Pj & Big tex trailers ??

coobie · Feb 2, 2008

I looked at the pj trailers and big tex trailers today.The PJ trailer was a 20 ft.flat bed(fenders) 14,000 lbs axles spring assit loading ramps for around $3340 and a big tex model 12eq (18 ft)12000 lbs axles for around the same price.Has anyone had any owning experience with these 2 trailer makers?Thanks for any information.coobie

hudr · Feb 2, 2008

I have a 225GN (22' + 5' dovetail, folding ramps and center pop up section)from Big Tex right now. They are built about 40 miles from my house here in E Texas. So far no problems at all. I mainly move hay w/ it in the summer but it has made a few loads w/ scrap iron and some machinery. My neighbor has a 30+5 trailer and loves it. Some other friends have a 245GN (33+5) low profile and use it to pull a small dozer, skid loaders, hay, etc. We even put an R Model Mack w/ a tender fertilizer bed on it once to get it home.
Everyone I know w/ these trailers is more than happy.
Can't help w/ the PJ trailer though.

Beavis · Feb 2, 2008

PJ trailers are TOP NOTCH !!!!!! I love mine.

lovemytoys · Feb 2, 2008

what would a 2008 516 pj trailer go for??it a 16ft car i think

Dallas_Lilly · Feb 2, 2008

I have a PJ 18 foot car hauler with the diamond plate fenders and five foot ramps. I paid 2,150 before tax. I have had it for just over a year now and would guess that I have about 5,000 miles on it. I love the trailer, it tows nice, has a built in ramp holders on the right side. I have the pressure treated 2x6 deck. When I went looking for a trailer this was the only one that had a 5" channel main frame and 2" channel crossmembers for less than 2,500. I have towed angle ironed framed trailers before and watched the flex and did not like it. I only have two complaints about the trailer #1 the wiring had scotch locks all over it. I have since replaced every one with solder and heat shrink, did not want the green fuzzies. #2 the tounge jack location, on the inside of the right hand tounge rail. It pivots and pins on tubing. Good design of the jack but it does not allow you to put a tool box on the tounge.
All and all I really like the trailer and it has been good. It came with C rated tires and when the trailer is loaded to darn near capacity it looks like they are over loaded even though they are not according to specs. When these need replaced I will will replace them with a D rated tire.

lovemytoys · Feb 2, 2008

i though they where made here ?it looks like the one i saw is made in mexico

lovemytoys · Feb 2, 2008

http://i20.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/d5/f3/ff0e_12.JPG

bigdad · Feb 3, 2008

Dallas Lilly,

I hate Scotch locks too! As soon as the weather moderates, It will be solder and heatshrink on my new trailer. 3M makes a liquid sealer that comes with a brush applicator in the lid. "Scotchkote"

It is Bad A__ !! I paint it on all of the connections
before AND after the heatshrink. Get some on your fingers and you will see how effective it is. Highly recomended.

Thanks.... BD

weldingisfun · Feb 3, 2008

I bought a 20 foot Big Tex 12PI HEAVY DUTY PIPE TANDEM AXLE TRAILER Tandem axle 12PI paid $2550 for the trailer about 4 years ago. One complaint is that the spare tire and wheel cost an extra $125. Would have felt better if it had been included in the purchase price. Had to replace two deck boards because an over loaded forklift drove on to it and cracked them. I use it to haul my Mahindra 4500 4WD w FEL as well as anything over 10 feet long. Tows and tracks very well.

copperdog · Feb 3, 2008

How about a B.U.D., made in Florida?
I looked at them at the PA Farm Show in Harrisburg, Pa.
It looked like an ok trailer, and the price was very competative.
I looked at their web site, not much there.
Anybody have any experience with that brand?

moloss · Feb 3, 2008

you can't go wrong with either brand, they are both top notch......I ordered a pj trailer last week......I have a really good pj dealer about 25min from me, that sealed the deal for the pj.....the pj's are powder coated and at least on the trailer I ordered the cross sections are 16in apart and the big tex's were 24in apart.......they are both fine trailers.

GreatWhitehunter · Feb 3, 2008

I'm partial to PJ, a quality trailer for sure. Big Tex is a really good brand also. The only bad to the BT is the tube, it rots from the inside so all looks well outside and your loosing wall thickness. To be fair the PJ's are coming with lower quality tires from what I hear.

Matt T.

coobie · Feb 3, 2008

Thanks for all the great info on the PJ&Big tex trailers.I am leaning towards the PJ trailer.I currently have a Hurst tandam axle(7000 lbs axle)16 ft.trailer that was made in washburn Tenn.that is 4 years old and held up well,I wanted to go with a 20 ft trailer to haul all my goodies to my cabin.Thanks again,coobie

lovemytoys · Feb 3, 2008

where is pj trailer made??

coobie · Feb 3, 2008

lovemytoys said:
where is pj trailer made??

Texas,from what I have read.coobie

lovemytoys · Feb 3, 2008

this trailer looks like it is made in mexico http://i20.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/d5/f3/ff0e_12.JPG

coobie · Feb 3, 2008

lovemytoys said:
this trailer looks like it is made in mexico http://i20.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/d5/f3/ff0e_12.JPG

If you know why did you ask?From my understanding the front hitch is made in mexico,the rest of the trailer is made in texas,but of course you know that.(Frown)

lovemytoys · Feb 3, 2008

i wasnt sure .this could have been a fake

Dallas_Lilly · Feb 3, 2008

lovemytoys said:
where is pj trailer made??

I thought it was quite funny when I got my trailer right under the PJ tag said something like "Made the US way" and then just to the right of that sticker it said "Made in Mexico" I am guessing that it was really made in mexico. One thing that I forgot to mention in my other post was that one other great thing about the trailer is it is powder coated and it has withstood allot with out chipping or scratching.

bigdad said:
Dallas Lilly,

I hate Scotch locks too! As soon as the weather moderates, It will be solder and heatshrink on my new trailer. 3M makes a liquid sealer that comes with a brush applicator in the lid. "Scotchkote"

It is Bad A__ !! I paint it on all of the connections
before AND after the heatshrink. Get some on your fingers and you will see how effective it is. Highly recomended.

Thanks.... BD

Thanks for the tip. I never liked scotch locks and used butt connectors and it was never a problem untill the state started putting salt on the roads when it snows and the green fuzzies came about in a bad way. I like how the roads are when it snows not but I really do not like the salt or mag.

wushaw · Feb 4, 2008

I have owned a 16' Big Tex 7PI for five years so far and I'm happy with it except the R/H tail light seems to find solid objects.....it's been replaced three times within the last 12 months, one by me and the other two by friends that borrowed it.