linzman

I was lucky to find mine used. It has the shoring beam tire rack set up for 16 wheels which I love. Prewired AND BRACED for AC, I added the unit myself at great savings. Have the old style escape door, which never leaks but there can be a door clearance issue over the wheel wells.

jlanka

Can you post a picture of the zip tie solution?

Bill Verburg

I like ATC a lot, what ever size and options you get if you have one built you can have the tie down points custom made
option 1 is recessed e-track
option 2 is custom placement of D -rings and/or additional D-rings

I find that most std D-rings are placed too much inboard, if they are placed outboard a bit then it makes it much easier to tie down through the wheels and no need to cross

I don't know how any one deals w/o an escape door that allows the cars driver door to be opened wide.

built in winch is handy as is beaver tail.

I like V-nose and could easily live w/o cabinets.

audipwr1

What AC unit you choose? How much?

My issue is small gene - 2k watt Honda - anything small enough to run on that?

linzman

I put in the Atwood 15K nonducted. Comes with a heat pump unit that is nice for those 50 degree mornings early and late in the season. I run it off the Harbor Freight Honda clone. No issues so far.

audipwr1

How much wattage on that generator?

linzman

2500 peak. Not convinced it actually does that.

bkovac

i had a honda EU3000is and it could not keep up with the 15,000 btu ac in southern california. Ended up buying a 6500 watt yamaha for a few $ more and mounted it on the trailer tounge. A 4500 watt would have done the job, i am out the mindset bigger is better

ProCoach

Aren't we all?

GWF911

On tbe winch point I haven't really needed it as I realized I could just pop off my door and drive it in. Many on RL recommended against driving in due to strain on clutch but I haven't noticed any issues yet

linzman

Unless you really ride the clutch, it should be fine. Winch might come in handy iff the cars not rolling on all 4 though. Another one of those things I have, but hope I never have to use!!!

Drew_K

Another option is to buy two Honda EU2000's and pair them together. It's a lot more manageable moving around two small generators than one large one, particularly if you want to load them into the bed of a truck. My two Hondas run the A/C in my trailer just fine.

Also, I highly recommend insulating the trailer if you're going to A/C it.

As for aluminum trailer brands, I have an Intech that I custom ordered a few years ago. It's held up great and is a great home away from home when I'm at the track. If you want to see what they can build, or get ideas for your ATC, check out the Intech Facebook page. They have a lot of pictures of various trailers they've build.

IPGJames

Intech is nice to look at but after my 10th email to them asking what the price was on a trailer they posted I found an ATC dealer and custom ordered a trailer (if you are going to post these great looking trailers just post the dang price, maddening to me)

couldn't be happier with my ATC...fit, finish and quality vs my old Pace trailer is a night and day difference...custom built a 34' gooseneck...pulls great...fits 1 car and a golf cart and hits the ease of use button well.

slvr993

Really appreciate all the input. I'll spend some time today spec'ing one out. My only struggle is the size. Seems to be large consensus on 24ft. coming from an enclosed trailex that just seems huge to me. Was thinking 20 may be a better fit. I haul a car, two sets of wheels, some tools and a canopy, maybe a pit bike. No air tanks, no major size spares etc.

Then again - I never keep anything for very long I should be sizing for resale.

Martin S.

really clever, that's what sold me. I am picking the 20' Becker/ATC trailer up on June 6th. The extras do add up, but if you are of the mind set to buy "new" what's a few more bucks.

The shipped weight is 3010....very close to my former 20' Hallmark. I'll post up some pics next week. I can hardly wait of take possession.