What do you guys like. I am looking for an enclosed tag in the 22-24 foot range. I have been looking at the Haulmark Thrifty Hauler with the extended height option. I already have full WD hitch and swaybar setup and Brand New Firestone airbags with controller in the garage. Towrig is 03 F-250 V10 6spd, 4.30 gears.

What is the best bang for the buck.

Thanks,

RK

Exiss Trailers. A couple of friends have them and they really like them.

http://www.exiss.com/php/motor/

Exiss Trailers. A couple of friends have them and they really like them.

http://www.exiss.com/php/motor/

I second that reccomendation :D

http://www.tpdtrailers.com/

Scott

I second the TPD. With the composite sidewalls while a bit heavier they are stout. We slid the trailer off the road at Hollister in the mud and into a guard rail and it only broke the fender and scraped the side up (no sturctual damage). The trim pulled up a bit on the door but that was already buggered up when some jerks broke into the trailer a bit back.

Jason :)

I have a 20'x8'1/2" x 8' Carson Trailer "Racer" ...I couldn't afford the "Bling" trailer...overall I'm happy with the construction..all steel framing,10,000 lb. gvw (extra),tortion axles ,brakes on both axles (extra),...so far my only complaints are..I should have gotten a goose neck,I should have gotten an rv door instead of a 4' cargo door on the side and they should use primer and 2 coats of paint


link

http://www.carsontrailer.com/subs/trailers/race_car/racer_pull/racer_pull.html

I sell trailers for many different manufacturers for a living. I can't believe people recommend Exiss. Their overall structure and support beams give way after a few years of regular use. I'm not saying this because I simply don't like them, I'm saying it because of the ones we've had in our shop over the years for repairs. Getting parts for them can be a nightmare as well.

Haulmark makes a decent trailer, but their lead time is about 10 weeks on an order and they don't have pressure treated floor as an option. Most all steel framed cargo trailers have plywood floors, but regular plywood will start to rot after about 5 years of usage and it's a mother to replace.

I've got access to about ten different cargo trailer companies and I went with Rocky Top trailers out of TN. They're a smaller company but make an unbelievably good trailer that's priced at or below Haulmark. It's been a really good trailer and I don't have any complaints about it, just my budget. The next one will be all aluminum with living quarters!

Another vote for TPD Trailers.

I sell trailers for many different manufacturers for a living. I can't believe people recommend Exiss. Their overall structure and support beams give way after a few years of regular use. I'm not saying this because I simply don't like them, I'm saying it because of the ones we've had in our shop over the years for repairs. Getting parts for them can be a nightmare as well.

Thank you. Someone else that can see the short comings of an Exiss trailer. An Exiss trailer is no better than a Featherlite, and they are both shit. I've said it all before, so I won't go into my Exiss/Featherlite rant again.

Haulmark makes a decent trailer, but their lead time is about 10 weeks on an order and they don't have pressure treated floor as an option. Most all steel framed cargo trailers have plywood floors, but regular plywood will start to rot after about 5 years of usage and it's a mother to replace.

Are they that backed up that they have a 10 week lead time now? Which plant is this? The worst it ever got out of the Utah plant was this time last year when they were pushed out 45 days.

Floors are actually easier than you think. Granted, you have to skin the inside of the trailer to get to the floor, but they go back together pretty easy. We had to do two snowmobile trailers because the owners didn't think they needed to seal the floor. :rolleyes: Throw the Thompson's water seal to it and those floors hold up pretty well.


I would not hesitate to recommend a Haulmark trailer. I was around them for four year straight. I've seen contractors pull the guts out of them, and I've seen what a Honda doing 90 mph into the back of one does, and they hold up extremely well. But, unfortunatly, what it all will come down to is price.

Thanks for all the insight. I have been looking at the haulmark and the pace. Haulmark around here is local and only 5 weeks out.

What are you guys doing for the extra height. The thrifty hauler with auto transport package gets me a 74.25 rear door. My rig is super low but the roll cages highest point is 79 inches. I know haulmark or Pace will make me a 80-81 inche rear door.

How much will the beaver tail allow me to cheat the height. I might end up bringing my trail rig to the trailer place if I end up getting more serious.

I would like to buy used but its hard to find the extended height options.

I am also leaning more and more towards goose neck. My bud pulls a 30 footer goose and its a hair longer then my 18 open car hauler. Its also alot more nimble which is important as I live in a suburb of NYC.

Keep the suggestions coming.

Thanks,

RK

IMO, gooseneck is the only way to go. Much more forgiving for the driver, easier to manipulate, much smoother ride in the truck, and if you want, it can be an instant stabbin' cabin!

Pretty much all trailer mfgs will allow you to add height on a 6" increment (for a fee, of course). I made mine 7'6" tall on the inside and it's overkill, but it's really nice I think.

FYRMAN, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend a Haulmark trailer either, but I think there are better trailers out there for the same or less $$. I never got to deal with that plant since I'm on the east coast, but they do make a good trailer, there's no doubt about it. I just think that since their NASCAR trailers came out, buying a Haulmark is similar to buying a John Deere: you've got a decent chunk of money going to the name brand.