[Fot] Enclosed trailer advice

[BOB KRAMER]

Anyone out the knowledgeable on trailer construction?

I have always enjoyed taking my car to the track on an open trailer. You get a lot a waves and thumbs up but on this last trip I got a dent. It is time or me to get an enclosed trailer. I found a used one locally it has been used as a construction trailer for the last 5 years after having carried around a quarter midget team.

I can buy this 10 year old 24 foot CargoMate trailer for around 4 grand. They added an A/C unit (uncertain if it works) and the roof is dented from climbing around up there, probably to service the A/C. The inside was interior grade paneled over the 3/8 plywood and some of the plywood has warped pushing the paneling out. I suspect condensation from the A/C unit.

I understand that the lighter trailers use a strong box frame and a thin wood skin for wall construction and the others like this one use a lighter metal channel that needs plywood walls for strength. What I don't know is if you can easily replace damaged sections of plywood, or is it even necessary. Judging condition of the torsion axles, brakes etc is another variable. I'm also worried about the weight behind my 3/4 ton pick-up. I suppose a load leveling hitch is mandatory.

At this point I'm leaning away from buying it. Any advice appreciated. 

Bob Kramer
rkramer3 at austin.rr.com
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