Enclosed Trailer Quality
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Cargo Master
Joined: May 2002
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From: Gulf Coast, FL
Enclosed Trailer Quality
I'm looking to get into a wide body 16-20'+ enclosed trailer. As usual EVERYONE has the best quality. Please post your suggestions and recommendations to sift through all the hype.
Hotshot
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: NW burbs of chicago
I would not get a class act
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Cargo Master
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 2,759
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From: Elk River, MN
My 20' Haulmark is 4 years old with 18,000 miles. No problems at all. I would recommend a 10K GVW over a 7K GVW. Trailers are like pole barns, they are never quite big enough after you get moved in.
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: The Big, Oregon
From what I've seen at construction sites, Haulmarks are one of the most durable, followed by Wells Cargo, and Pace. All three of those tend to have actual plywood floors and walls instead of the chipboard everyone else seems to use.
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Post Fiend
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Atlanta GA
You know, I was thinking about that ramp story. Here is what I think the deal is.
The OEM had tested their ramps using a vehicle with a long wheel base to determine the load rating. The person's gate that bent drove up a heavy short wheel base vehicle that got it's rear wheels off the ground and the front wheels where the bend occurred. With a heavy V-8 this would put a lot of weight near the hinge, where it bent.
imho, The problem is the OEM did not properly weight rate the door by piling dead iron weight on the ramp and adding a 10-20% fudge factor to account for bouncing. They probably just determined it by driving one or two vehicles up and down the ramps.
The OEM had tested their ramps using a vehicle with a long wheel base to determine the load rating. The person's gate that bent drove up a heavy short wheel base vehicle that got it's rear wheels off the ground and the front wheels where the bend occurred. With a heavy V-8 this would put a lot of weight near the hinge, where it bent.
imho, The problem is the OEM did not properly weight rate the door by piling dead iron weight on the ramp and adding a 10-20% fudge factor to account for bouncing. They probably just determined it by driving one or two vehicles up and down the ramps.
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Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Hickory, North Carolina
I have driven tractors up the ramp door in my trailer. As long as the jacks in the rear are down it is a non issue. If your concerned about that just get some jacks in the rear corners
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: central ohio
i really like my haulmark. i went with the more traditional van-style doors rather than the ramp door. its easier for a forklift to load a pallet of something in that way. what few times i could use a ramp, i just have a pair of 2x6's handy. my 2nd choice would be a pace.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 143
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i just ordered a 8.5' X 20' United enclosed trailer. I know some people that have them and say they are good trailers. My final choice was either a Haulmark or United. Haulmark is really proud of there name but they also have good quality. Good Luck
