Re: Flatbed trailer

From: Michael Maskalans (mike-lists@tepidcola.com)
Date: Wed Jul 30 2003 - 10:57:20 EDT


On Wednesday, Jul 30, 2003, at 08:39 America/New_York, Jason Bleazard
wrote:

> Does anyone know how expensive a good
> flatbed trailer would be? I've toyed with the idea in the past of
> getting
> one to haul the '95 around behind the '01. Now that we're changing the
> gears in the '01, I'm pretty sure it would be able to handle it, as
> long as
> the trailer itself doesn't weigh 3000 lbs. I'm going to need to rent a
> flatbed anyway in order to get both trucks across the country. If
> it's not
> too expensive to buy one, I *might* consider it.

after doing some digging, I didn't find many priced trailers (clearly I
haven't found *dealer* sites...).

Bri-Mar MODEL CH18
18' Length  102” Overall Width (Inside) 82”
pick up from the Pennsylvania factory for $1829.
GVWR 7,000 lbs.  Axles 3,500 lbs.
Electric Brakes 2 AXLE
Coupler Size 2 5/16
Deluxe Lighting
60” Diamond Plate Ramps
Removable Diamond Plate Fenders
Breakaway Kit
Full Decking Optional • Swing Jack Optional • Radial Tires Optional
<http://www.allstate-trailers.com/open_car_trailer.htm>

using Deals on Wheels, here's what I found:
8.5 x 20 open race trailer (has equipment box) for 3100
<http://www.dealsonwheels.com/search/detailbig.cfm/Autos__ID/gt20030301>

18' full deck flatbed with ramps for 2195
<http://www.dealsonwheels.com/search/detailbig.cfm/Autos__ID/gt20030301>

also an ad for 16' - 24' "rollback" trailers with no prices given.
look very nice.
"No ramps, no electric motors, no hydraulics, no tilt beds, no hassle!
Deck rolls back to give a 5 degree angle for loading and unloading,
built in "D" rings, toolboxes and deck lights. Fully undercoated, LED
lights, removable fenders, can be painted to match your car. Several
models to choose from. 16 to 24 ft, 7000-12,000 lb. GVWR. Steel or
aluminum. For more information and price call"
dmgrune@hotmail.com / (605)928-3515
<http://www.dealsonwheels.com/search/detailbig.cfm/Autos__ID/64564>

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