Went and looked at it yesterday. It’s pretty much the perfect configuration and load capacity for MY needs, but there were reasons to be a little skeptical.
The seller met me at the place of business where it’s parked. Nice man and we chatted a bit. He said he bought it from the previous/original owner nearby. Said he ordered a new aluminum trailer and this one needed to be sold. OK that’s fine.
Things I noticed:
1. I grabbed several of the wheels and “shook” them. One of the wheels actually clicked a bit in and out. I think the lug nuts may have been slightly loose.
2. If you notice in the pictures, the wheels do not match. The visual appeal of all the wheels matching isn’t a big deal to me, but I wondered why they don’t match? All the tires match, but the wheels don’t? The wheels are obviously much newer than the trailer. They look maybe 2-3 years old. Tires all match and look excellent-albeit chinese tires of unknown quality.
3. It’ll need repainted in the next couple years. The factory paint job is pretty weak. I don’t expect perfect paint on a 10 year old trailer.
4. Battery box and wiring junction box are beat up and need replaced. I would assume battery is toast, too.
5. The trailer is 97” wide (8’-1”) I like a 102” wide trailer, but not a big deal. I could add rub rails for more areas to hook on ratchet straps, but again-more money $$.
6. Seller will
not include inspection in $4,000 offer. This trailer is parked at a truck/trailer inspection station. I talked to them and they are happy to do PA inspection, but that cost is all on me. Could be $100. It also could be $1,000.
