[tcb] Re: Trailer

  • From: bbauer2000@xxxxxxxxx
  • To: "tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 31 May 2013 11:32:56 -0500

Buy new so you know the real GVR rating of what you are buying. TX has tons of 
manufacturers who will build exactly what you are looking for and it will all 
be up to current DOT regs. 

On May 31, 2013, at 11:26 AM, sammie smith <bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> 
> Anyone out there who can add any insight into buying an enclosed trailer, 
> your comments would be welcome.
>  
> OK, I have been contemplating acquiring an enclosed car hauler trailer.  Have 
> been looking on Craig List and talking to people.  Here's what I think I 
> want:  8.5' X 20' tandem axle with ramp gate on rear and electric brakes.  
> Beyond that I have no idea.
>  
> Most of the ones I have seen advertised are 6.5' inside height and I am not 
> sure that is high enough to haul a bus.  Have found some used ones 24 & 28' 
> but don't really want to pull one around that long if not needed.  Also found 
> one that is 16' but that is probably too short for an enclosed trailer to 
> haul cars.  My open trailer is 16' but that seems sort of short for an 
> enclosed one.
>  
> Anyone know of any used ones around for a bargain price.  I have not been 
> able to find one that is a bargain.  Most of the used ones I have seen 
> advertised the asking price is so close to a new one that it is not worth 
> buying a used one.
>  
> Comments or suggestions will be appreciated; particularly from anyone who has 
> experience with an enclosed trailer.

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