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Old 03-16-2008, 05:38 PM   #1 (permalink)
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what brands of cargo trailer is best?

Looking for a 20-26 foot that I can put my Mini-Cooper in along with some other stuff and that I can still pull with my 2004 F-250 Super Duty 6.0. 3.73 gears will limit me to 12,000 lbs overall I believe. Take off 2,500 for the Mini-Cooper, that leaves me with @ 9,500 for the trailer and other stuff. How much do these trailers normally weigh? Is a tow trailer lighter than a goose-neck? I have a hitch now and would prefer to stay that way. Leaves room for one more motorcycle in the bed. But if a gooseneck gives me more, I'd consider it. So is Haulmark, Wells Cargo, etc all about the same?
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I know our 24' 10,500 rated Interstate is 3500lb empty. It is a tight squeeze for too much besides our Prius, but tows nicely behind my truck.
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I tow cargo trailers for several manufactors in our area. By far the best finish and warranty I have seen has been Wells Cargo. Just my opinion. i have seen them take care of trailers that other companies would have laughed off. they are really worth looking into. Cost may be a little higher then some others, but I truly believe you get what you pay for, especially if you are hauling around your car and motorcycle.
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A friend of mine has a 22' haulmark that he totes his cobra around in. It is a nice trailer, I would seriously consider one.
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Looking for a 20-26 foot that I can put my Mini-Cooper in along with some other stuff and that I can still pull with my 2004 F-250 Super Duty 6.0. 3.73 gears will limit me to 12,000 lbs overall I believe. Take off 2,500 for the Mini-Cooper, that leaves me with @ 9,500 for the trailer and other stuff. How much do these trailers normally weigh? Is a tow trailer lighter than a goose-neck? I have a hitch now and would prefer to stay that way. Leaves room for one more motorcycle in the bed. But if a gooseneck gives me more, I'd consider it. So is Haulmark, Wells Cargo, etc all about the same?
My bro got a Snake River 14K# equipment trailer last year for his mini excavator. That's about the max you can go with 16" 10/E tires.


I doubt any authorities are checking your axle ratio or your tongue weight . Find out what gets checked in the areas you're traveling. Around here its GAWR (A=axle) and tire capacities on the truck and trailer... the rest doesn't really matter.
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