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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 06:41 PM
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My rig, 02 2500HD, 18ft Big Tex, thinking of getting a new trailer, wanting metal deck next



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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 07:33 PM
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great looking truck man. i'm wanting to buy my tow mirrors and quit bullshitting with the tiny ones haha
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 07:42 PM
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great looking truck man. i'm wanting to buy my tow mirrors and quit bullshitting with the tiny ones haha
Thanks
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I want to use a utility trailer for my car lol
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 05:19 PM
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I want to use a utility trailer for my car lol
I did when that was all I could afford...it was one that looked like a lawn company would use...lol It got the job done though.
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 08:23 AM
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18' deck with a 4' dovetail
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by HioSSilver
I did when that was all I could afford...it was one that looked like a lawn company would use...lol It got the job done though.
Lol any problems getting it strapped down? Thats all I can afford really lol I dont have the cash to buy a new one anytime soon, unless I find a good deal on a used one around here.
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Originally Posted by 96LT1355Z28
18' deck with a 4' dovetail
Looks nice man.
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Old Feb 2, 2013 | 06:04 PM
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I couldn't touch one locally for under $3300 (new) and ended up with a better trailer from Kaufman in NC for $2200 delivered. May be worth a look kaufmantrailers.com/ ???
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Originally Posted by HioSSilver
I got a new trailer

Thats awesome. How much did that set you back if you dont mind me asking? How much does it weigh?
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What do you guys think of this?

http://www.kaufmantrailers.com/heavy...ASIC-p493.html

I would think the open bottom would be extremely helpful if you ever needed to really get under the car at the track for something..

Dovetail= 52"
Floor= 22" diamond plate runners
Ramps= 50 in. x 20 in. smooth surface rear slide in ramps, with 2 in. x 2 in. x 1/4 in. angle runners
Deck length= 16' (11 ft. 8 in. flat + 52 in. dovetail)
Deck height= 20" (would this clear doors?)

Looks like a pretty damn good deal IMO..
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Originally Posted by lemons12
Deck height= 20" (would this clear doors?)
IMO..
Deck height doesn't matter but the height from the top of the deck to the top of the fender does
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appalachian trailers is also someone to try......They're a few more bucks but they are a full deck, which will make it useful for things other than just cars.......If you need under the car for something, you can park the car part-way on the ramps and crawl under it.
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 08:36 AM
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I thought about an open center but to use it for other things could be an issue ? I also looked at being able to work off it, but it's at a odd heigth and the cross bars always seem to be in the way.
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Originally Posted by Blackpanther99
Lol any problems getting it strapped down? Thats all I can afford really lol I dont have the cash to buy a new one anytime soon, unless I find a good deal on a used one around here.
There's usually plenty of places to strap The biggest pain was not being able to open the doors and having to climb threw the window.
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Thats awesome. How much did that set you back if you dont mind me asking? How much does it weigh?
Thanks. This trailer was $7300 with the tool box, winch, aluminum wheels and l.e.d. lights. But its got a 20' deck and movable tie downs which is real handy. It weighs 1400lbs, that's pretty light for a trailer that size. I needed a aluminum trailer so I can pull it behind my truck camper to keep weight down as much as possible. I had a Featherlight(I think there is a pic in this thread) and they're a nice trailer, but not as versatile as this Triton.
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Ohh I see lol Hopefully ill be getting mine soon.
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Here is a pic of mine. I found it on CL for $1200. It has an open center, when I got it the guy had bolt 2x10s to the center section for other purposes. I still use them when I need to move something other than my car. It is a 18' with 2' dove w/dual electric brakes, it only has 4' ramps.

The short ramps make it a pain in the *** to load. I usually back the rear tires of the truck onto some ramps and the car pulls right up. I have since welded a receiver hitch to the front to mount my winch. I have also added a tongue box to store the winch in.
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my featherlite pulls great
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Originally Posted by Black 99 Bird
Here is a pic of mine. I found it on CL for $1200. It has an open center, when I got it the guy had bolt 2x10s to the center section for other purposes. I still use them when I need to move something other than my car. It is a 18' with 2' dove w/dual electric brakes, it only has 4' ramps.

The short ramps make it a pain in the *** to load. I usually back the rear tires of the truck onto some ramps and the car pulls right up. I have since welded a receiver hitch to the front to mount my winch. I have also added a tongue box to store the winch in.
Thats a nice steal though! About last year my dad had found one from a guy where here in town and the guy was asking $1,000 for it cuz he needed it gone ASAP. Sadly my dad forgot to tell me about it and by the time we called him he had sold it. Lol
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