Just looking into getting a 4 place enclosed trailer by the start of the season, and was wondering what the best brand is for the money, I see alot of haulmarks and interstates on here is that because they're cheep or because they're built well. Any help would be appriciated.
Enclosed Trailer's ?? Best Built/Affordable
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i have a interstate---i install RV heaters in trailers and interstate is as well built as any and better than some on the more expensive trailers
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Been happy with my Interstate so far, went with the 5200 pound axles. It seems to be well built but not the lightest trailer out there. The steel could use a better finish as it rusts quite quickly, but that just affects the looks. I added another thin layer of plywood to the floor as the ski carbides were starting to damage the original floor.
You gave your own answer. Mass produced. I have been to their plant in Nampa. If you went there you would not buy one.
Haulmark Trailers are crap. We had one and the walls are tack welded together, some welds not even having penetration on either piece. Some of the welds were not even on the joint, the welder misplaced them by over 1/2 inch. The paint started peeling from the frame and inner fenders before we even had a chance to use the trailer. We sent it to a Haulmark dealer after they said they were gong to fix it, and it sat there for 3 months. They never even touched it. Haulmark re-negged on there offer to repair it and said it was manufactured to their standards, What a Joke.
I have a R & R Aluminum trailer. Frame is all aluminum tube welded 360 deg. Awesome trailer, plus no worries about it rusting out.
Legend and ATC are very good choices as well.
I have a R & R Aluminum trailer. Frame is all aluminum tube welded 360 deg. Awesome trailer, plus no worries about it rusting out.
Legend and ATC are very good choices as well.
I have been using a cheap Haulmark for 7 years now and it is just fine.
Not to bash anyone, but a Haulmark probably holds up just fine on Highways and no salt with only the occasional offroad adventure, but we don't have too many smooth roads in Alaska.... with frost heaves and remote riding area, you have to take a serious look at how a trailer is held together.
If I ever buy another enclosed trailer it's going to be a Triton or a Charmac ...
Whatever you do, )))))DO NOT(((((( buy a Mirage.
I've probably had to put $1500 worth of repairs into mine since I bought in January of 2007, and that's not including the latest bill I still haven't gotten for getting the frame straightened because it got tweaked. I am still trying to figure out how the hell that happened....I haven't hit anything with that trailer and it never leaves the pavement except for short drives into parking lots.
Mirage is crap ... spend the extra cash and get one that will last.
Whatever you do, )))))DO NOT(((((( buy a Mirage.
I've probably had to put $1500 worth of repairs into mine since I bought in January of 2007, and that's not including the latest bill I still haven't gotten for getting the frame straightened because it got tweaked. I am still trying to figure out how the hell that happened....I haven't hit anything with that trailer and it never leaves the pavement except for short drives into parking lots.
Mirage is crap ... spend the extra cash and get one that will last.
What about Pace?
There was a trailer at the Jackson Hole hill climbs that had a rubber floor in it, it was solid rubber, not just rubber glued on wood. The salesman said it was a little heavier than wood, about 500# for a 27' trailer. I can't remember the brand but it seemed like a really nice trailer. The price was really good I thought too. compared to the other vendor I talked too.
