Enclosed cargo trailers... steel vs aluminum?

[War Eagle 2]

............................. I will say this though. Unless your pulling the trailor a lot and you need the aerodynamics the V nose is sure a lot of wasted space inside.

I don't know about all brands of trailers but on my Diamond V nose cargo trailer the V nose area does not count in the trailer sizing. As an example my 16' x 7' V nose has the flat area that measures 16' x 7' and the V nose section adds 3' to the total covered area of the trailer. You can't store a lot in the V nose section but it also doesn't take anything away from the trailer advertised size of 16' x 7'.

 

[jdom84]

I don't know about all brands of trailers but on my Diamond V nose cargo trailer the V nose area does not count in the trailer sizing. As an example my 16' x 7' V nose has the flat area that measures 16' x 7' and the V nose section adds 3' to the total covered area of the trailer. You can't store a lot in the V nose section but it also doesn't take anything away from the trailer advertised size of 16' x 7'.

this has been the case with the ones I have looked at. i think the V-nose sled trailers is where you loose the space...

 

[jdom84]

well I just picked up a 2 year old 8.5x20 10k steel/alum v nose for $6,000. rock chips already rusting on the frame and some rust on places the paint came off like back door hinges. Overall, in pretty good shape but lets hope it holds up for the adventure that's ahead!

 

[Redlands Okie]

Congrats on the purchase.

 

[jdom84]

Congrats on the purchase.

Thanks! Getting it home was another story... almost felt like I just paid to get punched in the face! 30+ mph winds on ice covered roads and an empty cargo trailer...

 

[bullbreaker]

Alrite not trying to derail thread but no one has responded on here since 3/3/19 . Just a quick comment : I have a steel 8.5x20 v nose Continental 2005 small car carrier thats been great . A couple days ago I go to checking and knowtice the plastic roof vent on my 14x7 cargo (Ariseing) 2018 completely destroyed /cracked etc . Called trailer headquarters and they said part out of warrantee (been over a year). I wasnt trying to nickle and dime them but felt this part even in Fla sun should last over a year . On my 2005 Continental i have yet to replace my roof vent covers (2) . Anyhow i ordered this steel 14"x14" from https://www.amazon.com/Ventline-BV0...er+roof+vent&qid=1560812584&s=gateway&sr=8-10 looks well made . Plastic vents were like $17 . This one was like $22.50 plus tax with Prime . The one I bought claims to be aluminum , to me it looks like galvanized steel, way heavier than the plastic also . Been rainin heavy here for a couple days . When it breaks going to install new one . I dont care if the steel one is darker inside or what but as for me I wont ever buy a plastic cargo/camper roof vent again 14"x14" . I felt like the cargo vent they put on mine I got a bad run of plastic , or what they are kicking out nowadays too cut corners is cwap !

 

[timswi]

Alrite not trying to derail thread but no one has responded on here since 3/3/19 . Just a quick comment : I have a steel 8.5x20 v nose Continental 2005 small car carrier thats been great . A couple days ago I go to checking and knowtice the plastic roof vent on my 14x7 cargo (Ariseing) 2018 completely destroyed /cracked etc . Called trailer headquarters and they said part out of warrantee (been over a year). I wasnt trying to nickle and dime them but felt this part even in Fla sun should last over a year . On my 2005 Continental i have yet to replace my roof vent covers (2) . Anyhow i ordered this steel 14"x14" from https://www.amazon.com/Ventline-BV0...er+roof+vent&qid=1560812584&s=gateway&sr=8-10 looks well made . Plastic vents were like $17 . This one was like $22.50 plus tax with Prime . The one I bought claims to be aluminum , to me it looks like galvanized steel, way heavier than the plastic also . Been rainin heavy here for a couple days . When it breaks going to install new one . I dont care if the steel one is darker inside or what but as for me I wont ever buy a plastic cargo/camper roof vent again 14"x14" . I felt like the cargo vent they put on mine I got a bad run of plastic , or what they are kicking out nowadays too cut corners is cwap !

I have the Max Air covers on my camper--Those plastic vents don't hold up well in the weather. The covers protect the vents from UV and branches etc.

 

[bullbreaker]

Will check it out , thanks !

 

[deserteagle71]

I dont care if the steel one is darker inside or what but as for me I wont ever buy a plastic cargo/camper roof vent again 14"x14" . I felt like the cargo vent they put on mine I got a bad run of plastic , or what they are kicking out nowadays too cut corners is cwap !

Learned that lesson years ago. Changed every one of the vents over to metal. No more problems since. Those plastic ones always cracked/broke at the most inopportune time!

 

[Copperhead]

I was playing around with getting a small enclosed trailer. Primarily to haul my bike around, but also light duty hauling of stuff to keep it out of the weather. Saw a fairly nice 6x12 single axle unit on a local dealer website. Doolittle Bullitt model with a V nose and rear ramp. Side entry door and full undercoating. Figured I would check it out and see if it was worth it or look for something else.

The dealer had it listed for $3400. I got over there last Saturday and took a look. There was some slight cosmetic damage on left side from a hailstorm the month before. Barely noticeable. Roof was solid and I got inside and bundled the trailer up and looked for any light coming thru. All tight. Dealer knocked down the price to $2500 because of the cosmetic hail damage. I had them install E-trac at 2 ft and 4 ft heights the full length of the inside on both sides and install 6 recessed tie downs in the floor. Also having them install a spare tire carrier inside the V nose along with spare tire. Total cost I wrote the check for was $2960. I pay the taxes on the sale when I register it with the county.

Sometimes a good deal shows up.