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I'm looking to buy a cargo trailer to store/transport my motorcycle in. I have the size picked out but I'm torn on what brand to choose. Anyone have any info? Thanks

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I've got a tandem axle Timberwolf 18x8.5 low profile. I've had it about 5 years now. Holding up well and no problems so far. It's been towed over 10,000 miles. I use it striclty for towing the bikes. Good looking trailer too.
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Thunder Series

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I have a Haulmark 24' for my race car. I think I probably got what I paid for. My decision was based on cost for a specific set of options (chrome pkg, 10k axles, longer tongue), and availability. I lucked out with a "leftover" that had a pre-price increase build date but was a brand new model.
I saved money by picking it up at the factory, but I'd reconsider spending the extra to get it from a local dealer next time. There were some cosmetic issues I ended up fixing myself that would've been covered under warranty. But since I picked up from factory, I needed to return it there for service...500 miles away.
Thanks,
Michael

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The best deal I've gotten so far is on a Car*Mate. 6X12, single axle, Torflex axle w e-z lube hubs, ramp, side door, 3/4"floor, two interior lights, diamond plate corners and front gaurd.........$3650.00 plus tax and tags.

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Get a bigger trailer than you think you will need. Trust me. It will be full of stuff you never thought of.

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many brands have basic price point trailers and medium/loaded models. I'd look for the certrification (the biggies have it) and a comprehensive warranty- many offer 3/5 yr warranties. I've bought 4 "last trailer I'm going to buy- this one's perfect" in the last 4 yrs. 1st one was a POS that dissintgrated in 9 months of hwy use- they fixed it all under warranty but I realized it was just a light/lousy design even though I was hauling 2k under capacity. Sold it to a bud who used it for storage and local use only.

Every region has some strong local manufacturers

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i am looking at trailers also i need a 24 ft and have looked at hualmark car mate pace and cargo mate and the more i look the more confused i get. i dont want to be highjacking your thread i think we are looking for the same any good feed back on these thanks

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Featherlite all aluminum it will last the rest of your life and great resale value.

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S-S, No problems. I just found a 6X12 carmate with all the good stuff for $3200.00 Hope the y still have it tomorrow :rolleyes:

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r a i see you are from pa all pro in mechanicsburg gave me a real good price on a car mate i have not bought one yet if you want to check them out there number is 800-622-7003 a freind of mine just bought a trailer from a place in jersey and got a good deal i think the name of that dealer is steven green down near pt pleasant if you can get a auto locator paper they have alot of dealers listed

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S-S, I just called them today at 5pm. They have the size and the trailer I want and supposedly they have a guy that is going to put a deposit on it tomorrow. I'm going to call first thing. This isn't a friend of yours is it? I live about 2 hours away from Harrisburg.....well maybe 1 1/2 hours. Where are you from? And where do you boat?

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i am from bucks county they the trailer place is not a friend i just happened to call them last week i have been looking at trailers for a while and figured its time to get one i have checked prices all over the place and this guy shoots me a good price right off and as i talked to him the price got better lol we boat down the shore hey you ever see grumpy jenkens around malvern is his shop still there ?

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Lived most of my life within a mile of his shop. You can still hear him twistin' up the engines. His crew cheif back in the day, Joe Tryson, son is Pat Tryson the nascar crew cheif. Grumpy actually bought a GTO from the dealership I work at. :cool:

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I have a 24 foot classic trailer. Its a great trailer however is probably more expensive than all of the ones listed. If you have the money to spend by a featherlight they are hands down the best.

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if you'r elooign fora really well biult traile and don;t mind spending more for it look into a small goldrush, or T&E. I hear ATCs are pretty good too.

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What did you just say? :drink: :D

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Doolittle. Own three of them. www.doolittletrailers.com

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Hey Ike, Puder types with his big toes ..... :D

Thanks for the info guys....I bought a new CarMate 6X12, ramp door, side door , torsion suspension and a whole bunch of the Etrack and clips, holdowns and wheel chocks.......all thrown in for a great price.

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Agreed.

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Congrats John!!! We need pics of the bike too!!

BTW now you need a Ford to handle the load. :evilb: :eek:
































just kidding buddy :D :drink:

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Those Gold Rush trailers are pretty nice. My neighbor has a one car enclosed trailer and it only set him back $30,000! :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:


too rich for my blood.

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The bike looks great John! Good luck with it. I would like a bike but i am way too clumsy for a bike. :D