Mobile Guys - Big Trailers

[davisautodetail]

I'm just getting started, and I have pretty much all of my supplies rounded up and equipment. I have a big shop that I can do major stuff in, but I live a bit too far out to do basic detailing, and I don't want to pay rent in town.

My delimma is that I own a nice 8.5'x20' car trailer already, which I use for picking up cars that I fix and sell, as well as transporting my Factory Five. So, I need the trailer.

I'd like to avoid buying a second trailer, so I'll be using the big trailer to haul around my detailing supplies, pressure washer, generator, etc. plus about 50gallons of water.

My question is do you guys think this is going to be a huge pain? My area is pretty big, and I'm not in an urban environment, so getting the thing around in town isn't a big deal. I'm a little concerned about driveways, and that sort of thing though.

The one advantage is I could actually pull a small car into the trailer to work on it if I needed to, and it creates it's own shade as well.

Thoughts?

 

[BobbyG]

Personally Dave I think a large trailer is going to be a PIA to haul around all the time. For some reason, I'm getting the impression it's all open which isn't desirable for hauling everything you'll need for detailing....

 

[davisautodetail]

It's an enclosed car trailer like this:

Definitely plenty of room in it, more than I need for this purpose. It also has a ramp on the back door.

I'm trying to decide if it's a $1700 problem (the cost of a smaller enclosed trailer.)

Kevin Davis
KD

 

[feslope]

The one advantage is I could actually pull a small car into the trailer to work on it if I needed to, and it creates it's own shade as well.

Thoughts?

For some reason, I'm getting the impression it's all open which isn't desirable for hauling everything you'll need for detailing....

Sounds like it might be a pain to haul but, I get the impression it is enclosed.

 

[Tex Star Detail]

Way too big....my opinion though. I pull a 5x10, V-nose, which adds about an extra foot. Almost too big, but I want to be set up for 1-10 cars a day.

 

[rustytruck]

If you are pulling around a big trailer you are probably pulling it with a truck right? Just use the truck bed.

 

[Jrocket]

I purchased a 5x8 V nose for my set up

Perfect size for pulling in about anywhere.


Considered a 5x10 but w/ a Subaru Outback I didn't want to over do it on weight when I'm loaded up.

 

[davisautodetail]

If you are pulling around a big trailer you are probably pulling it with a truck right? Just use the truck bed.

I pull with my Yukon XL Denali. If it weren't for the generator, I might just use it, but it's way to nice to be loading it up with junk.

I'm seeing some trailers I can pick up new (not many out here, everyone uses them) in 5x8 and 4x8 for $1700 or so. Might be worth the investment.

I've towed my 32' travel trailer about 40000 miles in the last few years, so I'm pretty sure I could go through a drivethru with a trailer, but this one might be too much.

 

[Tex Star Detail]

This is the one I just bought......

Last cargo was a 5x8, all steel... was too heavy empty....lol

 

[SuperiorAutoLLC]

I am using a 7x14 Tandem Axle V-Nose Trailer...pictures coming soon...

 

[davisautodetail]

This is the one I just bought......

Last cargo was a 5x8, all steel... was too heavy empty....lol

Nice trailer...too bad I don't live down there, I bet that thing was a great deal. They want a premium here locally, so I'd have to drive about 4 hours to go pick one up (that's how I got this one.)

That's pretty much what I'm thinking though.

I'm also considering picking up an inexpensive pickup. The open vs. enclosed isn't a huge deal here, really, but the enclosed trailers lend themselves to more advertising graphics (like you have.)

 

[Tex Star Detail]

Yea, I got a deal. I bought it from a trailer place that I do work for all the time.

 

[davisautodetail]

This is a pretty small trailer, but for basic supplies, generator (3500w), pressure washer, totes, and a 55gallon water tank (recycled plastic drum), It might work. The price is right, and it's ultra light.

It'll take about 1000lbs of stuff.

Pressure washer -70lb
Gennie - 100lb
50gal Water - 400lb
Supplies - 200lb

That leaves me a couple of hundred pounds of "room."

It might be hard getting in and out of, but you've got to go pretty big to get them stand up ready.

Thoughts?

Victory 4' Wide Cargo Trailer Located at TrailersPlus Idaho Falls - 4RACS0619DN087023

 

[Tex Star Detail]

Take this for what it's worth, but I am sure you won't like it. Too skinny. Small tires, tongue looks iffy, and the price is high. (for my area)

I gave 1700 for my old cargo brand new, all steel.

 

[davisautodetail]

Take this for what it's worth, but I am sure you won't like it. Too skinny. Small tires, tongue looks iffy, and the price is high. (for my area)

I gave 1700 for my old cargo brand new, all steel.

Trailers are expensive here, I have to go to Idaho Falls to get that type, and those are the cheapest around.

Fancy a trip to Yellowstone? You can bring me a TX trailer. ;->

Your new one is what, 6x10, 5x10?

KD