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Trailer Stores in MA?

Post by Tsurara » Fri Apr 18, 2008 10:22 am

Hi Guys,

I think it's about time to upgrade from my open trailer. Carrying 50,000$+ in junk available to whoever wants to rip my stuff off doesn't seem like a good idea, especially since I plan on driving out to the SCCA Runoffs this year. Does anyone have a decent trailer dealer in the MA area? Would just be looking for a somewhat basic 20-24' enclosed.

Thanks in advance.
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Post by chaos4NH » Fri Apr 18, 2008 1:13 pm

Charles, try Bruce Flanders at
www.forrestmarine.com
I have purchased two there and Jason Marrow bought there last year.
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Post by Tsurara » Fri Apr 18, 2008 1:54 pm

Hi Sam,

Ill check them out, thank you!
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Post by breakaway500 » Fri Apr 18, 2008 1:58 pm

I JUST today bought a new 2008 Thule Cargo Pro 20' aero V nose all aluminum enclosed 8.5' wide car trailer from Atlantic Coast Traliers in Charlton,Ma. for $9k out the door. Excellent construction with a beavertail floor and tailgate for low cars.16" on center floor crossmembers,seamless one piece alu roof,etc etc.

I have been looking for quite a while and have not been able to come close to this quality of a trailer for the money.

They have one black 20 footer left... :wink: 888-414-2287
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Post by Tsurara » Fri Apr 18, 2008 2:02 pm

9k is good for a Thule, what kind of car are you fitting in it?
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Post by breakaway500 » Fri Apr 18, 2008 2:08 pm

I have 4 cars I will be swapping off transporting with this;

...a 1988 Mustang GT roadster. Coilovers,rollcage,supercharged beasty :twisted:

...a 2006 Ariel Atom2 300 :shock:

..a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata 8)

...and my cute little SPB Focus :D Can you believe one of my favorites?

I have been using my F550 rollback car carrier to transport,however Federal laws for interstate "towing" are very regulated and I am done being their whipping boy.
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Post by nhsilversti » Fri Apr 18, 2008 8:00 pm

i just got done building my trailer today. ok, its not 100% but close enough to call it done

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need parts for your trailer, welding repairs/fabrication (sorry cant do aluminum), tires mounted and balanced, feel free to email/pm me. i am located a little west of nashua. ted

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Post by JackFFR1846 » Sun Apr 20, 2008 8:41 am

Hey....I'll put in another blip for Atlantic Coast in Charlton. I bought my open 14 footer (that I sold to Sean) and my 18' enclosed CargoPro (Thule) from them.

You'll have the option to buy the trailer as a cargo trailer or a car trailer. Have them explain the differences. For me, carrying a 12 pound car and 300 pounds of tools and wheels, I went with the cargo type. It's lighter and cheaper. My 18' comes in at 2100 pounds empty. I believe I've got a 6000 pound capacity and the car trailer is 7000. A longer one might up that.

You're welcome to look at mine if you want. It's just sitting full of parts and a crx without a drivetrain right now.

Oh....I just remembered.....the V nose is not counted in Thule's box length. So my 18 footer has the extra room in the V itself. Way overkill for me. If I did a bit of a ramp setup, I could fit 2 CRX's into it.



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Post by enjoythemusic » Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:23 am

Another vote for CragoPro. Great stuff and their Series 3000 has some nice 'extras' like LED lighting, upgraded rims, nicer interior, etc.
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Post by breakaway500 » Mon Apr 21, 2008 5:02 pm

I'm a cheap SOB so I went for the 1000 series. 20 feet,all alu,2300lbs.,aero nose!Made in Maine,USA! I had it up to 70mph on the Podunk Highway today.


Sure wish I was at WG!Image Kinda looks like a big pointy refrigerator on its side :lol: Time for some...tasteful graphics.
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Post by enjoythemusic » Tue Apr 22, 2008 6:24 am

CONGRATS!!!! May you enjoy thousands of trouble frees mile and win every race.
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Post by breakaway500 » Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:15 pm

Thanks! I figure every race I come home from is a win :wink:
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