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Old 02-26-2008 | 08:03 PM
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I am purchasing a new trailer this year for my 42' Fountain. I have narrowed my decision down to 4 trailer companies.

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Manning
Eagle

Aluminum:
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They all are quoted with the same options and the aluminum are more expensive then the steel, but I can get custom paint and graphics on the Steel. Anyone have any opinions on the subject? Thanks!
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Old 02-26-2008 | 08:15 PM
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I think steel trailers are better but they don't like salt water.
If you intend to use it in salt water get an aluminum.
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Old 02-26-2008 | 08:31 PM
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Take a look at this thread before you purchase.

McClain is a small name out of TX, but they build an awesome trailer.

Myco will also custom paint and put graphics on an aluminum trailer. But you pay dearly for it.
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Old 02-27-2008 | 09:02 AM
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Thanks for the info. I will check out McClain today. I decided to go aluminum. I also found out that Hi-tech is not welded, but bolt-on instead. I would rather have a welded aluminum trailer. I have narrowed it down to:

Eagle
Manning
All-American
Pheonix
McClain (Check it out today)

Anymore info would help me out.
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Old 02-27-2008 | 09:36 AM
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I am sure you already know this, but expect to see some cracks develop in the welds on an aluminum trailer. I have seen many Myco aluminums and they all have done this. Not a big thing to have fixed, but it did have to be done.
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Old 02-27-2008 | 09:39 AM
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Manning builds some very nice stuff. That would be my choice.
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Old 02-27-2008 | 10:30 AM
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myco is a great trailer and has awesome customer service. i deal with all trailers from a maintenence standpoint and i perfer a myco seconded by eagle.
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Old 02-27-2008 | 10:46 AM
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Do yourself a favor and go for the Myco. Several years back I went with a lower cost trailer and regretted it from the day I bought it. The Myco is really that much better.

I picked up my new Myco on the way home from Key West.
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Old 02-27-2008 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by 44MTI
I am sure you already know this, but expect to see some cracks develop in the welds on an aluminum trailer. I have seen many Myco aluminums and they all have done this. Not a big thing to have fixed, but it did have to be done.
Just order the trailer with an optional on-board TIG welder!
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Old 02-27-2008 | 12:32 PM
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I have a Target for sale-$7,900
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