Any suggestions on a used trailer??

[crabjoe]

I'm looking for an 18ft trailer to hull either a Jeep or my tractor on; 7K capacity would be fine. 20ft would be even better.

Price is an issue, so I'm looking for used. I don't mind driving a few hundred miles from MD, if the price is right.

Any suggestions would be great!!

Thanks!!

 

[aczlan]

look on Craigslist? I see a few in MD:
Car trailer
14' Utility Trailer
14 foot by 7 foot utility trailer
Trailer 18 ft Towmaster
16 foot landscaping trailer

34 FT KAUFMAN EQUIPMENT TRAILER (this one might be a little big...)

Aaron Z

 

[cperky]

As you look around don't forget to check for tire condition. I would not shy away from a used trailer but if you have to replace all the tires it can add up quickly.

Chris

 

[afish]

I second Craigslist It took a couple of weeks of me checking several times a day to get what I wanted. Be prepared to move fast when you find one you like .I sold a enclosed trailer I had in a couple of hours. I just picked up a 18+2 10,000 gvw diamond plate deck, brakes on both axles for $1,300

 

[HarryVanderpool]

What ever you end up with, make sure that the first thing that you do is service the axles.
Trailers are not maintenance free.
If I were you, I would park my new trailer until I had time to pull the hubs apart, wash the spindles and bearings with mineral spirits, and CAREFULLY inspect the bearings and races.
Don't be surprised if you have to replace at least one set.
Then, pack them all with grease.
Don't assume that your brakes work just because they "seem to".
Inspect and test them.
And for heavens sake, don't put up with shoddy wiring.
I have yet to buy a trailer that didn't have me stripping out the entire wiring and replace it with a quality wiring job. DON'T USE THE CHEEPO CRIMP CONNECTORS.
Good luck!