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<blockquote data-quote="TreeClimber" data-source="post: 768991" data-attributes="member: 16101"><p>There is no one manufacture to buy or not buy. Re-read the whole thread and you should have a good feel for trailers. </p><p></p><p>A couple other insights for you.</p><p></p><p>Axle location affects towing. The further back the axles, the easier it tracks behind you and the easier it'll back up the way you want it to. BUT, the more weight it transfers to your tow rig (pickup or whatever). </p><p></p><p>Trailer deck height. The higher the deck, the easier it is to NOT DRAG when going into and out of gas stations, etc. My trailer is LOW, and as such would drag horribly everywhere. But because it's only 12.5 feet long (instead of the normal 16), it manages to not have a real problem. On a race car, with a low body height, the low deck of the trailer makes it easy to load. On a Jeep, not a problem. But a high deck height makes for a higher center of gravity on the trailer. Also means you've got to use ramps to load and unload. </p><p></p><p>Pintle hitch -v- ball hitch. Whatever you get, you get. Most all commercial trailers are pintle. Most recreational trailers are ball. </p><p></p><p>I towed two Jeeps to Moab last month. One on my trailer, one on a borrowed trailer. The borrowed trailer was a equipment hauler so the axles were under the deck (full width deck) and the deck was up there. Also had a pintle hitch. With the Jeep well tied down, I experienced no problems on either trailer. </p><p></p><p>If you want to buy a new one, then repost up a thread and you'll find opinions. But if you're going to get a used one, reread this column and you'll be able to make an educated purchase.</p><p></p><p>Tony</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TreeClimber, post: 768991, member: 16101"] There is no one manufacture to buy or not buy. Re-read the whole thread and you should have a good feel for trailers. A couple other insights for you. Axle location affects towing. The further back the axles, the easier it tracks behind you and the easier it'll back up the way you want it to. BUT, the more weight it transfers to your tow rig (pickup or whatever). Trailer deck height. The higher the deck, the easier it is to NOT DRAG when going into and out of gas stations, etc. My trailer is LOW, and as such would drag horribly everywhere. But because it's only 12.5 feet long (instead of the normal 16), it manages to not have a real problem. On a race car, with a low body height, the low deck of the trailer makes it easy to load. On a Jeep, not a problem. But a high deck height makes for a higher center of gravity on the trailer. Also means you've got to use ramps to load and unload. Pintle hitch -v- ball hitch. Whatever you get, you get. Most all commercial trailers are pintle. Most recreational trailers are ball. I towed two Jeeps to Moab last month. One on my trailer, one on a borrowed trailer. The borrowed trailer was a equipment hauler so the axles were under the deck (full width deck) and the deck was up there. Also had a pintle hitch. With the Jeep well tied down, I experienced no problems on either trailer. If you want to buy a new one, then repost up a thread and you'll find opinions. But if you're going to get a used one, reread this column and you'll be able to make an educated purchase. Tony [/QUOTE]
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