Tilt Trailer

[SIPPY]

Looking at having one custom built locally, want aluminum but ????
Also looking at a few I found on line.
Opinions !!

 

[Richard Cranium]

I had an aluminum trailer built at Trailer World. Still holding up well 22 years later.

Here's a tilt trailer they have...

https://www.trailerworld.com/2022-a...pen-car-hauler-trailer-10k-gvwr-PLek|JEf.html

Not cheap, but you get what you pay for.


This one is similar to the one I bought, but I ordered mine with a 4' shield in front (which is well worth the money)...

https://www.trailerworld.com/2021-s...d-front-open-car-hauler-trailer-FZEi|JEf.html

 

[davek]

Im old I need pics

 

[davek]

I had an aluminum trailer built at Trailer World. Still holding up well 22 years later.

Here's a tilt trailer they have...

https://www.trailerworld.com/2022-aluma-8220h-tilt-bed-aluminum-open-car-hauler-trailer-10k-gvwr-PLek|JEf.html

Not cheap, but you get what you pay for.


This one is similar to the one I bought, but I ordered mine with a 4' shield in front (which is well worth the money)...

View attachment 1141445

https://www.trailerworld.com/2021-sundowner-20-aluminum-tapered-front-open-car-hauler-trailer-FZEi|JEf.html

how does that one tilt?

 

[Budnicks]

Featherlite dealer if you can find one
Aluminum trailer, tandem axle tilt with winch
& toolbox on the front

a lil' pricey but they were really good,
really good craftsmanship & welding
A lighter Aluminum trailer too

I haven't owned or bought one in a while now
can't contest to quality recently

sometimes you really do get what you pay for
albeit more $$$ every year now too

good luck

 

[493 Mike]

I ordered/bought a steel deck tilt trailer in 2005 and have used it many times. I will say you have to be careful what you load on it. Pickups tend to cause the bed to rise before the rear wheels can get to the deck. I have solved this issue by using a short pair of 2x8 boards to keep the pressure on the deck until the rear wheels are fully on board. I drove from MI to Pennsylvania in 2017 to pick up my 65 Coronet and brought it home with no problems. I like it! Last year I replaced all tires due to age, they still had good tread. It has a winch mount receiver which is handy and I added 4 extra D rings to tie my Kubota with brush hog down.
Mike

 

[Bb70charger500]

I e been using one alot recently. I will say I am starting to like it but it really puts a strain on a winch ! But it's nice not having to fight the dang ramps !

 

[joe smith]

I purchased this from a member here about 10 months ago... It has been a great trailer so far.. Not a tilt ( based on this trailer not sure why you would need one) It has 6' ramps which make it nice for loading/unloading...
I purchased it for one car haul ( instead of renting ) but its been so handy for gates, long lumber and a car port kit, that I hate to let it go..... Two of my neighbors are fighting over buying it..

 

[Richard Cranium]

how does that one tilt?

Looking at the pictures, I'd say hydraulically.

 

[Jesse6869]

I purchased this from a member here about 10 months ago... It has been a great trailer so far.. Not a tilt ( based on this trailer not sure why you would need one) It has 6' ramps which make it nice for loading/unloading...
I purchased it for one car haul ( instead of renting ) but its been so handy for gates, long lumber and a car port kit, that I hate to let it go..... Two of my neighbors are fighting over buying it.. View attachment 1141451

How much? that’s a really nice trailer, I’m jealous

 

[Krakenvekta.5]

Looking at having one custom built locally, want aluminum but ????
Also looking at a few I found on line.how about one with a motor?
Opinions !!

 

[Bighouse]

Check out the “Texas Rollback”

 

[Krakenvekta.5]

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Im just selling my ramp truck and this is a pic of it.

 

[peabodyracin]

I had a name brand steel frame/wood deck tilt bed 6 years back. It used a hydraulic jack to raise/lower the bed. I bought one with a long bed on it to try and minimize the incline when raised.

My initial feeling was how great it would be to get rid of ramps. Some time with the tilt bed changed my feelings a lot. I'd put a fairly large size winch on the trailer because much of what I haul was non-runners. I'm also usually loading/unloading by myself. I found the incline to be a real hassle for a number of reasons. Some cars would drag the tail pipe on the ground when unloading. Bent the crap out of one the first time I encountered this. Getting in and out of the car while on the incline was a hassle. Sometimes I had to secure the car almost completely before letting the bed back down because the car would start rolling forward once it was down all the way on less than a level surface. One car moved enough to where it came unhooked from the winch and unloaded itself.

After less than 2 years, even being stored in a shed enclosed on 3 sides, the paint was falling off the trailer. It looked like it was 20 years old. I had barely used it in winter.

