Open Trailer Recomendations

Pistol Pete · 06-28-2012, 05:45 PM

What is a nicely built Open Trailer Company here in the NorthEast ??????

I'm looking for a 16' Full Bed , Dove Tail, Slide In Ramps.

Who's Good & Who's No Good......

Thx

Pistol Pete

Rsmith38 · 06-29-2012, 10:43 AM

Many open trailers Listing at $2500 $300 and selling for $2000.
After looking at several I found a used U-Haul - has slide in ramps, recessed taillights, rear bumpers, and automatic hydraulic brakes.
The early ones - 1992 - 1997 have steel ramps, later ones have aluminum. Much better features than the cheap steel trailers, and can be found for $1500 or so. Also u-haul has a website with parts available.

Just my experience.

Pistol Pete · 06-29-2012, 04:46 PM

where n when did u buy this trailer ????

Rsmith38 · 07-01-2012, 11:23 AM

Trailer bought last year from a MA used car lot (NOT U_HAUL) Has a tag "Not U-haul property" welded to trailer. Don't know where or how U-Haul sells their old vehicles> I've seen others on Craigs list and EBAY.

bobby · 07-02-2012, 06:16 PM

For the money you're gonna spend, I would look at at least 18', unless storage space is a problem. You will be happier.

Mike Pearson · 07-03-2012, 08:32 AM

I just picked up a nice used Top Hat brand trailer off of Craigs list. 18 ft, Full steel diamond plate deck, slide out ramps, nice small aluminum tool box on the tounge. Good tires w/new spare for $2500.00

06-28-2012, 05:45 PM	#1
Pistol Pete VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Punta Gorda Isles, Fl. Posts: 1,583 Likes: 2,834 Liked 688 Times in 182 Posts	Open Trailer Recomendations What is a nicely built Open Trailer Company here in the NorthEast ?????? I'm looking for a 16' Full Bed , Dove Tail, Slide In Ramps. Who's Good & Who's No Good...... Thx Pistol Pete

06-29-2012, 10:43 AM	#2
Rsmith38 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 186 Likes: 0 Liked 28 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Open Trailer Recomendations Many open trailers Listing at $2500 $300 and selling for $2000. After looking at several I found a used U-Haul - has slide in ramps, recessed taillights, rear bumpers, and automatic hydraulic brakes. The early ones - 1992 - 1997 have steel ramps, later ones have aluminum. Much better features than the cheap steel trailers, and can be found for $1500 or so. Also u-haul has a website with parts available. Just my experience.

06-29-2012, 04:46 PM	#3
Pistol Pete VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Punta Gorda Isles, Fl. Posts: 1,583 Likes: 2,834 Liked 688 Times in 182 Posts	Re: Open Trailer Recomendations where n when did u buy this trailer ????

07-01-2012, 11:23 AM	#4
Rsmith38 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 186 Likes: 0 Liked 28 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Open Trailer Recomendations Trailer bought last year from a MA used car lot (NOT U_HAUL) Has a tag "Not U-haul property" welded to trailer. Don't know where or how U-Haul sells their old vehicles> I've seen others on Craigs list and EBAY.

07-02-2012, 06:16 PM	#5
bobby Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 243 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Open Trailer Recomendations For the money you're gonna spend, I would look at at least 18', unless storage space is a problem. You will be happier. __________________ Next time wave all of your fingers at me.

07-03-2012, 08:32 AM	#6
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,321 Likes: 546 Liked 1,629 Times in 502 Posts	Re: Open Trailer Recomendations I just picked up a nice used Top Hat brand trailer off of Craigs list. 18 ft, Full steel diamond plate deck, slide out ramps, nice small aluminum tool box on the tounge. Good tires w/new spare for $2500.00 __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS