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

With all the extra's I'ld say it was a good buy

I thinks you did OK

That is a lot more options and sounds like a nicer trailer than mine. I think you did well.
EDIT: you did VERY well!

You didn't get hurt Tell him to detail it before you pick it up

dam good buy

Sounds like a very nice trailer, dirty is easy to fix, just wondering though, 6 lug wheels are ussually 5200 lb axles? My 8 lugs are 7000?

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!

My 28'er has 6 lug wheels and they are 5200lb axles.

I wouldn't say it's a deal breaker

If its dirty (black streaks)

Go to the dollar store and get some
simply awesome, its cheap and it WORKS !

He should have you arrested for theft ! LOL Excellent buy

It took a week or so for all the "funds" to clear the different accounts. I towed it home today! It's registered with a new plate and titled in my name! The pit bike is fun and we spent most of the evening peeling off stickers and scrubbing the walls. That cleaner posted above really works well. Tomorrow is painting, some wiring, and other miscellaneous stuff; I'll be sure to post pics. This was the first time towing with my Cummins Dodge and it did well.

Later,

Greg

I really think you should show us some pics. That would be the best idea. Good luck, sounds real nice/

Good deal, looks nice
If it has the plastic roof vent caps, you may want to replace them with the aluminum ones. My trailer get hammered in a hail storm, and the hail broke out the plastic roof vents (see picture) and the car inside suffered some hail damage. The white plastic pieces are from the AC cover.

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?

which model Halmark..