WTB: Trailer

[mattsmusic]

Looking for a aluminum open trailer, preferably with tire rack. Budget is under $2K. Please contact Matt at 617-281-1074 with info, or leave message here.

Thanks!

[jeffw]

that's likely low for an aluminum trailer. They generally hold their value pretty well.

Airport Trailer has a wood-deck for $3300: http://airportsales.sandvox.net/open-ca ... ilers.html

[dtlemoine]

Wood deck is a great choice - also allows you to re-purpose when you need to haul stuff that isn't a car (e.g., moving, dump runs with yard waste, etc.).

If you're thin on towing power, these guys in PA make a pretty good trailer for short money:

http://www.econotrailer.com/Open.html

Couple guys in the club have bought them this year and so far no real complaints, just need to keep a rattle can of black paint handy to touch up dings (they paint instead of powdercoat these things). They're light (for steel, you won't find anything lighter) and cheap.

And +1 to Jeff's comment re: alum prices - they hold their value like crazy, and retail is typically $5-6k for something you're looking for. A "deal" is when you can find one for $4-4.5k. If you do find something under $4k, grab it because they typically get snapped up quickly.

[dinoracer]

Aluminum under $ 2000? Yeah, they're at the store, stocked next to the unicorns and the non-lying politicians...

I've had this steel one 10 years now and been very happy with it:

http://www.deandetrailers.com/trailerde ... =auto&ID=6

The Trailer Place in Kingston NH is where I got it, their website doesn't have it shown so maybe they aren't a dealer for them anymore. I added wood across the middle and like Dave says it's great to pick up the odd motorcycle, move people's stuff, and haul crap to the transfer station when needed.

[4EyedFoxbody]

You are never going to find an aluminum trailer for 2k. I got my trailer at Central Trailer right by NHMS. They guy there is a straight shooter and awesome to deal with. Got a very good deal on a beaver tail steel trailer with wood decking. Paid under 3k for a brand new trailer. Tows very nicely and that price was with a brake upgrade too. Worth a look.

[mattsmusic]

That Econo Trailer would be perfect, I just need to get a Miata on it. Hopefully I can find a used one similar to that.

Wood deck is a great choice - also allows you to re-purpose when you need to haul stuff that isn't a car (e.g., moving, dump runs with yard waste, etc.).

If you're thin on towing power, these guys in PA make a pretty good trailer for short money:

http://www.econotrailer.com/Open.html

Couple guys in the club have bought them this year and so far no real complaints, just need to keep a rattle can of black paint handy to touch up dings (they paint instead of powdercoat these things). They're light (for steel, you won't find anything lighter) and cheap.

And +1 to Jeff's comment re: alum prices - they hold their value like crazy, and retail is typically $5-6k for something you're looking for. A "deal" is when you can find one for $4-4.5k. If you do find something under $4k, grab it because they typically get snapped up quickly.

[Juiced06GTO]

Scanning craigslist and local automotive forums is what I did to find mine. I scored an 18' aluminum trailer for $2200, just happened to be in the right place at the right time. I took it to Atlantic Coast Trailer sales to pick up some new lights for it and the guy there said he could probably wholesale it for 4-5k, so I just got lucky that this guy was looking to unload it.

[mattsmusic]

That's exactly what I'm looking for! If anyone sees something similar, please let me know.

[Stise]

Matt, I'm considering buying a closed trailer. I have an urgent opportunity and would sell mine for 3000 firm. However It needs to happen ASAP. Heres a link to my Facebook post.

[mattsmusic]

I appreciate the offer but I bought a trailer back in September.

Matt, I'm considering buying a closed trailer. I have an urgent opportunity and would sell mine for 3000 firm. However It needs to happen ASAP. Heres a link to my Facebook post.