Quality Review Request

[Optimistic Paranoid]

Been lurking here for several years. Have recently retired and am now ready to pull the trigger on a cargo trailer and get going on my build.

I'm 6'7", so I'm planning to spec out a new trailer with added height, as well as factory installed windows and other options.

The Trailer Showroom site is interesting because of the LENGTHY options list, which no other cargo trailer site I've seen can match.

So my question is, if you have a Trailer Showroom trailer and have had it for a couple of years or more, how's it holding up for you? Are they really good quality after they've been dragged around for a while and have some miles under them?

I've heard that Wells Cargo and a few other companies build better trailers. Certainly they're more EXPENSIVE trailers, but that's ok if they are really much better AND I can get them to custom build what I want. So if anybody has had a Wells Cargo or Pace or similar heavily customized (presumably through the dealer) how did THAT work out for you? Were you able to get exactly what you wanted, or not?

I appreciate any responses. Thanks!

[ywhic]

I have a standard 2016 12x6 V-Nose Wells Cargo with 78" interior height and a 32x72 side door..

The wiring from the tongue goes up thru frame without any grommets protecting it.. and just a dab of black RTV.

The doors are hollow.. no foam or nothing.

Uses HAT post in the walls, the vertical posts are 16" OC (on avg.)

The frame underneath is L type cross bracing, and is 24" OC (on avg.)

The frame outside edge per se is 3" rectangular box channel.

Has 1 interior light from the factory.

You will need a #2 square bit (or a few) if you plane on working on the interior for modifications. The rear corner inside wiring sheet metal panels use this the 'double square' screws as well as the factory light inside.

I used a 1/4" ratchet with the #2 square bit and carefully and with lots of pressure toward the screws, to get them out with stripping them.. do not use an electric drill/screwdriver or you will strip the screw head or the bit..

I've made this work for my conversion (see my post in this section) but wish I had known more before buying and had more local dealer options...

As far as I know Wells and most other mfgs. will offer up to a 12" roof height increase.. so 7' max..

[OverTheTopCargoTrailer]

Coventrykid has a top quality alum trailer.

Bob & I have a top quality CarMate.Com "wood frame" trailer

Both types above cost about double of all other brands, ie Georgia trailers which have 95% of the market.
It doesn't really matter what brand of GA trailer you buy - they are all about the same.

CarMate.Com and coventrykids company will both build 1,000% exactly what you want, you just need to talk to a sales rep.

Vs trailer showroom click & pray Internet sale.They mostly sell LARK - from Douglas GA.

BTW I have both trailers , so I know of what I speak.

Good luck in your choice &
Cheers OTTCT

http://overthetopcargotrailer.blogspot.com

[Mike S]

Have fun with your build!

Keep in mind that most brands have different lines of trailers within the brand. This includes Wells Cargo, which uses their name most prominently on their flagship models but their economy models are often advertised by dealers as genuine Wells Cargo trailers.

Based on the shopping I've done and after owning three different trailers, my advice is that you get what you pay for in a trailer. The nicer ones are made from better materials and have better workmanship.

Also, a lot of manufactures are regional. Out west, Boise Idaho seems to be the place where all kinds of trailers are made. So I won't bother to recommend any brands for you.

Regards,

Mike

[OverTheTopCargoTrailer]

Have fun with your build!

Based on the shopping I've done and after owning three different trailers, my advice is that you get what you pay for in a trailer. The nicer ones are made from better materials and have better workmanship.

Regards,

Mike

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