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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Anyone out the knowledgeable on trailer
construction?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>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.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>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.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>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. </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>I'm also worried about the weight
behind my 3/4 ton pick-up. I suppose a load leveling hitch is
mandatory.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>At this point I'm leaning away from buying it. Any
advice appreciated. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>Bob Kramer<BR><A
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