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hickslawns

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Makes sense but I personally know a trailer manufacturer here that sells tons of trailers up north, I will ask him if he treats them for the northern climate.

I'm sure it varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. Plenty of good trailers in the south. Texas Bragg makes a fine product.

Picked up another one. Someone tried to buff it out. Must have been too cold or they applied too much compound. I tried a few spots to find a remedy. Mineral spirits was the cure. My son wiped all the excess off today. When it stops raining we will get a good coat of wax back on there to protect it. Now comes the accessories. Currently shopping interior LED lights, tie downs, winches, etc. I'll build a shelf in the v-nose. Add some 2x4 on floor in the nose for generator and floor jack to prevent movement. Possibly add exterior lights on the rear. It will haul the race truck in the summer and store the Nova in the winter to free up garage space.
 

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hickslawns

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Shame on me for not updating. She buffed out nice. The sides weren't bad. Only the rear ramp door was extremely oxidized and dull. Weird. Must have been parked where it took full sun? Different metal used? I dunno.

My son put two coats on the floor. We also added 4 more 6,000# recessed d-ring tie downs.

Today we added lights. 4 LED 8' tubes. Overkill? Probably. I don't think we will need to add exterior lights now. Haha! Seems as though exterior lighting is a pain. The other racers said if you are leaning over a truck you block the light and cast a shadow. May as well have a headlamp for $10-15 and call it good.

Next we wired in 4 outlets. We can use these for floor lights if needed. Crockpots with goodies plugged in is always nice. Recharge batteries on trucks and power tools. Outlets are good to have in these trailers given how they are used. 4 in the front. 4 in the rear.

Next on the agenda is building some shelving in the front. I have no need for cabinets. Enclosed trailer specific products are outrageous. Maybe I'll find some on marketplace or something. I can add a couple of I get them for free or really cheap. I'm not dropping $300-500 in cabinets like some guys do. Heck naw.

Pictures from the outside looking at the lights crack me up. My brother asked if I was building a mobile grow trailer for weed. 🤣🤣🤣. The one from the rear was taken 20-30yds away. Pretty decent idea of how much light is exuding.
 

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hickslawns

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Anyone shopping for a trailer? Good luck right now. 15-18 week build times. If you see one you like at the dealer you better get a deposit on it. Won't be there long. Most trailer dealers I am seeing have a fraction of normal inventory right now.
 

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Anyone shopping for a trailer? Good luck right now. 15-18 week build times. If you see one you like at the dealer you better get a deposit on it. Won't be there long. Most trailer dealers I am seeing have a fraction of normal inventory right now.

I have been looking all over the eastern and southern US for a 12 foot enclosed tandem or single axle. They want $5,500+ for them. Even the used ones guys want $3,700+ for them. I'm not paying double of a freaking trailer. Or list in a used one. I'll just drive around and knock on some doors when I see one that I like that doesn't look used that often.
 

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I have been looking all over the eastern and southern US for a 12 foot enclosed tandem or single axle. They want $5,500+ for them. Even the used ones guys want $3,700+ for them. I'm not paying double of a freaking trailer. Or list in a used one. I'll just drive around and knock on some doors when I see one that I like that doesn't look used that often.
How far you willing too travel?