Where to buy a trailer?

bbaXJ · April 6th, 2006, 09:23 AM

Tried searching, but the search function wasn't working for some reason.

Anybody know of some good places in SE Michigan to pick up a used car hauler? I haven't found much of anything for trailer classified ads, and I haven't seen much for sale in peoples' yards or anything. I'm not getting one immediately, but I'd like to start browsing around and pricing stuff out. Any suggestions?

vwBOY · April 6th, 2006, 09:27 AM

i got my trailer at antique auto sales in new hudson mi it is all sqaure steel frame

Haggar · April 6th, 2006, 09:47 AM

My last was from antique... cheap, in both price and construction.

If I was getting another, I'd just build mine, but my father's buying one, so it'll be decent and he'll store it at my house anyway.

Blonde in a YJ · April 6th, 2006, 09:52 AM

Hubby and I went to the Jayco trailer place on 59 near Pontiac Lake Rd and they had 7000# GVW trailer w/a beavertail, dual axle w/brakes and wood bed for $2290. They would install the trailer control in your truck for $120 if I remember correctly. It's not a used one, but that's a good price for new. Hopefully we're going back to get ours soon!!

Screaminhillbilly · April 6th, 2006, 11:14 AM

There is a guy in Waterford, Clarkston area that sells random trailers for cheap. In fact I just saw a car hauler out there the other day. He is located on White Lake Rd between Dixie Hwy and Andersonville Rd. I don't have his information but there are allways trailers out by the street for sale. If I drive by there the next few days I will get more info for you.

bbaXJ · April 6th, 2006, 11:46 AM

I'll have to take a detour on my way home from work tomorrow and see what he's got.....thanks for the tips guys, keep em comin.

Mclovin · April 6th, 2006, 07:31 PM

USA trailer sales, They treated us preatty good.. 2200 out the door for an 18' dovetail brakes on ONE axle.. i think for both axle brakes it was another hundred or so.. Look for their ad in the Auto Swapers theres on down by detroit and one off exit 120 on US 131

RockyMtnMike · April 6th, 2006, 07:39 PM

Theres a place in Monroe that sells new and used trailer's. I know there on Telegraph but I'm not sure on the name, I'll try to find out tonight.

Mclovin · April 6th, 2006, 11:35 PM

Also you could contact JCR offroad and have them build you one that would be nicer, stronger, and last longer than any one u would buy..

bbaXJ · April 7th, 2006, 07:59 AM

Any of you guys know what it costs to register a trailer? I heard that in the past year or 2 the law changed and you pay some big fee up front and never have to pay again. How exactly does it work, and what kinda cost is it?

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Originally Posted by Muddinguy

Also you could contact JCR offroad and have them build you one that would be nicer, stronger, and last longer than any one u would buy..

Thought of that, but it'd be out of my budget I'm sure.

Haggar · April 7th, 2006, 08:06 AM

I believe the license plate is $200 for one that will never expire. I forget.. maybe only $75? Go to www.michigan.gov and look it up :-)

cornfed · April 7th, 2006, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RockyMtnMike

Theres a place in Monroe that sells new and used trailer's. I know there on Telegraph but I'm not sure on the name, I'll try to find out tonight.

There are two places south of Will-Carleton Rd on Telegraph that sells trailers:

1. Kelly Trailer Sales @ Carleton-Rockwood & Telegraph
2. Antique Auto Sales/USA Trailer Sales @ Telegraph/South Stoney Creek/North Monroe St.

Antique Auto/USA trailer has a New Boston location on Willow Rd between Clark Rd and Waltz Rd.

Both Antique locations have a full line of trailers to fit any budget. From piles of shit to nice MacLanders.

Also, another place is at US23 and Plank Rd. There is lots of nice stuff on the lot, I haven't checked prices or quality.

bbaXJ · April 7th, 2006, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Screaminhillbilly

There is a guy in Waterford, Clarkston area that sells random trailers for cheap. In fact I just saw a car hauler out there the other day. He is located on White Lake Rd between Dixie Hwy and Andersonville Rd. I don't have his information but there are allways trailers out by the street for sale. If I drive by there the next few days I will get more info for you.

