Trailer Advice Needed

[Xfaxman]

Here is something I am considering for my next trailer, hot-dip galvanizing.

Rumbar deck.

Or grating, note the shadow.

D&K Trailers - Tiltbed Trailers

 

[Parkanzky]

But there may be a BIG difference in taxes and how the "law" treats the extra 2,000 pounds. OP check with your local laws.

That's one nice thing about Michigan. When you purchase a trailer, you pay sales tax and registration based on the empty weight. 2,499# or less is $75, 2,500 - 9,999# is $200 and anything >10,000# is $300. You get a permanent plate, so once that trip to the Secretary of State is over you're done paying for your trailer.

 

[Parkanzky]

Also check out Stateline trailers. Very similar to H&H trailers with comparable prices.
E/T Speedhauler Tilt Bed | Gooseneck Trailers | SLTrailers.com

Those are the nicest I've ever seen! My wife has pointed out that I don't have any need for a trailer until the spring. So I'm bookmarking this thread and I'll make a purchase then. I'm a long way from Stateline Trailers, but it might be worth a road trip in a couple months!

 

[Diamondpilot]

That's one nice thing about Michigan. When you purchase a trailer, you pay sales tax and registration based on the empty weight. 2,499# or less is $75, 2,500 - 9,999# is $200 and anything >10,000# is $300. You get a permanent plate, so once that trip to the Secretary of State is over you're done paying for your trailer.

In Indiana you pay 7% sales tax on the purchase price. The yearly tag fee is $45 for my 7K trailer, $52 for my 12K, and $99 for my 18K. Just renewed today for my February renew date over the internet.

Chris

 

[Parkanzky]

In Indiana you pay 7% sales tax on the purchase price. The yearly tag fee is $45 for my 7K trailer, $52 for my 12K, and $99 for my 18K. Just renewed today for my February renew date over the internet.

Chris

I really dislike recurring costs, so I love that I can buy this trailer and never have to renew the plates again.

 

[wolfpack2]

If you want a tilt deck and want to carry more than one item, get one with a fixed section. I love my tilt deck and had fork pockets added when I ordered it. It makes carry the pallet forks much easier. they can be a pain to secure on a flat deck. One thing to keep in mind is that a tilt deck will weight more than a standard equipment trailer with ramps. The other advantage of getting one with a fixed deck at the front is the axles are placed further back and helps in getting the load properly balanced. Some of the ones I have seen with the entire deck that tilts have the axles almost centered under the deck which makes it hard to get the proper tongue load.

 

[Diamondpilot]

If you want a tilt deck and want to carry more than one item, get one with a fixed section. I love my tilt deck and had fork pockets added when I ordered it. It makes carry the pallet forks much easier. they can be a pain to secure on a flat deck. One thing to keep in mind is that a tilt deck will weight more than a standard equipment trailer with ramps. The other advantage of getting one with a fixed deck at the front is the axles are placed further back and helps in getting the load properly balanced. Some of the ones I have seen with the entire deck that tilts have the axles almost centered under the deck which makes it hard to get the proper tongue load.

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Very good point about axle placement. That is the biggest complaint I have heard with tilt deck trailers. It's tough to get the load balanced and tougher with a minimal tow vehicle to not exceed the too much tongue weight issue.

Chris

 

[RedNeckRacin]

I really dislike recurring costs, so I love that I can buy this trailer and never have to renew the plates again.

PA has a nice registration process that you can Permanently register a trailer. I think its $120 bucks and is good forever. The only stipulation is the trailer has to be over 10klbs. :thumbsup:

 

[Parkanzky]

If you want a tilt deck and want to carry more than one item, get one with a fixed section. I love my tilt deck and had fork pockets added when I ordered it. It makes carry the pallet forks much easier. they can be a pain to secure on a flat deck. One thing to keep in mind is that a tilt deck will weight more than a standard equipment trailer with ramps. The other advantage of getting one with a fixed deck at the front is the axles are placed further back and helps in getting the load properly balanced. Some of the ones I have seen with the entire deck that tilts have the axles almost centered under the deck which makes it hard to get the proper tongue load.

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Those fork pockets are an awesome idea. I'll look into getting them (or adding them) to whatever I buy. Are those tubes just open on both ends? Do they have holes drilled in the bottom or anything?

 

[wolfpack2]

They are just tubes that are welded to the bottom of the frame rails. The nice thing about they way the are done is I can load the forks from either side.