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- Опубликовано: 5 июн 2021
- In this video, I review buying an enclosed trailer. And the reasons we chose our Car Mate 6x12. I also talk about organization, e-track, and tie-downs. #purplecollarlife #outdoorgans #lawncarebusiness #sidehustle #newlawn #husqvarna #pushmower #diylawnmowerrepair #lawnmower
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Equipment and toys we use:
Toro TIMECUTTER zero turn with 60-inch fabricated deck, 24.5 hp Toro Commercial V-Twin engine
Ford F350 Super Duty Diesel 6.0
Ford Expedition
Chevy Volt
Jeep Wrangler JKU Winter Edition
Yamaha XT250 dual sport motorcycle
Polaris Ranger Crew side x side 500
Club Car DS Gasoline Golf Cart with MadJax rear seat and platform
Honda Foreman 450 ES
John Deere 2210 compact tractor with front-end loader and mid-mount mower
Stihl MS290 Farm Boss chainsaw
Stihl MS271 Farm Boss chainsaw
Stihl trimmer FS55R
Stihl blower BG55
Stihl Pole Saw HT56C
Husqvarna 5521 push mower
Craftsman push mower
Correct Craft Sport Nautique
Coachman Chaparral 5th wheel
Car Mate enclosed trailer
Toro Power Max 828 HD
Artillian 3000# John Deere Pallet Fork setup with 36" forks.
Artillian Grapple
Artillian 3rd function diverter kit
Artillian 60 inch snow plow
Curtis Cab
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Published June 6, 2021
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Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Really awesome information.
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Looks like you got a good one, good tips to remember when looking for a trailer, cheers John and Audrey
Thanks! We appreciate you watching and commenting.
Great review. I learned a few new things. Thanks Chad
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Great tips. Very simple maintenance will keep it on the road for many miles. An issue I had on a trailer of mine was that the ramp hinges froze/rusted. Couldn't even drop the ramp down. I had to cut the old hinges off and install new ones with a grease zerk. I should have sprayed them with a lubricant often, lesson learned.
Thanks, Joel. I like to hit all those hinges with oil several times a year.
Great trailer and review
Thank you, Steve. We're really happy with the Car Mate. I'm glad I didn't go with a cheaper brand to save a few bucks.
I used to own a 6X12 Carmate… mostly as a toy hauler/camper. I sold it to buy an actual toy hauler RV.. honestly, I miss the cargo trailer. Soooo much simpler and lighter.
We've always liked the RV toy haulers - with those nice patio enclosures from the ramps - but they're all so HUGE!
Great tips!
Thanks! I searched a long time to find the right trailer for us. There are lots of companies out there that make 6x12 and 7x14 enclosed trailers, but they are not all made equal. I saw many that weren’t much cheaper than this one I purchased, but didn’t have the good axle, didn’t have the plywood floor or full interior walls. I think that with something like a trailer, you probably get what you pay for. Thanks for watching!
Good towing trailer. Worked great.
Thanks - it's been a nice investment.
Followed your comment on another channel and landed here. Ahhhh Trailers. I love trailers. I have a ton of them.
I'm very lazy, I loathe filling a trailer......only to have to unload it because it is needed elsewhere. So I load em' and park em. Just picked up a Honda Ridgeline that will be able to move more of the fleet. (All but a few). Lets go have a look at some more of your videos!
Welcome aboard! It is great to have a trailer (or multiple trailers) for all your needs. Thanks for watching and commenting! We're looking forward to hearing what you think of our other videos.
That trailer is serving you well 👍
It certainly has been useful. Thanks, Sam.
That is a nice quality built trailer! Great tips, handy to have an enclosed trailer to keep equipment dry and secure. The side man door is very handy as well. Cheers!
Thanks! 👍
We have a ton of trailers, horse trailers, cargo trailers, equipment trailers, we have a bri mar dump and a bwise hydraulic deck over that were made in Pennsylvania and they seem to be excellent quality, the bwise was actuaclly purchased in PA. The cargo trailer is a sooner gooseneck from OK its all aluminum 27' gooseneck solid as cab be we use to move the utv and have a small camping set up in the front! Good thinking on going with what you felt you were getting the best value out of instead of whats easiest on the wallet, it will pay off in the long run!
Totally agree, Hillside Acres. I'd always rather pay a little more for quality that will last.
I think a good addition to trailers is back up lights. Not necessarily for seeing where you're backing up, but also to let people who might be walking behind know that you're backing up. I've never known why trailer manufacturers don't include them. It would make it safer for "pedestrians" I think. A very nice trailer Chad! Thank you for sharing! (I like the Super Duty too! The F-350 in a single rear wheel is rare, most of them are dualies)
Thanks, David. Back up lights would be great. I've always wondered why they're not on trailers. If you do need to back up - the car behind you has NO idea you're coming back until they actually see it happening.
