Lets talk cargo trailers

[WoodChuckDad]

I am in the market for a cargo trailer. I am thinking that a 16 footer would be just about perfect. I could make do with a 12 footer but I don’t want to do a single axle mostly because I think resale value on a double axle would be higher. Also I don’t like the idea of having something loaded up and going anywhere with it with just one action on it because of the tastrophe they do happen if you blow up the tires. I have been looking at new and I have been looking at used I’m cheap so I’d like to get a used one but I can’t seem to find too many that are decently priced. I came across an 18 footer for $4000 it was a 2006. I can’t see spending $4000 on a 13-year-old trailer. I know it doesn’t have a motor to wear down but it does have axles and they do seem to take a beating. I called the local big Tex trailers World and they have one16 footer 4695 new that’s about the best price I’ve seen I know there’s taxes taxes so I’d probably be $5000.I plan to use it for tool storage during my home build and I imagine I will probably sell it when I am done. I am interested in hearing everyone’s thoughts.

 

[B7510HSD]

I am in the market for a cargo trailer. I am thinking that a 16 footer would be just about perfect. I could make do with a 12 footer but I don’t want to do a single axle mostly because I think resale value on a double axle would be higher. Also I don’t like the idea of having something loaded up and going anywhere with it with just one action on it because of the tastrophe they do happen if you blow up the tires. I have been looking at new and I have been looking at used I’m cheap so I’d like to get a used one but I can’t seem to find too many that are decently priced. I came across an 18 footer for $4000 it was a 2006. I can’t see spending $4000 on a 13-year-old trailer. I know it doesn’t have a motor to wear down but it does have axles and they do seem to take a beating. I called the local big Tex trailers World and they have one16 footer 4695 new that’s about the best price I’ve seen I know there’s taxes taxes so I’d probably be $5000.I plan to use it for tool storage during my home build and I imagine I will probably sell it when I am done. I am interested in hearing everyone’s thoughts.

Well if you are going to use it for Tool Storage during your house build and then sell it why not a single axle 12ft if that will work around here they all hold their value used ones are not much cheaper than new!!

 

[EddieWalker]

I had a similar thought years ago and after looking around, I was really close to buying a horse trailer instead. I figured it would come in handy once the house and barn was built. But then I decided on a sea container and I still need to buy a horse trailer one of these days.

 

[fried1765]

I am in the market for a cargo trailer. I am thinking that a 16 footer would be just about perfect. I could make do with a 12 footer but I don稚 want to do a single axle mostly because I think resale value on a double axle would be higher. Also I don稚 like the idea of having something loaded up and going anywhere with it with just one action on it because of the tastrophe they do happen if you blow up the tires. I have been looking at new and I have been looking at used I知 cheap so I壇 like to get a used one but I can稚 seem to find too many that are decently priced. I came across an 18 footer for $4000 it was a 2006. I can稚 see spending $4000 on a 13-year-old trailer. I know it doesn稚 have a motor to wear down but it does have axles and they do seem to take a beating. I called the local big Tex trailers World and they have one16 footer 4695 new that痴 about the best price I致e seen I know there痴 taxes taxes so I壇 probably be $5000.I plan to use it for tool storage during my home build and I imagine I will probably sell it when I am done. I am interested in hearing everyone痴 thoughts.

Interesting:

$4700+ tax = $4950 with Va. tax......and it has the cheaper spring type axles I am sure.

I have a 2010 16' Haulmark DLX tandem axle cargo trailer currently listed for sale on E-Bay.


7000 GVW, with electric brakes on both axles.
The axles are the more expensive (+$600) torsion type, which give a much softer/better ride than spring type axles.
15" wheels and tires. Has V-nose, rear barn doors, and fwd. right side door. Trailer has only 1000 miles use.
Always stored up on blocks, and inside my barn.
New condition (white-I just waxed it). No dents or scratches.

Haulmark price for same trailer new, is $6871 + tax
My trailer is listed on E-Bay for $3900......no tax.

Unfortunately, you are apparently 600 miles away.

 

[teejk]

Not much of a market for the bigger dual axle trailers around here. They are hard to maneuver in tight spots. Your resale will probably be higher with a ramp door if you have any ATV/UTV trails around. I bought a Haulmark 14' "v-Nose" "swing door" years ago and nobody wants it.

