Anyone have a Big Tex trailer? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

scwafish · 09-07-2002, 10:23 PM

I'm thinking of getting a Big Tex 70DM car hauler...anyone got one? Good? Bad?

Zukster · 09-08-2002, 06:45 AM

I've got a Big Tex trailer, although its not the model you are looking at. Mine is the 70PI, which is more of a utility type trailer w/ a low rail. I use it to haul my 4Runner as well as a lot of other misc things.

I bought the trailer about 3 years ago. Its very will built and has been 100% problem free.

scwafish · 09-08-2002, 08:04 AM

Cool. They do look well made and well finished. Anyone else?

larryboy · 09-08-2002, 08:22 AM

we have some at work.small utilitys open top with ramp tailgates.they have been abused for years.just had to do the first needed repairs,a crew put 10,000 pounds of rock in it(2,000 rating) and tried to tow it back to the shop.one blown tire,a bent wheel,tweeked bent and twisted tongue later they made it back. they used the crank style jack to unhitch.the next morning i was checking out the damage when the jack blew off and hit the truck next to it

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okay i'm done ranting

. in summary: yes they are very stout trailers.

Lemoore-on · 09-08-2002, 08:39 AM

I bought one back in June. I like it, no problems so far. I have towed my Toy three times with it. and used it to haul stuff to the dump and move people.

DSI · 09-08-2002, 09:36 AM

i don't personally own one, (got mine to cheap to tell) but live about 10 minuites away from a manufacturer/distributor for them... and just going off of the quality of work that Dirk and his crew down there do, i would recommend one of them to anyone...

RE:Todd · 09-08-2002, 09:55 AM

I spent the last couple of weeks looking at different trailers. From what I've seen, BigTex is the quality one for the money.

scwafish · 09-08-2002, 12:04 PM

Man...I don't think I've seen many thread on this BBS be so positive, looks like the product is as good as it looks.

RE:Todd · 09-08-2002, 07:09 PM

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Originally posted by scwafish
Man...I don't think I've seen many thread on this BBS be so positive, looks like the product is as good as it looks.

If I could afford it, I would

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scwafish · 09-08-2002, 10:23 PM

I'm going for it this week.

nobody20 · 09-09-2002, 08:26 AM

Ive got a Big Tex 10PI. Structurally and mechanically it has been fine. The wiring is a little chessy though.

brett · 09-09-2002, 06:09 PM

I've got one that I've put a ton of miles on, had it about 1 1/2 years. It tows great and I've never had a single problem with it. The only thing I don't like is the wood floor... wish I would've got metal.

FYRMAN · 09-09-2002, 09:27 PM

It's already been said... the wiring is cheesy.

There is a company down in Portland, Oregon that just started up in the last few years... One of the best trailers that I have seen in all the time I've been working on trailers (bout 2 or 3 years now) Eagle Iron Trailers. 18ft. car hauler rated for 7,000lbs... Sealed beam lights... clean wiring... great wood on the deck... brakes on all 4 corners... $1995 It also uses tube steel instead of channel.

scwafish · 09-09-2002, 10:50 PM

Sounds nice but Portland is too far...pick up the trailer Friday. I went for the metal deck. Whats cheezy about the wiring? How much could there be to wiring one?

FYRMAN · 09-10-2002, 01:42 PM

Have you ever heard the reference to something being built on a Monday/Friday? The guy doing the work is concentrating on his/her weekend instead of their job? Well, most of them I have seen were like that. Just a bunch of little chit. Bad grounds, pinched wires, bad or loose connections... Hell, I had to put a ground stud on one of them because it didn't come with one from the factory. You would be surprised how many trailers actually don't have the wiring system tested before they leave the factory... Even the trailers that we have on our lot at work haven't ever been lit up until I hook it to the truck.

TyTy · 09-12-2002, 01:50 PM

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Originally posted by brett
I've got one that I've put a ton of miles on, had it about 1 1/2 years. It tows great and I've never had a single problem with it. The only thing I don't like is the wood floor... wish I would've got metal.

The things I have heard about metal decks are...

(1) HOT in the sun
(2) noisy late night at the compground
(3) rust
(4) costs more

Things I have heard back about wood...

(1) needs to be replaced every couplla years

Im gonna go for the wood when I get one.

scwafish · 09-12-2002, 04:47 PM

After laying on my back trying to work on a rig and getting splinters in my a$$, and losing nuts and bolts into the cracks between the boards I went with metal. The hot thing is a good point, but I didnt get black, I got silver...hopefully it will help. Most of the noise from trailers seems to come from the ramps, not the deck.

