I looked and did not find any threads on utility trailer brands.. i am in the market so perhaps this will help someone else down the road as well.
Focus is on ball hitch small trailers- 5X 6X 10s, 12s etc.
In my area I have two choices.. big box store versus independent trailer dealers..
Carry On- Sold at Lowes, Tractor Supply, Rural King Seems to be a cheap run of the mill mass produced trailer.
Lone Wolf- Independent dealer- About $500 cheaper than others. I have owned one. It did all that i asked of it but.. it seems that they cut every corner they can to get you the cheapest trailer. Nothing wrong with that though if you like to save money. I had to re-do wiring, tail lights, and gate was clunky. Paint was horrible, jack had issues.
Wesco- Independent Dealer - I currently own one.. and am going to sell it. It was cheap. I dislike everything about it. I have only owned it 6 months and the wiring and tail lights have given me problems, the jack has given me issues as well. One step below Lone Wolf.
Sure Trac- Independent Dealer -The salesman said its the best trailer on the market. And explained why it cost a little more than the others.
Gatormade- Independent Dealer - This is at the same dealer as the Lone Wolf. Its $500 more than the Lone Wolf and he says its worth it.
* $500 better- Led tail lights, Enclosed Tail Lights, Better Gate, maybe tubular frame (dont rememember), Powder Coated instead of paint.. and of course they say better welds and attention to detail. I think they said it has tie down points as well.
As of right now im thinking that the Gatormade is my next trailer, but i am still thinking of another Lone Wolf. I know that the wiring will be sketchy, the tail lights will be cheapos and the attention to detail as well as the gate will be lacking but is $500 better worth it?
Im guessing that they all have the same axles and suspension.. not sure what to look for to tell a difference. I do know that I bowed the axle on my Lone Wolf.. I worked it to death and carried way too much on it way too many times.
I have talked myself out of Carry On due to being a box store queen. I would rather support my local small business dealer.
Open Discussion for trailers you have owned or own and why you would or wouldnt buy them again.
Focus is on ball hitch small trailers- 5X 6X 10s, 12s etc.
In my area I have two choices.. big box store versus independent trailer dealers..
Carry On- Sold at Lowes, Tractor Supply, Rural King Seems to be a cheap run of the mill mass produced trailer.
Lone Wolf- Independent dealer- About $500 cheaper than others. I have owned one. It did all that i asked of it but.. it seems that they cut every corner they can to get you the cheapest trailer. Nothing wrong with that though if you like to save money. I had to re-do wiring, tail lights, and gate was clunky. Paint was horrible, jack had issues.
Wesco- Independent Dealer - I currently own one.. and am going to sell it. It was cheap. I dislike everything about it. I have only owned it 6 months and the wiring and tail lights have given me problems, the jack has given me issues as well. One step below Lone Wolf.
Sure Trac- Independent Dealer -The salesman said its the best trailer on the market. And explained why it cost a little more than the others.
Gatormade- Independent Dealer - This is at the same dealer as the Lone Wolf. Its $500 more than the Lone Wolf and he says its worth it.
* $500 better- Led tail lights, Enclosed Tail Lights, Better Gate, maybe tubular frame (dont rememember), Powder Coated instead of paint.. and of course they say better welds and attention to detail. I think they said it has tie down points as well.
As of right now im thinking that the Gatormade is my next trailer, but i am still thinking of another Lone Wolf. I know that the wiring will be sketchy, the tail lights will be cheapos and the attention to detail as well as the gate will be lacking but is $500 better worth it?
Im guessing that they all have the same axles and suspension.. not sure what to look for to tell a difference. I do know that I bowed the axle on my Lone Wolf.. I worked it to death and carried way too much on it way too many times.
I have talked myself out of Carry On due to being a box store queen. I would rather support my local small business dealer.
Open Discussion for trailers you have owned or own and why you would or wouldnt buy them again.