Where to buy: new car hauler

[JB]

I am selling the car hauler I bought a couple months back and want something new(getting $1000 for it, so if anyone needs it and will pay more, let me know). I want something 18'+2, preferably metal deck, and with 5200lb axles. Overall build quality is important. I want to treat it like a trailer, which means use the crap out of it and perform very little maintence. Brakes on 1 axle for sure, but it seems most 5200lb axles have them on both.

Most trailer places only have them with the 3500lb axles, so I imagine they will have to order on. I really do not want to spend more than $2500.

I also do not really want to buy it over eBay.

What is that place everyone mentions on 45N somewhere? I think it was Robbie or Jerry that recomeneded it.

[AggieTJ2007]

here is one on ebay, i know you don't want to buy it over ebay but you can buy from them as well

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/new-2007-20ft-steel-floor-10-400lbs-car-hauler_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ80769QQihZ002QQi temZ120154812329QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[Jackasic]

http://www.candmtrailers.net/cm/id2.html

that or performance down in Millican.

[sasquatch]

What is that place everyone mentions on 45N somewhere? I think it was Robbie or Jerry that recomeneded it.

texas pride in madisonville

[Graystroke]

search the forum..this has been covered like 12 times.

[JB]

Anyone every hear of removable trailer fenders? I saw an ad for a trailer with them an dwas interested. the track width of hte Bronco is 83-84" and most trailer s have 83" between the fenders. With the H1 rims I am about to run, it should be a little wider, so a removable fender would be ideal.

Does anyone know how they work?

[CRaSHnBuRN]

let us know what you find price wise. I'm going to be in the market for a trailer in the next month or so myself

[agjohn02]

With the H1 rims I am about to run, it should be a little wider


speaking of which, im back in town. tuesdays and thursdays are best.

[AggieTJ2007]

the removable fenders are pretty sweet. the ones that I have used on a trailer had a small piece of channel that hooks over the rail on the trailer and 3 cj style latches on each fender that hold them on.

the only problem with the is that they don't hold up very well when you blow out a tire, but then again those fenders were on a aluminum trailer.

Anyways when we blew a tire it broke the latches but bunjee cords make easy replacements

[Sharpe]

You are not going to find a trailer like what you are looking for for that price. For a trailer like you want, you are looking to spend around $3200. I have basically what you are looking for, a 20' bumper pull with twoo 5200 lb. axles and brakes on both axles. My trailer is a piece of **** though, I didnt know what I was doing when I bought it. I pad $2800 for it but after two years I know why it was $500 cheaper than the competitors. They cut alot of corners. Dont cheap out, you'll regret it if you do.

[JB]

Is your trailer parked at an apartment complex right now?

[Jackasic]

john, call the guys in the link i posted, they can help you out. They are by far the least expensive I have seen and the build quality is good. I am going to pick up a trailer from them next month.

[CRaSHnBuRN]

maybe the one at the bottom?

http://www.terrystrailers.com/standard.htm

[fbronco86]

Trout tire and trailer in porter sells some nice car haulers cheap. I think they want 1900 bucks for there 20 footers. They will upgrade the axles too if needed.

[JB]

maybe the one at the bottom?

http://www.terrystrailers.com/standard.htm

i like the price, i emailed them about a removable fender.

[CRaSHnBuRN]

http://houston.craigslist.org/car/406833982.html

[CRaSHnBuRN]

Trout tire and trailer in porter sells some nice car haulers cheap. I think they want 1900 bucks for there 20 footers. They will upgrade the axles too if needed.

didn't find a website for those guys, but I think this is the same guys you are talking about

http://houston.craigslist.org/car/396009382.html

EMAIL- b.trout@yahoo.com

[BMFScout]

i like the price, i emailed them about a removable fender.

My dad bought a Terry's trailer at the reccomendation of Grayson's dad. It's built well enough, but we've had issues with the wiring. Good trailer for the money.

