RE: Utility Trailers

From: Miles D. Oliver (moliver@mmoliver.org)
Date: Sat Sep 09 2006 - 17:09:44 EDT


On Sat, 9 Sep 2006, Kyle Kozubal wrote:

>
> Chris,
> I am actually looking to find a 1/4 ton-1/2 ton military surplus trailer for
> a winter resto project.
>
> They have a ton of neat little features, look really cool, can carry a really
> decent amount of weight, and can be found relatively cheap.
>
> Surplus trailers can be found in the 1/4 ton, 1/2 ton..........all the way
> upto to a 2 ton trailer. The trailers themselvers weigh alot, but are built
> exceptionally well and will last forever.

    www.colemans.com

    I like the site above, only thing that I found amusing is..

    You can use their 'online cart' feature and add a 2 1/2 ton Truck,
then checkout. ;-)

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>
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>> From: Chris Orr <chris@manual-override.net>
>> Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>> Subject: DML: Utility Trailers
>> Date: Sat, 9 Sep 2006 12:50:12 -0400 (EDT)
>>
>>
>> Hi list,
>>
>> I'm looking for a 5x8 trailer to pull with my Dakota. I've came across one
>> at Tractor Supply, but it's got a metal-mesh deck. Just curious- are there
>> any disadvantages/advantages between a wood and a metal deck?
>> Would the metal trailer become a rattle-trap after a couple years, more so
>> than one with a wood deck?
>> I'm thinking a wood deck would be kind to things we are carrying, like
>> drywall and other home-improvement supplies.
>>
>> Just looking for some input on this particular subject.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> -chris
>>
>> This message will self destruct in 5 seconds.
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