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Aluminum trailers: best place to buy?
Posted on 7/31/24 at 6:34 pm
Posted on 7/31/24 at 6:34 pm
Need a 6'x 8', prefer aluminum deck as well.
For ATV.
Mandeville area, but will travel.
For ATV.
Mandeville area, but will travel.
Posted on 7/31/24 at 7:00 pm to VetteGuy
Mike Gerald
Go bigger, you can't put much on an 8" trailer.
Go bigger, you can't put much on an 8" trailer.
Posted on 7/31/24 at 7:10 pm to VetteGuy
6x10 minimum. Not sure you can even get a 6x8, maybe a 5x8.
As someone who has a 6x10, I’d start with a 6x12.
And a dovetail gate (if you’re doing a gate) is the best.
As someone who has a 6x10, I’d start with a 6x12.
And a dovetail gate (if you’re doing a gate) is the best.
Posted on 7/31/24 at 9:19 pm to VetteGuy
The Aluminum utility trailers Ive been around crack alot at the welds. Id say be gentle with it if you are on rough roads. Just thought id mention this from personal experience.
Posted on 8/1/24 at 6:10 am to LCboi
Dang, I'm having a hard time finding aluminum trailers locally.
I look at some of the steel trailers at Lowe's and they looked like they'd been welded by Ray Charles.
I look at some of the steel trailers at Lowe's and they looked like they'd been welded by Ray Charles.
Posted on 8/1/24 at 7:33 am to VetteGuy
Why are you set on aluminum? Also don’t buy a trailer from Lowes, HD, TSC, etc. get one from a place that sells trailers. Add a swing away wheeled jack, eye bolts or loops on the rails, gate assist, spare tire and holder, and possibly a small tool box on the tongue.
Posted on 8/1/24 at 8:06 am to Bawpaw
What BawPaw said.
Also, to help reduce cracking have the tires balanced. They’ll tell you that you’re an idiot but once I started do that on aluminum trailers I’ve owned I quit having issues.
Also, to help reduce cracking have the tires balanced. They’ll tell you that you’re an idiot but once I started do that on aluminum trailers I’ve owned I quit having issues.
Posted on 8/1/24 at 8:16 am to VetteGuy
There is a place on Hwy 61 in Woodville that has several aluminum trailers for sale.
If you’re just looking for a better quality trailer than Lowe’s, though, just get a name brand from a trailer store. Diamond C, PJ, Big Tex, etc.
If you’re just looking for a better quality trailer than Lowe’s, though, just get a name brand from a trailer store. Diamond C, PJ, Big Tex, etc.
Posted on 8/1/24 at 8:34 am to Bawpaw
Yes, you're right, I was just looking there to see what the had.
I'm no welder, but I know what good worlds look like, and those were terrible.
Would prefer aluminum just for lighter weimght and no rust issues if it has to live outside.
May have to give up ($$$$) that dream.
I'm no welder, but I know what good worlds look like, and those were terrible.
Would prefer aluminum just for lighter weimght and no rust issues if it has to live outside.
May have to give up ($$$$) that dream.
Posted on 8/1/24 at 8:35 am to turkish
There's a big trailer place off 59 in Pearl River
Was gonna stop there today...
Was gonna stop there today...
Posted on 8/1/24 at 8:36 am to VetteGuy
I have a plethora of trailers that all stay outside. The rust is only aesthetic. It’s just a trailer. I have replaced boards on a couple of them every 7-10 years. Easy half day task. I spray them all once a year with used oil/diesel combo.
Posted on 8/1/24 at 8:41 am to Bawpaw
Dang, good advice.
I'm about to sell a Wells Cargo V-Nose.
7x14, dual axle. FB marketplace?
I'm about to sell a Wells Cargo V-Nose.
7x14, dual axle. FB marketplace?
Posted on 8/1/24 at 9:32 am to VetteGuy
Yes. Should be an easy sell especially if tires are good, lights work, it has a title.
Posted on 8/1/24 at 9:56 am to Bawpaw
quote:
Why are you set on aluminum?
agree.
and I've dealt with three trailer dealers in south LA that I like. I'm sure there are others, but these sell quality stuff
Mike Geralds (6800 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge Louisiana 70805)
Circle M in Mansura
Thibs in Duson
Posted on 8/1/24 at 10:03 am to Joe_Dirte
Thanks, Mike's has come up several times.
I didn't see any aluminum ATV trailers, but I'll call him.
I didn't see any aluminum ATV trailers, but I'll call him.
Posted on 8/1/24 at 11:29 am to VetteGuy
Aluminum makes for a shitty trailer. Just get a steel one. If you aren't dunking it in saltwater a regular painted steel trailer will outlive you.
Posted on 8/1/24 at 11:50 am to VetteGuy
Drive to Mt Pleasant Texas and buy direct from the manufacturer. Be careful, a lot of them will crack over time.
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