Buying an older aluminum trailer
WaycroftFarm
Reg. Dec 2017
Posted 2017-12-20 7:12 AM (#170969)
Subject: Buying an older aluminum trailer


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Looking at purchasing a 1995 all aluminum Featherlite. Any watchouts/things to look for buying an older aluminum trailer? What generally wears first? Should I steer away from something that old? Thanks!
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PaulChristenson
Reg. Jan 2007
Posted 2017-12-22 3:36 PM (#170984 - in reply to #170969)
Subject: RE: Buying an older aluminum trailer


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Definitely lift the mats and look at the floor for pitting...check the seam between the roof and the sidewalls...examine the tires and look for unusual wear...cupping, inner edge wear, outer edge wear that might indicate axle issues...et cetera
 
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hgut
Reg. Mar 2004
Posted 2017-12-22 5:36 PM (#170985 - in reply to #170969)
Subject: RE: Buying an older aluminum trailer




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older trailers newer trucks, make sure you have bed rail clearance 
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PaulChristenson
Reg. Jan 2007
Posted 2017-12-22 11:49 PM (#170986 - in reply to #170985)
Subject: RE: Buying an older aluminum trailer


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hgut - 2017-12-22 8:36 PM older trailers newer trucks, make sure you have bed rail clearance 

 
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nomatt
Reg. Jan 2018
Posted 2018-01-08 2:39 AM (#171087 - in reply to #170969)
Subject: RE: Buying an older aluminum trailer


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Always check first the frame for some rust.
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