Drove by there today....the only trailer I saw was only single axle and way too small for my Jeep.

Noah's Ark · April 7th, 2006, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bbaXJ

Tried searching, but the search function wasn't working for some reason.

Anybody know of some good places in SE Michigan to pick up a used car hauler? I haven't found much of anything for trailer classified ads, and I haven't seen much for sale in peoples' yards or anything. I'm not getting one immediately, but I'd like to start browsing around and pricing stuff out. Any suggestions?

Howlands in Waterford. On Williams lake rd just past Dixie Hwy. They have a couple on the lot right now. Also, there is one used one that has a steel deck at about 2200.

bbaXJ · April 8th, 2006, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Noah's Ark

Howlands in Waterford. On Williams lake rd just past Dixie Hwy. They have a couple on the lot right now. Also, there is one used one that has a steel deck at about 2200.

Yep, I pass that place everyday going to and from work....problem is they're always closed when I pass there before 8am and after 5pm.

That diamondplate decked one looks damn nice, but $2200 is about $1000 more than I'd like to or can spend on the trailer itself.

TurdBronco · April 14th, 2006, 11:35 PM

1200 nowadays buys you a big pile of shit. Every used one i looked at when i was in the market for one was a pile. Hold off for a new one if you can.
I got one from antique. It was cheap (1600) and a pile but it was new pile none the less.

BowtieWrangler · May 25th, 2006, 11:35 PM

define what you guys mean of antiques trailers being cheap cuz im looking at buying a 16ft dovetail, 7000gvw, dual axle, brakes, removable fenders, hideaway ramps with a wood bed, for $1600....what problems are u guys having with them? id like to kno so i dont buy it, if it really is cheap quality

Renegade II · May 31st, 2006, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BowtieWrangler

define what you guys mean of antiques trailers being cheap cuz im looking at buying a 16ft dovetail, 7000gvw, dual axle, brakes, removable fenders, hideaway ramps with a wood bed, for $1600....what problems are u guys having with them? id like to kno so i dont buy it, if it really is cheap quality

I got my steel deck Mac Lander from them and I was happy with the service / price. Make sure you get brakes on both axles if your gross weight is going to be over 3000 pounds. I actually got stopped by a Motor Carrier for going over 55 on the interstate and he checked to make sure both axles had brakes.

http://www.mac-lander.com/products.asp

BowtieWrangler · May 31st, 2006, 11:20 PM

so brakes on both axles is required?

Renegade II · May 31st, 2006, 11:25 PM

http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(2zc1s...hlight=trailer

April 6th, 2006, 09:23 AM	#1
bbaXJ Yooper In Training Join Date: 03-29-06 Location: Highland Posts: 1,104 iTrader: (16)	Where to buy a trailer? Tried searching, but the search function wasn't working for some reason. Anybody know of some good places in SE Michigan to pick up a used car hauler? I haven't found much of anything for trailer classified ads, and I haven't seen much for sale in peoples' yards or anything. I'm not getting one immediately, but I'd like to start browsing around and pricing stuff out. Any suggestions?

April 6th, 2006, 09:47 AM	#3
Haggar High Flush Join Date: 11-06-05 Location: Lake Orion Posts: 11,279 iTrader: (10)	My last was from antique... cheap, in both price and construction. If I was getting another, I'd just build mine, but my father's buying one, so it'll be decent and he'll store it at my house anyway. __________________ w w w . y o g i s p i g g i g . c o m

