I'll be moving from one end of the U.S. to the other in a couple weeks and need a trailer. I'm looking for something that is reliable and holds it value as I would probably end up selling it once there. Looking at spending around $4k and need bigger than 6x12, maybe 7x14 or 7x16, tandem 3500# axels, v-nose. Any suggestions appreciated.

 

I have a BigTex and love it. Get the larger trailer. Mine is 20' long X 7' and I still have to plan on packing space. Make sure you load the front heavier than the back (60/40) or they will fishtail on you.

 

I guess you don't have a whole lot of stuff if you are looking at a trailer that small. With 3500lb axles you really won't get a whole lot in it before it's overweight.
I found my best deal at a trailer dealer in Midlothian on the other side of Richmond. It's Midlothian Trailer sales and he sells Cargo Express trailers. I was trying to sell mine which is setup just for moving furniture but I decided I had better keep it just in case the company I work for goes under and I need a way to make $$$. Anyways, remember, trailers don't come with any way to secure your load unless you order it that way. I sell the E-Tracking and straps so if you need that once you get your trailer then hit me up....

 

NOW you tell us..........
I spent over $500 setting my trailer up with E-Track.

 

Well, I have mentioned this before and had my comments deleted because a mod thought I should advertise if I want to sell stuff...

And if you need more then contact me!!

 

The e- track is some good stuff! I've got two 10' pieces bolted to the floor of my 12' flatbed. It sure makes tying down the 4 wheelers a snap.I will have the e-track on any future trailers as well.
Shovelhead you must have ALOT of e-track if you spent 500 bucks!
I paid $110 for 20' and 10 tie down points,this included tax.

 

If he got it at the RV store then he may have been raped on the price. Has anybody seen Ed? Is he walking funny?


Maybe I'll go out and take a pic of all the E-Track and straps I have here in the warehouse just to make you guys drool......

 

Yeah yeah I wanna see!

 

thanks for the suggestions...

I don't think I'll need to secure any of my cargo but I'll hit you up if I do, e-track sounds like some good stuff.

 

If you have to stack any of your stuff then you do want to secure it somehow so it doesn't fall over during your trip. If you won't have a full trailer then you can start in the front with the load up high and then work your way down gradually as you load. Doing this will use each new tier to hold the last one up. This is known as floating the load.

 

All he needs is a cargo holder. Can be bought in any truck stop for $20.
Pask you matress in last on edge and secure it with the cargo holder. Anyway, if he loads it properly, no need to tie it down.

I move furniture for a living with my dodge and a 28' car hauler, custom made a foot higher and 2 wide side doors. Works great.

 

I've been moving furniture since 1983 and use my trailer for it too. Rubber ended bars are OK but can move if the load shifts. Once it starts moving it is very possible that it will come off the wall. I have one in my trailer and if I use it I make sure it is right in front of one of the braces going from the roof to the floor. My bar is a jack bar so I can get it really tight. I moved my MIL from Mississippi and used one of those bars to hold all her clothes up for the trip back to Virginia. It worked great. I sell those bars too.... E-Track is the best way to go. Rubber ended bars work OK sometimes. Floating your load will usually work OK.

If you are a mover then you have probably heard of the company I work for. New Haven Moving Equipment. We have offices all over the country. I'm just south of DC....

 

I think I paid ~$150 for four 10 foot sections of track, and ~$10 a piece for the brackets, accessories.
Add in the ratchet straps, soft straps, etc........
I have since found Tractor Supply carries short sections of E-Track and E-Trac snap-in acessories......for A LOT less.

 

[QUOTE If you are a mover then you have probably heard of the company I work for. New Haven Moving Equipment. We have offices all over the country. I'm just south of DC....[/QUOTE]

No, never heard of them. I keep a tight ship here. One truck. I had a F350 doolie at one stage as well but, got rid of it after a run of dumb drivers. I find my own loads and deal directly with the customer.

 

think I'll be bidding on this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=170271974253

what do ya'll think? what would be your max bid?