In market for enclosed car trailer, but.......

[rknowles]

I am 3-4 weeks from taking delivery of my newly assembled E-M from the Columbus area. I would like to find a trailer manufacturer somewhere near the St. Louis (I am working here for a few months) to Columbus route that could pump out an aluminum enclosed trailer to my specs - does anyone have any suggestions and/or experience. Many, many manufacturers show up in an Internet search but sorting throught them all is a daunting task and I usually rely heavily on word of mouth recommendations.

I do not want a 102" x 20' type of trailer. I really want to price out an enclosed trailer built to accomodate the E-M with an access door next to the driver's side, no taller than a Suburban and only wide enough to allow the Cobra to enter.

Any suggestions will be welcome. - Ron

[mrmustang]

Not sure of your time table, but these are the guys to do it.

http://www.trailex.com/

Bill S.

[CSCHWER]

Check my gallery.

Chet

[rknowles]

mrmustang: Yes, they seem to be more than capable and are located exactly where I need them to be.

Chet: I had aready sent you an email earlier today.

Thanks to both of you.

[Don]

Chet:

Your trailer is great ! Is it commercially available or was the trailer custom manufactured ?

Either way, would appreciate having the vendor info.............thanks

While at the fall AACA meet last year in Hershey PA I discussed a custom sized , for a Cobra , enclosed Trailex trailer with the factory rep, they at that time were not pursuing the concept.

Don

[CSCHWER]

Don,

http://www.xtreme-tr.com/ Talk to Gary or JR

It was custom built, but they had another trailer just like mine on the lot built for another customer.

Chet

[Doug I]

Chet - found this thread to answer my question.

[Don]

Reply received from Gary Palinsky of xtreme-trailer regarding a Cobra trailer with front and rear hinged openings and a side door: Copied/pasted from the reply e-mail:

________That trailer sells for $ 7219.__ The enclosed portion is 16' long and 81" wide between the fenders._ There is a door on the driver's side to allow entry and exit. This door is positioned for the Cobra._ The trailer has our double main frame style framework with two Dexter Torsion axles each rated at 3500# with electric brakes and E/Z lube spindles. A full aluminum diamond plate floor with flush mount d-rings for tie-downs are standard._ !4" aluminum wheels and 6-ply rated tires are also standard as are front center and rear corner leveling jacks.__ 10' aluminum ramps slide under the rear for storage.___
________Lead time (Currently) is about two weeks from time of $ 500. deposit. Our toll-free number is 877-639-0377 if you would care to call we would be happy to offer what ever assistance or info desired._ Thanks, Gary At 12:32 PM 5/8/2004 -0700, you wrote:

[jamvan]

Ron:

Go with the Xtreme trailer. Great group of guys and they make a fantastic product. I had one made about a month ago, just need to get out there to pick it up. Hopefully this weekend.

jim

[rknowles]

Thanks guys for all the input.
The Xtreme does look like the item to have. Resale will undoubtedly be very good also.
Guess I know what to do now. Thanks again.

[jamvan]

Ron:

The other trailer that Chet was referencing was probably mine. His white trailer was being made the same time as mine. Mine is black.

For the price, quality, weight and features, you can't find anything close to it.

Bill S. is also correct, Trailex makes a great product, but at $14K, was out of my budget.

Just to let you know, I tow my cobra behind a Volvo XC90 SUV. Tow capacity is 5400 lbs.

Wish you the best in making your choice.

jim

[valpodoc]

Check out www.racingjunk.com they have trailers of all kinds and other good stuff
Roland