Utility trailers

[stang67]

What are you guys paying for a well-built 5x10 utility trailer these days? The name brand ones are > $1000 from a few minutes searching online, and the ones using tubing instead of angle are around $1200.

Any must-haves on a trailer that y'all can recommend? Anybody fooled with the bi-fold gates? I'm liking the idea of less wind drag but have no idea of how much of a PITA they may be. This also has me considering a dovetail. Anybody ever had a 5x10 with a 1.5-2 foot dovetail and the short gate? This will just be for hauling typical stuff -- mower, ATV, etc. TIA.

[DanP]

Paid $1,300 for a 6x12 Texas Bragg with dovetail and short ramp. Very well built trailer.

[stang67]

Any drawbacks to a dovetail on a trailer this size? I've never used a trailer with the DT, but it seems to be a useful feature.

[DanP]

The rear will drag if crossing a shallow ditch or something similar. But, it's worth it to me because it loads and pulls so much better than standard with tall ramp. Plus the Texas Bragg has beefed up wiring harness and other little details that make a big difference in the long run.

[SB]

I have a trailer I got from Got Gear in Ridgleland. I can't remember the brand right now. It is a single axle with the round pipe railing, bi-fold tailgate and I believe a 3,000 lb. axle, could be 3,500 lb. axle but think 3,000 lb. Love the trailer. Bi-fold tailgate work great, no air drag going down the highway. Axle is heavy duty enough for a Side by side, which a lot of the cheaper trailer's are not. Trailer was worth the expense.

[stang67]

Thanks, gents. So no complaints with the bi-fold gate, Scott? One like that may be easier to locate than a dovetail.

[bama.hunter]

Check out this place for trailers, seems to have great prices and reviews that I could find.

https://jackson.craigslist.org/fod/5749917218.html

[peewee]

Tim if you are going to buy in Vicksburg talk with Steve Sullivan. He is located at the corner of Halls Ferry and Fisher Ferry Road. I bought my 6x14 from him a couple years ago for $1200. Great Christian guy also. My trailer has a standard gate which is helpful if you move furniture.

[stang67]

Tim if you are going to buy in Vicksburg talk with Steve Sullivan. He is located at the corner of Halls Ferry and Fisher Ferry Road. I bought my 6x14 from him a couple years ago for $1200. Great Christian guy also. My trailer has a standard gate which is helpful if you move furniture.

I think that's where dad bought his -- close to 20 years ago. Still going strong. I haven't seen many built like that, in my recent shopping. I bet I've changed 10 tires on that thing, though.

[SB]

I have had no problems at all with the bi-fold gate. I would buy another one. I think a heavier built trailer is worth the extra money.

[RNAIL]

He has some great prices on trailers.

5x12 A-frame w/dovetail gate $775

[country_20boy]

Paid $1,300 for a 6x12 Texas Bragg with dovetail and short ramp. Very well built trailer.

I haven't priced trailers in quite a while, but if I could get a 6x12 heavy duty trailer for $1300 vs a light weight 5x10 for $900-1000, I would by the 6x12 all day long. Unless you are on a strict budget (who isn't?) or very limited on parking space.
Trailers are kind of like gun safes, you should always buy bigger than you think you need. 6x12 gives you a lot more options. Sooner or later, you will upgrade your mower, or atv/utv. And one day, you'll want to load your ATV and your buddy's UTV at the same time, etc. Just my $0.02....

[stang67]

Check out this place for trailers, seems to have great prices and reviews that I could find.

https://jackson.craigslist.org/fod/5749917218.html

Can anybody vouch for these? One thing I notice is that few models on his price list are designated as "TUBE," which makes me think most of his are built completely from angle. I don't Facebook, so there could be more photos out there that I can't see.

[DanP]

I bought one from him about 5 years ago and while they are definitely cheap, you get what you pay for. Angle iron frame, used tires, just not a heavy duty trailer.

[bama.hunter]

Check out this place for trailers, seems to have great prices and reviews that I could find.

https://jackson.craigslist.org/fod/5749917218.html

Can anybody vouch for these? One thing I notice is that few models on his price list are designated as "TUBE," which makes me think most of his are built completely from angle. I don't Facebook, so there could be more photos out there that I can't see.

We just bought 3 trailers from him, two 6x14's and one 6x10 about a week ago with a total savings around $1800 versus buying local. The only issues that I noticed was the entire under side was not painted and I had to do some touch up. As for everything else it's seems to be good and no used tires. Considering the paint being the only issue a couple cans of spray paint is still a lot cheaper than trailer in my home town.

Also, if you want a tube trailer you have to call them in advance and it will be 1-2 weeks for them to build it.

I'm liking mine and we'll be heading over in a couple weeks to pick up two more.