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Shopping for race trailer #1830111
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Looking at an aluminum ATC Raven. It is ATC's economy model. It is pretty lightweight even compared to a Featherlite. Anyone have any experience with them? Didn't find much on this model online.

Also looking at Wells Cargo but it seems they are built at the same factory as Haulmark just re-branded.

Any other brands to look at? Looking for a nice mid-range trailer. No Gold Rush, T&E ..etc

Re: Shopping for race trailer [Re: RTSE4ME] #1830128
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I don't know much about them, but ProLine trailer in VA looks like they have some good prices. www.prolinetrailersales.com


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Re: Shopping for race trailer [Re: RTSE4ME] #1830130
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ATC is a VERY good trailer. We use one for the heads up car and it is worlds better than many of the other brands out there IMO.

If you are looking at aluminum trailers that will narrow the field up quite a bit. FWIW I have had very good experience with my Cargo Mate as well.


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Re: Shopping for race trailer [Re: RTSE4ME] #1830144
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I have a all alum.28' continental cargo, made by Forrest river. Very light, nice trailer. I have been looking also to get a new 30'. If you may consider a used one mine is a 2011. Not trying to sales pitch but the prices are all over the place on them.depends on the options you want on them.

Re: Shopping for race trailer [Re: grncpe] #1830173
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My first choice is a used Featherlite but used ones are not much of a deal and don't want to pay what they want for new one. I don't need a large trailer. My car is small(tube frame Colt)and will not weigh much. Just need to haul to the track and storage....my shop is full!!
I was looking at this ATC 22' Weight 2600lbs. My main worry is durability.

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Re: Shopping for race trailer [Re: RTSE4ME] #1830180
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If it helps there are thousands of miles on the ATC used for the heads up car. It has traveled all over the US and Canada the last 5 years. Full of gear to be able to race the car. The car is 3000lbs with he usual tools, spare parts, generator etc. It is a 305 model ATC with the "dirt track" car ramp floor option.


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Re: Shopping for race trailer [Re: RTSE4ME] #1830181
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I feel your pain on used trailer pricing. I am looking for a 26-28' used stacker and the prices are almost what I can buy a new one for. Will likely end up with a new one but in the mean time will keep looking for a used one.

Re: Shopping for race trailer [Re: Al_Alguire] #1830183
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A friend has one, and it's been good for several years now.

Re: Shopping for race trailer [Re: 440Jim] #1830231
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Originally Posted By 440Jim
I don't know much about them, but ProLine trailer in VA looks like they have some good prices. www.prolinetrailersales.com


I'm pretty sure ProLine are pretty low end Jim.


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Re: Shopping for race trailer [Re: RTSE4ME] #1830245
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Look at the options first and "mid-range" would be a good choice. Despite having a light Colt, don't get anything less than 5,000 lb (each) axles with bigger, higher load range tires, and go a bit longer than you think you'll need. I've always had all-steel trailers, but ATC would be high on my list if I ever went to an aluminum trailer.

These guys are local to me, but they can offer some advice, pricing and can get trailers manufactured closer to where you live if you decide to order a new one. Several examples are on their site.

Robin Hanger's Best Price Trailers - Holly Hill, FL

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Re: Shopping for race trailer [Re: Eric] #1830388
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Originally Posted By Eric
Originally Posted By 440Jim
I don't know much about them, but ProLine trailer in VA looks like they have some good prices. www.prolinetrailersales.com


I'm pretty sure ProLine are pretty low end Jim.


Proline might be one of the least expensive trailers, but they sell trailers made by multiple manufactures.. I picked up an "Outlaw" trailer from them and so far, I have a few thousand miles on it and I still love it..

Re: Shopping for race trailer [Re: RTSE4ME] #1830414
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I own a 28ft ATC it has been cross country many times loaded with race car golf cart tools and spares. It even made 5 trips loaded with furniture front to back when I moved to TN from CA. In the tens of thousand miles I have used it the only problem I ever had was a blown tire. They are a great company to deal with. No matter what trailer you buy get the 8 bolt axles and biggest brakes you can. You will never regret it.


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Re: Shopping for race trailer [Re: 1DGEMAN] #1830549
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I will have to see if the bigger axles are available on the model I am looking at. Dealer told me that not all options are available.
Also, we are already at the top end of the budget with a new ATC. I guess I would rather have a higher end bare bones trailer vs a lower end with a ton of options.

Re: Shopping for race trailer [Re: RTSE4ME] #1830652
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Too bad your not looking for something bigger I have a 32 foot Nash-they went out of business but the quality is really good all aluminum loaded with options I would make a killer deal on it's a 2012 I just don't need or have room for it anymore regardless of what kind you buy get something bigger then you think you will need they always seem to fill up quick

Re: Shopping for race trailer [Re: RTSE4ME] #1830695
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I have to agree that the ATC trailers that I have seen are very nice.

I just ordered a Rance Lightning all aluminum 28'. I did a bunch of homework on them before buying, and they seem to be the most bang for the buck in an aluminum trailer, considerably less $$ than an ATC or Featherlight. Once I added the options I wanted, like 6000 lb. axles with 16's, an aluminum floor and rounded front corners, the price gap closed up a bit, but was still several thou less.

I don't have it yet, so I can't give any real review on it. Good luck!


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Re: Shopping for race trailer [Re: Hemi_Joel] #1880358
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I'm looking for a 32 or 34 foot with some extra Heights. Vintage trailers was one of the ones I was considering. Isn't a member on here it is a dealer for them?

Re: Shopping for race trailer [Re: RTSE4ME] #1880373
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Best price I could find on the Vintage trailers was from Proline in Indiana... (same website as above..)

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Personally I wouldn't buy anything less than a 24'. Way better resale than a 22. I would also go with the 16" wheel option even if it's the 5K axles. Much better tire selection.

Re: Shopping for race trailer [Re: J_BODY] #1880583
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Originally Posted By J_BODY
Personally I wouldn't buy anything less than a 24'. Way better resale than a 22. I would also go with the 16" wheel option even if it's the 5K axles. Much better tire selection.

iagree I have a 24' Haulmark and wish it was a little bigger. I can cram my golf cart in front of the cuda w/ no trouble, but it's real close. With the road runner, the golf cart won't fit.


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Atc and Intech are both made in Nappanee Indiana, and are top quality trailers. I chose Intech only because my dealer sold both, but had slightly better deal with Intech. Can't go wrong with either one.

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