 

[RNeumann]

I too bought a trailer that I used while I built my last house. I still have it and use it for tool and equipment storage. It ended up being cheaper and far better to order something from the south east. It seems to be where a lot of trailers are made. This company was easy to deal with and very low key. I sent my brother to pick it up. I paid him $2000 for fuel (my truck) and his time. We both felt like it was a good deal. Even with that cost I saved over Big Tex and other similar.

Mine, vs yours, is longer and my build had a few adds and deletes. Add 1 piece roof and delete skylight/vents- I wanted on possibly of a roof leak. Add side wall vents- high left front/low right back for some cross flow. I also upgraded axles so the lug pattern matched my truck. Plus heavy duty axles allows for more carrying capacity.

If you get a nice enough one you can travel to save on materials. Maybe lumber or windows from a state with no sales tax or cabinets from another area etc. I saved enough by having my buddy make the cabinets to pay for the trailer. But I had to travel a bit to get them.

Home - Cargo Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Concession Trailers by Colony Cargo

 

[bullbreaker]

I have a 2005 Continental 20 ' cargo car hauler which has been an excellent unit . I also have a 2018 Ariseing 14x7 which seems ok so far time will tell .

I would not buy a horse trailer unless it was aluminum and had torsion axles but thats just me .

 

[coobie]

HAULMARK..

 

[coobie]

Interesting:

$4700+ tax = $4950 ...and the cheaper spring type axles I am sure.

I have a 2010 16' Haulmark DLX tandem axle cargo trailer currently listed for sale on E-Bay.

7000 GVW, with electric brakes on both axles.
The axles are the torsion type which give a much softer/better ride than spring type axles.
15" wheels and tires.Trailer has only 1500 miles use.
Always stored up on blocks, and inside my barn.
New condition (white-I just waxed it). No dents or scratches.

$3900......no tax.

Unfortunately, you are apparently 600 miles away.

Fried went on Haulmarks website they list ALX but not DLX.Any difference?

 

[fried1765]

Fried went on Haulmarks website they list ALX but not DLX.Any difference?

I really do not know.
I assume that DLX may mean "deluxe"

 

[WoodChuckDad]

I appreciate all the input. I won't say I am in a terrible hurry, but if I had a deal like Fried's available to me around here, I wouldn't be having this discussion, I'd be asking about trailer organization

 

[WoodChuckDad]

I had a similar thought years ago and after looking around, I was really close to buying a horse trailer instead. I figured it would come in handy once the house and barn was built. But then I decided on a sea container and I still need to buy a horse trailer one of these days.

I had a shipping container at our last house. It was quite useful but it was older and had some rust spots that I had spray painted to prevent further rust. My wife hated it. the doors were also hard to open and my wife always had a time with it. If I had a spot all picked out and prepped here, a shipping container and a carport or some sort of overhang would be a great storage solution for us, but I don't think it would work for me right now since I need something more mobile. And if I do get another shipping container, I am going to have to physically check it out first to make sure the doors are easy to open, and it looks good enough to pass SWAMBO's standards.

 

[joeyd]

Take a look at Interstate Trailers, Interstate Enclosed Cargo Trailers, Snow Sports, Car Haulers, Utility Trailers - Interstate Trailers , a 16 footer runs around $5400 and they are made in Virginia.

 

[teejk]

I appreciate all the input. I won't say I am in a terrible hurry, but if I had a deal like Fried's available to me around here, I wouldn't be having this discussion, I'd be asking about trailer organization

I think they are all essentially the same regardless of brand. A lot of them come from that I80 corridor in Indiana and you might find a few different brands being made in the same factory. If I had to do it over I'd go with a 12' single axle (easier to move around) ramp door (easier to get stuff in and out).

