trailer shopping

[schmism]

Car hauler and equipment hauler.

what would you, or have you paid for this



PJ Dump Trailers; Trailers For Less


18-20' length. dovetail is not really a feature im looking for. (thinking more like 20')

5K axles, 8 bolt wheels.

8K of equipment/car with an 1500lb trailer (give or take) = 10K GVWR

tow vehical, 3/4ton-1ton (10-15K towing cap)

FYI my 85 C30 chevy with dump bed weighs 6250 empty (says scales at the grain elevator in town) I had a total weight of 11K lbs with the load of sand for the above ground pool project. (wet sand is H E A V Y, i estimate it was just over a yard of sand)

[mowpower]

Well I'm in Wa. state so regional prices may be different. I just looked at that PJ but with steel deck, 18' dovetail with ramps, black diamond plate fenders, 10,400 GVWR, 4d ring tiedowns, sidewind drop-leg jack. They said the trailer weight was 2400lbs, priced at $3995.00.
I have been trailer shopping also, and have looked at many trailers the PJ's (even though it is put together in Mexico) seems like a well made unit. The other trailer I like on paper is the H&H but I have to go into Canada or Montana for the closet dealer.

[powerstroke444e]

If your in the StLouis area check out Jerry James in Sikeston Mo we have one of their tilt decks with 7K axles and it has held up very well to a lot of abuse. Also in Buffalo il a compay named Trouters? makes some very good trailers with dexter axles a little pricey but very heavy built. Best luck. I would look @ 7k axles if you ever rent excavators or trenchers & need to haul them.

[Diamondpilot]

I bought a Jerry James trailer new in 2004. Its 18'x74" and had used tires, brakes on one axle, spare tire, and a wood deck. It is a 7,000# unit with 5' removable ramps. The wiring and paint were not the best but I only paid just over $1000 for it. I got 8 to 10 thousand miles out of the tires before replacing and I have since rewired it. I still only have $1250 in it and it has been great. I used it to haul furniture, tractors, even a Suburban.

I am guessing that trailer through Jerry Jones would be no more than $2500, with PJ it will be $3500 or so.

Chris

[Diamondpilot]

Boy have the prices went up. Here is a link to the trailer I have. When I got mine it was $995 in 2004.

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Chris

[PaulChristenson]

Originally Posted by Diamondpilot

Boy have the prices went up. Here is a link to the trailer I have. When I got mine it was $995 in 2004.


Chris

Actually your dollar has depreciated that much...