Homesteader trailer

ulikabbq · 02-28-2009, 03:43 PM

I am looking at a used Homesteader trailer Does anyone here know anything about the Homesteader brand. Good/Bad?

Smokin' Gnome BBQ · 02-28-2009, 04:57 PM

for the long haul I would go with a WellsCargo, really well built!!! 2nd would be Haulmark (a far 2nd). Look at the framing of the homesteder.. the next thing is price!! is it cheap?

ulikabbq · 02-28-2009, 05:11 PM

$2000 for a 7.5x14 dual axle

River City Smokehouse · 02-28-2009, 05:34 PM

IMO you should look for a 8' or 8.5' trailer. I looked at a lot of 7' and when I saw a 8' I said WOW!!!! There is a huge difference just looking at it. If you can......I'd search a little loner. I found many 8' wide. Here is mine when I bought it. It is a 8x18 Haulmark. Watch your ceiling height too, so you're not bumping your head..

8' wide

7' wide

Smokin' Gnome BBQ · 02-28-2009, 06:20 PM

I would love the extra head space...got to go 6'6" if you can..price seems cheap enough to make the sacrifice..

Sal

smoke-n-my-i's · 03-01-2009, 08:23 AM

I agree, if you have made your mind up on the size you want, go larger.... I kinda wish I had after getting mine. I looked at a LOT, and had I too am not fond of knocking the old head on roof ribs.... I found what I thought was the best.... went to look, and was not impressed with it. So the owner showed me around different makes, etc. The last one he showed me, was a 6 1/2 ft interior.... I had looked at these on line, and had read the specs compared to others. It was rock solid compared to the others he had on the lot as well. So, I bought it. I had made my mind up on a 6x12.... now looking back, I kinda wish I had gotten at least the 7ft wide, and maybe a couple of feet longer.... next time.

Anyway, do a lot of research, and don't jump too fast. Go and look different brands over, get the specs, then decide. Here is a thread for a post I made on mine, don't buy from them... they will NOT stand behind their warranty. It is a very well made trailer, I really like it, tows great, solid, just they do not stand behind their workmanship. DO NOT BUY A LARK UNITED trailer.

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=56564

Just my 2 cents worth....

Bill

02-28-2009, 03:43 PM	#1
ulikabbq Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 09-25-07 Location: Nashville, TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Homesteader trailer I am looking at a used Homesteader trailer Does anyone here know anything about the Homesteader brand. Good/Bad? __________________ Stumps Elite 8 BGE - LG Weber Kettle SS Gasser www.ulikabbq.com www.ulikafoodblog.com

02-28-2009, 04:57 PM	#2
Smokin' Gnome BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-31-07 Location: Shippensburg PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	for the long haul I would go with a WellsCargo, really well built!!! 2nd would be Haulmark (a far 2nd). Look at the framing of the homesteder.. the next thing is price!! is it cheap? __________________ I need a 2009 kcbs member pin, help a brother out!

02-28-2009, 05:11 PM	#3
ulikabbq Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 09-25-07 Location: Nashville, TN Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	$2000 for a 7.5x14 dual axle __________________ Stumps Elite 8 BGE - LG Weber Kettle SS Gasser www.ulikabbq.com www.ulikafoodblog.com

02-28-2009, 05:34 PM	#4
River City Smokehouse is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-25-05 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	IMO you should look for a 8' or 8.5' trailer. I looked at a lot of 7' and when I saw a 8' I said WOW!!!! There is a huge difference just looking at it. If you can......I'd search a little loner. I found many 8' wide. Here is mine when I bought it. It is a 8x18 Haulmark. Watch your ceiling height too, so you're not bumping your head.. 8' wide 7' wide __________________ "Please let me be the person my dog thinks I am." ~Author Unknown 8 x 18 Haulmark Trailer Fast Eddy FEC 100 Traeger Texas BBQ 075 UDS "Cool Hand Luke" 3 Weber Kettles and a Yellow Thermapen KCBS Certified BBQ Judge #8425

02-28-2009, 06:20 PM	#5
Smokin' Gnome BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-31-07 Location: Shippensburg PA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I would love the extra head space...got to go 6'6" if you can..price seems cheap enough to make the sacrifice.. Sal __________________ I need a 2009 kcbs member pin, help a brother out!

03-01-2009, 08:23 AM	#6
smoke-n-my-i's is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-27-07 Location: Hillsborough, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I agree, if you have made your mind up on the size you want, go larger.... I kinda wish I had after getting mine. I looked at a LOT, and had I too am not fond of knocking the old head on roof ribs.... I found what I thought was the best.... went to look, and was not impressed with it. So the owner showed me around different makes, etc. The last one he showed me, was a 6 1/2 ft interior.... I had looked at these on line, and had read the specs compared to others. It was rock solid compared to the others he had on the lot as well. So, I bought it. I had made my mind up on a 6x12.... now looking back, I kinda wish I had gotten at least the 7ft wide, and maybe a couple of feet longer.... next time. Anyway, do a lot of research, and don't jump too fast. Go and look different brands over, get the specs, then decide. Here is a thread for a post I made on mine, don't buy from them... they will NOT stand behind their warranty. It is a very well made trailer, I really like it, tows great, solid, just they do not stand behind their workmanship. DO NOT BUY A LARK UNITED trailer. http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=56564 Just my 2 cents worth.... Bill __________________ KCBS Member Smoke-N-My-I's Competition BBQ Team 2 Chargriller SuperPros with SFB's 2 UGLY drum smokers Weber 22 1/2" & 18 1/2" Kettle Super fast RED Thermapen Screaming fast ORANGE Thermapen KCBS Certified Table Captain

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