April 6th, 2006, 07:31 PM	#7
Mclovin Budget Wheelin Join Date: 11-07-05 Location: Fenton Mi Posts: 9,444 iTrader: (6)	USA trailer sales, They treated us preatty good.. 2200 out the door for an 18' dovetail brakes on ONE axle.. i think for both axle brakes it was another hundred or so.. Look for their ad in the Auto Swapers theres on down by detroit and one off exit 120 on US 131 __________________ 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Hemi 35's 1989 s10 D44's D300 38's Locked and Loaded 2000 Honda 400EX UNLIMITED OFF ROAD CENTERS 810 936 7000

April 6th, 2006, 07:39 PM	#8
RockyMtnMike Senior Member Join Date: 02-14-06 Location: Brownstown Posts: 791 iTrader: (4)	Theres a place in Monroe that sells new and used trailer's. I know there on Telegraph but I'm not sure on the name, I'll try to find out tonight. __________________ 2005 TJ 3.5 Rubicon Express Superflex with 33 x 12.50 TrXus M/T's

April 6th, 2006, 11:35 PM	#9
Mclovin Budget Wheelin Join Date: 11-07-05 Location: Fenton Mi Posts: 9,444 iTrader: (6)	Also you could contact JCR offroad and have them build you one that would be nicer, stronger, and last longer than any one u would buy.. __________________ 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Hemi 35's 1989 s10 D44's D300 38's Locked and Loaded 2000 Honda 400EX UNLIMITED OFF ROAD CENTERS 810 936 7000

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April 6th, 2006, 09:27 AM	#2
vwBOY it's how i roll Join Date: 02-04-06 Location: howell, mi Posts: 1,756 iTrader: (5)	i got my trailer at antique auto sales in new hudson mi it is all sqaure steel frame

April 6th, 2006, 11:14 AM	#5
Screaminhillbilly Scott Join Date: 03-17-06 Location: White Lake/Flint, MI Posts: 27 iTrader: (1)	There is a guy in Waterford, Clarkston area that sells random trailers for cheap. In fact I just saw a car hauler out there the other day. He is located on White Lake Rd between Dixie Hwy and Andersonville Rd. I don't have his information but there are allways trailers out by the street for sale. If I drive by there the next few days I will get more info for you.

April 6th, 2006, 11:46 AM	#6
bbaXJ Yooper In Training Join Date: 03-29-06 Location: Highland Posts: 1,104 iTrader: (16)	I'll have to take a detour on my way home from work tomorrow and see what he's got.....thanks for the tips guys, keep em comin.

April 7th, 2006, 08:06 AM	#11
Haggar High Flush Join Date: 11-06-05 Location: Lake Orion Posts: 11,279 iTrader: (10)	I believe the license plate is $200 for one that will never expire. I forget.. maybe only $75? Go to www.michigan.gov and look it up :-) __________________ w w w . y o g i s p i g g i g . c o m

April 14th, 2006, 11:35 PM	#16
TurdBronco Senior Member Join Date: 11-14-05 Location: Center Line Posts: 681 iTrader: (1)	1200 nowadays buys you a big pile of shit. Every used one i looked at when i was in the market for one was a pile. Hold off for a new one if you can. I got one from antique. It was cheap (1600) and a pile but it was new pile none the less. Last edited by TurdBronco; April 14th, 2006 at 11:38 PM.

May 25th, 2006, 11:35 PM	#17
BowtieWrangler Senior Member Join Date: 03-06-06 Location: Detroit Posts: 374 iTrader: (2)	define what you guys mean of antiques trailers being cheap cuz im looking at buying a 16ft dovetail, 7000gvw, dual axle, brakes, removable fenders, hideaway ramps with a wood bed, for $1600....what problems are u guys having with them? id like to kno so i dont buy it, if it really is cheap quality

May 31st, 2006, 11:20 PM	#19
BowtieWrangler Senior Member Join Date: 03-06-06 Location: Detroit Posts: 374 iTrader: (2)	so brakes on both axles is required?

May 31st, 2006, 11:25 PM	#20
Renegade II Olde School Jeeper Join Date: 04-30-06 Location: Frankenmuth Posts: 1,113 iTrader: (7)	http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(2zc1s...hlight=trailer __________________

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