Chuck Z

Thanks. Actually, I'm borrowing the open trailer too. I figured I'd like to try various types b/f committing to one style or the other. What do you think about some of the aluminum framed enclosed trailers available? They weigh between 2,000 and 2,500 pounds. Pretty close to some of the open trailers and considerably less than the steel framed enclosed trailers.

mudman2

I do not think the box construction adds a lot to the weight of the trailer, I have 14ft box, the aluminum and fibre glass on the top can't weigh more that a couple of hundred pounds

skl

I've been looking at smaller enclosed aluminum trailers as well. Just like the protection of an enclosed trailer and I can actually store a car in it to free up space in the garage if need be. The Trailex isn't cheap but being lower will have less wind resistance. CargoPro also makes an all aluminum one but I think it is higher and weighs more. All I need now is the damned truck- hopefully getting off a boat now. Should be one of the last '04's!!!

ltc

I have a 20' Cargopro (20'box+5' Vnose) all aluminum enclosed, fully dressed (diamondplate floor/ramp, aluminum ceilings&walls w/ carpet 3'up, cabinets, driver side escape door, rear ramp loading lights, LED lights, 12V and 120V lighting/wiring, etc....and it's about 2400#.
Very happy with the trailer and local dealer (www.actrailers.com).

It was far less than a Trailex enclosed, which I passed over, since I didn't like the leaf spring suspension compared to Torflex axles and wanted to be able stand up inside).

20'+5' V nose is plenty of room....could have gone with the 18' and still had plenty of room for car+cabinets+stuff....but everyone says there's no such thing as too much trailer space.

mudman2

Lewis

Sounds nice, all you need is a bunk for when the other arf' kicks you out for playing with your toys to much

Chuck Z

Lewis,

Sounds nice, any pics? Check your PM.

ltc

Mudman,
I can string a hammock from wall to wall on the L track.........way ahead of you

Chuck Z,
Tried to reply to your PM, but your PM box was full. Sent email instead.
I don't think I have any pics, but can take whatever shots you want and email or post. Let me know

Chuck Z

Hi Lewis,

Got your email and emptied my mail box. Thanks for the info. How about a couple pics of the exterior and a couple of the inside. Email or post would be great.

ltc

Pics

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ltc

The 20' box with 51" V nose is bigger (if there is such a thing) than I need to fit the 911 and misc stuff.

I initially had planned on a 16' or 18' with 51" V nose, but went with the 20' since I could always fall back on the Excursion if need be. The 16' with 51" V is the same size as an open car trailer, which is no problem at all with a Cayenne.

Torags

Wow - What a plush hauler....

Good luck..

DJF1

Itc I hope you do not mind I borrowed one of your pics and posted it HERE .

I love the way you made your trailer and this is the way I'm going to go as well.

If you do not mind can you please share what you paid for it either here or privately?

Tks