Wells Cargo vs Haulmark??

[Hohn]

Hey all, now that I have my tow vehicle, it is time to get a trailer. I want to get a quality, long lasting trailer that's enclosed and about 26' in length, with a drive-on ramp. It will be used to haul my '69 Coronet and its paraphernalia (tools, parts, etc) most of the time. I also want to be able to use if for cargo up to rated GAWR.

My Dad swears that a Wells is the best you could ever find. However, it seems like all the haulers at the dragstrip are Haulmark trailers. I figure they must know something.



If have experience with eithe rof these trailers, could you please reply? Which is more expensive? Pros/cons of each? Or is it no big deal, since both are great?



Thanks again!!

 

[Todd G]

Not to add another name to your list, bu I looked at both and they didn't compare to Pace in quality and options.



http://www.paceamerican.com

 

[Rick Comenzo]

Hallmark Trailers

I purchased a used 24' Hallmark trailer to haul my 53 Olds convertible . I am happy with it's features, tho I purchased it used, it serves my purpose well. I looked at Wells Cargo trailers new, didn't like them for some unknown reason. If you buy a new trailer, I would suggest you spec the trailer that has a gross weight under 10,001 pounds, you will be exempt from some of the Federal Motor Carrier rules. Good Luck, hope this helps..... Rick.

 

[midwestdually]

i would go with the pace american as well... . mayb the shadow series... . excellent trailers and reasonable price.

 

[jgillott]

Another to take a look at is carmate. They use a one piece roof construction. (no rain on your car) If I remember correctly, they are a little more than the others, but can be built completly to your specs.

 

[PLaFrombois]

Here's another option to your long lists of trailers. Superlite. I've found this to be a well built trailer, and have an excellent warranty. The one thing that I really liked about this manufacture was the use of insulated fiberglass for the walls. This is a strong construction, and has smooth sides that eliminated the riveted seams. Looks very nice. If you wanted any windows put in the sides they can cut anywhere because they don't have to worry about the frames for support.

Just another thought.

Paul

 

[DPelletier]

I too am about to buy a trailer. a 16'x8' tandem axle cargo model that I'm going to partially camperize and load my dirt bikes, etc. in back. I am leaning towards the Wells Cargo at the moment, as they seem to be easier to get custom built exactly what I want at no extra price and the quality is good. I also looked at Interstate (very similar but wanted $ for some stuff that came on the Wells Cargo at no extra cost and quality seemed just slightly less). The Pace's are nice, but they want 10 - 15% more $. I was going to look at some of the fiberglass ones like Superlight but more $ and I think for my purposes (camperizing) the framed models will be easier to modify. I have a sheet metal fab shop, not a fiberglass repair shop!. I would be interested to hear from anyone who has a Wells Cargo or an Interstate to learn about any quality issues.

My 2 cents.

Dave

 

[Fireman]

How about Featherlite ? I've seen a few at Bike Week, and they are some kinda nice.

Fireman

 

[TowPro]

Not sure where you are located, but my buddy has one in FLA for sale. He will be coming back up to PA at Christmas time, he would bring the trailer if somebody wanted it



Here's the trailer description...

> 8. 5x24 Enclosed Haulmark. 6 months old. Loaded for

> riding/racing. Must sell. $6500 OBO

> Set up for bikes, but it will carry a car easily.

> Jet black with stoneguard, aluminum fenders,

> aluminum roof

> No external lettering/decals

> Ramp door- Tread side covered in Diamond plate

> aluminum Window

> Checker Floor

> White walls

> White Cieling Liner

> 3 roof vents

> Shower

> Potti- Never Used

> Sink

> Cabinets

> Flexsteel RV couch/bed

> Removable Table

> 110/12 v Lighting

> MC Wheel chocks

> Set up for motorcycle racing.

> Carrys 6 bikes without crowding. Should hold 4

> ATVs.

> Light, easy to tow. 5000lbs with 2 dirt bikes.

> Needs NOTHING, ready to go racing

>

> Can email pics.

-- email address removed -- (tell him Will Sent you)

>

> $6500 OBO ($7500 invested)

 

[Gonzo 1066]

Cargo trailer opinion

If you want a cargo trailer that will last more than a few years look to another construction method. Hilsboro trailers makes a all aluminum trailer that is 10 times the trailer as the common steel frame and aluminum skin trailers. I have been VERY happy with mine. Try www.hillsboroindustries.com and check the Endura trailers.

 

[GSchlegel]

Take a look at www.hhtrailer.com



Gene

 

[Johnny5]

I am happy with my all-AL/Fiberglass US Cargo for hauling sleds. It is narrow @6. 5" but it is very low to the ground. They have several models. Another option is Classic Mfg. When I was looking I was impressed by their construction. If I was to buy a race car trailer they would definitely be in the running.



Johnny5

 

[DiTrani]

Pace and Haulmark seem to be the trailers most racers use. I had a Wells Cargo that looked very nice and had lots of nice features, but didn't seem as well built and solid as the Pace or Haulmark trailers I looked at (quite a few). I'd buy a Pace if I was in the market.

 

[Gunny]

I am a little taken back by all of those recommending the Pace brand of trailer. Pace is a inexpensive entry level trailer, they are built on the cheap and if they last a year or two you are lucky. I was not so lucky with my Pace, and there was no service from the manufacture. I replaced the Pace with a Wells Cargo and it has been a great trailer every thing I wanted in the begining. There are better trailers out there however, the Featherlite is a great trailer but they are pricey. Take a look at a lot of trailers before you buy, also these rascals depreciate quickly so if you can find a good used one, I don't see that as a negative. Good luck with your choice, but really look at those Pace trailers they are not worth the price in my opinion. Gunny

 

[jgallentine]

Beware of Haulmark

I bought a new Haulmark 24 foot Elite II in 2001. Even though it has a one piece roof construction it still leaked. The factory was less than helpful and the dealer I bought it from did not have service staff. Therefore, I ended up taking it back and forth to another dealer three times to have it repaired (360 miles round trip).



When I contacted Haulmerk, they said the travel was my problem. They did at least send me a free spare for my problems. The leak was one of many problems including an unsealed floor at the generator door, an out of square door that had to be rebuilt by the servicing dealer and flush locks that were not aligned with the holes in the door jams so the bolt lock in the flush locks did not work. Two flush locks and both had the same problem.



All manufacturers have their problems, this is just my experience with one. As I did my shopping I looked at several brands. The quality of construction such as the distance between wall, floor and roof studs, exterior aluminum thickness, axle weight limits, etc. should be your main concern. Buy the trailer from a local dealer that has a service staff and do your homework. Usually, trailers are priced to move and the add-on options are where dealers charge different amounts.



Good luck and this is certainly one case where the buyer must beware!

 

[LarryM]

Hohn, I bought a 20 ft. Wells Cargo Auto Wagon new in '94 to haul my '71 Chevelle SS in. I'm in the Navy, so I have moved around a lot. Since I got that trailer, I have been to San Diego and Kings Bay, GA 4 times, and from GA to Tenn. and all over heck's half acre in between. It has not leaked a drop, and I have had no trouble at all. I have hauled the Chevelle, my Harley and all my tools so that it is usually a couple thousand pounds over the gross, but handles it really well. I can't say enough about it, I'm happy with it. Any of the better names in the car trailer world should be ok, I know a lot of guys hauling their hot rods around that have other makes, and there are pros and cons, just check them out and go for the one that suits you, Wells Cargo has been right for me. Good luck,

Regards, Larry