Diamondpilot
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- Joined
- Jan 18, 2007
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- Location
- Daleville, IN
- Tractor
- Jinma 254/284 Ford 861 Powermaster at work
All you listed are good trailers. I would still look for a used one but just realize what needs to be looked at.
Funny thing with trailers say versus trucks is a used trailer is worth about what it cost new. Example I personally have a 7,000# 18' Car Hauler. I paid $1400 in 2003. I guarantee I could get 85-120% of that for it today because a new one in this area is $2300. A $35,000 truck bought the same year would be worth 40% of what was paid for it.
Also, do not get hung up on price versus what you see on the internet. I can buy trailers form my sources in Kentucky and Missouri for 60% of what you buy them for in the North East. Just the way it works. They make 85% of the trailers in the mid-west so they are cheaper due to transport cost. Compare in you area only then buy what YOU view as the best bang for the buck.
One last thing. Make sure your budget is set to handle the other items needed. You will spend $200 or so on quality binders and chains to secure your rig. You will need a spare tire, 6 ton bottle jack, and a 4 way lug wrench so that is another $250. Now it comes to your truck. If you are not towing currently you will need a brake controller, $200 or so installed, and if its not equipped with a tow package you will need the proper hitch and tranny cooler. About $150 for each of them.
Go into this educated. Any help you need and let us know.
Chris
Funny thing with trailers say versus trucks is a used trailer is worth about what it cost new. Example I personally have a 7,000# 18' Car Hauler. I paid $1400 in 2003. I guarantee I could get 85-120% of that for it today because a new one in this area is $2300. A $35,000 truck bought the same year would be worth 40% of what was paid for it.
Also, do not get hung up on price versus what you see on the internet. I can buy trailers form my sources in Kentucky and Missouri for 60% of what you buy them for in the North East. Just the way it works. They make 85% of the trailers in the mid-west so they are cheaper due to transport cost. Compare in you area only then buy what YOU view as the best bang for the buck.
One last thing. Make sure your budget is set to handle the other items needed. You will spend $200 or so on quality binders and chains to secure your rig. You will need a spare tire, 6 ton bottle jack, and a 4 way lug wrench so that is another $250. Now it comes to your truck. If you are not towing currently you will need a brake controller, $200 or so installed, and if its not equipped with a tow package you will need the proper hitch and tranny cooler. About $150 for each of them.
Go into this educated. Any help you need and let us know.
Chris