|
Race Trailer, did I get a good deal?
#848432
11/07/10 09:42 PM
11/07/10 09:42 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,145
Arizona, USA
gsmopar
OP
super stock
|
OP
super stock
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,145
Arizona, USA
|
I just put a deposit down on a race trailer. I'm new to this, but scanned the Moparts and other forums, and posted some threads on here last week to solicit help from you guys. I don't have pics yet, but please tell me what you think. In person, the trailer was a little dirty, but no major damage. Not in the ad are the 7200lb axles, 6-lug aluminum wheels, and brakes all of which you guys said were must haves! Here are the details:
the ad:
2002 Hallmark 28 ft. Car trailer Has a 4500 lbs. Winch in the floor . Factory interior lights (8) with batt. Back up . Upper and lower cabinets with work bench and closet . Diamond plate on floor . Four foot walk in door and ramp door and a door to exit your car . The a/c unit is 15000 btu roof mount . Electronic tough jack with load distribution hitch four wheel breaks new tires on aluminum wheels . Permanent tags .
He also threw in:
Pit Bike
Air compressor
3 new spare tires on wheels
straps
Tool Box
Canopy
Lots of shelves and organizers
Big Fan
probably some other stuff I'm forgetting...
This felt like a turn key race operation, just add my Hot Rod and tow truck. Super nice guy, but this is my first trailer purchase. How did I do for $8500
Thanks,
Greg
|
|
|
Re: Race Trailer, did I get a good deal?
[Re: gsmopar]
#848433
11/07/10 09:56 PM
11/07/10 09:56 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 10,542
BROOK PARK, OH
WILD BILL
Senior Member of the Junior Dragster Club
|
Senior Member of the Junior Dragster Club
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 10,542
BROOK PARK, OH
|
With all the extra's I'ld say it was a good buy 
|
|
|
Re: Race Trailer, did I get a good deal?
[Re: wyoming]
#848439
11/07/10 11:57 PM
11/07/10 11:57 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,145
Arizona, USA
gsmopar
OP
super stock
|
OP
super stock
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,145
Arizona, USA
|
Ouch! Good info. All the other trailers I've seen (and that's not very many) had 5-lug wheels for the 5klb axles. I didn't check the tag on the trailer. I don't know if this is a deal breaker, but I will definitely check!
Last edited by gsmopar; 11/08/10 12:07 AM.
|
|
|
Re: Race Trailer, did I get a good deal?
[Re: gsmopar]
#848440
11/08/10 12:13 AM
11/08/10 12:13 AM
|
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 10,542
BROOK PARK, OH
WILD BILL
Senior Member of the Junior Dragster Club
|
Senior Member of the Junior Dragster Club
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 10,542
BROOK PARK, OH
|
My 28'er has 6 lug wheels and they are 5200lb axles.
I wouldn't say it's a deal breaker
|
|
|
Re: Race Trailer, did I get a good deal?
[Re: WILD BILL]
#848441
11/08/10 12:46 AM
11/08/10 12:46 AM
|
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 34,916
S.E. South Dakota !
bigdad
Still Posting A Lot
|
Still Posting A Lot
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 34,916
S.E. South Dakota !
|
If its dirty (black streaks) Go to the dollar store and get some simply awesome, its cheap and it WORKS ! 
|
|
|
Re: Race Trailer, did I get a good deal?
[Re: gsmopar]
#848442
11/08/10 12:53 AM
11/08/10 12:53 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 12,120
City of Champions
Prostock
I Live Here
|
I Live Here
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 12,120
City of Champions
|
Quote:
Ouch! Good info. All the other trailers I've seen (and that's not very many) had 5-lug wheels for the 5klb axles. I didn't check the tag on the trailer. I don't know if this is a deal breaker, but I will definitely check!
Check the title, not the tag. There should also be a plate on the trailer somewhere with the info.
|
|
|
Re: Race Trailer, did I get a good deal?
[Re: bigdad]
#848443
11/08/10 01:03 AM
11/08/10 01:03 AM
|
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,165
Central Ohio, USA
Bigbeep
super stock
|
super stock
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,165
Central Ohio, USA
|
Quote:
If its dirty (black streaks)
Go to the dollar store and get some
simply awesome, its cheap and it WORKS !
This stuff is the sh#%!
|
|
|
Re: Race Trailer, did I get a good deal?
[Re: Bigbeep]
#848444
11/08/10 08:08 AM
11/08/10 08:08 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 716
Indiana
65dragnet
super stock
|
super stock
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 716
Indiana
|
He should have you arrested for theft ! LOL  Excellent buy
E. Williams 65 Coronet 500 3400lbs w/d, 446, Indy EZ'S, A&A transbrake,Comp 650 lift cam, 6.50 @ 105 mph 1/8th 10.25 @ 130mph 1/4
|
|
|
Re: Race Trailer, did I get a good deal?
[Re: gsmopar]
#848447
11/14/10 02:28 AM
11/14/10 02:28 AM
|
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 12,129
Cleveland
sunroofgtx
I Live Here
|
I Live Here
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 12,129
Cleveland
|
I really think you should show us some pics. That would be the best idea. Good luck, sounds real nice/
Join the quickest team in motorsports. Team FireCore. CustomWiresets.com
|
|
|
Re: Race Trailer, did I get a good deal?
