I'm looking for a simple 2 horse BP trailer. Does anyone have any info on Calico trailers? I'd be interested in hearing the good and bad. Also, if one cannot store a trailer in a building, what's the best way to beat rust?
Posted 2005-04-03 12:05 PM (#23354 - in reply to #23348) Subject: RE: Calico Trailers
Location: La.
We bought one agout 2 years ago. The paint started cracking they took it back and repainted. That paint job was not up to par. They gave us a new trailer. For the price they are a pretty good deal. I have found some features on them not offered by other dealers without paying extra. If you have to store a trailer in the weather keep it clean and wax it.
Posted 2005-04-03 12:13 PM (#23355 - in reply to #23348) Subject: RE: Calico Trailers
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Posts: 67 Location: Central Ky.
They must not know too much about painting,a guy here has a Calico that is 4-5 yrs. old,at the most,and the paint started coming off a yr. or two after he got it.
Posted 2005-04-06 12:40 PM (#23504 - in reply to #23348) Subject: RE: Calico Trailers
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Calico Trailers are located in Quitman,AR near where I live.I haven't had experience with their trailers,but I talked with them by phone recently.They were very nice,helpful,and informative.That's more than I can say about the dealer that I just spent 40G on a LQ trailer with.Another good trailer in Quitman is Wrangler.Maybe local folks take care of their own better,who knows.
Posted 2005-04-06 4:10 PM (#23508 - in reply to #23348) Subject: RE: Calico Trailers
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Dan-Also,if you are keeping it outside,you might want to get a cover for it.There is a site,I think I found it here,www.trailercovers.com or something similar.They aren't too expensive compared to a paint job.I've been told that more than anything,the sun is the hardest on a paint job.
Posted 2005-04-06 10:43 PM (#23521 - in reply to #23348) Subject: RE: Calico Trailers
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Posts: 39 Location: Covington, Louisiana
If your trailer sets out all the time you might want to get some tire/wheel covers. One major cause of tire failure is "dry rot" which is not truly rot but due to chemical changes in the tire compound caused by sunlight. Tire covers will block the sunlight and preserve the tires.
If you do use a cover on the trailer it shouldn't be plastic but a breathable fabric. The plastic will trap condensate under it and keep it wet and damp most of the time. A breathable fabric will keep the worst rain and dirt off the paint and allow the condensate to evaporate.
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