Is this trailer worth....

[Eskimo]

Local guy here has this trailer for sale... it's a 6x12, he wants $1300.

What are your thoughts for a trackday / posible future race trailer?

[flyinlow]

$1300 is pretty reasonable for that trailer, although I would check it out underneath thoroughly.

[venturaII]

Check for frame rust, broken leaf prings, wheel berarings, wiring/lights, etc. Also brakes, if equipped. If all are servicable, then 1300 bucks sounds fair.

Do you have a vehicle big enough to pull it??

[RZRob]

That's a nice looking trailer. I liked the other comments. Also, make sure it's name brand as far as bearings and seals go. Bearing Buddies are a good sign. Modern is good and tidy is desired. Also, I'm a fan of 15" wheels. You tend to have less failures with tires and bearings than with smaller sizes.

Make sure it locks securely too. I like having lights inside, a good bench and plenty of tiedown points. Side door access is cool, but not required.

It's like your own piece of real estate.

RZ Rob

[Eskimo]

I'd say I have a big enough vehicle... Dodge 1-ton dually w/Cummins diesel (uprated to 750lb-ft at the wheels) :burnout:

I passed on this trailer. It just looked worn and neglected. I'd like to find something I can haul my rock buggy in as well, but it needs a 7'H x 7'W x 13' D cargo area, so... it'll be a little while, but there's no sense in having 2 enclosed

Bearing buddies IMO have no business on a trailer that will not be submerged. In my experiences, they lube the outer bearing, starve the inner, and typically blow grease right past the inner seal, ruining the brakes. Nah.

I just re-pack the bearings on mine annually, no big deal. or, Dexter has a better system where the center of the spindle carries the grease.

[ckruzel]

I had a braco 12 footer with a pull out canopy on the side that i sold for 1200 and it looked better than that one

[commandodave]

Can't tell from the pics, but is it tall enough to stand up in? Also how old is it? I am looking for something similar. They go for about $5000 new with zippo accessories. Offhand, if you don't buy it, I would. Assuming everything checks out as noted above. That is if it were closer to me.

dave

[RZRob]

Bearing buddies IMO have no business on a trailer that will not be submerged. In my experiences, they lube the outer bearing, starve the inner, and typically blow grease right past the inner seal, ruining the brakes. Nah.

Yeah, you might be right. I guess I was thinking they were a sign that the person cared enough to put them on, but now that you mention it, it was a boat trailer I had that had bearing failure. Since that time I just put them on my mc trailer. And, my trilers don't have brakes and I try not to over fill them. Just a squirt every now and then:lover:

RZ Rob

[Bill in OKC]

If I got a trailer, I'd get one that had a door that folded forward and doubled as a loading ramp... but I'm just lazy like that LOL

[Crazy Horse]

I had a braco 12 footer with a pull out canopy on the side that i sold for 1200 and it looked better than that one

:plus: I would look around a bit more, you should be able to do better.