I Need Enclosed Trailer Recommendations

[ProjectKing]

ATC makes a high quality trailer. Several of us have an ATC trailer both open, enclosed, and even a closed stacker for hauling our cars around to tracks.

That's good to hear. I need to get prices from inTech and ATC. Does yours have torsion axles?

 

[ultrarunner]

I picked up a 7x16 Pace for 3k... it has been a great trailer.

Bought it right because the rear ramp skin had tears... went to the Pace Dealer and bought a new skin for $80 and you would never know it had been repaired.

ATC if money is no object and/or if you can make it a business expense... they make some very nice aluminum trailers along with custom work.

 

[ProjectKing]

I picked up a 7x16 Pace for 3k... it has been a great trailer.

Bought it right because the rear ramp skin had tears... went to the Pace Dealer and bought a new skin for $80 and you would never know it had been repaired.

ATC if money is no object and/or if you can make it a business expense... they make some very nice aluminum trailers along with custom work.

That's a very nice looking trailer! I need to look into those. That's a fantastic price.

 

[Quickster2]

That's good to hear. I need to get prices from inTech and ATC. Does yours have torsion axles?

Yes torsion axles for the last 15 years on all my trailers except the gooseneck 25' Sure Trac which has slipper springs.

 

[ultrarunner]

That's a very nice looking trailer! I need to look into those. That's a fantastic price.

Not to mislead but it was used... found it over the 4th of July weekend... the owner was going on vacation and I went to view with cash on hand and got lucky with timing.

To be fair... it was not shiny but a Saturday morning and some elbow grease plus replacing the rear door skin is all it took.

 

[ShaneWash]

Wells cargo or maybe a brand new PACE both are good.

 

[Barnbuilder]

Anyone have a Horton Hauler? Seem a couple that look very nice.

 

[tooldad8712]

Pace, United, Haulmark are top brands for me. I have owned 16+ trailers, about half of them enclosed. Tried the southern brands that sell off ebay and pickup from factory. only lasted 2 years. My pace was 10 years old when I sold it to downsize to the southern brand. regret it. Then bought a 20ft united, sold it, thought it was too big, bought a 7x18 haulmark, awesome trailer, then I got a side by side UTV, had to go back to an 8ft wide united 18ft. Great trailer. however I notice a significant difference in pulling the 8ft wide in reference to drag and how hard the engine has to work. Go with a 7wide 4 wheel trailer unless you absolutely need 8ft. or if you have a diesel.

 

[ProjectKing]

Pace, United, Haulmark are top brands for me. I have owned 16+ trailers, about half of them enclosed. Tried the southern brands that sell off ebay and pickup from factory. only lasted 2 years. My pace was 10 years old when I sold it to downsize to the southern brand. regret it. Then bought a 20ft united, sold it, thought it was too big, bought a 7x18 haulmark, awesome trailer, then I got a side by side UTV, had to go back to an 8ft wide united 18ft. Great trailer. however I notice a significant difference in pulling the 8ft wide in reference to drag and how hard the engine has to work. Go with a 7wide 4 wheel trailer unless you absolutely need 8ft. or if you have a diesel.

Great info and advice. What do you think best length is for general hauling? I was thinking 14 feet

 

[comancheflight]

I have had a haulmark and now a customized United. I had it custom made since I have a cabinet shop I wanted to obviously haul but also wanted to camp so I had one with the side tent with 30A electrical power, TV sound system, awning, LED lights, loading lights, A/C, heat. Has 2 motorcycle chaulks with tie downs all over. Covered in carpet for camping. 2014, 14' V nose. I ended up putting it on Craigslist since wife wants around a 28' regular RV and I have other trailers to haul...point is I really like this trailer and you can get just about anything you want on them. I'm sure other trailers can be customized also. I know ATC can be because they sold them where I got this one.






This isn't much help but two weeks ago I was given a new enclosed trailer for my shop to do some interior modifications for their business. I had to also fix some exterior problems straight from the manufacture..quality definitely wasn't there. But quality, good or bad, is pretty evident on enclosed trailers.

 

[oldpilgrim]

I've had an 8x16 ft Pace. Very pleased with it.

 

[David_Kb7uns]

One thing to add, if you want to move household stuff consider the extra height on the enclosed trailer, some of them are not tall enough for bookcases and stuff like that. Have a 2005 Haulmark that is close to 7ft inside and it is nice.


David

 

[ProjectKing]

I have had a haulmark and now a customized United. I had it custom made since I have a cabinet shop I wanted to obviously haul but also wanted to camp so I had one with the side tent with 30A electrical power, TV sound system, awning, LED lights, loading lights, A/C, heat. Has 2 motorcycle chaulks with tie downs all over. Covered in carpet for camping. 2014, 14' V nose. I ended up putting it on Craigslist since wife wants around a 28' regular RV and I have other trailers to haul...point is I really like this trailer and you can get just about anything you want on them. I'm sure other trailers can be customized also. I know ATC can be because they sold them where I got this one.

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This isn't much help but two weeks ago I was given a new enclosed trailer for my shop to do some interior modifications for their business. I had to also fix some exterior problems straight from the manufacture..quality definitely wasn't there. But quality, good or bad, is pretty evident on enclosed trailers.

That’s a great looking trailer! About the size I’m consider. Did you like quality of United?

 

[comancheflight]

Yes, zero problems..tows like it isn't there...i like it. But it's just 2 years old.

 

[4570Man]

I don't know why people hate on single axel trailers so much. I like them within their limits. They don't scrub nearly as bad in tight turns. I might have dreamed this up but I think they track tighter. I know that my 20+5' duel tandem tracks way wider than than my previous 16+5' with 4 wheels did.

 

[downsizingnow48]

I don't know why people hate on single axel trailers so much. I like them within their limits. They don't scrub nearly as bad in tight turns. I might have dreamed this up but I think they track tighter. I know that my 20+5' duel tandem tracks way wider than than my previous 16+5' with 4 wheels did.

I used to have a 6x10 Haulmark liked it a lot. Used for years on cross country trips when the kids were in college. Never a problem.

 

[comancheflight]

Yes I had a 12' haulmark for 15 years. Zero problems.
Of course it would try to tattoo your forehead going out the ramp door if you didn't duck

 

[ultrarunner]

I love all my single axle trailers and the tires last forever... like 20+ years and not a single issue... my double axle maybe 5...

The forces on the sidewalls can be extreme with two axle... there is a road not too far from here with hairpin turns... I saw a double axle trailer lose a tire right off the rim...

My car trailer that hauled a Mustang race care and a Real GT40 to car shows has a single axle and no brakes as was the norm back in the 60's...

 

[Backlight]

Hey ProjectKing - from the owner of a MUTS, check out Neo, I'm pleased with mine..

 

[oldpilgrim]

Single axle, flat/blown tire, big problems.
Double axle, flat/blown tire, much safer.