kgorman

I have a line on a 2005 28' Pace Pursuit in mint condition for a good price. The trailer is in San Diego, and I would have to travel to get it, what things can I do to make sure it's a good buy before I drive down there? The pics I am looking at show an excellent trailer. I didn't see any 'buying guide for used trailers' type threads so I thougth I would start one.

28' Pace Pursuit
Torsion Axles
10k GVW (radials)
4 D rings
dual manual vents
no lights inside :-(
Alum corners
ATP Stoneguard
Remainder of warranty

LVDell

Warranty? I had no idea I had a warranty on my Pace trailer.

As for what to look at I will PM you the contact info of another Rennlister that actually has a Pace trailer dealership.

kgorman

I already spoke to him! He was very helpful.

Larry Herman

5 year/50,000 miles on the engine and transmission.

LVDell

Sounds good. I sent you the PM with his contact info in case you haven't already talked to him.

LVDell

Larry, you're killin me!

jrgordonsenior

I bought a used 28ft. Pace just a few months ago. It is a 2006 with about 3 months use. I can't express how happy I am with this trailer. It's extremely well built and pulls so much better than my previous 20ft. Haulmark. Please feel free to PM me if you want more details.

As for the San Diego trailer, I just searched on Racing Junk and didn't find it there though I did find this 28ft. Daytona: http://www.racingjunk.com/post/78925...T-DAYTONA.html

I race with the PCA San Diego group so I may be able to find more info on the trailer if you'd like....

LVDell

Totally agree with JR. I borrowed a friends 20' Haulmark to test out if I even wanted to go down the slippery slope of trailering. I did, and ordered a new Pace 20' of my own. But that Pace pulls like a dream! The ITS is very smooth.

kgorman

The trailer was not on there, the dude appears to not have used it for car racing that I can see. It's all equiped as such, he just didn't use it. Yeeeees!

Crazy Canuck

Bearings
Brakes
Have both the above serviced before buying no matter what the PO says.

Tires - no sidewall cracking (UV), good tread etc.
Lights function
Damage
Ensure the spring for the ramp door works
No leaks

Make sure it's not stolen ...

12v lights are easy to add after. Sounds like an opportunity to get a good unit at a discount.

joseph mitro

what difference is there between a Pace and Haulmark trailer? just curious because I'm looking at a 20' or 24' enclosed Haulmark. what does it do that makes it tow poorly?

Mark in Baltimore

Take a look at photos of the axles and wheels/tires to make sure there's not some weird camber or toe issue from the owner having whacked the tires against a curb while driving. I learned this the hard way with my Trailex and had to have the axle replaced after I was roaching tires in less than 2,000 miles.

rsrdan

I to am in the market for a 20-24 ft..been looking at the Haulmark also,and am ready to by,but would really like to hear what you guys think...Is the haulmark that much different than the Pace....I am ready to buy a Haulmark Thrifty 24'....I see allot at the track,mostly Haulmarks!!!! Pace is a little more dough

kgorman

I think I might take a ladder so I can take a peek at the roof to see if there is any scratches, coorosion, leaking, etc.

LVDell

This is definitely a "you get what you pay for" industry. I bought a Pace for build quality and reputation. Nationwide warranty service in another great thing.