 

[WoodChuckDad]

After considering all the information that was shared here, I pulled the trigger this morning on a 7x16. V-nose from Leonards. Manufactured by Arising Industries. It will do the trick and with some rearranging of things we are going clear out a storage unit that we are currently paying $290 a month for (mostly tools I need for the farm and some stuff that is for the build. Will probably keep it 1-2 years for tool storage until the house and barn are built and then sell it. i think I will actually come out ahead and I will have my tools handy. I had them put an additional hasp bar on the side door since it only had an RV style lock. I bought four masterlock Magnum locks for it for all three door locks and the tow hasp And I am going to call my insurance guy Monday and adjust my policy so that all the tools and the trailer don’t wipe me out if some dirtbag breaks in and steals me blind. My bride is delighted. I told her to organize me and she has been busy putting shelves together for the trailer and pulling tools out of the basement to go in there to make room, for the last 4 hours.

 

[WoodChuckDad]

After considering all the information that was shared here, I pulled the trigger this morning on a 7x16. V-nose from Leonards. Manufactured by Arising Industries. It will do the trick and with some rearranging of things we are going clear out a storage unit that we are currently paying $290 a month for (mostly tools I need for the build. Will probably keep it 1-2 years for tool storage until the house and barn are built and then sell it. i think I will actually come out ahead and I will have my tools handy. I had them put an additional hasp bar on the side door since it only had an RV style lock. I bought four masterlock Magnum locks for it for all three door locks and the tow hasp And I am going to call my insurance guy Monday and adjust my policy so that all the tools and the trailer don’t wipe me out if some dirtbag breaks in and steals me blind. My bride is delighted. I told her to organize me and she has been busy putting shelves together for the trailer and pulling tools out of the basement to go in there to make room, for the last 4 hours.

 

[Larry Caldwell]

Nice trailer, but realize that you will never sell it. A trailer is just too handy to have around. Your pickup, and the next couple pickups, will be long in the junkyard and the trailer will still be in great shape.

Running gear failures on a trailer are user error.

You HAVE to keep tandem tires equally inflated. Never let one go flat. At best it would ruin the tire, at worst the trailer will catch on fire.

Other than that, pack the bearings every 5 years/50,000 miles. All it costs is new seals and a tub of axle grease. Wash the bearings and hub, work the grease into the bearing until there is no air in there, put it back together with new seals, and it will run forever. I have a utility trailer I inherited from my dad, and know it's at least 70 years old. It's too handy to ever think if selling it.

 

[bullbreaker]

Hey WoodChuckDad congrats I have an Ariseing 14x7 v nose . Bought it in Ocala , Fla . The only thing i have ever had to do to it was replaced the cwappy plastic roof vent they put on em because of extreme Fla sun . Used this : https://www.amazon.com/Ventline-BV0...ler+roof+vent&qid=1564870713&s=gateway&sr=8-6

Problem solved , they say there aluminum but actually there galvanized steel ......................

 

[WoodChuckDad]

Hey WoodChuckDad congrats I have an Ariseing 14x7 v nose . Bought it in Ocala , Fla . The only thing i have ever had to do to it was replaced the cwappy plastic roof vent they put on em because of extreme Fla sun . Used this : https://www.amazon.com/Ventline-BV0...ler+roof+vent&qid=1564870713&s=gateway&sr=8-6

Problem solved , they say there aluminum but actually there galvanized steel ......................

Mine didn’t come with a vent and I was glad. One less thing to worry with. If I decide I need one, Ill probably install something on the side like the old pop out kitchen fans. The only regret I have is that When I sold my camper I sent the solar charger and the golf cart batteries with it. This gives me an opportunity for a 2.0 version with some improvements if I decide to do that.
My wife already asked if there was a way for me to wire in electrical plugs on the inside that can be run from the Generator.

 

[WoodChuckDad]

Nice trailer, but realize that you will never sell it. A trailer is just too handy to have around. Your pickup, and the next couple pickups, will be long in the junkyard and the trailer will still be in great shape.

Running gear failures on a trailer are user error.

You HAVE to keep tandem tires equally inflated. Never let one go flat. At best it would ruin the tire, at worst the trailer will catch on fire.

Other than that, pack the bearings every 5 years/50,000 miles. All it costs is new seals and a tub of axle grease. Wash the bearings and hub, work the grease into the bearing until there is no air in there, put it back together with new seals, and it will run forever. I have a utility trailer I inherited from my dad, and know it's at least 70 years old. It's too handy to ever think if selling it.

Larry Caldwell, if that is true then I will be even happier about my purchase.