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Old 04-11-2008, 05:22 PM
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I remember you posting that back when this happened to me last year. I thought it was great that the company stood behind their product well enough to do that. I know they should and all. . . but some don't.

By the way. If anyone really wants a good deal on a 24' that very same trailer they took back from me to build the second one is STILL for sale on their site! It has been right at a year since that happened. I don't know how willing they are to work with someone but surely they want to move this product!!!!!
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Chris, which website?
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Old 04-11-2008, 05:40 PM
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Try this. If it does not work it is on ATC's website. "See our inventory" on their homepage and my old trailer is about 3/4 way down. A 2007 model. Gray ext., carpet on walls, cabinets, etc. Stock # 168439ATC

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Originally Posted by Chris L.
I remember you posting that back when this happened to me last year. I thought it was great that the company stood behind their product well enough to do that. I know they should and all. . . but some don't.

By the way. If anyone really wants a good deal on a 24' that very same trailer they took back from me to build the second one is STILL for sale on their site! It has been right at a year since that happened. I don't know how willing they are to work with someone but surely they want to move this product!!!!!
They told me $27,160.00
That seems like the normal price, doesn't it?
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Pretty much right on it. I can't believe they won't work with someone on that price.
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I would highly recomend a 5th wheel. I own a 20' tag and a 32' 5th and the difference is incredible.
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Originally Posted by mark anderson
I would highly recomend a 5th wheel. I own a 20' tag and a 32' 5th and the difference is incredible.
Yeah, if you don't need to have a shell for general truck use. Obviously, in my case it wasn't an option as I got the couldn't-pass-it-up price on the (near) mother of all tags, and the rule of the tow is "nice and slow". And with fuel prices the way they are, 9.5 mpg is bad enough.......
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Originally Posted by GT3 Nut
They told me $27,160.00
That seems like the normal price, doesn't it?
I just bought an 2008 ATC 24' with cabinets , remote control winch, tire rack for 8 tires extended ramp etrack on floor,air conditioned and awning for 23900.00 including wt dist hitch ,sway control and brake controller. Not sure if a great price or not but I was in heat for enclosed trailer.

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Originally Posted by Modoc
I just bought an 2008 ATC 24' with cabinets , remote control winch, tire rack for 8 tires extended ramp etrack on floor,air conditioned and awning for 23900.00 including wt dist hitch ,sway control and brake controller. Not sure if a great price or not but I was in heat for enclosed trailer.

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Seems like a very good price.
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Originally Posted by mark anderson
I would highly recomend a 5th wheel. I own a 20' tag and a 32' 5th and the difference is incredible.
I am also looking at gooseneck/5th wheel trailers. Is your 5th wheel trailer 32' overall (and about 24' on the floor) or 32' on the floor and 40' overall?
I was pricing 32' featherlite gooseneck which they refer to as a 24' because Featherlite is the only one (that I know anyway) that calls them by the floor length, not the overall length.
Anyway, the 24' gooseneck (32' overall) was about $22.5K with the only options being a 42" side door and 6' extended ramps and a basic 24' bumper pull is under $13K (with no options). Is the gooseneck worth that much more? And will it be as easy to sell later if I wanted to get rid of it? (Seems like bumper pulls are more common).
Would I be just as good getting a PACE Shadow or are they not built as well as a featherlite? And I would guess a steel Pace will not hold its value as well as a aluminum Featherlite?
Which would be better on fuel economy - a Featherlite bumper pull with the slight cone nose (not the full long cone one) or a Featherlite gooseneck? The gooseneck is heavier right?
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What about re-sale on the Tag vs. Gooseneck? I'd think the Tag would be an easier re-sale.
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I am in process getting a 32' ATC goose (24' on floor). My reason for wanting a goose is that I can have a smaller trailer, yet still put a bed up in the goose section for staying at the track. When you optin them out, the prices climbs quickly...of course I am talking about getting things like a sink, built in generator, and sat TV
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Get the 28' ATC. I have it and it's perfect. Car, 4 wheeler, etc. Go to Pitpal.com and but some storage stuff to help you make use of the wall space (jack storage, fuel bottles, tires, etc.) . The only thing I would do differently is get the in-floor storage option. You can put a spare there or other junk and it's basically found space.
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Originally Posted by GT3 Nut
I am also looking at gooseneck/5th wheel trailers. Is your 5th wheel trailer 32' overall (and about 24' on the floor) or 32' on the floor and 40' overall?
I was pricing 32' featherlite gooseneck which they refer to as a 24' because Featherlite is the only one (that I know anyway) that calls them by the floor length, not the overall length.
Anyway, the 24' gooseneck (32' overall) was about $22.5K with the only options being a 42" side door and 6' extended ramps and a basic 24' bumper pull is under $13K (with no options). Is the gooseneck worth that much more? And will it be as easy to sell later if I wanted to get rid of it? (Seems like bumper pulls are more common).
Would I be just as good getting a PACE Shadow or are they not built as well as a featherlite? And I would guess a steel Pace will not hold its value as well as a aluminum Featherlite?
Which would be better on fuel economy - a Featherlite bumper pull with the slight cone nose (not the full long cone one) or a Featherlite gooseneck? The gooseneck is heavier right?
I have owned 2 Pace tag (bumper pull) and 2 Featherlites. I have been happy with both but the differences in construction is huge. The Featherlite is much better built but it does cost a lot more. My current Featherlite is 32' on the floor and I just sold a 40' on the floor Featherlite. I use this trailer when I need to take 2 cars and I use my 20' Pace when it's just one. I would rather be towing the big 3 axel 48' overall Featherlite gooseneck than the 20' Pace tag. It's just that much more stable. Now parking the 2 is a whole different story.
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Originally Posted by 38D
I am in process getting a 32' ATC goose (24' on floor). My reason for wanting a goose is that I can have a smaller trailer, yet still put a bed up in the goose section for staying at the track. When you optin them out, the prices climbs quickly...of course I am talking about getting things like a sink, built in generator, and sat TV
If it has a bathroom doesn't it qualify for a mortgage rate if you finance it? I remember something like that was I was into boats.


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