[fbronco86]

didn't find a website for those guys, but I think this is the same guys you are talking about

http://houston.craigslist.org/car/396009382.html

EMAIL- b.trout@yahoo.com

Al Gore has not made it to Porter,Texas yet so they are still lacking the internet.

[eight]

Pick up an Equipment Trader magazine. They have plenty of adds for what you want in the back. Like a car hauler but heavier.

I've also been seeing adds for 18'x83" utility trailers in the chronicle for $1050 with 1 braking axle, not sure if they're 3500s or 5200s, or if tires are new. There are lots of trailer places in Houston you could call around to check prices.

[JB]

maybe the one at the bottom?

http://www.terrystrailers.com/standard.htm

$2700 for the heavy hauler with a removable fender and LEDs, 5200lb axles(one braking), bulldog hitch, 20footer(an 18 was same price)etc. Not too bad, but who know what the quality is like.

[Sharpe]

Things to check for on cheapass trailer (like mine);

Deck width
Size of hitch (for a trailer that big it should DEFFINATELY be 2 5/16)
Quality of wiring
Painted undercarriage
Ramp attachment

These are the main problems I've had with my trailer.

[JB]

oops jsut saw Jimmy's post about the quality for the money.

J&M will build one for around 3k but 4-6 weeks.

Take 3 in Brenham transfered me to 4 different people, then told me there trailer guy wasnt there to give me a price so I hung up.

[CRaSHnBuRN]

who built yours again sharpe? Maybe we should start a thread with everyone describing what trailer they have, how much it costs, and any complaints or problems

[agjohn02]

buy a big tex. if they are cheaper in mt pleasant at the factory, i could pull it back for you next time i go home.

[jerryg79]

theres a place on 45 south in/south of conroe that sells big tex.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

Big Tex, Pro-Trak and Goosenecks are all cheaper if you buy them through a distributor. (So they all told me) I really like the quality on my Pro-Trak but I don't think they make what you are lookin for.

[Sharpe]

A company caleld Truck Metal and More out of Uvalde. They suck ass.

[BMFScout]

Stole mine from St. John evidently, reworked by Janco! :gigem:

[Graystroke]

also OK doesn't collect sales tax. you can take the trailer to the DMV and registr it as a homemade or fib on the cost.

[Graystroke]

$2700 for the heavy hauler with a removable fender and LEDs, 5200lb axles(one braking), bulldog hitch, 20footer(an 18 was same price)etc. Not too bad, but who know what the quality is like.

we have had ours since 1990...maybe longer and it has been used a lot. It only has 3500# axles and has been overloaded many times. We've hauled that big POS IH on it from Austin. It was heavy. picked up the rear wheels on the Dmax. Hauled rock, dirt, engines, forklifts, tractors, concrete, dead cars, my old 3/4 BB suburban, etc. It probably has 75k or more miles on it..it's on it's 3rd set of tires. brakes have been redone once. I would buy another one. I personally like wood floors. doesn't burn your skin and things don't slide off when you're hauling other stuff.

[CheapJeep]

I picked up my Texas Bragg for $1400 at a place off of 59. It's 16', 3500lb axles, brakes, lights, ramps, etc. The deck on it is pretty wide, the Jeep barely fits but that's with full width's and 15.5" wide tires. It works great, I have no complaints. My dad used it to tow his 3/4 ton suburban to San Antonio with no issues.

[agjohn02]

Texas Bragg


also from MP. there are 4 or 5 big name trailer builders there, along with more than a dozen smaller places. give them a call and see about their prices. off the top of my head- big tex, texas bragg, performance, diamond C, top hat... it wont be hard to find places closer that sell them. if they are cheaper at distributors, these are all good brands.

[CRaSHnBuRN]

a quick question here. Is a 16ft car hauler long enough for a rig like mine (110" wb on 40" tires?), or should I get a 18ft one?

[CRaSHnBuRN]

I picked up my Texas Bragg for $1400 at a place off of 59. It's 16', 3500lb axles, brakes, lights, ramps, etc. The deck on it is pretty wide, the Jeep barely fits but that's with full width's and 15.5" wide tires. It works great, I have no complaints. My dad used it to tow his 3/4 ton suburban to San Antonio with no issues.

any idea what the place was called? And how long ago did you buy it?

