Trailer survey
#16
1. Open trailer.
2. Car, 8 wheels/tires and fuel jugs
3. Aluminum - The Mrs. wouldn't go for a pick up. Thus, my SUV is the tow vehicle. Also, lighter weight equals better fuel efficiency.
4. Trailex. Reputation and recommendation.
5. Bought new. End of season sale enticed me.
6. Proximity was somewhat a factor.
7. Probably not, but I would look over emailed material.
2. Car, 8 wheels/tires and fuel jugs
3. Aluminum - The Mrs. wouldn't go for a pick up. Thus, my SUV is the tow vehicle. Also, lighter weight equals better fuel efficiency.
4. Trailex. Reputation and recommendation.
5. Bought new. End of season sale enticed me.
6. Proximity was somewhat a factor.
7. Probably not, but I would look over emailed material.
#17
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1. Open trailer
2. Car, spare set of wheels & tires
3. Aluminum - had a steel open but was going to downsize the tow vehicle so bought aluminum, ended up not downsizing tow vehicle, which is best of both worlds
4. Trailex. Because of reputation, which is well deserved.
5. Bought used off of Rennlist. Old steel one was bought used from a local dealer
6. N/A, although I drove to DC to meet RLer (about 100 miles)
7. No, but I would reference a resource like etrailer.com has done or the folks at Pelican Parts have on their site for how tos and tips and tricks. Would also read something emailed.
2. Car, spare set of wheels & tires
3. Aluminum - had a steel open but was going to downsize the tow vehicle so bought aluminum, ended up not downsizing tow vehicle, which is best of both worlds
4. Trailex. Because of reputation, which is well deserved.
5. Bought used off of Rennlist. Old steel one was bought used from a local dealer
6. N/A, although I drove to DC to meet RLer (about 100 miles)
7. No, but I would reference a resource like etrailer.com has done or the folks at Pelican Parts have on their site for how tos and tips and tricks. Would also read something emailed.
#18
1. Open
2. Car, truck & trailer spare, utility box, winch, tools, etc.
3. Aluminum frame, weight
4. Mission. Trailer was slighty used from dealer. Buying enclosed next
5. Dealer was close to my storage location and race shop
6. Dealer needs to be in the same area for upgrades, maintenance and issues
7. Not in person. Would watch via video, webinar or email
2. Car, truck & trailer spare, utility box, winch, tools, etc.
3. Aluminum frame, weight
4. Mission. Trailer was slighty used from dealer. Buying enclosed next
5. Dealer was close to my storage location and race shop
6. Dealer needs to be in the same area for upgrades, maintenance and issues
7. Not in person. Would watch via video, webinar or email
#19
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1. Enclosed. 23' v-nose
2. Car, tires, tools, gear, etc.
3. Aluminum frame-weight
4. CargoPro, due to price and value- Would NOT buy another!
5. My specs and new
6. Dealer- local. Service is key, especially with CargoPro! Thank god for the dealer!
7. Probably would not/could not attend any classes.
2. Car, tires, tools, gear, etc.
3. Aluminum frame-weight
4. CargoPro, due to price and value- Would NOT buy another!
5. My specs and new
6. Dealer- local. Service is key, especially with CargoPro! Thank god for the dealer!
7. Probably would not/could not attend any classes.
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Originally Posted by Country911
1. Enclosed. 23' v-nose
2. Car, tires, tools, gear, etc.
3. Aluminum frame-weight
4. CargoPro, due to price and value- Would NOT buy another!
5. My specs and new
6. Dealer- local. Service is key, especially with CargoPro! Thank god for the dealer!
7. Probably would not/could not attend any classes.
2. Car, tires, tools, gear, etc.
3. Aluminum frame-weight
4. CargoPro, due to price and value- Would NOT buy another!
5. My specs and new
6. Dealer- local. Service is key, especially with CargoPro! Thank god for the dealer!
7. Probably would not/could not attend any classes.
So sorry your CargoPro wasn't built to the quality they were back when mine was built (2003).
There's a lesson (for me) there.