CSP · 09-12-2002, 10:08 PM

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Originally posted by scwafish
Most of the noise from trailers seems to come from the ramps, not the deck.

Noise in the campground at night was referring to pulling in or leaving late at night. Chains dragging across the metal deck make lots 'o noise when you're unloading a rig or loading it up.

scwafish · 09-14-2002, 11:23 AM

Got it...going with straps, chains are out!

76lcforty · 09-25-2002, 10:07 PM

Well I dont know what to say except you will all be jealous when you see me at the Rubicon next year with my TrailMax. They know how to build a real trailer! as far as wiring, there is more wiring in a trailer than you would think. Decking, yes wood doesn't last like steel does however, have you ever tried to load anything on a steel deck trailer in the winter ( I am refering to a tiltbed trailer of course not a cheesy ramp trailer), a steel deck trailer is virtually impossible to load when it is wet and slick. I would go for the rubber decking, but Big Tex being a cheep ass manufacture isn't going to offer that because it isn't cheap but it lasts a hell of a lot longer than wood and works better than steel. Sure your gonna pay a little more for a TrailMax but as the saying goes "you get what you pay for" and that includes a warranty that beats the pants off of Big Tex

scwafish · 10-06-2002, 09:29 AM

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have you ever tried to load anything on a steel deck trailer in the winter

Not an issue...I live in Cali

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you will all be jealous when you see me at the Rubicon next year with my TrailMax

I doubt it...my new trailer was sweeter than most anything at the trailhead, and certainly good enough for me.

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but Big Tex being a cheep ass manufacture isn't going to offer

I looked at a lot of trailers, and I thought the BT was as good or better than any steel unit I saw. Featherlite had the only thing that was significantly sweeter, but it was a LOT more dough.

BTW...Nice attitude freaking newbie

09-07-2002, 10:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
scwafish Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 977 Location: Ukiah CA Posts: 3,170	Anyone have a Big Tex trailer? I'm thinking of getting a Big Tex 70DM car hauler...anyone got one? Good? Bad? __________________ eXtreme web-wheeler!

09-08-2002, 08:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
scwafish Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 977 Location: Ukiah CA Posts: 3,170	Cool. They do look well made and well finished. Anyone else? __________________ eXtreme web-wheeler!

09-08-2002, 08:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
Lemoore-on Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 24 Location: lemoore, ca Posts: 1,786	I bought one back in June. I like it, no problems so far. I have towed my Toy three times with it. and used it to haul stuff to the dump and move people. __________________ Lemoore-on Mike, 85 Toyota SUV [B][URL=http://www.tinbenders.org]Tinbenders![/URL] [/B]

09-08-2002, 09:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
DSI Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: May 2000 Member # 920 Location: The Land of Debauchery (NV) Posts: 15,134	i don't personally own one, (got mine to cheap to tell) but live about 10 minuites away from a manufacturer/distributor for them... and just going off of the quality of work that Dirk and his crew down there do, i would recommend one of them to anyone... __________________ Thanks to the companies that make it happen: Bilstein Shock Absorbers, Trail-Gear, Trent Fab, PRP Seats, Raceline Wheels, PSC, MJ Motorsports

09-08-2002, 09:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
RE:Todd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 422 Location: Roswell NM Posts: 6,374	I spent the last couple of weeks looking at different trailers. From what I've seen, BigTex is the quality one for the money. __________________ Todd Steele TINBENDERS Formula Toy #006; Thanks to Deaver Spring, High Angle Driveline, Longfields, Rock Buggy Supply, PRP Seats, Marlin Crawler, Coast Motor Supply and RockStomper. [url=http://www.tinbenders.org]TinBenders.org[/url]

09-08-2002, 06:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
Zukster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3830 Location: somewhere just north of Mexico Posts: 449	I've got a Big Tex trailer, although its not the model you are looking at. Mine is the 70PI, which is more of a utility type trailer w/ a low rail. I use it to haul my 4Runner as well as a lot of other misc things. I bought the trailer about 3 years ago. Its very will built and has been 100% problem free.

09-08-2002, 08:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
larryboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9222 Location: uber alles,ca Posts: 2,886	we have some at work.small utilitys open top with ramp tailgates.they have been abused for years.just had to do the first needed repairs,a crew put 10,000 pounds of rock in it(2,000 rating) and tried to tow it back to the shop.one blown tire,a bent wheel,tweeked bent and twisted tongue later they made it back. they used the crank style jack to unhitch.the next morning i was checking out the damage when the jack blew off and hit the truck next to it . okay i'm done ranting . in summary: yes they are very stout trailers.

