Damn the luck. My jobs tool trailer snapped the frame over my axle last night.

[Remodeling Maidiac]

Rusted all the way through and snapped in two. Bought it new in 2001 so I guess I got my money's worth out of it.
They want 4k for a similar trailer now. Yikes!
Debating on what route to go now. Bought a truck took box to use temporarily.

 

[cnm]

Don't you maintain your gear?

 

[Moonglow]

Rusted all the way through and snapped in two. Bought it new in 2001 so I guess I got my money's worth out of it.
They want 4k for a similar trailer now. Yikes!
Debating on what route to go now. Bought a truck took box to use temporarily.

Buy an old delivery truck like my boss in the 1980's used.

 

[Moonglow]

Don't you maintain your gear?

Don't be funny damn it.

 

[Moonglow]

2001 I could buy a smooth paddle masonry mixer for less than 2k, now 4K...But there's low inflation in the USA.

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

Don't you maintain your gear?

How do you maintain a frame that is made out of steel and is built into a trailer?

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

Rusted all the way through and snapped in two. Bought it new in 2001 so I guess I got my money's worth out of it.
They want 4k for a similar trailer now. Yikes!
Debating on what route to go now. Bought a truck took box to use temporarily.

Buy an old delivery truck like my boss in the 1980's used.

I have a demo/delivery truck but I leave the trailer on the jobsites for easy access to equipment & supplies.
Just going to be a logistical pain in the ass for a bit till I figure out a plan.
Common sense says just buy the new trailer but this morning I opened up the trailer to take stock of what I actually use on every job vs what is excessive tools and supplies that are less frequently used.
I am considering trying to condense into a smaller open trailer with a large bolted on Job Box. It could work but I am concerned about theft. Most customers give me at least one garage bay but not all of them can or will.

 

[Moonglow]

Rusted all the way through and snapped in two. Bought it new in 2001 so I guess I got my money's worth out of it.
They want 4k for a similar trailer now. Yikes!
Debating on what route to go now. Bought a truck took box to use temporarily.

Buy an old delivery truck like my boss in the 1980's used.

I have a demo/delivery truck but I leave the trailer on the jobsites for easy access to equipment & supplies.
Just going to be a logistical pain in the ass for a bit till I figure out a plan.
Common sense says just buy the new trailer but this morning I opened up the trailer to take stock of what I actually use on every job vs what is excessive tools and supplies that are less frequently used.
I am considering trying to condense into a smaller open trailer with a large bolted on Job Box. It could work but I am concerned about theft. Most customers give me at least on garage bay but not all of them can or will.

Yeah, it's bad around here, they'll steal a broken shovel.

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

2001 I could buy a smooth paddle masonry mixer for less than 2k, now 4K...But there's low inflation in the USA.

I think I paid 2400 for my now broken trailer. The rep told me that 18 years is a good lifespan for it so yeah. I wouldn't have any idea how long these trailers are supposed to last. It was a 5x6x10 enclosed trailer. When i bought it i had extra support beams welded to the frame for more support.

 

[cnm]

How do you maintain a frame that is made out of steel and is built into a trailer?

Inspect it and paint it with zinc.

 

[BasicHumanUnit]

For Sale:
2008 Pace American 6 x 8 single axle fully enclosed cargo trailer in excellent condition. Used Twice. Kept under carport
$2500