#21
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1. Do you use an open or enclosed trailer? Enclosed
2. What do you typically haul on/in your trailer? (car, equipment, etc.) Car, Tires, Tools, Espresso Machine, Martini Kit, Chairs, Tables,
3. Is your trailer steel or aluminum frame? Why? Steel
4. What manufacturer did you choose for your trailer? Why? Classic -- Bought Used
5. If you purchased new, what factors did you consider when choosing the dealer you purchased from? N/A
6. Would you purchase your next trailer from a dealer who is physically further away from you if they provided high value benefits to you as a customer? How far would you travel? Yes if value is there
7. If provided, would you attend monthly clinics/"tech talks" on trailer maintenance, new products/accessories, and other aspects of towing? No, but yes to blog/website
2. What do you typically haul on/in your trailer? (car, equipment, etc.) Car, Tires, Tools, Espresso Machine, Martini Kit, Chairs, Tables,
3. Is your trailer steel or aluminum frame? Why? Steel
4. What manufacturer did you choose for your trailer? Why? Classic -- Bought Used
5. If you purchased new, what factors did you consider when choosing the dealer you purchased from? N/A
6. Would you purchase your next trailer from a dealer who is physically further away from you if they provided high value benefits to you as a customer? How far would you travel? Yes if value is there
7. If provided, would you attend monthly clinics/"tech talks" on trailer maintenance, new products/accessories, and other aspects of towing? No, but yes to blog/website
#22
Racer
Enclosed
Car, two sets of wheels, tools, jack canopy spares and 4 jugs of fuel
All aluminum
Bought used
Pace American
Would have bought from dealer far away. Looked at several. Wanted a dealer with expertise in setting up trailers for cars. All aluminum a requirement for longevity, weight and overall quality.
Clinics or seminars not of value unless webcast. No local dealers know diddly about truly setting up car hauling trailers
Car, two sets of wheels, tools, jack canopy spares and 4 jugs of fuel
All aluminum
Bought used
Pace American
Would have bought from dealer far away. Looked at several. Wanted a dealer with expertise in setting up trailers for cars. All aluminum a requirement for longevity, weight and overall quality.
Clinics or seminars not of value unless webcast. No local dealers know diddly about truly setting up car hauling trailers
#24
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I wanted to take a second this morning and thank everyone for your responses. As a growing business, feedback like this is instrumental in developing our processes and making sure we handle our customers' needs better than anyone else.
- Matt
- Matt
#25
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1. Open
2. Car, wheels/tires and fuel jugs, jack, spares
3. Aluminum - I tow with a Cayenne and was looking for a lighter weight trailer
4. Trailex - due to weight and reputation
5. I purchased used
6. I would purchase from a dealer further away, if the cost to ship made sense in the overall price
7. Probably not, but I would look over emailed material.
2. Car, wheels/tires and fuel jugs, jack, spares
3. Aluminum - I tow with a Cayenne and was looking for a lighter weight trailer
4. Trailex - due to weight and reputation
5. I purchased used
6. I would purchase from a dealer further away, if the cost to ship made sense in the overall price
7. Probably not, but I would look over emailed material.
#26
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1. Open
2. Just the car, the equipment goes in the truck bed.
3. Aluminum to keep the weight down.
4. R&R - seemed like the best bang for the buck at the time.
5. Location was a big priority.
6. Maybe, about 250 miles one way.
7. If local, maybe.
2. Just the car, the equipment goes in the truck bed.
3. Aluminum to keep the weight down.
4. R&R - seemed like the best bang for the buck at the time.
5. Location was a big priority.
6. Maybe, about 250 miles one way.
7. If local, maybe.
#27
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1. Enclosed
2. 944 SP2 or GT3, extra set of wheels/tires, tool set, 5 fuel jugs, Canopy, chairs, helmets/HANS etc.
3. Aluminum, for weight consideration
4. Featherlite because I wanted one of the best Aluminum trailer brand
5. The closest dealer for the brand I wanted
6. Yes. 500 miles or delivered
7. Yes
2. 944 SP2 or GT3, extra set of wheels/tires, tool set, 5 fuel jugs, Canopy, chairs, helmets/HANS etc.
3. Aluminum, for weight consideration
4. Featherlite because I wanted one of the best Aluminum trailer brand
5. The closest dealer for the brand I wanted
6. Yes. 500 miles or delivered
7. Yes
#28
Instructor
1. Open
2. Car, toolbox, and ramp extensions
3. Steel, used trailer for sale locally
4. BigTex, they're everywhere down here
5. Bought used, but build quality and user recommendations will drive next choice when I upgrade
6. Within 250 miles would be reasonable
7. Would rather have a good web-based video resource
2. Car, toolbox, and ramp extensions
3. Steel, used trailer for sale locally
4. BigTex, they're everywhere down here
5. Bought used, but build quality and user recommendations will drive next choice when I upgrade
6. Within 250 miles would be reasonable
7. Would rather have a good web-based video resource