DeTomaso Mailing List: March 2001, Message #167

Thank you, I will check them out.

Michael  #3501   Nevada City Kid  -  Mug009



I investigated the trailer thing a couple years back.  For lightness,
strength and corrosion resistance, I believe TPD's composite trailers are
best.  They cost about the same as Featherlites.  In fact, they also make
all aluminum trailers.

FWIW
JT
----- Original Message -----
From: <Moconwell@aol.com>
To: "Multiple recipients of list" <detomaso@realbig.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2001 5:39 PM
Subject: Fwd: Trailers


>
> Thanks GPS.  I will accept all the input I can get.  We are pretty close
in
> configuration.  The 24' is an interior measurement and then they stick a
> tapered nose on the trailer adding another 2'-3"(std equip).  The spare
tire
> is stored in this additional space and this is where I will mount a winch.
I
> was looking at a plywood floor because of less slipping and you can nail a
> stop if needed (what do you think about a plywood floor?).  It still has
> metal tiedowns built into the floor frame for securing the car.  Trailer
> weight is about 1,000 lbs less since it is built out of aluminum making
for
> an easier pull.  So far I am leaning toward the Featherlite, but I want to
> check out all leads.
>
> If anybody has a recommendation, let me know.  I only want to do this
once.
>
> Thanks,
> Michael  #3501    Nevada City Kid  -  Mug009
>
>
>
>
> In a message dated 3/4/01 11:28:32 AM, Moconwell@aol.com writes:
>
> << Hello Jack,
>
> I am also looking at trailers.  Did you look at the Featherlite Trailers?
A
> 24' Featherlite is nearly a 1,000 lbs lighter than a 24' Haulmark and the
24'
> is an interior measurement.  That makes a big difference for me.  I don't
> know what the prices are for Haulmark.  Email directly if you would like
to
> talk prices (I do have Featherlite prices) and I have NO connection with
> Featherlite.  Just looking for the right trailer.  If not I will call
> Haulmark tomorrow.
>
> Thanks,
> Michael   #3501    Nevada City Kid  - Mug009 >>
>
> Mike,
>
> I have a Featherlight  24' I believe 6210 trailer with a V-nose. I also
added
> bigger doors, a winch and the bumper looking thing on the back door along
> with ramps. I also did something different, at least to Featherlight, I
put
> 16" tires on the trailer. Why? I was always blowing tires (maybe they were
> Firestone derivitives!) and aI could not find an "E" load rated tire on
the
> road. You can go in Costco and find an "E" rated 16" tire!
>
> I got the flat aluminum floor because the diamond plate gets real slippery
> when wet. I will probably coat the floor with the rubbery stuff they use
on
> truck beds. I have not seen that done before, but may give it a try.
>
> Addidng the V-nose almost makes it a 28' trailer. I would not do that
again,
> but would build a 28' box. Live and learn!!
>
> You won't regret getting an enclosed trailer. It is the only way to go!
>
> Cheers,
> GPS
>
>
>