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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am always amazed at the prices used trailers
bring. I bought a 20' dual axle Haulmark several years ago around this
time at the factory for about $4600. They are still about the same price,
last time I looked. BTW, Haulmark, and maybe others, has various assembly
plants around the country, so find one near you. I found it on eBay, where
a wholesaler listed trailers they contracted to buy with a buy it now price, but
didn't want to take delivery of because it would just sit on their lot all
winter.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>A dealer told me late fall is a great time to buy
an enclosed trailer, as there is left-over stock (esp this year, I bet) and the
landscapers, etc are not buying at this time of year. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>a ten year old trailer sounds like failing
electrics, dry rotted tires and rusty frame to me.</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=rkramer3@austin.rr.com href="mailto:rkramer3@austin.rr.com">BOB
KRAMER</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=fot@autox.team.net
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, September 27, 2008 8:49
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [Fot] Enclosed trailer
advice</DIV>
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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>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV>Bob Kramer<BR><A
href="mailto:rkramer3@austin.rr.com">rkramer3@austin.rr.com</A></DIV>
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