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69grandecj
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Need your opinion. I can purchase a new Haulmark Thrifty Hauler (their midrange trailer) for $9200. It would be 22 ft. have 10,000 lb axles, roadside door, D-rings and overhead cabinets. 3 year warranty. So the payload capacity is 6200 lb.
Just found another Wells Cargo dealer and he has a couple of Autowagons. They are 20 ft., have 7700 lb axles, roadside door and D-rings. They are around $8500. 6 year warranty. Payload capacity is 4600 lb.
I'm guessing my Grande probably weighs 3600 - 3800 lb pounds. How important is the extra payload capacity? I have heard their is a safety and roadability factor.
Also I have heard good things about Wells and so-so comments about Haulmark, though the Thrifty model is better built.
The Wells dealer also has a 24 footer with 10,000 axles for about $10,000, but that is a bit more than I want to spend and a little too long for my liking.
Thanks
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1969 Lime Gold Grande 428CJ 1 of 37
1969 Indian Fire SportsRoof
1989 Black GT Convertible 22k miles
2006 F-250 PSD Lariat CC
Posts: 203 | From: Tracy | Registered: Jun 2005
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Nitrous King
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bought a used thrifty hauler (20') a few years back, after comparing it to an equivalent wells, the haulmark seems to have more support holding it together, stronger, etc
never had a problem and i have had this thing over loaded by quite a bit and it just takes it like its empty
its not the nicest trailer but its perfect for pulling bikes and shit into the sand
the one thing I can say is a 20 footer is small for a fullsize car, your grande will be a tight fit and a real fun time to tie down ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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Posts: 6280 | From: Winters | Registered: Feb 2002
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