Lesser Cost Enclosed trailer?

Dick Butler · 08-22-2010, 08:24 AM

Goldrush, TandE produce THE trailers for long term use. Keep the value and remain good looking with abuse of in and out of pits. High Value, Higher cost.
Now for enclosed trailer to be used on Highway for protecting car and Lower cost what brand seems to be Long term lower cost? Pace, Featherlite Shadow? Haulmark?
Any definite NOT buy features?
Getting into taking collector vehicle but dont want to break the Bank with trailer that sits most of the time indoors.
Thanks,
Dick

Bob Verwold · 08-22-2010, 09:09 AM

I kinda like my Vintage trailer.

THE LEGEND · 08-22-2010, 09:13 AM

I hate my Haulmark. Will not buy another.
I've owned 2 Pace trailers and they were great.
Chip

Woodro Josey · 08-22-2010, 09:34 AM

Dick, i would have to say Pace!

X-TECH MAN · 08-22-2010, 09:34 AM

I agree with Chip and Woodro......Its hard to beat a Pace for the money and they stand behind thier product. By the way how are you doing Woodro?

Chad Rhodes · 08-22-2010, 10:15 AM

Dick, our Exiss is 5 years old and we've had no problems out of it (aside from sone asshole hitting it). Sure it doesn't have the fit/finish of a T/E but its was less than half the price, and its a ton (or several) lighter than an equivalent vintage/pace/etc which use plywood as structure.

treessavoy · 08-22-2010, 10:48 AM

If you're going to use it a lot then buy the best aluminum trailer with dovetail and driver's side opening door. Get measurements of the fender height inside the trailer and measure the car you're going to carry to ensure you can open the door when the car is inside the trailer. Heavy duty axels and big brakes and at least 16" wheels>

I tried to cut corners and bought an off brand and what a mistake that was.

JimR

cad · 08-22-2010, 11:44 AM

Had a Pace or Vintage been available within $500 of what I paid for my Haulmark, I would have bought them first. But, for $4500, I coudnt skip over it. My basic 2005 24' Haulmark has treated me perfect. Other than replacing the tires at exactly 4 years, greasing the hubs, and just recently adjusting the brakes. It's not fancy, but it gets the job done and I keep it clean, so everyone actually compliments it once in a while. Do get the 5200 pound axles.
The 48" side door is nice, too.

jim powers · 08-22-2010, 11:49 AM

my vintage has always treated me right, my last haulmark fell apart around me!!!!

Steve Polhill · 08-22-2010, 01:46 PM

We own a Team Spirit trailer and so far it's been great, We've only owned it about a year. But it looks pretty well build, and they are a smaller family owned business, They were great to deal with.

ours was $8995 With
upper and lower aluminum cabinets
Long RV tongue
60" side door for the golf cart
6000 lbs axles
16 inch wheels and tires
LED light package
Flush locks on all the doors
110v and 12v interior lights
Vinyl interior walls
Etc etc etc.

08-22-2010, 08:24 AM	#1
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Lesser Cost Enclosed trailer? Goldrush, TandE produce THE trailers for long term use. Keep the value and remain good looking with abuse of in and out of pits. High Value, Higher cost. Now for enclosed trailer to be used on Highway for protecting car and Lower cost what brand seems to be Long term lower cost? Pace, Featherlite Shadow? Haulmark? Any definite NOT buy features? Getting into taking collector vehicle but dont want to break the Bank with trailer that sits most of the time indoors. Thanks, Dick

08-22-2010, 09:09 AM	#2
Bob Verwold Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fayetteville Ohio Posts: 656 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Lesser Cost Enclosed trailer? I kinda like my Vintage trailer.

08-22-2010, 09:13 AM	#3
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Lesser Cost Enclosed trailer? I hate my Haulmark. Will not buy another. I've owned 2 Pace trailers and they were great. Chip

08-22-2010, 09:34 AM	#4
Woodro Josey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 805 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Lesser Cost Enclosed trailer? Dick, i would have to say Pace! __________________ Woodro Josey 2002 STK

08-22-2010, 09:34 AM	#5
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Lesser Cost Enclosed trailer? I agree with Chip and Woodro......Its hard to beat a Pace for the money and they stand behind thier product. By the way how are you doing Woodro?

08-22-2010, 10:15 AM	#6
Chad Rhodes VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where the Green Grass Grows, AL Posts: 2,375 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Lesser Cost Enclosed trailer? Dick, our Exiss is 5 years old and we've had no problems out of it (aside from sone asshole hitting it). Sure it doesn't have the fit/finish of a T/E but its was less than half the price, and its a ton (or several) lighter than an equivalent vintage/pace/etc which use plywood as structure. __________________ Chad Rhodes 2113 I/SA

08-22-2010, 10:48 AM	#7
treessavoy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dunnellon,FL Posts: 1,103 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Lesser Cost Enclosed trailer? If you're going to use it a lot then buy the best aluminum trailer with dovetail and driver's side opening door. Get measurements of the fender height inside the trailer and measure the car you're going to carry to ensure you can open the door when the car is inside the trailer. Heavy duty axels and big brakes and at least 16" wheels> I tried to cut corners and bought an off brand and what a mistake that was. JimR __________________ Jim Rountree

08-22-2010, 11:44 AM	#8
cad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 691 Likes: 188 Liked 87 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Lesser Cost Enclosed trailer? Had a Pace or Vintage been available within $500 of what I paid for my Haulmark, I would have bought them first. But, for $4500, I coudnt skip over it. My basic 2005 24' Haulmark has treated me perfect. Other than replacing the tires at exactly 4 years, greasing the hubs, and just recently adjusting the brakes. It's not fancy, but it gets the job done and I keep it clean, so everyone actually compliments it once in a while. Do get the 5200 pound axles. The 48" side door is nice, too.

08-22-2010, 11:49 AM	#9
jim powers Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: manville nj Posts: 357 Likes: 192 Liked 13 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Lesser Cost Enclosed trailer? my vintage has always treated me right, my last haulmark fell apart around me!!!!

08-22-2010, 01:46 PM	#10
Steve Polhill Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: London Ontario Posts: 515 Likes: 40 Liked 262 Times in 74 Posts	Re: Lesser Cost Enclosed trailer? We own a Team Spirit trailer and so far it's been great, We've only owned it about a year. But it looks pretty well build, and they are a smaller family owned business, They were great to deal with. ours was $8995 With upper and lower aluminum cabinets Long RV tongue 60" side door for the golf cart 6000 lbs axles 16 inch wheels and tires LED light package Flush locks on all the doors 110v and 12v interior lights Vinyl interior walls Etc etc etc. __________________ Steve Polhill 3520 STOCK, COMP