Aluminum trailers

[MMagis]

I don't want a trailer that you have to put plywood down to prevent it from getting scratched. The last time I used my lawnmower trailer was to haul the grapple to the shop. It wasn't kind to it and scared up the wood decking pretty good.

It's a trailer. You're scared to scratch it, and the deck of all things?

Painting aluminum.....:laughing: you must be kidding the reason to buy aluminum is so you DON'T have to paint it !!!!! All you need do is INSURE IT !!!!! Mine costs me $37 a year to insure. And only a complete moron would sell an aluminum trailer for scrap !!!!!

How smart do you think meth heads are? And as mentioned, salt can be an issue.

 

[4570Man]

It's a trailer. You're scared to scratch it, and the deck of all things? How smart do you think meth heads are? And as mentioned, salt can be an issue.

Yea, a $3,000 dollar trailer.

 

[MMagis]

Yea, a $3,000 dollar trailer.

It’s a TRAILER. If you’re scared to scratch it, perhaps you should hire it done. Baffles me when people spend a bunch of money on something, then are scared to use it.

 

[4570Man]

It’s a TRAILER. If you’re scared to scratch it, perhaps you should hire it done. Baffles me when people spend a bunch of money on something, then are scared to use it.

I didn't spend a bunch of money on one. I beat the heck out of my steel trailer.

 

[TedBell]

Can you ratchet strap things down and not bend the aluminum?

 

[Diamondpilot]

I have a aluminum trailer. It's a tandem axle 12K unit. I have owned about 10 trailers in my life and this will be my last aluminum one. It's a 07 and is barn keep but looks dull and flexes way more than I would like. Yes, it saves a few pounds but my 04 steel trailer looks 5 times better with more years and miles.

Chris

 

[Retiredguy2]

Can you ratchet strap things down and not bend the aluminum?

Depends on the kind of straps you are using!!! I ran this trailer tens of thousands of miles loaded and never had an issue with flexing but I did not overdo it on the ratchets nor did I use wide ones...just the smaller type. The bracing created by the front corners and the stiffness of the tailgate and the added reinforcement of the 45 degree bracing on the rear section makes a well made trailer very strong. You do get what you pay for in an aluminum utility. This one cost me $1550 out the door six years ago with tax and a new plate. Notice the D-ring tiedown loops bolted onto the top rail. When I had to transport something heavy, I used the larger ones bolted to the side uprights just above the third board up.

 

[robs660]

My only concern with aluminum trailers is repair or modification. Unless you really know what you are doing and how welding effects aluminum you should not be welding on your trailer, which means any modifications you make will be bolt on only. Same logic stands for if you break something and either repair it yourself or have it repaired.

My buddy has a 8x30 for carrying out ATV and utvs behind his motor home and he spent a fortune to have reinforcements and D rings added everywhere because he knew he could not add them later.

If you are concerned or plan to change anything on the unit you buy them aluminum is a good choice. For me I will stick with steel since I have never owned a trailer that hasn't been modified in some fashion

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I have a 5'x10' Aluma brand aluminum trailer and I really like it, I've hauled some heavy loads in it.

It's Dexter axel is rated 3000 pounds, I could have bought a heavier Aluminum trailer WITH brakes, (like a steel trailer) but for what I use this one for, I don't need it.

I'd buy another one...

SR

 

[4570Man]

Can you ratchet strap things down and not bend the aluminum?

I have used two different Aluma trailers. If you had a big heavy duty 2" ratchet strap with an extended crank it might be possible, but no they won't bend.