close to the limit but how can I say no

jwstewar · May 21, 2009

I purchased my Gatormade trailer back in January. It is a 16+2. There was an issue with its weight rating. It was listed as 14k, in reality it is a 7k trailer. I knew that buying it, but I did talk to Gator and got the correct title for it. Mine is painted very thorough, but with some weld splatter in various places. They did use butt connectors to connect the battery box. I had to replace the battery because when I picked it up the dealer's telereach slid on the ice and cause the trailer to jackknife and his forks broke the battery box. I put weather sealed connectors on it when I replaced it (Gator sent a new breakaway kit - it didn't hurt the battery, so I now I've got a spare battery and an extra breakaway switch). When I talked to Gator they said this a "special" trailer they build. It is essentially their 10k lb trailer with 7k lb axles. Not sure why they do it, but it is very heavy built for a 7k lb trailer.

Anyway, where I was heading with this. My trailer has brakes on both axles, removable fenders, rear slide in ramps, and all LED lights including the 3 light bar on the back. All of the light wires are in a large sealed line with a special weather proof connector to come back forward to pick up the battery with another wire to go back to the brakes. All of my wires once they get to the back go inside the frame before they split out. I haven't taken any of the lights out yet to see how they sliced them in.

Newblue · May 21, 2009

I wish I could have stuck around and inspected the trailer better but I had the day off from work and it was a 520 mile round trip. The 3 lights in the back are a trucklite model 15 copy. I have found them by themselves as LED but not in a three light bar package. I crawled underneath the trailer at the back (at home) and worked my way forward inspecting it. It started out good with premade connectors then went to shrink butt splices to regular butt splices to the 8 scotch locks used as butt splices. The welds look very solid but with a lot of spatter on the neck. Paint on top looks good. I think I got what I paid for. This trailer has a lot of options for the price I paid for it. Just some shoty electrical and lack of promissed paint. Here is the trailer I bought.
20+5 GOOSENECK hotshot,utility,skidsteer,trailer:eBay Motors (item 400050042512 end time May-22-09 18:53:01 PDT)

Diamondpilot · May 21, 2009

I see you are in Central Indiana, Where? I am in Daleville between Muncie and Anderson. Anyway, I hate to say it but its probably the times. They are cutting corners everywhere they can to stay in business. I would call them and explain. Every dealing I have had with them was good.

Chris

Newblue · May 21, 2009

I live half way in between Franklin and Shelbyville. Got the trailer out tonight to haul a car for a friend and found a few more items. The spare is mounted with valve stem facing the neck and no way to get to it. I tried flipping it with the valve stem out but the studs that hold the tire on are too short. I also found on the right dropleg jack there is a strait grease fitting that faces the neck and no way to get the gun on it with about 1/2" clearance. Hopefully I can get a 90 deg fitting on there. Who have you talked to? I have been talking to Shawn Mosley but he is hard to get a hold of after the sale. He has been returning my emails though.

Mike

Diamondpilot · May 21, 2009

Newblue said:
I live half way in between Franklin and Shelbyville. Got the trailer out tonight to haul a car for a friend and found a few more items. The spare is mounted with valve stem facing the neck and no way to get to it. I tried flipping it with the valve stem out but the studs that hold the tire on are too short. I also found on the right dropleg jack there is a strait grease fitting that faces the neck and no way to get the gun on it with about 1/2" clearance. Hopefully I can get a 90 deg fitting on there. Who have you talked to? I have been talking to Shawn Mosley but he is hard to get a hold of after the sale. He has been returning my emails though.

Mike

I will be heading through that area Saturday. Going to North Vernon. Anyway, its been since last fall since I have called. I have done business with the outlet they used to have in Cincinnati, but do not remember the guys name Is the Cincy dealership still there?

Chris