Re: Shopping for race trailer
[Re: RTSE4ME]
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05/19/15 03:57 PM
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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]
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05/19/15 04:55 PM
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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: 440Jim]
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05/19/15 06:43 PM
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I'm pretty sure ProLine are pretty low end Jim.
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Re: Shopping for race trailer
[Re: RTSE4ME]
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05/19/15 07:18 PM
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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]
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05/19/15 10:51 PM
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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..
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Re: Shopping for race trailer
[Re: RTSE4ME]
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05/19/15 11:28 PM
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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
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05/20/15 11:55 AM
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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
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07/29/15 10:27 AM
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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. 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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