All Steel Build?

Posted:
Wed Jul 06, 2016 10:35 am
by Hader
Has any one used an all steel for a conversion? Some thing like this:
http://cmtrailers.com/cargo-mite/I know it would be heavier than a traditional Wood Paneled.
Any thoughts?
Re: All Steel Build?

Posted:
Wed Jul 06, 2016 2:07 pm
by aggie79
There's no reason why an all-steel wouldn't work. The all-steel cargo trailers do have a more-finished appearance than steel frame with screwed aluminum skin trailers.
Weight might be an issue. Also, cutting the steel panels for windows, water and electrical service, etc. is probably going to be more difficult than cutting aluminum.
Re: All Steel Build?

Posted:
Wed Jul 06, 2016 8:54 pm
by Hader
aggie79 wrote:There's no reason why an all-steel wouldn't work. The all-steel cargo trailers do have a more-finished appearance than steel frame with screwed aluminum skin trailers.
Weight might be an issue. Also, cutting the steel panels for windows, water and electrical service, etc. is probably going to be more difficult than cutting aluminum.
Thanks Aggie,
I'll need to consider all your points. We'll be looking at some trailers this coming Monday and figure which direction We'll be taking.
Re: All Steel Build?

Posted:
Wed Jul 13, 2016 1:34 pm
by Hader
We went and looked at several all-steel and were not impressed at all. Even the high $ ones were already rusting.
We are fixing to order a 6x14 from Lark Trailers. Base price is $2,288.00 plus add-ons.
Re: All Steel Build?

Posted:
Wed Jul 13, 2016 3:01 pm
by EZDog
My new one is Steel although the roof is heavy Aluminum.
Really nice rig but I don't think you can get one just yet either.
Sorry to tease you,mostly
viewtopic.php?f=42&t=66562
Re: All Steel Build?

Posted:
Wed Jul 13, 2016 3:22 pm
by Hader
EZDog wrote:My new one is Steel although the roof is heavy Aluminum.
Really nice rig but I don't think you can get one just yet either.
Sorry to tease you,mostly
viewtopic.php?f=42&t=66562
The one I wanted was a Fiberglass build, but it was too much Moola.
Re: All Steel Build?

Posted:
Wed Jul 13, 2016 4:22 pm
by EZDog
Now I am just confused?
Which trailer is Fiberglass?
The Lil Haul'y is but is crazy expensive for one.
Re: All Steel Build?

Posted:
Wed Jul 13, 2016 8:09 pm
by EZDog
OK so how much are they......in general?
Re: All Steel Build?

Posted:
Wed Jul 13, 2016 8:37 pm
by Hader
EZDog wrote:OK so how much are they......in general?
The Canadian 6'x14' was $ 6,798.00 (U.S. Dollars).
The Florida one never sent me a price, but by then, I learned that Fiberglass was out of the question.
Check these out!
http://www.fibrecore.com/#!basic-trailers/c1zqz