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Thanks, Bill. This is helpful. And yes, the $38-$42K is for what appears to be a loaded trailer like the one pictured earlier in the thread. Comparatively, they are asking near $27K for a bare bones 24ft ATC trailer (unfinished wood interior).Unfortunately just listing a price is hard to ascertain, because ATC trailers can often have an elaborate interior with cabinets, racks and more. I have seen some trailers approaching that prior to Covid , but with the shortage of various components there is no doubt prices are up. My son has a 20 ft ATC ordered and it is not anywhere near that price, but it also is their basic trailer with no cabinets, racks or other accessories. Right now quality trailers are in short supply , they seem to be selling quite rapidly, but I am not sure this is all Covid related. I tried to find a 24 foot trailer to replace my 26 foot one pre-Covid and was having the same luck you are having. Waiting lists were apparent even then and I was told by a close friend this was caused by tariffs and steel had gotten harder to get and was higher price. Considering the fact that he owns a successful open trailer manufacturing company I am pretty sure you can count this as a valid statement. Trailers were high when I looked back then, but the price varies based on what you do for accessories , so consider that in your equation, as I am betting the ones you found are loaded inside and out.
That is a very well thought out trailer, the only thing I might add would be a flip out awning on one of the sides, it's easier than wrestling 2 or 3 pop ups, and easy to take down. that's a very nice rig. Sometimes I wish we had one of those instead of the circus we bring to town which takes about 3 hours to unload, setup and get everything ready to use. PITA.Hi Matt, Here's a bit more info. The escape door was a priority for me cause I can't do the "Duke Boys" thing well anymore. Just make sure your door will clear the fender well or that the fender well is removable and your door will clear the tires.
I had over-the-top airline track installed for tie downs after I bought the trailer. Having the rails built in and recessed by the factory is cool, but I wanted better control over the track width as I'm trying to load both a 2019 GT350 and a '65 Mustang. The wheel-track on these two vehicles is quite different and I needed to split the difference. I've used the airline track tie downs for lots of hauling other than cars.
The over-the-wheel type ratchet tie downs work great on the airline track, but it is a bit of a squeeze getting in between the car and the right-side trailer wall.
I knew I wanted interior lighting, but I've found I like the exterior lighting more than I thought I would - especially over the ramp.
I installed a winch in the front of the trailer. The GT350 is very wide and a bit scary to load under its own power because there's only a couple inches of room on either side. The winch makes this much less stressful. Highly recommended.
Jim
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