[eight]

A 106" wb vehicle with 38" tires fits just fine on a 12' trailer.

[jerryg79]

a quick question here. Is a 16ft car hauler long enough for a rig like mine (110" wb on 40" tires?), or should I get a 18ft one?

apparently robbie's 3/4 ton sub fits on a 16' trailer, i dobut your 4 runner is longer than that.

[Sharpe]

a quick question here. Is a 16ft car hauler long enough for a rig like mine (110" wb on 40" tires?), or should I get a 18ft one?
Easily. The reason I bought a 20 ft. was I haukl other stuff like firewood, icechests and bench seats with me on trips so I needed a little extra room. Plus I wanted to be able to haul crewcab parts trucks :gigem:

[FJAggie07]

A 106" wb vehicle with 38" tires fits just fine on a 12' trailer.


I have seen your jeep on your trailer kopecki, advice from you needs to stay out of this thread! :flipoff2:

[CheapJeep]

any idea what the place was called? And how long ago did you buy it?
Pretty sure the name is Town and Country Trailer Sales. It's located on 59 near New Caney. Bought it in early Feb. 06.

[jerryg79]

2 more places on 45 by conroe.

spec trailers
www.spectrailers.com
936-760-1300

on 45 exit #88 just north of 336 on the northside of cornhole

also odom trailer mfg. is inside 336 on 45. Didnt get a number, but your computer has google im sure.

[agjohn02]

my dad saw this and called the place he gets his trailers from. he's got a 20' from them and the 16' i use here is made by them. he e-mailed me this

Horse Creek Trailers—Raul…...903.572.4211---18+2, metal floor, 5200# axles, 1 brake, 4 d’s in the floor, 2 5/16 hitch……they really build a nice trailer………$2440

[Seth]

do most carhaulers come with stakes? there are def times when I want the sides to haul crap.

[CRaSHnBuRN]

my dad saw this and called the place he gets his trailers from. he's got a 20' from them and the 16' i use here is made by them. he e-mailed me this

Horse Creek Trailers—Raul…...903.572.4211---18+2, metal floor, 5200# axles, 1 brake, 4 d’s in the floor, 2 5/16 hitch……they really build a nice trailer………$2440

that is pretty nice. Are they located in MP as well?

[CRaSHnBuRN]

do most carhaulers come with stakes? there are def times when I want the sides to haul crap.

that easy enough to add later in my opinion

[agjohn02]

that is pretty nice. Are they located in MP as well?


yes

[Graystroke]

that easy enough to add later in my opinion
I don't knoiw why you wouldn't have them do it..it probably is a $50 option. plus you won't have to fawk up the paint to put them on. we have sides and stake pockets. works good.

[JB]

my dad saw this and called the place he gets his trailers from. he's got a 20' from them and the 16' i use here is made by them. he e-mailed me this

Horse Creek Trailers—Raul…...903.572.4211---18+2, metal floor, 5200# axles, 1 brake, 4 d’s in the floor, 2 5/16 hitch……they really build a nice trailer………$2440


sounds great. I will call them and ask about the removable fender.

[agjohn02]

if i were you, i would just get HD fenders or add to them so you can drive over them. i think you will get very tired of having to take them off. i can see removable fenders being an asset if you were hauling a car and wanted to be able to open the doors, but just for loading a rig you'll be happier just driving over them.

[JB]

http://www.bigtextrailers.com/trailers/tandem_axle/10ET.html

[Sharpe]

So Cox what say you about Texas Bragg trailers? I know they are a good brand but just how good are they?

[agjohn02]

So Cox what say you about Texas Bragg trailers? I know they are a good brand but just how good are they?


dunno for sure, never had one. must be pretty good, they sell a lot.

