Trailer independence achieved!

[Marveltone]

After about five years or so of calling my dad to see if his 16ft lightweight (6000lbs!) car trailer is available, driving out to his place to borrow it, then making sure I get my stuff off so he can use it again, I've finally managed to get my own. I searched the used market, but up here,everyone who has a trailer wants to keep it, and anything for sale was either too light or too far away, so I bought new.

It's a PJ, 20ft (18' flat, 2' dovetail) 14k with flip-up ramps. I was looking at a 10k also, but with only $560 difference between the two, I decided to get something that will better handle my needs for now and the future.

Besides, buying from a small, local, family owned dealer makes me feel good.

Now, to build some stake sides for more versatility! :thumbsup:

PS: Yeah, I know... the front truck bumper is a bit askew. More on that on another post in the near future.

Joe

 

[rsewill]

Looks nice!

 

[JESSE1]

Nice rig! More capacity is better when you're buying a trailer.

 

[dkhntr04]

Nice trailer! You will certainly enjoy the convenience of having your own. Keep it out of the salt and weather as much as you can. I just bought a 6 year old PJ in Fargo that I believe lived outside it's whole life, and the powder coat is literally coming off in sheets.

Did you get it from the guy just west of Roseau on 11? I've been past there umpteen times going to LOW, and have stopped there to look a time or two. Seems he keeps a pretty good inventory considering where he's at.


:drink: Congrats!

 

[creekbend]

Congratulations. The convenience of owning your own trailer and not relying on other people for your equipment needs, most certainly leaves you with a good feeling. :thumbsup:

 

[Marveltone]

Nice trailer! You will certainly enjoy the convenience of having your own. Keep it out of the salt and weather as much as you can. I just bought a 6 year old PJ in Fargo that I believe lived outside it's whole life, and the powder coat is literally coming off in sheets.

Did you get it from the guy just west of Roseau on 11? I've been past there umpteen times going to LOW, and have stopped there to look a time or two. Seems he keeps a pretty good inventory considering where he's at.

Do you mean east of Roseau? Northwest Trailers, right by the "bunker" near the "S" curves. He said he prices his to match the bigger dealers in Fargo. A quick online search proved his statement to be correct, so I saved a lot of money on fuel by shopping at home. I did not buy a spare tire yet, as he honestly admitted his prices on them are high. He actually suggested I shop online or somewhere else for one. I commend and respect his honesty.

Joe

 

[Dmace]

That is a very nice looking trailer, we need pics of it loaded up!

 

[vwnotrunning]

I recently bought a similar trailer, but with slide in ramps. I think I hurt my dad's feelings, he said I seldom use mine just come and get it. But it seemed everytime I had used and wanted to leave something on it some else needed to borrow it. Going to get it and take it back was always a hassle.

Congrats.

 

[yooper1]

Nice looking trailer.

Congrats

 

[Bob77064]

Good looking trailer, smart to get more than you need now.

 

[dkhntr04]

Do you mean east of Roseau? Northwest Trailers, right by the "bunker" near the "S" curves. He said he prices his to match the bigger dealers in Fargo. A quick online search proved his statement to be correct, so I saved a lot of money on fuel by shopping at home. I did not buy a spare tire yet, as he honestly admitted his prices on them are high. He actually suggested I shop online or somewhere else for one. I commend and respect his honesty.

Joe

Yeah, east of Roseau :ashamed: Not sure how I managed to mix that up. Does everyone around there know that hose near there as "the bunker?"

If the dealer can match the Fargo area dealers, you got a good buy. Saving an entire day driving and the fuel definitely does add up. Plus the support of your local dealer if you ever have warranty issues is huge as well, learned that one the hard way.

I'd check backspace and hub diameter on your spare tire/wheel for the truck. As far as I know, Dodge has kept the 8 on 6.5" bolt pattern which is the same as 7k trailer axles. As long as your truck's spare will clear the frame and hub, your truck and trailer could share it. The spare for my K2500HD will fit on my PJ 7k axles.

 

[CompactTractorFan]

Congrats!!! Nice trailer (and truck). :thumbsup:

 

[bucktaker]

great trailer, I too will be in the market for a trailer if my mowing jobs take off. If you dont mind what did a 20 footer cost?

 

[dkhntr04]

great trailer, I too will be in the market for a trailer if my mowing jobs take off. If you dont mind what did a 20 footer cost?

Best price I could find when I was looking for a new PJ 14k 18+2 trailer like his was $3800. That was in the Minneapolis St. Paul metro area.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Nice...

Chris

 

[two_bit_score]

Isn't it great yo be independent?!

Nice trailer!



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[Marveltone]

great trailer, I too will be in the market for a trailer if my mowing jobs take off. If you dont mind what did a 20 footer cost?

Best price I could find when I was looking for a new PJ 14k 18+2 trailer like his was $3800. That was in the Minneapolis St. Paul metro area.

$3995 is the northern border special. Pretty good deal, considering we're nowhere near any big cities. If I had to go to Minneapolis, It would have cost me around $300 in fuel and food just to get it. Plus, I'd have to stay at a hotel, driving the cost up even more.

Joe

 

[bryte]

Good choice!:thumbsup: