What brand of trailer did you buy?
I've not bought one yet. I've got quotes on a PJ and a better built that are in the 7-8k range.
I've got a near by aluminum trailer builder that quoted me about 13k for a aluminum unit. Its about 3500lbs, vs 5500lbs for the pj/better trying to decide if that 2k of weight is worth the 6k in cost.
I got a quote for a featherlight 28' flat deck from one dealer at 24k. A slightly further away dealer wants 17k.
They sure look like nice trailers, but they are pricy.
Still hunting used units... seems trailers are either a few years old in great shape and people still want 95% of new price. Or they are 10 years old, rust buckets, shot tires, decks in need of complete replacement etc.... and still want 60-70% of new.
I've found a few reasonably priced used, but when I've gotten there I've found things like 4 brand new tires rated for 2800lbs each on a 16k trailer. Found one with a removed/defaced VIN... I ran away from that. Another Guy claimed new paint, got there found rust bucket.... Oh ya it was painted 5 years ago. I guess new means something different to me.
I have a CDL and the extra GVW is not an issue.
That would have so simplified my search.... I probably would have kept the old pickup, bought a used Freightliner M2 I had a line on, and then the traller would have been MUCH less an issue with a truck that was setup to do hauling.
