Race Trailer, did I get a good deal?
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11/07/10 09:42 PM
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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
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Re: Race Trailer, did I get a good deal?
[Re: gsmopar]
#848433
11/07/10 09:56 PM
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With all the extra's I'ld say it was a good buy
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Re: Race Trailer, did I get a good deal?
[Re: wyoming]
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11/07/10 11:57 PM
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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.
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Re: Race Trailer, did I get a good deal?
[Re: gsmopar]
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11/08/10 12:13 AM
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My 28'er has 6 lug wheels and they are 5200lb axles.
I wouldn't say it's a deal breaker
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Re: Race Trailer, did I get a good deal?
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#848441
11/08/10 12:46 AM
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If its dirty (black streaks) Go to the dollar store and get some simply awesome, its cheap and it WORKS !
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Re: Race Trailer, did I get a good deal?
[Re: gsmopar]
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11/08/10 12:53 AM
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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.
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Re: Race Trailer, did I get a good deal?
[Re: bigdad]
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11/08/10 01:03 AM
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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#%!
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Re: Race Trailer, did I get a good deal?
[Re: Bigbeep]
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11/08/10 08:08 AM
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He should have you arrested for theft ! LOL Excellent buy
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Re: Race Trailer, did I get a good deal?
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11/14/10 02:28 AM
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I really think you should show us some pics. That would be the best idea. Good luck, sounds real nice/
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Re: Race Trailer, did I get a good deal?
[Re: sunroofgtx]
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11/14/10 11:36 AM
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I really think you should show us some pics. That would be the best idea. Good luck, sounds real nice/
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