pros and cons of trailex trailers
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pros and cons of trailex trailers
i have always had an enclosed trailer for my race cars but see alot of people use the trailex trailers. This will be my first trailer for a DE car.
Are trailex trailers worth the money compared to an enclosed trailer. You would have to spend a little more for a steel frame enclosed but just wondering opinions on thse trailers and having an open trailer compared to an enclosed.
thanks
Are trailex trailers worth the money compared to an enclosed trailer. You would have to spend a little more for a steel frame enclosed but just wondering opinions on thse trailers and having an open trailer compared to an enclosed.
thanks
#2
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I have always thought that Trailex trailers where cheaply made and worked best when the tow vehicle is minimal. They always bring great resale and are popular, I just don't like the construction, lack of a closed deck, lack of features and function.
A steel enclosed trailer will be heavy and you will need to consider what you are towing with, even if you limit it to a 20' enclosed trailer.
A steel enclosed trailer will be heavy and you will need to consider what you are towing with, even if you limit it to a 20' enclosed trailer.
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I have always thought that Trailex trailers where cheaply made and worked best when the tow vehicle is minimal. They always bring great resale and are popular, I just don't like the construction, lack of a closed deck, lack of features and function.
A steel enclosed trailer will be heavy and you will need to consider what you are towing with, even if you limit it to a 20' enclosed trailer.
A steel enclosed trailer will be heavy and you will need to consider what you are towing with, even if you limit it to a 20' enclosed trailer.
I was thinking 22' for a car and some storage space.
#4
Not really a fair comparison if you have the truck to pull an enclosed. An enclosed is a garage on wheels and would be preferable to most. I dont really understand or agree on the comments about the Trailex being cheap, lacking features and function. I find mine to be very well constructed and useful. I have a tire rack, two gang boxes and a bike mount. I actually prefer the open deck as I can climb under to do work on the car if necessary. They do now sell a welded trailer and I believe that you can get a full deck. Most buy them for the lightness which is nice as you dont need a 3/4 ton to pull them and it makes it easy to move around when not attached to the truck. They are more expensive than a steel trailer but they hold their value very well.
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Always get your $$ back with trailex but if you already have a suburban save some $$ and go used steel flat top.
#6
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Trailex is the best thing we've ever bought. Purchased back in 1998. Move it around by hand, tow easily with a v6 SUV and the customer support is great. They're basically giant erector sets, have never had durability problem.
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I have always thought that Trailex trailers where cheaply made and worked best when the tow vehicle is minimal. They always bring great resale and are popular, I just don't like the construction, lack of a closed deck, lack of features and function.
A steel enclosed trailer will be heavy and you will need to consider what you are towing with, even if you limit it to a 20' enclosed trailer.
A steel enclosed trailer will be heavy and you will need to consider what you are towing with, even if you limit it to a 20' enclosed trailer.
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I have had a different experience. I find that Trailex are well built and solid. You can have a full deck if you want it, Optional. Its versatile as you can set them up to haul a variety of cars. Lightweight is good for me around the house if I have to move things around. My weighs 900lbs and I do not even know its behind me.
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I had a Trailex (bought new) for 4 years and never had a problem (except for that axle bearing...), then sold it in 2003 for $500 less than purchase price.
1 unmentioned advantage is that in the winter I could store it in my garage with the track car on it. Very convenient.
Moved to an enclosed for all of the obvious reasons; I now own a diesel duallie and a whole bunch of stuff I never knew I needed.
An open Trailex is a very appealing option. Someday I may go back.
1 unmentioned advantage is that in the winter I could store it in my garage with the track car on it. Very convenient.
Moved to an enclosed for all of the obvious reasons; I now own a diesel duallie and a whole bunch of stuff I never knew I needed.
An open Trailex is a very appealing option. Someday I may go back.
#11
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Enclosed is great for taking tons of stuff to the track and storing tons of stuff at home.
Open trailers are easy to tow. Aluminum ones are as costsly as entry level enclosed steel trailers, but steel ones are a lot less.
Rough estimates:
Steel enclosed - 3000lbs $6k
Steel open - 2000lbs $2k
AL open - 800lbs $5k
If you have a strong tow vehicle I'd buy one of the steel ones.
Open trailers are easy to tow. Aluminum ones are as costsly as entry level enclosed steel trailers, but steel ones are a lot less.
Rough estimates:
Steel enclosed - 3000lbs $6k
Steel open - 2000lbs $2k
AL open - 800lbs $5k
If you have a strong tow vehicle I'd buy one of the steel ones.
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thanks for the comments, i am just use to having an enclosed and would rather go with an open for some of the reasons listed above but do not know if i will be kicking myself because i lack the storage.
How do most of you have your open trailers set up. Tire rack, tool rack in the front etc...
How do most of you have your open trailers set up. Tire rack, tool rack in the front etc...
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one thing I have noticed is that the deck height is pretty high on a Trailex. I have a Featherlite and have noticed that my deck is much lower. The Trailex design must make the on/off with low bodywork difficult...or at the very least requiring longer ramps.
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thanks for the comments, i am just use to having an enclosed and would rather go with an open for some of the reasons listed above but do not know if i will be kicking myself because i lack the storage.
How do most of you have your open trailers set up. Tire rack, tool rack in the front etc...
How do most of you have your open trailers set up. Tire rack, tool rack in the front etc...
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I love my Trailex. One of the great things about it that it's so light that after I unload the car I just roll it up in the grass next to the garage by hand. When it's time to take it out I just grab it and pull it back in the driveway. It's very convenient to be able to move the thing around by hand.
I don't load anything on the trailer, everything is in the truck...2 sets of wheels, spares, jack, fuel bottles, etc.
I don't load anything on the trailer, everything is in the truck...2 sets of wheels, spares, jack, fuel bottles, etc.