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   bill_1010 | Apr 12, 2002 05:54pm | #1

   Alot of the time its the name....  Look at the framing and axles and tires. If they are very similar, go with the cheaper of the two. Make sure you can easily grease the bearings and lock it tight.   

   Around my neck of the woods, there are companies that make the trailers.  And there are people that have to improt them (per se) and the costs of brining a trailer to sell in your area might jack up the price.

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   JeffBuck | Apr 12, 2002 11:51pm | #2

   what happened to the freightliner you were working out of?

   too small??  Jeff

      *  Jeff J. Buck/ Buck Construction/ Pittsburgh, PA  *    

   2nd Generation Buck Const, 3rd generation Craftsman                         

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   PaulParadis | Apr 13, 2002 03:18am | #3

   I have a Wells Cargo and think they charge for the name.  I will not buy one again.  They are good trailes, but not worth the extra.

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   miti11 | Apr 15, 2002 05:19am | #4

   look at roof const , sections or one piece,? section const will eventually leek.

   
   

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   Edited 4/14/2002 10:25:02 PM ET by MITI11

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   PostnBeam | Apr 17, 2002 09:25am | #5

   Had a Interstate...Just traded it for a new pace (8' X16' X 6'6")....Love it!!! Got the double doors on the rear. They have different models..I believe the cargomaster had the bomber latch/handle for the curb door. Interstate had ramp door...pain in the #$@# if a t a jobsite and dont have level ground to put it on. Mine got tweaked out of sqaure even with blocks supporting the pads, (Not to mention it gets scratched to hell in the mud) The only thing about the Pace is the floor. Kind of spongy..I went thru and resheeted with 1/2". The double doors on the rear allowed me to go to a shorter trailer since I can use the door to hang all of my air hoses and power cords.Upgraded to led lights. put a panel to it with 220V. 6 circuits

   Worth the money..I think I paid too much for what I got with Interstate. Like the above said.. look at roof construction, walls, and AXLE rating. Most are all built the same, but they all have subtle diff. even within their own lineup. Good luck

   
   

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   Edited 4/17/2002 2:32:21 AM ET by POSTNBEAM

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   SCFrankland | Apr 17, 2002 08:30pm | #6

   Anyone here know where I can find a set of plans for welding up a trailor. I am look to make a flat bed 8' wide by 16' long tandom axel with the wheels under the bed.Scott C. Frankland

   Newfoundland Wood Worker

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   PhillGiles | Apr 17, 2002 09:51pm | #7

   Here's a start

   http://www.trailerplans.org/nscgi-bin/masterplansdesigninc/catalog.cgi?Department=TANDEM!32AXLE!32TRAILERS&Cartid=&Merchant=masterplansdesigninc

   http://www.elamtrailers.com/

   http://www.tufindustries.com/

   http://www.valleytrailerproducts.com/.

   Phill Giles

   The Unionville Woodwright

   Unionville, Ontario

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   Wet_Head | Apr 22, 2002 12:58am | #12

   Phil, as you know, I miss very few oppurtunities to take a shot at your posts.  (and you make it so easy!)   Well, to be fair I need to also thank you for this helpful post.  Thanks!

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   PhillGiles | Apr 22, 2002 04:55am | #14

   Yes, I've noticed your "pot shots", you're one of the few people who even misses with blanks..

   Phill Giles

   The Unionville Woodwright

   Unionville, Ontario

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   Wet_Head | Apr 22, 2002 05:25am | #15

   too good pal

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   miti11 | Apr 18, 2002 05:59am | #8

   any carmate trailer dealers near you ? only co. that makes one piece roof no seams to leak. i have a 7x18 tand., 6ft 6in ceiling height,swing rear doors, side door, roof vent, lights interior,elect brakes, break away kit, 3/4 ply floor primed, 2x2 walls 16o.c  , 1/4 plywood paneling no luan,diamond plate front guard. shopped for 3 months looked at them all carmate was best quality for $$$ bought in 97 pd $ 4800 new , tracks exc, not one problem to mention. roof warranty is 5 yrs on roof . nobody else has that, 1 solid piece front to back.    good luck

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   ScottMatson | Apr 20, 2002 11:50pm | #9

   thanks. Sounds like a nice trailer. i'll look for that company.

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   xMikeSmith | Apr 21, 2002 06:24am | #10

   Carmate... 7x14 tandem....last month, about $4300.....incl. 3 roof racks... e-track, side door.. swing rears... electric brakes....rear jack stands...

   another $500 to set up the towing package on my truckMike Smith

   Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore

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   ScottMatson | Apr 21, 2002 06:08pm | #11

   Mike,

   How much to get your logo painted on? Or did you get decals?

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   xMikeSmith | Apr 22, 2002 02:39am | #13

   dawg:    the two sides and the back were $360  installed... all of my signs are computer cut vinyl....the ones on the truck have been there since January, '98...

   they are permanent... well except they sanded one off when i had the truck repainted.. but Maaco paid for a new sign...

   Mike Smith

   Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore

   Edited 4/21/2002 7:40:43 PM ET by Mike Smith