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Anyone use a construction trailer? Im looking into buying one, maybe 8X10 to drag the tools around. Im not really a van guy. Price? Pros and cons? Suggestions? Thanks guys.
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Works Great, I have a 20', but would be happy with a 12-14'.
near the stream,
aj
*Im looking for one also, i think there great for hauling trash, block brick and anything else i dont wanna put into the bed of my truck
*Truck, van, trailer, no way! I haul my tools just fine in my Suburban.Four great access doors in the back and now a 4'x8' rack on the top....it's sweet! I get a lot of comments on how roomy and convienent it is.Give it a thought.gabe
*As one Suburban owner to another; it's biggest advantage is that it's a superb towing vehicle, and, doubles as a pretty nice family car evenings and weekends. Give it a thought.
*I've got an old Ryder van with a 12' lowbody. Ya can't beat it.
*One trailer advantage to consider (depending on state) is low registration fee and no added vehicle liability insurance vs. additional truck or van.
*Own a van, and have considered upgrading to a Suburban. Tinted windows in the rear are good at hiding my tools. I like the 4WD of the Suburban, my Ford E-150 Chateau doesn't do so well in the mud. But I do look quite suave in the factory Captain's seat.Around here trailer's always get broken into. At least my van sits in my driveway at night.
*My 8x16 trailer is great. I want to have a complete shop setup inside someday. full hight ceiling no bending over(I'm 6'5") 7000lb capacity. I am concered of theft though, so it sits in my yard most every night. It tows great with my 2 door GMC Yukon.
*Trailers are easily broken into. A lot of the aluminum sides are so flimsey that a sharp knife will open them like a can opener. In addition they are loaded from the rear & too often they are tail heavy . Tail heavy trailers whip and sway. I've seen every type of anti-theft device from alarms to chains and parking the telescopic forklift over the trailer. Sooner or later you will donate your tools to someone who sees your trailer unguarded at night. The best storage I've seen is those shipping containers, or a good over the road trailer like you see towed behind semi's.
*I like my van because I park it, move it when necessary, and take it home every night. There is no hassle over hooking it up to a truck every time I need to move it.I was always a die hard anti-van kinda guy until I got the van I use now. I wouldn't trade it for anything (except a better, newer van).I pretty much have an onsite shop in it. I carry everything I need for a job, including some material. It stays in the van, and is easy to access.James DuHamel
*Bulldog...if memory serves(and some times it does not) aren't you an inspector? What in the name of all that is holy are you doing putting TOOLS in a trailer for? Did you quit your job(or were you fired?)
*Keith,Its true I am an inspector but Im a contractor first. No I didnt quit or get fired. Thanks for your concern, lol
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Anyone use a construction trailer? Im looking into buying one, maybe 8X10 to drag the tools around. Im not really a van guy. Price? Pros and cons? Suggestions? Thanks guys.