Anybody look at aluminum open car trailers lately?

[A930Rocket]

Anybody look at aluminum open car trailers lately? New ones are outrageous. They’ve always held their price well, but I’ve been looking for a week and haven’t found any semi-good deals. In fact aluminum open trailers are hard to find.

I actually found one near my house, but by the time I called it was gone.

It’s making me wonder, if I can build a steel trailer in the garage?

[tdw28210]

Actually been prowling for over a month for an aluminum enclosed. Trailex, Jimglo or ATC. No luck yet.

[fintstone]

I have not seen one for sale recently. I invested in a nice Trailex open aluminum trailer and thought I would use it daily. It works very well...but I only used it a couple of times and have not used it in almost 10 years as I don't race and drive my cars where they need to go. Maybe renting a Uhaul suits most people's needs better.

Of course, they seem to hold their value well...so no reason to sell once you buy one...unless you don't have a place to store it. You can always get your money back later (and you just might need it).

[juanbenae]

could not get $4k for my 2007 FL 2.5 years ago with bad tires. put new tires on it, it sits up on the hill where I keep my stuff and it's no longer for sale....

[dad911]

All trailer prices have shot way up. I sold my enclosed for more than I paid 10 years ago.

My dump and equipment trailers would bring more than I paid new, but I still use them.

[juanbenae]

used it back in august to rescue a clamper way up the hill who had some bad luck... got him home...

[Cajundaddy]

They are expensive and weigh about 50% of a common steel car hauler. I guess it depends on how badly you want to drop 1000# of tare weight. My brother has a nice older steel car hauler he got for around $2k used. I have been looking for a lightweight aluminum featherweight, trailer or other but if they come up for sale, the seller wants $8k plus. Just too precious for my blood but if one came along for $4k I would probably buy it.

[berettafan]

Only reason I can see for one is an inadequate tow vehicle. Beyond that steel is a better choice regardless of cost.

[A930Rocket]

As mentioned, I see steel trailers going for $5000. Nothing fancy either.

That’s what made me think about building my own. Of course materials have gone up and I can end up with more money in a home built trailer then a store-bought trailer?

[Racerbvd]

I spotted this Trailex a while ago, been trying to catch the owner to see if it is available.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

I just made an offer on a Featherlite open deck, best trailer for towing 911s. Asking is $2500 above a few years ago.

[Rusty Heap]

keep an eye on Craigslist, true deals do pop up.

[SCadaddle]

My dear Friend had been looking for an Alumalite trailer for a long time. Took me 10 minutes to find him one on Craigslist once he told me he was looking. All we had to do was take a leisurely trip up the Natchez Trace and back to get it home. Subaru outback handled it like it wasn't there. 2015.

[tdw28210]

There is a 20' Wolverine brand on Facebook Marketplace in Lecanto, FL for $5k with a winch. Looks OK.

2014 aluminum car trailer 7x20ft
$5,000
Listed 4 weeks ago in Lecanto, FL

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3292345131084165/?hoisted=false&ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Ae77ab917-4e61-4e6a-a5af-47e8456328b4

[rfuerst911sc]

I was at a PCA swap meet yesterday . One of the items for sale was a steel car trailer for $2900 . I already have one so didn't look it over closely but it had steel rails for the wheels and a wood planked center . Also had an electric winch and battery .

[fintstone]

Originally Posted by Shaun @ Tru6

I just made an offer on a Featherlite open deck, best trailer for towing 911s. Asking is $2500 above a few years ago.

Why is a featherlight the best trailer for towing 911s versus a Trailex (long the standard)?

Personally, I would like to have a featherweight too vs my Trailex because it would be easier to use for my large zero-turn as well...but don't see the advantages for either of my G-bodies.

[ted]

Aluminum is a little lighter and with the Featherlight more aluminum is used so it is a stronger trailer than a steel trailer.
Aluminum trailer does not rust like an old steel trailer.
Steel trailer construction with a wood floor soaks up oil, aluminum floors cleans up with simple green.
This tilt trailer (no ramps) was $15k new. ouch


I have an old Carson steel and newer Featherlight Aluminum.

[Solamar]

Raw material (steel and aluminum) have doubled in price since 2020. I think we're just starting to see the implications of this.

[IS300]

I found one 7 x 20 for $ 9800.00 best deal lately , but the shop is taking alot more money than expected, so no trailer for now

[A930Rocket]

I think we found who’s been hoarding them! 😂

Originally Posted by Racerbvd

Easier to work underneath if you don't have a lift, also lighter. On the downside, Trailex trailers rattle and you really should check the hardware from time to time. I had one, and currently have a few Featherlite trailers.






And I have this as a backup.