I've had a few of these for work. A problem I never solved is security, and it would be nice if someone had a better security package. A few tips: If you cannot exactly predict the loads you will carry, get the heavy load axles. Paint the inside white, it doesn't take long and you can find stuff in the trailer a lot easier. Lights are good and are cheap. Get a couple foam pool noodles and leave them in the trailer to snap over the rear door wires to avoid walking into the wires. Make a wood step for the side door, it helps a lot when loading and unloading.
Actually there are 3 different types....in northern Indiana there is the type where you pay 1/2 to get the build started and you Never see the trailer. In the end the Indiana AG's office will tell you " we tried to work this out thru mediation but since He wouldn't answer back there is nothing we can do" so, the theft continues.. If you are buying a trailer, buy off the lot and dont give money up front for a build....at least to a guy around middlebury/elkhart.
I bought a new Pace economy 8.5 x 16 with 3500lb tandem axle in 2001. I have used the trailer almost every day for my business. It has probably seen 250k to 280k miles probably more. It has seen three diesel trucks I have owned come and go and now its on its fourth. I have literally worn holes in the front of the sheet metal which I intend to cover with diamond plate. I have put 7 sets of tires on it and two sets of wheels. I think I paid about $4000 for it in 2001. It has seen thousands upon thousands of job site in all kinds of weather and terrain. I am so impressed with what it has been able to do. I am not sure that a more expensive model would be any better or last any longer.
I like my budget cargo trailer for what it is, 4 piece galvaline roof and all. If you are willing to put in the effort and use about a thousand dollars worth of supplies. You might get them to last a decade. Looking forward to see how the new poly core stuff works....about time the industry took a step forward.
Just got mine in last week. Works great. My favorite way to unhook on my TYM 474 cab is to open the rear window, raise the 3 point up, and flip the handles. Drop the implement and then repeat to flip the handles back over. Can pick up and drop without ever leaving the seat.
Great video, finally looking to replace my trailer. For what it’s worth, I bought a 25’ rc cargo all sport new in 2013 for $9k. I now have over 600k on it hauling full of motorcycles at all times. The salt has taken its toll, but with routine maintenance and a little welding here and there it has made it through. Other trailers cost 2 to 3 to 4x, but as someone who’s used this every day to its full capabilities, this budget trailer has over performed. Dealers tell me you are lucky to get 100k out of these POS. For a crappy trailer with shotty workmanship, my rc cargo has proven many wrong. It doesn’t look as nice as a 50k trailer, but I don’t think I’m going to get 2.5 million miles out of a 50k trailer, so the value is not there for me.
You can get god and well made without having to pay a fortune. I used a custom builder in Georgia that lets you choose nearly every option from material aluminum vs. steel with frame size and spacing along with riveted vs. 3M VHB sides/top, extra. I chose good bones 7-1/2’x16’ V-Nose, 12” OC floor, 16” OC walls & ceiling with 4lb. closed cell foam, with 9” extra height, ramp back and an RV lock side door; all for under $3.5k, pre-Covid. Given I got it without the interior as I’m a contractor send preferred to build the interior to suit.
Can someone explain why some are called a utility enclosed trailer and another is a car hauler? But the have the same exact style, set up, accessories and weight rating.
My exoerience the utitlty is narrower and only one axle had brakes. I went with the 18 foot car hauler. 2 foot is angled ramps on car hauler usually. The 16 foot utilty was same price as 16 foot car hauler including 2 foot ramp. So 14 feet of flat area. My old wagoneer is 15'5".
I've had a few of these for work. A problem I never solved is security, and it would be nice if someone had a better security package. A few tips: If you cannot exactly predict the loads you will carry, get the heavy load axles. Paint the inside white, it doesn't take long and you can find stuff in the trailer a lot easier. Lights are good and are cheap. Get a couple foam pool noodles and leave them in the trailer to snap over the rear door wires to avoid walking into the wires. Make a wood step for the side door, it helps a lot when loading and unloading.
Actually there are 3 different types....in northern Indiana there is the type where you pay 1/2 to get the build started and you Never see the trailer. In the end the Indiana AG's office will tell you " we tried to work this out thru mediation but since He wouldn't answer back there is nothing we can do" so, the theft continues..
If you are buying a trailer, buy off the lot and dont give money up front for a build....at least to a guy around middlebury/elkhart.
I bought a new Pace economy 8.5 x 16 with 3500lb tandem axle in 2001. I have used the trailer almost every day for my business. It has probably seen 250k to 280k miles probably more. It has seen three diesel trucks I have owned come and go and now its on its fourth. I have literally worn holes in the front of the sheet metal which I intend to cover with diamond plate. I have put 7 sets of tires on it and two sets of wheels. I think I paid about $4000 for it in 2001. It has seen thousands upon thousands of job site in all kinds of weather and terrain. I am so impressed with what it has been able to do. I am not sure that a more expensive model would be any better or last any longer.
I like my budget cargo trailer for what it is, 4 piece galvaline roof and all. If you are willing to put in the effort and use about a thousand dollars worth of supplies. You might get them to last a decade. Looking forward to see how the new poly core stuff works....about time the industry took a step forward.
Just got mine in last week. Works great. My favorite way to unhook on my TYM 474 cab is to open the rear window, raise the 3 point up, and flip the handles. Drop the implement and then repeat to flip the handles back over. Can pick up and drop without ever leaving the seat.
Appreciate the time you took to make this informative video brotha! Thank you
Great video, finally looking to replace my trailer. For what it’s worth, I bought a 25’ rc cargo all sport new in 2013 for $9k. I now have over 600k on it hauling full of motorcycles at all times. The salt has taken its toll, but with routine maintenance and a little welding here and there it has made it through. Other trailers cost 2 to 3 to 4x, but as someone who’s used this every day to its full capabilities, this budget trailer has over performed. Dealers tell me you are lucky to get 100k out of these POS. For a crappy trailer with shotty workmanship, my rc cargo has proven many wrong. It doesn’t look as nice as a 50k trailer, but I don’t think I’m going to get 2.5 million miles out of a 50k trailer, so the value is not there for me.
You can get god and well made without having to pay a fortune. I used a custom builder in Georgia that lets you choose nearly every option from material aluminum vs. steel with frame size and spacing along with riveted vs. 3M VHB sides/top, extra. I chose good bones 7-1/2’x16’ V-Nose, 12” OC floor, 16” OC walls & ceiling with 4lb. closed cell foam, with 9” extra height, ramp back and an RV lock side door; all for under $3.5k, pre-Covid. Given I got it without the interior as I’m a contractor send preferred to build the interior to suit.
Was it outlaw?
Can you please give the company in Georgia that you used? I'm in Ga and looking into getting one.
Ultra light aluminum is for the win
Can someone explain why some are called a utility enclosed trailer and another is a car hauler? But the have the same exact style, set up, accessories and weight rating.
My exoerience the utitlty is narrower and only one axle had brakes. I went with the 18 foot car hauler. 2 foot is angled ramps on car hauler usually. The 16 foot utilty was same price as 16 foot car hauler including 2 foot ramp. So 14 feet of flat area. My old wagoneer is 15'5".
I'm glad I have the skills to build these and not pay that outrageous price
are you building an enclosed cargo trailer from the ground up?
Need a company that sells just the frame without finishing it all out. WAY* better to custom build how you want it.
do you know or any??
Please stop walking back and forth and side to side. Stay still you're making me sea sick.