Gator made tailer

andrehoude123 · Nov 7, 2013

Getting ready to pull the trigger on a gator made trailer premier car hauler wondering if you guys have any experience with gator made? Before we go for a 13 hour drive one way to go pick it up! Thanks guys

strum456 · Nov 7, 2013

There is a lot of info on this site already on Gatormade. Some people have a lot bad to say about them. I bought 5 of them a few years back. I sold 4 locally and I was able to cover the cost of my trailer with the profit I made from the other 4.

My biggest complaint is the paint. After 3 years and maybe 1000 miles, (never in the snow/salt) there is way more rust than there should be. I have some experience on the topic of paint. It looks like some cheap alkyd enamel, no primer and no surface prep.

The ramps are a tradeoff. If they made them so they wouldn't bend, then people would complain they weigh too much. It didn't take long for me to bend mine.

The wiring is questionable with all the Scotch locks, but mine is still working.

I like my trailer, but the fact that it is going to be a complete rust bucket after several years and limited use really irritates me.

andrehoude123 · Nov 7, 2013

Ya I heard that they got better in the last couple years so I'm looking for new reviews if you know what I mean! But thanks for the info

Diamondpilot · Nov 7, 2013

I have dealt with them for a number of years. They are without a doubt the most bang for the buck in a trailer. There were issues a few years back but have been better as of late.

Chris

94BULLITT · Nov 7, 2013

I just got a Kaufman trailer used but it is a 2013. It is very nice, I really like it. The prices on the new ones are really good too. They will deliver the trailer to you but it may be cheaper to pick it up.

Kaufman Trailers Utility, Gooseneck, Equipment, Car, and Dump Trailers

andrehoude123 · Nov 8, 2013

Try just have the nicer trailer for the price just want to make sure I'm buying quality

bigtiller · Nov 8, 2013

I wouldn't drive 13 hours one way to buy anything.

94BULLITT · Nov 8, 2013

andrehoude123 said:
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Try just have the nicer trailer for the price just want to make sure I'm buying quality

I forgot they made enclosed trailers. They look nice from the pictures and their description makes them sound good.

Diamondpilot · Nov 8, 2013

andrehoude123 said:
<img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=344970"/>

Try just have the nicer trailer for the price just want to make sure I'm buying quality

I would not say they are quality. On a scale of 1 to 10 I give them a 5 or 6. Not bashing them, just what they are at that price point. My personal trailer is not a GM and I give it a 4 or 5. I deal in trailers and I knew what I was getting when I bought it.

Chris