Posted 2012-07-01 7:00 PM (#145252) Subject: 20 year old Trail-et
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Location: Cincinnati, OH
I am looking at purchasing a '92 Trail-et New Yorker, and I was hoping someone might have some advice. It seems like these are good trailers, but like any have had hits and misses. Anything I should know about this particular year? Things to look for? Is it worth it to take on a 20 year old trailer? Any help would be appreciated as I am wanting something safe, but I don't know that much about trailers. (I plan to have it inspected prior to purchasing)
Posted 2012-07-10 3:10 PM (#145503 - in reply to #145252) Subject: RE: 20 year old Trail-et
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Location: rootstown, ohio
Trail-ets are pretty dependable and solid trailers. Just look for general maint items and a good inspection by your local shop is always a good idea. Key items are brakes, tires, floor, electrics (lights and breakaway) and general rust prevention.
Posted 2012-07-10 10:27 PM (#145516 - in reply to #145252) Subject: RE: 20 year old Trail-et
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
In our rust belt environment, the biggest problem with the TE, is the gap around the perimiter of the flooring edge and the inside walls of the stall areas. The trailer frames are steel, and apparently not well rust proofed.
When this area is not religiously cleaned after every use, it soon rusts, and being the primary structure, is not a maintenance item to neglect. When contemplating the purchase of these trailers, a careful inspection of the entire frame's structure is manditory.
You should also check the hinges and hardware on the drop windows and doors. If there are any running lights that are inopperative, check in the front, with the mess of a wiring bundle of the trailer's plug wire.
20 year old Trail-et
