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: too many trailer options, suggest away!


carsluTT
07-25-2008, 09:27 PM
I'm looking to haul 2 cars at 1 time that's the big goal. my second goal is to be able to use the trailer for hauling general bs. my truck is already set up fro a gooseneck hitch although it has been removed, I plan to get one again for the truck.

after searching for months I cant make up my mind there are just tooo many options out there. I figure some of the guys around here have real world experience using all brands/types and can give me a real opinion based on price/style/brand/use and such.

i am going to be moving my self from CO to TX in a few weeks and now its time to pick something out.


thanks

braebyrn
07-25-2008, 11:23 PM
I have a Imperial two car trailer and have had excellant luck with it. It was made in 1994 and is a tow behind not a gooseneck. I am thinking of selling it soon too!

carsluTT
07-25-2008, 11:35 PM
wow, iv never seen a tow behind that long, how does ur truck ride w/ that on the back loaded down? i could stick w/ a tow behind i guess. ......

tahnks

braebyrn
07-25-2008, 11:50 PM
Well in that picture it had 4 Buick long blocks in the bed along with 3 short blocks. I had a short trip with that loaded, and after unloading the engines, I installed helper springs and air bags. Never had a problem again.

It rides very nice and you really can't tell its there on the freeway. I think the three axles on the trailer have something to do with that.

carsluTT
07-25-2008, 11:55 PM
what does a trailer like that run? i didnt think that having htat much laod on the back of the truck would be good for the ride and handleing, but iv never had anything ilke that on the back of my truck befor.

braebyrn
07-26-2008, 12:04 AM
I bought it in 2004 for $6500. and put in $1000. in tires, new hitch, break away controller, tires, brakes, battery. Also bought a sway controller, and stabilizer bars. This unit was around $9500. new back in 1994 I was told.

I wanted the tow behind instead so I could use my topper or canopy, whatever you call it. It rains here in WA, so that was important to me.

braebyrn
07-26-2008, 12:30 AM
I'll probably sell it for around $4000.

carsluTT
07-26-2008, 12:48 AM
totaly in my price range nice!..

what do u other guys sugetss? use?.... id like to see all optoins befor i jsut dive into someting. so far the tow behind is winning, by a lot! ahha

thanks