 2010, 11:16:25 AM
There is a guy in byron that sells them for 1200 new.

Need details, name, address, phone number...

We may go look at them tonight. I will let you know. I havent stopped by there in a few years.

I wouldn't mind that info either...I need a trailer but have been to busy keeping all my junk running to buy one. haha.
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: Jimmy on August 10, 2010, 03:57:38 PM
Found something
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: mdo817 on August 10, 2010, 04:01:31 PM
Found something
You asked for this:
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Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: Jimmy on August 10, 2010, 04:08:22 PM
It seems to be the trend these days! Its the one I talked to you about yesterday. I'll give you the full details later.
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: ranger11 on August 10, 2010, 09:04:55 PM
needpics
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: YotaBeast on August 11, 2010, 08:38:34 AM
 needpics {ban} {ban} {ban} {whack3} {ban} {ban} {ban} {ban} {ban} {ban} {ban} {ban}

show us the  {bling}
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: ranger11 on August 11, 2010, 09:49:23 AM
(http://home.jtan.com/~joe/trailer/trailer_6.jpg)
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: mdo817 on August 11, 2010, 11:25:28 AM
(http://home.jtan.com/~joe/trailer/trailer_6.jpg)
That is funny Richard, I was thinking of doing almost that exact thing on my small trailer to sent the Redneck Ritz on, I won't use that much wood though.
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: YotaBeast on August 11, 2010, 01:38:34 PM
What kind of small trailer is underneath that thing??? LoL
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: CopperCrawler on August 11, 2010, 08:21:14 PM
There is a guy in byron that sells them for 1200 new. Doesnt matter cause it over 1000.00 {hihi}

Are you talking about the guy with the red trailers on Hwy 41?  I looked at them about a year ago and I think $1200 was about what he told me for an 18'er.
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: ranger11 on August 11, 2010, 10:14:43 PM
There is a guy in byron that sells them for 1200 new. Doesnt matter cause it over 1000.00 {hihi}

Are you talking about the guy with the red trailers on Hwy 41?  I looked at them about a year ago and I think $1200 was about what he told me for an 18'er.


Yep thats the guy. Thats the best deal I have seen.. 18 is all we need. I want to go talk to him, I bet he would make a deal if we sold 5 of them for him.
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: ranger11 on August 14, 2010, 10:48:04 AM
Trailer was a bust. To out of square to be safe.

Guys beware ifyou are looking for a trailer don't deal with this trailer. Link coming later.
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: drich394 on August 14, 2010, 01:43:54 PM
Trailer was a bust. To out of square to be safe.

Guys beware ifyou are looking for a trailer don't deal with this trailer. Link coming later.
  {ehm}  :bs)
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: Jimmy on August 14, 2010, 05:18:58 PM
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/pts/1885917627.html

Supposedly, one side had the axle brackets bent and that was why it was out of square. In reality, the whole damn trailer is 6" out of square.
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: drich394 on August 14, 2010, 05:41:17 PM
get ur money back?
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: Jimmy on August 14, 2010, 05:47:39 PM
I hadn't paid for it yet.
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: DOUG on August 14, 2010, 10:28:55 PM
I saw that one and talked to the guy. Could tell he wasn't exactly forthcoming. He tecnically has a totaled trailer from impact and is tryoing to offload it on someone else, and shame is, he will.
Axles may be bent too in addition to the spring perches, and fronm u guys said, the frame. 

Scrap metal.
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: Huntingman2706217 on August 14, 2010, 11:41:40 PM
theres a car trailer down the street from me... he doesnt have a sign on it yet and says hes going to wait for that till after a yard sale so he can use it... but its got round tube sides, fender flares, and its deff been used many of times... but hes asking $800... me personally would give him more like $600...
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: CopperCrawler on August 17, 2010, 09:21:17 AM
Jimmy, If you haven't found a trailer yet, I may have found one for you.  It will probably need a little work for what you need, but the guy who has it now used it "as is".  Looking like the price might be around the $500 range.  I won't know any more until after this weekend.  We'll talk more this weekend.

Chuck
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: CopperCrawler on August 17, 2010, 09:30:48 AM
There is a guy in byron that sells them for 1200 new. Doesnt matter cause it over 1000.00 {hihi}

Are you talking about the guy with the red trailers on Hwy 41?  I looked at them about a year ago and I think $1200 was about what he told me for an 18'er.


Yep thats the guy. Thats the best deal I have seen.. 18 is all we need. I want to go talk to him, I bet he would make a deal if we sold 5 of them for him.

Did you get a chance to check on these?
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: ranger11 on August 17, 2010, 09:54:58 AM
Not yet waiting on Jimbo. We are gonna ask him about making a deal
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: mdo817 on August 24, 2010, 07:17:49 PM
http://www.southernjeeps.org/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=34784&highlight=
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: DOUG on November 04, 2010, 02:40:28 AM
HERE IS THE DEAL JIMMY!  HURRY!  $1200!

http://www.southernjeeps.org/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=35357&highlight=&sid=8d41247ef35bf318277f59472c84a56f


(http://www.southernjeeps.org/phpbb/files/trailer36s.jpg)
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: Jimmy on November 04, 2010, 08:20:43 AM
Man, he's selling for the reason I have been putting off picking a trailer up, but I may have to call about this one. {popcorn}
Title: Re: Car trailer...$1150.00..firm**SOLD**
Post by: wideload on November 07, 2010, 11:08:41 AM
I have pretty much the same trailer, good tires, new spare boxed in lights, breakaway unit and all.
Will sell to you for the same money if you are in need and I'm much closer, in Jackson, Ga.
The tool box comes with it.
$1150.00 for GATR guys/gals

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Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: Huntingman2706217 on November 07, 2010, 08:35:21 PM
depends on if you wanted a open or closed center... open is nice fixing vehicles... closed is nice for lawn mowers and such...
Title: Re: Car trailer
Post by: wideload on November 07, 2010, 10:29:58 PM
Very true..I found in the past that 2 points of positive note came to mind, as said, the ability to work well under the vehicle dropping trans. and other items was a great asset and 2 the ability to fab compartments to haul extra materiasl, axle shafts, tools, drive shafts etc.etc.etc.
It certainly never mattered to me any way if it did or didn't have an open center since I weld a lot and fab most of my needs as I see warranted but I like the ability of placing things where they are out of my way and or can just add a couple planks and have a full cover.
I think it will sell in due time, just wanted to post here 1st before going to other sites.
For $1150.00 for GATR persons.

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