[JB]

I would not recommend:

Take 3 Truck and Trailer (Brenham)
or
Top Flite Trailer (Conroe)

I called both of them and both had secretraries trying to give me quotes. I was transferred again today 3 times by Take 3 until I was finally told that someone would call me back. Top Flite also told me someone would call me back. I told both of them that I was ready to buy a trailer today, but wanted to make sure that they had what I wanted before I came down. No one from either place called me back today.

It is down to a Terry's trailer (good deal, but hard for me to take time off to drive to OK to get it)

or Horse Creek Trailer (like Cox recommended (need to call him back))

Brandon, did you have any experience with the guy in Millican? It is called American Trailer I think, not performance. They build there own stuff, but it seems slightly backwoods, though the old man seems to know what he is doing.

[Shaggy]

have you sold your old one yet?

[JB]

yeah

[jerryg79]

There are like 3 trailer places in a row on 45 just inside the beltway, at least one of them sells big tex.

Trailer Frame and Wheel, Husky, and I dont know the 3rd.

[Seth]

ake 3 seems like are making money somewhere (locals?) and don't want to stray from their comfort zone. maybe they are more into the truck side of take 3. what the **** does take 3 mean anyways.

[Graystroke]

It is their 3rd time to try and get it right? a redneck way of saying version 3.0?

[BMFScout]

The guy that started it crashed his Great Lakes over Las Vegas somewhere. He's on a permanent "take 5"

Mike Jones?

[BMFScout]

Maybe it's the rule of 3 in fabrication. If you need two, make three and throw the first one away.

[Doug Krebs]

A dude in one of my classes had a take three shirt on and the picture on the rear had an angled gooseneck car hauler with 3 vehicles on it. I'm assuming most of their business is building these type of trailers.

[eight]

Did you check the places in the equipment trader?

My dad's going to pick up a new trailer somewhere south of dallas tomorrow. I think it is Encore. But it's more of a heavy duty type thing, to haul the JD650G. He liked that they offered many options. It was custom made because of the options but it only took 2 weeks.

[JeepPhisherman]

The guy that started it crashed his Great Lakes over Las Vegas somewhere. He's on a permanent "take 5"

Mike Jones?

:flipoff2:

[Seth]

I have been to take 3 a few times for work. We had some liftgates installed and then warranty repaired there. The inside of the store had a bunch of truck accesories, and out in the back they had stock beds layin around. Don't get me wrong here, I'm not defending the place, just reporting what I saw.

[JB]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=ADME%3AX%3ARTQ%3AUS%3A11&viewitem=&item=120162699019

ordered one today from this guy. Pick it up next Thursday.

20ft
5200lb axles
leds
removable drivers fender.
some otehr stuff
channel frame/tongue



He is a hell of a salesmen. Before TTL, it was $3025.

[agjohn02]

He is a hell of a salesmen. Before TTL, it was $3025.


he must be, and thats no closer than MP.

[Seth]

That's a lot of trailer. Should do anything you want.

[sasquatch]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=ADME%3AX%3ARTQ%3AUS%3A11&viewitem=&item=120162699019

ordered one today from this guy. Pick it up next Thursday.

20ft
5200lb axles
leds
removable drivers fender.
some otehr stuff
channel frame/tongue



He is a hell of a salesmen. Before TTL, it was $3025.

looks like a nice trailer :gigem:

[agjohn02]

i didnt mean it doesnt look like a nice trailer, just that it's more expensive than the one my dad quoted.

[FJAggie07]

i didnt mean it doesnt look like a nice trailer, just that it's more expensive than the one my dad quoted.

you're an ******* john, don't apologize.


And your dad sells trailers? I will be shooting you a pm...

[agjohn02]

no, he doesnt sell trailers. he just got a quote from his trailer guy.

what does apologize mean?

[FJAggie07]

Oh I thought that was just a half assed attempt at you apologizing to him for being an ass in his thread. My mistake.

[JB]

deloreans?

[JB]

Horse Creek's price didnt include the options that I wanted, although with them, the price would have been similiar. I recommend both Horse Creek and Texas Made.