The final experience did me in: with less than 2000 total miles on it I had a wheel bearing fail. This was hauling a typical roller b body without engine or transmission. Once I got home (on one axle and white knuckle all the way) I discovered the bearings looked like they'd been waved over a grease tub before being installed. No mention at time of purchase about needing to grease the bearings. I'd figured on greasing them all at 2500-3000 miles.

Wrote to the mfr to tell them about my experience and unhappiness about the paint. Got a 'thanks for your letter' response. That was it.

Replaced all the bearings, sold the trailer. Had to present the title to convince buyers the trailer wasn't really much older than I'd claimed. Bought another fixed deck trailer with dove tail on it and found the ramps don't bother me at all anymore. (I also now grease the bearings to the point where I'm worried there's so much grease in there it's going to start affecting the brakes!)

 

[SIPPY]

Thanks to all for the advice and info

 

[Bighouse]

I had a name brand steel frame/wood deck tilt bed 6 years back. It used a hydraulic jack to raise/lower the bed. I bought one with a long bed on it to try and minimize the incline when raised.

My initial feeling was how great it would be to get rid of ramps. Some time with the tilt bed changed my feelings a lot. I'd put a fairly large size winch on the trailer because much of what I haul was non-runners. I'm also usually loading/unloading by myself. I found the incline to be a real hassle for a number of reasons. Some cars would drag the tail pipe on the ground when unloading. Bent the crap out of one the first time I encountered this. Getting in and out of the car while on the incline was a hassle. Sometimes I had to secure the car almost completely before letting the bed back down because the car would start rolling forward once it was down all the way on less than a level surface. One car moved enough to where it came unhooked from the winch and unloaded itself.

After less than 2 years, even being stored in a shed enclosed on 3 sides, the paint was falling off the trailer. It looked like it was 20 years old. I had barely used it in winter.

The final experience did me in: with less than 2000 total miles on it I had a wheel bearing fail. This was hauling a typical roller b body without engine or transmission. Once I got home (on one axle and white knuckle all the way) I discovered the bearings looked like they'd been waved over a grease tub before being installed. No mention at time of purchase about needing to grease the bearings. I'd figured on greasing them all at 2500-3000 miles.

Wrote to the mfr to tell them about my experience and unhappiness about the paint. Got a 'thanks for your letter' response. That was it.

Replaced all the bearings, sold the trailer. Had to present the title to convince buyers the trailer wasn't really much older than I'd claimed. Bought another fixed deck trailer with dove tail on it and found the ramps don't bother me at all anymore. (I also now grease the bearings to the point where I'm worried there's so much grease in there it's going to start affecting the brakes!)

I agree with the above. I’m looking at the cheapest ramp trailer from Econo Trailer in PA. I just about plan on pulling bearings as soon as I get it, either just to check/replace if not top quality and refinishing top/bottom with a single stage urethane paint.

 

[SIPPY]

Don’t mind the ramps, just want it to be a low trailer with 5200 axles just for peace of mind.
Thanks again for the info

 

[joe smith]

I agree with the above. I’m looking at the cheapest ramp trailer from Econo Trailer in PA. I just about plan on pulling bearings as soon as I get it, either just to check/replace if not top quality and refinishing top/bottom with a single stage urethane paint.

I can assure you the bearings will be Chinese crap.... I found the Timken, made in America" bearings sold in "sets" on prime to be the best price and delivery..

 

[493 Mike]

I can assure you the bearings will be Chinese crap.... I found the Timken, made in America" bearings sold in "sets" on prime to be the best price and delivery..

Last year I purchased a sleeve of 10 bearings for a song. They were for the front mower deck idler wheels on my Husky. The OEM bearings lasted 20 years and the new bearings did not last one whole mowing season. I'll bet the aircraft manufacturers don't buy bearings on Amazon!!!!!
Mike

 

[Richard Cranium]

I had a name brand steel frame/wood deck tilt bed 6 years back. It used a hydraulic jack to raise/lower the bed. I bought one with a long bed on it to try and minimize the incline when raised.

My initial feeling was how great it would be to get rid of ramps. Some time with the tilt bed changed my feelings a lot. I'd put a fairly large size winch on the trailer because much of what I haul was non-runners. I'm also usually loading/unloading by myself. I found the incline to be a real hassle for a number of reasons. Some cars would drag the tail pipe on the ground when unloading. Bent the crap out of one the first time I encountered this. Getting in and out of the car while on the incline was a hassle. Sometimes I had to secure the car almost completely before letting the bed back down because the car would start rolling forward once it was down all the way on less than a level surface. One car moved enough to where it came unhooked from the winch and unloaded itself.

That's some good points you make.

Here's a picture of the trailer (18' bed) that I bought 22 years ago from Trailer World in KY. I had the E-tracks put down on the bed & strapping the car down on the tires is far less hassle than strapping down from underneath. BTW, the fenders are removable.