I want to haul my M5 truck (113" wheelbase, 2700 lbs) to South Bend in June - 900 miles each way from Massachusetts wouldn't bother the truck, but it would beat up me and my wife pretty well and there is no A/C. I've looked at used ones, but will probably buy a new one. I also want to be able to haul a Wagonaire (also 113" wheelbase, 3800 lbs) and who knows what else. I've looked at wood deck, steel deck, and open trailers. Brakes on both axles seems to be the new law.
Any brands to recommmend or avoid? Pros and cons of deck types? Electric brakes vs hitch-activated hydraulic? Can I get a decent one for under $2000? I'd love aluminum, but $4000 is not in the budget. Also, enclosed trailers are too expensive for the number of times I plan to use one. What's a good, affordable 16 ft steel, open car hauler? I'm in New England, so West Coast brands don't qualify. I can go south to MD or PA, west to NY, to get one. I have a Ford Expedition to haul with.
[img=left]http://www.studegarage.com/images/gary_ash_m5_sm.jpg[/img=left] Gary Ash
Dartmouth, Mass.
'48 M5
'65 Wagonaire Commander
'63 Wagonaire Standard
web site at http://www.studegarage.com
Any brands to recommmend or avoid? Pros and cons of deck types? Electric brakes vs hitch-activated hydraulic? Can I get a decent one for under $2000? I'd love aluminum, but $4000 is not in the budget. Also, enclosed trailers are too expensive for the number of times I plan to use one. What's a good, affordable 16 ft steel, open car hauler? I'm in New England, so West Coast brands don't qualify. I can go south to MD or PA, west to NY, to get one. I have a Ford Expedition to haul with.
[img=left]http://www.studegarage.com/images/gary_ash_m5_sm.jpg[/img=left] Gary Ash
Dartmouth, Mass.
'48 M5
'65 Wagonaire Commander
'63 Wagonaire Standard
web site at http://www.studegarage.com
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