What to look for in a used flatbed?

[QRTRHRS]

Anyone have any experiance with Econoline trailers (econolinetrailer.com)? They have an extensive line of tilt deck trailers in gooseneck or bumper pull, deckover or between the wheel configurations.

 

[pcorssmit]

Well, I finally got around to weighing the Blazer today. 5680 lbs, with >1/4 tank of gas, no rear seat, and no one in it. Looks like I definitly need a 10,000 lb. unit. Been to look at a few used ones, but nothing good yet. From the ads, it sure looks like new trailers are a lot cheaper in Oklahoma than they are here?

Pete

 

[C Schomer]

I looked at trailers built by Dardon at the rv show. They're at 58th and about a block east of Franklin. They were very high quality! Craig

 

[Hale on wheels]

Scrmbld, are you saying that ALL trailers made in TX are junk?

 

[pcorssmit]

Went and looked at a bunch of trailer lots today between Denver and Greely. B-line can build what I want for $2200. I also found a slightly used Diamond T that is a bit nicer for $1900 that I'm leaning towards. It has the beefier fenders and the big jack on the front, an 83" wide deck, and four wheel brakes. Now I just need to buy a brake controller and a 2-5/16 ball.

Pete

 

[pcorssmit]

Bought the Diamond T that I looked at the other day. Seems to tow pretty good, they adjusted the brakes and bearings before I picked it up this morning. Gonna do a little touch up paint over the weekend, and reinforce the fenders (or find a way to make them removeable) to facilitate driving over them. Waiting on straps in the mail. Wish I didn't have to store it 40 minutes from my house, though.

Pete