Trailer manufacturers...any of these to avoid?

cpw · 11-06-2013, 01:34 PM

Finally looking to upgrade to a comp trailer. I'm looking at prices from the following companies, all of which are roughly the same price:

Colony cargo
Continental cargo
Diamond Cargo
Freedom Trailers

Anyone have experience with any of these brands, good or bad?

Thanks for any help!

-Chad

DownHomeQue · 11-06-2013, 02:06 PM

I have a trailers plus Enclosed trailer.. 5x10 i don't use for bbqing i use to hall DJ Equipment around.. have had it for over 3 years.. no problems so far..

cpw · 11-06-2013, 07:46 PM

I'll take a look at that one too.

Anyone else?

rksylves · 11-07-2013, 06:36 AM

I purchased a 8.5x18 tandem from the company with the 'birdy' logo. Worst mistake I have ever made.

Russ

cpw · 11-07-2013, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rksylves

I purchased a 8.5x18 tandem from the company with the 'birdy' logo. Worst mistake I have ever made.

Russ

I just finished reading a thread here about that same company and a mildew problem on the sealant. I'll definitely be staying away from that one.

Cayman1 · 11-07-2013, 09:57 AM

We've had a Wells Cargo since the first of the year and it has been great so far. A 7x14 v front. When doing my reseearch I had pretty much decided on Wells Cargo, Haulmark, or Featherlight and settled on Wells Cargo since we have a local dealer. Cargo Mate and the other brands made by the same company had more unfavorable reviews.

Rich Parker · 11-07-2013, 11:16 AM

I have a Freedom trailer. It is a cheap trailer which is built pretty cheap. If you go in to it knowing that you will be fine. Remember you get what you pay for.

That said I have cooked out of mine for the last two seasons and only problems I have come across are improperly aligned door jams, bad tires from manufacturer, and the floor on the deck needs to be re-glued.

cpw · 11-07-2013, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich Parker

I have a Freedom trailer. It is a cheap trailer which is built pretty cheap. If you go in to it knowing that you will be fine. Remember you get what you pay for.

Good to know Rich, thanks. I have full expectations of getting what I pay for. I'd love to get an Extreme Trailer, but that quality just isn't in the budget.

RevZiLLa · 11-07-2013, 06:53 PM

Make sure the tires it needs are not some strange size that nobody but the retailer can get

11-06-2013, 01:34 PM	#1
cpw Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-28-11 Location: Savannah, Georgia Name/Nickname : Chad	Trailer manufacturers...any of these to avoid? Finally looking to upgrade to a comp trailer. I'm looking at prices from the following companies, all of which are roughly the same price: Colony cargo Continental cargo Diamond Cargo Freedom Trailers Anyone have experience with any of these brands, good or bad? Thanks for any help! -Chad __________________ ________________ [COLOR=Orange]Outlaw 2860 Porch Model[/COLOR] Lang 84 Deluxe Yoder YS640 Savannah, GA [URL="http://www.facebook.com/yesdearbbq"]Yes, Dear BBQ on Facebook[/URL] Proudly sponsored by Royal Oak Charcoal and [URL="https://www.atlantabbqstore.com/"]The Atlanta BBQ store[/URL]

11-06-2013, 02:06 PM	#2
DownHomeQue is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-11-12 Location: Jonesboro. AR Name/Nickname : DHQ	I have a trailers plus Enclosed trailer.. 5x10 i don't use for bbqing i use to hall DJ Equipment around.. have had it for over 3 years.. no problems so far.. __________________ [URL]http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=243527[/URL] 150 Gallon Build (2017) [URL]http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=148660[/URL] 250 Gallon Offset Build (2012) [URL]http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=211078[/URL] 600 Gallon Offset Build (2016)

11-06-2013, 07:46 PM	#3
cpw Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-28-11 Location: Savannah, Georgia Name/Nickname : Chad	I'll take a look at that one too. Anyone else? __________________ ________________ [COLOR=Orange]Outlaw 2860 Porch Model[/COLOR] Lang 84 Deluxe Yoder YS640 Savannah, GA [URL="http://www.facebook.com/yesdearbbq"]Yes, Dear BBQ on Facebook[/URL] Proudly sponsored by Royal Oak Charcoal and [URL="https://www.atlantabbqstore.com/"]The Atlanta BBQ store[/URL]

11-07-2013, 06:36 AM	#4
rksylves Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-28-09 Location: Melbourne, Florida	I purchased a 8.5x18 tandem from the company with the 'birdy' logo. Worst mistake I have ever made. Russ __________________ Lead Cook 'Second Star BBQ' using a Big Orange 'Prince', 22 OTG, SJS FBA & KCBS CBJ

11-07-2013, 09:57 AM	#6
Cayman1 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-20-12 Location: Springfield, MO	We've had a Wells Cargo since the first of the year and it has been great so far. A 7x14 v front. When doing my reseearch I had pretty much decided on Wells Cargo, Haulmark, or Featherlight and settled on Wells Cargo since we have a local dealer. Cargo Mate and the other brands made by the same company had more unfavorable reviews. __________________ Smooth Smoke BBQ Team, KCBS CBJ, porch mounted Jambo.

11-07-2013, 11:16 AM	#7
Rich Parker Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-20-09 Location: Grand Rapids, MI	I have a Freedom trailer. It is a cheap trailer which is built pretty cheap. If you go in to it knowing that you will be fine. Remember you get what you pay for. That said I have cooked out of mine for the last two seasons and only problems I have come across are improperly aligned door jams, bad tires from manufacturer, and the floor on the deck needs to be re-glued. __________________ Outlaw BBQ Smoker - TheBBQSuperstore.com

11-07-2013, 06:53 PM	#9
RevZiLLa is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 07-02-07 Location: Richmond, VA	Make sure the tires it needs are not some strange size that nobody but the retailer can get __________________ www.BowlingBallExchange.com on Facebook Brinkman water smokers (elec and charcoal) Weber kettle grill Uniflame Gold Stainless 5 burner propane grill / rotisserie BBQ Grillware upright propane water smoker A trench filled with wood coals and covered with chain link fence