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RE: Photos Of Trailer Interior Layout, Please ... - 2/19/2008 4:48:01 PM   
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Since this is a thread for/by trailer types I would like your comments. I build giant scale scale models. I currently have no way to carry most of them, except in my wife's Jeep Grand Cherokee (usually one at a time). I have decided that I need a trailer, however I'm getting too old to manhandle your typical cargo trailer, plus I have no place to store it (neither street nor yard). It will have to go in my 2-car garage (overhead one-piece door). The driveway is on an incline.

I recently came across the Well Cargo MPT581 [+12"]. This is a 5' x 8'6" X 5'10" (external dimensions) aluminum trailer that's no taller than the Cherokee. It has a hinged at-the-front top that lifts and a rear ramp. Curb weight is 685#, GVWR 2200#. It would seem to meet my requirements. This trailer appears to have much in common with those that have been reenginered from pop-up tent trailers or those home-made with lift lids discussed in this thread. But...it's not cheap. Approx $4K delivered. .

Do any of you have any knowledge/experience with this make/model trailer...good, or (epecially) bad ? Any comments/suggestions/recommendations? Thanks.

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RE: Photos Of Trailer Interior Layout, Please ... - 2/19/2008 6:15:35 PM   
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I was in the same situation as you concerning having to put a trailer in the garage. I ordered a Haulmark and had it lowered 12" to fit in my garage( no extra charge to make them shorter). My driveway is also on a slight incline and more so right at the entrance to garage pad for water runoff. I can't pull my trailer by hand into the garage unless I built up a bit of speed but the problem is I couldn't see the wheels and couldn't line it up as to not hit the side of the garage or my other car in the garage. I bought a cheap($55.00) 12vdc winch at Wallmart made by Master Lock and rated to pull 2000 lbs on level ground. I think my trailer weighs about 1500 lbs loaded. . I mounted it to the floor of the garage at the back wall. I just get the front end of the trailer into the garage and turn the trailer dolly sideways to prevent the trailer from rolling back out and then wrap the winch's cable around the ball of the trailer dolly and then pull it in the rest of the way with the winch. It comes with a 9 or 10' wired remote. It's been working out for me for a year since I bought my trailer. Just to let you know there are other options as opposed to commiting to a 4K aluminum trailer. You can see my trailer in this thread back on page 35.

Marty

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RE: Photos Of Trailer Interior Layout, Please ... - 2/19/2008 7:12:15 PM   
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Status: offline 		Marty,

Thank you for your reply. Interesting solution you came up with. I will certainly give it carefull consideration. I was also looking at electrically powered dollys. Apart from being expensive ($800 - $1500), they appear to have serious traction problems on inclines over 4% and are not recommended on inclines over 12%. I have never measured the incline of my driveway. Guess I'd better do that so I know what I'm dealing with. Interesting HaulMark would cut your trailer down for free. In this day and age I didn't think anyone did anything for free anymore.

Thanks.

Don

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RE: Photos Of Trailer Interior Layout, Please ... - 2/19/2008 7:32:18 PM   
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I have a flying buddy who bought a Pace American trailer and had his shortened as well to fit in his garage. As a matter of fact, the first one that he ordered was shorter than stock and still didn't fit through his garage door and he brought it back and they ordered another one even shorter and didn't charge him any extra for what was his measuring error. I think most of them wouldn't charge extra for shorter. You only pay extra for added height. You do have to special order it though as they won't cut an existing one down. Usually it's a couple of weeks wait to order one to your specs. IMO the two most important options are torsion axle and side door.

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RE: Photos Of Trailer Interior Layout, Please ... - 2/22/2008 5:06:54 AM   
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RE: Photos Of Trailer Interior Layout, Please Post Your... - 2/24/2008 11:03:18 PM   
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Mine is a 14x7.........


Where did you get the tie downs that you have your planes hanging from the roof? I have shorter ones and would love to get the longer foam covered wires you have.

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RE: Photos Of Trailer Interior Layout, Please Post Your... - 2/25/2008 5:36:05 PM   
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Status: offline 		I just acquired a 2001 Wells Cargo MC101 5 (5'x10') motorcycle trailer which has rear ramp and large side door. Any one had any experience in reconfiguring a motocycle trailer to airplane hauler ?

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RE: Photos Of Trailer Interior Layout, Please Post Your... - 3/19/2008 11:53:32 PM   
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After reading thru all this whole thread, I decided I had to get a 6x12, v-nose. I've done my homework on-line and made some calls to the dealerships. The only decision I need to make now is between a Wells Cargo or Haulmark! The prices are almost identical for the same features. Does anybody know if one is better than the other or are they about the same quality? I will be roadtripping this weekend to see them in person.

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RE: Photos Of Trailer Interior Layout, Please Post Your... - 3/20/2008 12:30:48 AM   
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RE: Photos Of Trailer Interior Layout, Please Post Your... - 3/20/2008 1:00:51 AM   
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RE: Photos Of Trailer Interior Layout, Please Post Your... - 3/20/2008 1:49:35 AM   
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Geez guys,
After reading thru all this whole thread, I decided I had to get a 6x12, v-nose. I've done my homework on-line and made some calls to the dealerships. The only decision I need to make now is between a Wells Cargo or Haulmark! The prices are almost identical for the same features. Does anybody know if one is better than the other or are they about the same quality? I will be roadtripping this weekend to see them in person.

Wells Cargo and Haulmark are almost identical price wise? When I was looking, WC was much more than a comparatively equipped Haulmark. Interesting.

Marty

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RE: Photos Of Trailer Interior Layout, Please Post Your... - 3/20/2008 2:07:23 AM   
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RE: Photos Of Trailer Interior Layout, Please Post Your... - 3/20/2008 2:37:54 AM   
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Wells Cargo and Haulmark are almost identical price wise? When I was looking, WC was much more than a comparatively equipped Haulmark. Interesting.

Marty


To be quite honest, the wells cargo is cheaper by 400.00, same set up as haulmark. What kills me is the 1000.00 difference in price for the same haulmark trailer between two different dealerships that are 150 miles apart!!! They must think we're idiots and don't price shop. Thanks guys for your input!

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RE: Photos Of Trailer Interior Layout, Please Post Your... - 3/20/2008 2:45:29 AM   
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Status: offline 		Wow, that is crazy. When I was shopping, I went to internettrailers.com or something like that. They are a Haulmark dealer. They had pretty good prices and my local Haulmark dealer gave me the same price.

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RE: Photos Of Trailer Interior Layout, Please Post Your... - 3/20/2008 3:14:54 AM   
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Status: offline 		I went ahead and ordered a Wells Cargo. 6x12 v-nose, single axle. I only hope i don't regret not getting a tandem axle w/brakes...

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