[Re: sunroofgtx]
#848448
11/14/10 11:36 AM
11/14/10 11:36 AM
|
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,145
Arizona, USA
gsmopar
OP
super stock
|
OP
super stock
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,145
Arizona, USA
|
Quote:
I really think you should show us some pics. That would be the best idea. Good luck, sounds real nice/
|
|
|
Re: Race Trailer, did I get a good deal?
[Re: J_BODY]
#848453
11/14/10 03:18 PM
11/14/10 03:18 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 19,368
Las Vegas
Al_Alguire
I Live Here
|
I Live Here
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 19,368
Las Vegas
|
Looks like you made a good purchase there. Lots of accessories for sure. However you might look into a quieter generator, your racing neighbors will appreciate it  also a vent to have the exhaust go aboove the traler would be nice for everyone. If you are gonna run it like it is in the cabinet I suggest a Carbon Monoxide detector for sure.
"I am not ashamed to confess I am ignorant of what I do not know."
"It's never wrong to do the right thing"
|
|
|
Re: Race Trailer, did I get a good deal?
[Re: gsmopar]
#848454
11/14/10 03:57 PM
11/14/10 03:57 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 3,514
Tulsa, Oklahoma
340Cuda
master
|
master
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 3,514
Tulsa, Oklahoma
|
Quote:
Yes it has the plastic ones. Where can I find replacements? Also, some of the interior panels could use replacing. Are these available as well?
I have been able to get replacement covers and other vent parts at a local RV dealer.
Good Luck,
Bill
|
|
|
Re: Race Trailer, did I get a good deal?
[Re: Al_Alguire]
#848457
11/15/10 10:42 AM
11/15/10 10:42 AM
|
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,145
Arizona, USA
gsmopar
OP
super stock
|
OP
super stock
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,145
Arizona, USA
|
Quote:
Looks like you made a good purchase there. Lots of accessories for sure. However you might look into a quieter generator, your racing neighbors will appreciate it also a vent to have the exhaust go aboove the traler would be nice for everyone. If you are gonna run it like it is in the cabinet I suggest a Carbon Monoxide detector for sure.
Can I make some sort of exhaust/muffler to vent it out and quiet it down?
|
|
|
Re: Race Trailer, did I get a good deal?
[Re: gsmopar]
#848458
11/15/10 10:53 AM
11/15/10 10:53 AM
|
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 12,339
somwhere
smokinwoody
I Live Here
|
I Live Here
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 12,339
somwhere
|
Quote:
Quote:
Looks like you made a good purchase there. Lots of accessories for sure. However you might look into a quieter generator, your racing neighbors will appreciate it also a vent to have the exhaust go aboove the traler would be nice for everyone. If you are gonna run it like it is in the cabinet I suggest a Carbon Monoxide detector for sure.
Can I make some sort of exhaust/muffler to vent it out and quiet it down?
yes...mine had the pipe going to the roof of the trailer attached to the front corner...was very quiet, it was an onan...I also have a generator like the one shown in yours and is very noisy...so im going to take one of the stock pipes that was on my wife's Harley Sportster and adapt it...those are quiet
you can go to a lawn mower shop..they make quiet mufflers that are on the big riders that are quiet
|
|
|
Re: Race Trailer, did I get a good deal?
[Re: gsmopar]
#848459
11/15/10 11:19 AM
11/15/10 11:19 AM
|
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 12,129
Cleveland
sunroofgtx
I Live Here
|
I Live Here
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 12,129
Cleveland
|
Wow, very nice. I've basically got the same EDGE. Mine is a 28 with some differences. I tried putting a Harley exhaust and elbow going vertically, but it sounded like a motorcycle running..LOL My Onan already has one muffler, but I would like another idea. I like Harleys, but not hearing one for hours and hours.  Nice trailer.
Join the quickest team in motorsports. Team FireCore. CustomWiresets.com
|
|
|
Re: Race Trailer, did I get a good deal?
[Re: sunroofgtx]
#848461
11/15/10 12:18 PM
11/15/10 12:18 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 12,339
somwhere
smokinwoody
I Live Here
|
I Live Here
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 12,339
somwhere
|
Quote:
Jeff, you tree'd me..LOL When you find an adapter from 1 3/4 to 1 3/8th, or whatever it is, please get two.. I like the idea of the bike exhaust, as I have several I got from a garage sale to try out. Maybe I just need to mount it higher.  Thanks. If you need a bike muffler, pay for the stamp and I'll send on out to you.. 
Rich...I have a few things that I need to get done before I mess with the muffler...been saying this for a few years...BUT..when I do I'll take pics of what and how Im going to adapt the Harley muff to it...I like the sound of muff...sounds sorta serene...
|
|
|
Re: Race Trailer, did I get a good deal?
[Re: Al_Alguire]
#848462
11/15/10 04:15 PM
11/15/10 04:15 PM
|
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,131
Thigh-Gap Junction
@#$%&*!
New user name, Same old jerk!
|
New user name, Same old jerk!
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,131
Thigh-Gap Junction
|
Quote:
...However you might look into a quieter generator, your racing neighbors will appreciate it ...
I agree. The last time I went to Woodburn for a regular bracket race I pulled in on the north side of a very large trailer hoping to take advantage of the shade. Once I was unloaded the owner of the big trailer came around and slid out a very noisy generator and fired it up. I don't know why he needed a 6000W generator running the whole time. I ended up racing him in the first round, treed him and won. He was packed and outta there real quick  Those guys with $100,000+ racing operations really hate losing to guys with 20 year old trucks and home made flat bed trailers. 
|
|
|
|
|
