Want advice on a car trailer brand

[cowboy]

I want to buy a new car trailer, 16' x 6'6". I want roller rocker suspension and it needs to be strong enough to carry my 40s/50s cars, say 2.5 tonne max, tow vehicle is a GU patrol or F100. Every manufacturer claims theirs is best, does anyone have experience with this? I'd like to keep it to about 4 grand if possible.

[xisled]

Have you thought about buying a small tow truck.

You can get a tilt tray for around $12000.

Easier and quicker than a trailer.

[cowboy]

The thought had crossed my mind, 12k is a lot of dough though.

[bobthebilda]

I would be very careful these days. I have seen alot of trailers lately that the sellers claim that they are manuctured in Australia. Look behind the roller door and you will see they have been flat packed in from china.

[cowboy]

Yep, that's the reason for this post, to avoid that rubbish.

[Road_Warrior]

Plus rego and insurance costs, far better off with a trailer. Unless you are shifting them that often you'd be better off with a small tow truck..?

[kypez]

I got one custom made recently for my XR8 race car. Engadine Trailers. Michael does custom work and I've had not issues with the trailer he made up for me. All with electric brakes and brakeaway. Was very reasonable with the price as well.

[cowboy]

Not that often, maybe 20 times per year. Trailer will be fine, I rent them at the moment but that adds up and I always seem to end up fixing either wheel bearings or a winch on rental trailers, it's getting old.

[cowboy]

Electric brakes would be nice, ute is equipped for it. Can you PM me what kind of price it set you back mate?

[kypez]

Originally Posted by cowboy

Electric brakes would be nice, ute is equipped for it. Can you PM me what kind of price it set you back mate?

PM sent. I might add that I have the roller rocker suspension setup as well.

[Road_Warrior]

Yeah I can imagine! You're using one every couple of weeks, I'd totally buy one too if I was in your shoes. Are you moving your cars to shows or..?

[cowboy]

Originally Posted by Road_Warrior

Yeah I can imagine! You're using one every couple of weeks, I'd totally buy one too if I was in your shoes. Are you moving your cars to shows or..?

I generally always have at least 2 cars under restoration at any time, trailer to exhaust shop, trailer to upholsterer, picking up parts cars etc, it adds up fast.

[Trevor 57]

There is a new trailer place in Kyabram, give them a try

[cowboy]

Don't know what they're called do you mate?

[pcman]

you mention 2.5ton, if the load is 2.5ton you NEED electric brakes on all axles and a brake away system to be legal in victoria

[cowboy]

Very true and would certainly prefer elec brakes, asking the patrol to pull up nearly 6 ton total is a big ask.

[Sox]

Originally Posted by cowboy

Very true and would certainly prefer elec brakes, asking the patrol to pull up nearly 6 ton total is a big ask.

Just in case you don't know, 4.5 tonne is the legal maximum you can be with a class C licence.
Above that you need a LR.

[pcman]

Originally Posted by Sox

Just in case you don't know, 4.5 tonne is the legal maximum you can be with a class C licence.
Above that you need a LR.

umm not correct in victoria, can legally tow up to a 9ton trailer on a car licence

from vicroads website
You can drive a vehicle that does not exceed 4.5 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) and can seat up to 12 adults including the driver. This does not include motor cycles and motor trikes. You may tow a single trailer (other than a semi trailer) up to 9 tonne GVM or to the manufactures specifications (whichever is less).

[cowboy]

I'd be happy to buy second hand if anyone has or knows of a trailer for sale.

[Trevor 57]

I think this is them, I saw something on FB a few weeks ago and now I can't find it

Kyabram Campers & Caravans
(03) 5852-1822
255-273 Allan St
Kyabram, VIC

[cowboy]

I have a MC licence, all good! I spent some time driving road trains over west a few years back.

[Sox]

Originally Posted by cowboy

I have a MC licence, all good! I spent some time driving road trains over west a few years back.

Goodo.

You could try this crowd, the one on that page looks good, and maybe they can do one similar but a bit heavier duty for your application.

Very cheap if you can weld.

http://www.marshall-eng.com.au/Car_Carrier.html

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[cowboy]

Looks like a fair kit but it's 4 feet shorter than what I need, some of my old cars are big big girls.

[XB GS 351 Coupe]

I would spend the extra and get a gal one, will last a lot longer and retain it's value.

These are reasonably priced as I was looking at these myself.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/14x6-6-CA...6569489&_uhb=1

[cowboy]

I tend to agree on the galvanising. That's a nice trailer but once again just too short for me, some of my cars are touching 16' long, the wheelbase will fit on but I'd rather not have the body hanging over the ends. I definitely want rocker suspension too. I'm starting to think I might need to up my budget a bit.

[Road_Warrior]

I'm sure they could give you a quote on a length to suit you? That galv trailer posted above looks the goods. Beaver tail too.

[Trevor 57]

Give LDK trailers in Shepp a try, they build good stuff, but aren't that cheap and have been around for ever

[malbaby]

There are no dedicated trailer builders in Kyabram.
Few engineering businesses that can build to your specs.
There is a trailer retailer....same quality as most others in Victoria.
The other previously mentioned above in Kyabram is an off road retailer, never seen any car trailers there.

[Trevor 57]

Oh, OK, there was something floating around on FB and I thought it was some new place

There is Tip and Go Trailers in Shepp as well - 0417 430 667, can't find an address, but if you FB it, I am sure there will be an address there, I have seen them, just can't think where

[Trevor 57]

Yep, they are on Facebook under tip 'n' go trailers