Going to look at a car trailer tomorrow

Leaping Deer · 07-07-08, 03:38 PM

Here is what the ad says:

"It has all brand New LED gem lights, fresh dupont car paint, diamond plate, electric brakes, truck box, and ATV winch. I need to get rid of the trailer this week ASAP. I have over 40hours of work into buidling it and just have no use for it anymore. This is a great project to finish."

I called the guy and he says that the brakes work and its competely wired. Its a converted RV trailer and looks like a good car trailer from the photo. 18'x5' Its dual axle and just needs ramps and planks. From looks of it fenders too since there are none. I wonder if 5' wide will be wide enough for the Cruiser. I might be able to modify it though.

I have heard of people converting RVs to trailers. Should I be concerned or is there anything important that I should look for? He said he has title and plates. He wants $450 for it

Does anyone have any thoughts or comments?

ibejamie · 07-07-08, 04:38 PM

yeah... I'll buy it.

Let me know if you don't take it!

I still have your seats by the way. I'm trying to soften up the other half for the purchase of new / old buckets

Leaping Deer · 07-07-08, 05:15 PM

Hey Jamie,

Sweet. I look forward to get a matching set of seats in the cruiser.

If I pass on the trailer I'll let you know.

Gotta be able to talk the wife into it but that shouldn't be too hard after borrowing my buddy's trailer to head up to Kina's last month. Made for a much better drive

for the 3+ hours and didn't have the 90lbs lab thinking he was a lap dog.

motorsargeT · 07-07-08, 05:27 PM

Sounds like a good deal, as long as the cruiser fits on it.

rblank · 07-08-08, 09:44 AM

On Craigslist right? I saw that but 5' wide is WAY too narrow for me.

JJS · 07-08-08, 11:35 AM

I think 40 axles are 55" WMS to WMS. Your tires are 10.5" or so wide...maybe closer to 9.5" on the 6" wheels. I'm thinking you'll be around 63-65" in overall track width, so it may work but it will be pretty tight.

Leaping Deer · 07-10-08, 03:59 PM

Well before I got the chance to go look at it the guy sold it to his neighbor. I was probably for the best since it was a little narrow anyway.

rblank · 07-10-08, 04:40 PM

I've had more than one person tell me that Welch Trailers in East Taunton has great deals on car carriers, like less than $2k for an open deck 18 ft w/ brakes. I know quite a few people that have bought there, and if I can afford a tow rig, I probably will too.

Welch Trailers
103 Old Colony Ave # 2
East Taunton, MA 02718
(508) 828-1612

Leaping Deer · 07-10-08, 04:48 PM

Yeah I know I should take my time and buy a good new one. $2k for a new on is a great deal I just don't have the cash to spend on a new one at the moment. I will keep their number thought. Might be worth looking into.

JJS · 07-11-08, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rblank

I've had more than one person tell me that Welch Trailers in East Taunton has great deals on car carriers, like less than $2k for an open deck 18 ft w/ brakes. I know quite a few people that have bought there, and if I can afford a tow rig, I probably will too.

Welch Trailers
103 Old Colony Ave # 2
East Taunton, MA 02718
(508) 828-1612

I've heard a lot of good about these guys, too. They're also local to me.

07-07-08, 03:38 PM	#1
Leaping Deer IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In the garage playing with my junk Posts: 1,042	Going to look at a car trailer tomorrow Here is what the ad says: "It has all brand New LED gem lights, fresh dupont car paint, diamond plate, electric brakes, truck box, and ATV winch. I need to get rid of the trailer this week ASAP. I have over 40hours of work into buidling it and just have no use for it anymore. This is a great project to finish." I called the guy and he says that the brakes work and its competely wired. Its a converted RV trailer and looks like a good car trailer from the photo. 18'x5' Its dual axle and just needs ramps and planks. From looks of it fenders too since there are none. I wonder if 5' wide will be wide enough for the Cruiser. I might be able to modify it though. I have heard of people converting RVs to trailers. Should I be concerned or is there anything important that I should look for? He said he has title and plates. He wants $450 for it Does anyone have any thoughts or comments?

07-07-08, 04:38 PM	#2
ibejamie busy looking busy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 196	yeah... I'll buy it. Let me know if you don't take it! I still have your seats by the way. I'm trying to soften up the other half for the purchase of new / old buckets __________________ '83 Fj40 RHD '08 Subaru Outback; '04 FLSTC; '78 Vespa '98 Golden Retriever; '04 Golden Retriever

07-07-08, 05:27 PM	#4
motorsargeT IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Rhode Island TLCA# 16985 Posts: 135	Sounds like a good deal, as long as the cruiser fits on it. __________________ Josh Thibeault 1991 FJ-80 OME 850/863, 1" Spacer , 35x12.50 coopers, 5.29s, ARB, Snork, GPS, 12000 lb. winch, Dual Batts, etc. 2002 WRX, not so stock either 2001 Audi TT Quattro, the wifes Motor Sergeant 119 MP Company (finally out!)

07-08-08, 09:44 AM	#5
rblank IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 277	On Craigslist right? I saw that but 5' wide is WAY too narrow for me. __________________ Roger 87 4Monster SAS, 22RE, 5 speed, 5.29s locked/spooled 35x15.50 TSXs

07-08-08, 11:35 AM	#6
JJS Let's Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,933	I think 40 axles are 55" WMS to WMS. Your tires are 10.5" or so wide...maybe closer to 9.5" on the 6" wheels. I'm thinking you'll be around 63-65" in overall track width, so it may work but it will be pretty tight. __________________ Toyota still builds real Cruisers. They sell them overseas.


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07-07-08, 05:15 PM	#3
Leaping Deer IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In the garage playing with my junk Posts: 1,042	Hey Jamie, Sweet. I look forward to get a matching set of seats in the cruiser. If I pass on the trailer I'll let you know. Gotta be able to talk the wife into it but that shouldn't be too hard after borrowing my buddy's trailer to head up to Kina's last month. Made for a much better drive for the 3+ hours and didn't have the 90lbs lab thinking he was a lap dog.

07-10-08, 03:59 PM	#7
Leaping Deer IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In the garage playing with my junk Posts: 1,042	Well before I got the chance to go look at it the guy sold it to his neighbor. I was probably for the best since it was a little narrow anyway.

07-10-08, 04:40 PM	#8
rblank IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 277	I've had more than one person tell me that Welch Trailers in East Taunton has great deals on car carriers, like less than $2k for an open deck 18 ft w/ brakes. I know quite a few people that have bought there, and if I can afford a tow rig, I probably will too. Welch Trailers 103 Old Colony Ave # 2 East Taunton, MA 02718 (508) 828-1612 __________________ Roger 87 4Monster SAS, 22RE, 5 speed, 5.29s locked/spooled 35x15.50 TSXs

07-10-08, 04:48 PM	#9
Leaping Deer IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In the garage playing with my junk Posts: 1,042	Yeah I know I should take my time and buy a good new one. $2k for a new on is a great deal I just don't have the cash to spend on a new one at the moment. I will keep their number thought. Might be worth looking into.

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