Looking for an open trailer

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Lainey wrote:

Even tho I want something lighter, I just found a steel full deck trailer for cheap that I'm going to maybe try - will also get some help driving around with it (as you suggest)

Hi Lainey,

The F-250 you mention affords you flexibility in trailer choices. Your 987S weighs 3100 #. My Bri-Mar steel open trailer, CH-18O, weighs only 1800 # and I am quite satisfied with it.

It is manufactured in Carlisle, PA with an extensive dealer network in the area. A new one from a local dealer for about $2750 with LED lights, ramps, and new brakes. http://www.bri-mar.com/trailermenu.php?categorysid=4 With a box and a spare tire, you'll be just over $3k.

When I went through this process a couple of years ago I did a lot of research. In the end, I couldn't justify spending 3 times as much for an aluminum open. If I had already owned a tow vehicle with a low rating of say 5000# my decision might have been different. Rust has not been an issue on my '07 even though it is kept outside.