dave968M3

Any advantages of the available open aluminum trailers?
Trailex bolted together vs the opthers welded?
My tow car is a 2002 Suburban Z71
Dave

ltc

The majority of the aluminum open trailers I see are Trailex. I've seen a few Featherlite and Cargopro units; don't recall seeing an ATC open yet. Some are electric, some are surge; these were discussed recently as well:
https://rennlist.com/forums/racing-and-drivers-education-forum/380728-electric-or-hydraulic-surge-brakes-on-trailer.html

IIRC, Trailex is now a Rennlist sponsor and is offering holiday discounts on trailers, might be worth taking a look.
https://rennlist.com/forums/racing-and-drivers-education-forum/392853-from-trailex-trailers-national-sponsor-of-pca-15-off-in-stock-car-trailers.html

Racerrob

All of the trailers that you mention are good products but I think the biggest difference is the support and service available for the Trailex. Trailex, specifically Carl, is very helpful and a wealth of knowledge. As part of your research, I suggest you call him. As far as "stuff", welded trailers are obviously heavier ( I think trailex makes one now). Trailex seems to have more goodies like tire racks, winch mounts, etc available. I do own a trailex so I guess I am a bit biased. Good luck.

bgiere

I've had and used two aluminum trailers extensively. I prefer my Trailex to the others...Tows nicely and has been very durable...The other aluminum open trailer I had was fully welded and was OK,but the Trailex is better IMHO. You won't be disappointed with any of the trailers you've listed.

KOAN

I had an open Trailex before I bought an enclosed Trailex. It was great. Something to consider is re-sale. It took me a good 20 min. to sell my open Trailex at a DE. I could have sold 3 if I had had them.

Sean F

I love my trailex. I forget that I'm towing it and in the driveway I can move it around by hand just as easily.

MarkPcar

I'm not aware that ATC does open trailers, but I highly reccomend their enclosed trailers!

Oscar

I've been very happy with my R&R open trailer.

Chaos

Your vehicle will tow what ever so you can save alot wth steel,that said I have a trailex and the resale will be instant.

lawjdc

I'll put in a good word for Featherlite. Its a joy to tow and to use. A lot more people ask about the trailer than ask about the GT3. I'm not sure what to make of that.

rdstemler

Got a CargoPro and it is fine. Got it at a snowmobile dealership at a big discount from the car place and it is the same trailer. Shop around.

Oh yeah. It's a solid deck. The GT3 went on with no real problems.

chrisp

I like my Featherlight and can definitely recommend them. I think that on average they are cheaper than Trailex but are 250-350 lbs heavier in a comparable length. I think it's built like a brick %&@ house and personally I like the idea of welded over bolted.

I have never owned or towed with a Trailex so I can't really offer you a comparison.

Bull

For those of the welded persuasion, Trailex introduced a welded aluminum trailer last year or so, which costs about $1,000 less than the bolted together model and weighs 300-400 lbs more.

chrisp

I never looked at one in person but I wasn't fond of the way Trailex builds a very long tongue into their welded trailer. There's around 7 feet of trailer forward to the flatbed. It looks to be about 4 feet longer than the comparable Featherlite.

Anyone know why they do this?

Bull

Two good friends bought them and used them all this season. I never noticed an overly long tongue, but it is longer than the bolted trailer. Both have their tire rack and a large diamond plate tool box in front of the car, so maybe they use a lot of that space?