Enclosed trailer

we_dig_it

I have a chance to buy a 18' foot enclosed trailer, tandem axle, bumper pull for $1000. Dont know the brand, my brother knows the guy that owns it and he said he would buy it if he had the money. I dont need it, but was wondering if I could resale it and make a dollar? Or, if any of you guys are near WNC and want it, I can purchase it for a grand and you can have it for a grand. Just didnt want to see a good deal slip by if indeed it is a good deal.[:)]

select-fire

That is a good deal if the thing works. Might have barn doors on the back instead of a fold down door? I don't need it cause I have a 28' one. Make sure it has a title, could be hot.

we_dig_it

SF, my brother knows the trailer well. It was used to deliver garage doors. It has the fold down door. One of the axles is new. Maybe has a few dings in the fenders I think he said. Clear title, has some decals that may need to be removed.

select-fire

If the wheels are 5 lug it has 3500# axles. 6 lug are 5K pound axle. Inside width between fenders is around 78" for 8' wide and 83" or so for a 8.5 wide trailer. 8.5 wide trailers hauls cars easier so you can get out of them. You can install d rings in the floor if it doesn't have any. 1k is cheap and you could flip it easy for 2500.

we_dig_it

Thanks SF. Im not sure of the dimensions. I may have to go ahead and buy it, and if anyone on here wants it they can have it, if not I can sell it.

MaxOHMS

How far is Djibouti from Central Texas......uhhh.....Massengill Islands?

Hahahaha

Look what the auto-censor did to C a n a r y!

jimdeere

Yep, you can make money on that one. I'd like to have it, and I am only two hours away, but I don't have the cash right now.

Txs

quote:Originally posted by select-fire
Make sure it has a title, could be hot.A title itself is no guarantee.

I've seen vehicles/trailers that have had their public VIN's monkeyed with flying a good title, then someone who knows what they're doing takes a close look and determines they're stolen.

In that case it goes back to the owner or his insurance company. Whoever bought it loses their money, with civil court action against the seller being their only possible recourse.

I'm making no direct accusations in reference to the one in the OP, just trying to help others here by pointing out that any trailer being offered for well under market value warrants a lot of caution. Their theft is a widespread problem.

Txs

quote:Originally posted by dennisnielsen
true,

but sometimes honest people get into tight spots too

worth checking into
Very true, which is why I didn't say to completely avoid good deals.

A low enough price can often make an honest man's eyes glaze over.

bullshot

A grand is a good deal, if it's in good condition it Should be worth between $2500 - $3500.

select-fire

Most folks buy their trailers new. Title will have purchase date, owners name . The owner will have a drivers license that matches the title holders name. Just check the vin numbers to verify they match. Theft of enclosed trailers is a widespread problem. Look at the tongue carefully to see if it has been rewelded at the ball connection. Lots of folks steal them ,by torch, weld a new coupler on. Never had one stolen but not saying it couldn't happen. Mine is insured for replacement cost. Just remember if you need a flatbed hauler the sides come off and makes a 18' flatbed trailer. Even 1k for a flatbed is a nice price.

pwillie

I was looking for a 8x10 open trailer,and $1000.00 was asking price...

select-fire

New flatbed trailers are running around 2K for nice ones. That would be a 7k pound unit that would haul 4-4500#. A 10k 18' flatbed is around 2500+ pending options. They can haul 7200# or so. Axle cost and frame strength is the difference. Had plenty of 7k flatbeds and 7K enclosed and upgraded. A 7k enclosed will only haul around 3500# since the trailer weighs 3500-4k. My 24' steel enclosed weighed 4600# and had a 10k gross. Leaving 5400# hauling. A car usually weighs 3500-4500#. Not leaving much for anything else in the trailer. I purchased an aluminum 24'enclosed with a 4'v nose. Trailer weight is 2750 unloaded with a 10k gross leaving 7250# for cargo or car. With a car inside it goes down the road weighing less than 7k.

78FJ40

Only a grand for an 18' enclosed is a deal; you can flip it and make a nice profit quickly. Side door? Width 6', 7', or 8'? Might have some effect on sale. Any idea on age? With a clean up, you should move it for $3200 to $3500 on a quick sale. Recently bought a 12' tandem axle Wells Cargo for $2900 and immediately put $400+ in tires on it; have a 10' single axle W/C and have been offered $1600 for it

The low price does raise questions, our wonderful economy is the reason for some sales for needed cash.

JustC

where exactly is WNC?

Oakie

Can you post pics???? I might be interested in it and would drive to NC to get it. 1,000 is a great deal.

we_dig_it

Here's the deal. I checked gunbroker this a.m. before going to work. There were no replys at that time about buying it. My brother called and said they had 2 or 3 people coming to look at it this evening. I called another friend of mine and asked if he needed one, and he said he had been looking for one. So he and I (both self-employed) left our jobs and went to look at it before the others showed up. My friend bought it for $1000.

The trailer was 18x7 with a rear door that came down to make a ramp. there was a side door on the right side. The brand was Union Trailer. The only thing that looked bad was several dents in the fenders. Spare tire was included. I would have bought it if my friend didnt.

select-fire

7 x 18 was a construction trailer. Owner let her go cause he had already wrote it off as a business expense years ago. I like to see folks get deals.