You can tell I love that Super Duty F350. I purchased it new in 2005 and still wouldn't replace it with a new one today. First of all - the new trucks are crazy expensive. I really wanted the 1-ton truck in a single rear wheel. I actually traveled to Maryland to purchase this truck in 2005 after searching for one with the features I wanted (towing package, single rear wheel F350, leather heated seats, short bed, etc.) I don't think a dually would fit in my garage, and there's nothing I need to tow/haul that requires that much payload. Thanks for watching!
@@PurpleCollarLife Definitely right about new truck prices. It's unbelievable how much they've risen in the last few years. If I bought one, i would definitely consider pre-owned. Your Super Duty is a keeper for sure! 👍👍
Picking mine up next week. 6x10; empty, gonna sit at home most of the time as a side-project. When I do tow it home, its only being pulled by my 4 cylinder but its only 1200 lbs so i think ill be okay. Thanks for this video, I needed this!
Lots of questions picking up next week!!!
You'll love having it. A nice trailer is super useful. Let us know if you have any other questions.
@@PurpleCollarLife thanks so much! I appreciate it!
I’m torn at the moment between driving only one hour for my Rock Solid 6x10 in white; or driving 5 hours just to get it in the tan color I like. Same trailer and brand; but just feel it’s worth it for the longer-term happiness; but that extra 4 hours is formidable.
Otherwise, white is only 1 hour drive away.
Any feedback at all is greatly appreciated!!!
Love the video and the channel!!!
I had a 6*12 single axle enclosed for years. It wasn't a v-nose, and pulled like a bear behind my half ton. If I were to buy another, I'd get a tandom with brake axle.
Thanks for watching and commenting. This 6x12 pulls great. And the F350 has some heavy duty brakes, so I've not had any issues. I would agree that a 1/2 ton would be better suited with a trailer that has brakes - enclosed trailer, boat trailer, landscape trailer, etc.
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Thanks! I hope you're having a great Sunday!
I have a quick question so I just bought my uncles ‘96 Ford Ranger I fixed it up and it runs great with super low mileage, I just wanna know does this size of a trailer work with the truck or would the truck be considered too old?
That's a hard question to answer without knowing much about the truck. Certainly I wouldn't consider a 1996 vehicle too old to tow if it's been properly maintained, and the frame, transmission, and engine are in good shape. Also - you don't mention what engine and transmission you have in your truck. I'd recommend using the towing guide for 1996. I haven't been able to locate the official ford guide. But according to this website, a 1996 Ford Ranger with the 4 cylinder engine and 3:73 axle ratio and automatic transmission is listed to tow 2300 lbs. trailers.com/tow-capacity/1996_Ford_Ranger_4x2_1875.html
@@PurpleCollarLife yea forgot to add that to my question lol so thanks for clarifying that yea it’s a 4.0 V6 and yea he didn’t have the manual anymore but thanks for the information
new to this. wow so much more to consider lol. I think it depends on what you're using it for. holding things? cheap route. landscaper .. higher end I'd say. Either way, neither of them are wreck proof so .. or maybe that's my conservative cheap mind taking over? Lol Im looking for one just to hold my things to prevent from paying these storage people monthly payments.
You’re right - it really depends on your use for the trailer. Thanks for watching! Please consider clicking that subscribe button - we appreciate the support.
Привет✋, конечно хороший прицеп, в своём хожяйстве необходимая штука.
Thanks, Victor. We're certainly happy with the many uses for this trailer.
Did u have a lonk for the axle bearing lube gun and does it take out old lube as well
Thanks for watching. I'm not exactly sure what your question is.
very well made trailer its look to be most off the trailer over here are made out of gav steel
Thanks! We've been really happy with it.
Does that Car Mate 6x12 have trailer Brakes.
Thanks
Hello - this particular model does NOT have trailer brakes.
Do you happen to know how much weight the ramp will hold?
Great question. I do not. I have looked on the CarMate website and I don't see a ramp weight limit spec. They're great about answering phone calls and emails though. I bet you'd get a response after the weekend.
What fuel mileage do you get when the trailer is empty?
With our F350 diesel, I don't notice any change in mileage when towing the trailer. I'm sure I would notice a difference if towing with the Ford Ranger, but I don't tow it more than a few miles with the Ranger.
What is your interior height?
I believe it’s 72 inches
Is it for sell?
Hello - sorry, not for sale.
what year is this trailer?
Good question. We've had it a while. I think maybe it's a 2011?
Wish this guy would stop saying cemetery. Kinda making me nervous.
Sorry about that. We have a small lawncare business that takes care of a cemetery, so that's our primary use of the trailer.
@@PurpleCollarLifedon’t be sorry. That would be a wicked client to have.