09-08-2002, 12:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
scwafish Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 977 Location: Ukiah CA Posts: 3,170	Man...I don't think I've seen many thread on this BBS be so positive, looks like the product is as good as it looks. __________________ eXtreme web-wheeler!

09-08-2002, 10:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
scwafish Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 977 Location: Ukiah CA Posts: 3,170	I'm going for it this week. __________________ eXtreme web-wheeler!

09-09-2002, 08:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
nobody20 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12393 Location: Sin City Posts: 1,051	Ive got a Big Tex 10PI. Structurally and mechanically it has been fine. The wiring is a little chessy though. __________________ 79 CJ-5 a bunch of stuff but no chrome, no Bestop, no Genuine Steel and no Steel Horse. 383 LT-4. D60, D44, D300 4:1, SM420, SOA, 4-link w/double shackles, etc. 88 YJ, 350TPI, 700R4, D300 4:1, rear SOA D44 w/Warn floating axles, coil front D44 w/Warn Axles

09-09-2002, 06:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
brett Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Member # 616 Location: Ramona, CA Posts: 303	I've got one that I've put a ton of miles on, had it about 1 1/2 years. It tows great and I've never had a single problem with it. The only thing I don't like is the wood floor... wish I would've got metal. __________________ -Brett

09-09-2002, 09:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
FYRMAN Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4358 Location: otHELLo, Washington Posts: 3,702	It's already been said... the wiring is cheesy. There is a company down in Portland, Oregon that just started up in the last few years... One of the best trailers that I have seen in all the time I've been working on trailers (bout 2 or 3 years now) Eagle Iron Trailers. 18ft. car hauler rated for 7,000lbs... Sealed beam lights... clean wiring... great wood on the deck... brakes on all 4 corners... $1995 It also uses tube steel instead of channel. __________________ [COLOR="Red"]Central Washington Muff Dive and Rescue Team[/COLOR]

09-09-2002, 10:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
scwafish Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 977 Location: Ukiah CA Posts: 3,170	Sounds nice but Portland is too far...pick up the trailer Friday. I went for the metal deck. Whats cheezy about the wiring? How much could there be to wiring one? __________________ eXtreme web-wheeler!

09-10-2002, 01:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
FYRMAN Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4358 Location: otHELLo, Washington Posts: 3,702	Have you ever heard the reference to something being built on a Monday/Friday? The guy doing the work is concentrating on his/her weekend instead of their job? Well, most of them I have seen were like that. Just a bunch of little chit. Bad grounds, pinched wires, bad or loose connections... Hell, I had to put a ground stud on one of them because it didn't come with one from the factory. You would be surprised how many trailers actually don't have the wiring system tested before they leave the factory... Even the trailers that we have on our lot at work haven't ever been lit up until I hook it to the truck. __________________ [COLOR="Red"]Central Washington Muff Dive and Rescue Team[/COLOR]

09-12-2002, 04:47 PM	#17 (permalink)
scwafish Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 977 Location: Ukiah CA Posts: 3,170	After laying on my back trying to work on a rig and getting splinters in my a$$, and losing nuts and bolts into the cracks between the boards I went with metal. The hot thing is a good point, but I didnt get black, I got silver...hopefully it will help. Most of the noise from trailers seems to come from the ramps, not the deck. __________________ eXtreme web-wheeler!

09-14-2002, 11:23 AM	#19 (permalink)
scwafish Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 977 Location: Ukiah CA Posts: 3,170	Got it...going with straps, chains are out! __________________ eXtreme web-wheeler!

09-25-2002, 10:07 PM	#20 (permalink)
76lcforty Granite Guru Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13325 Location: Idaho Posts: 510	Well I dont know what to say except you will all be jealous when you see me at the Rubicon next year with my TrailMax. They know how to build a real trailer! as far as wiring, there is more wiring in a trailer than you would think. Decking, yes wood doesn't last like steel does however, have you ever tried to load anything on a steel deck trailer in the winter ( I am refering to a tiltbed trailer of course not a cheesy ramp trailer), a steel deck trailer is virtually impossible to load when it is wet and slick. I would go for the rubber decking, but Big Tex being a cheep ass manufacture isn't going to offer that because it isn't cheap but it lasts a hell of a lot longer than wood and works better than steel. Sure your gonna pay a little more for a TrailMax but as the saying goes "you get what you pay for" and that includes a warranty that beats the pants off of Big Tex

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