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10-23-2017, 15:43

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If I had it to do over again, I wouldn't buy any trailer under 10K GVW. (look for six or eight lug spindles) Personally, I would buy it as a gooseneck too, but that's not for everyone.

I digress-- Look for brakes on all four wheels, don't waste your money on two brakes; decent deck material, green treated; decent lighting, I prefer the sealed lights, look at the wiring (try to avoid scotch clips); 2-5/8" ball is better but 2" is okay; look for decent paint quality, most don't use primer but some do.

Most of all, don't just buy the cheapest without shopping around. You will get what you paid for. (The lesson I learned the hard way.)

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10-24-2017, 06:26

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Funchy: Mine is a 1997 model, 7000gvw. I paid about $1500 for it. It has served me well, but a few shortcommings: Really cheap wiring/lights, only 3500# axles, untreated decking. But as I posted, I got what I paid for.

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10-25-2017, 11:53

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Once you have it, you will wonder how you managed without it! Mine has given me more use than I ever thought.

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16' might be a little snug for a TC40, but that is an awesom (!!) deal. I would guess that is a $2500+ trailer.

There should be a ID tag on it somewhere with a VIN and GVW. Look on the inside of the tongue or maybe front rail.

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Funchy: Mine is a 1997 model, 7000gvw. I paid about $1500 for it. It has served me well, but a few shortcommings: Really cheap wiring/lights, only 3500# axles, untreated decking. But as I posted, I got what I paid for.

Once you have it, you will wonder how you managed without it! Mine has given me more use than I ever thought.

16' might be a little snug for a TC40, but that is an awesom (!!) deal. I would guess that is a $2500+ trailer. There should be a ID tag on it somewhere with a VIN and GVW. Look on the inside of the tongue or maybe front rail.

16' might be a little snug for a TC40, but that is an awesom (!!) deal. I would guess that is a $2500+ trailer.

There should be a ID tag on it somewhere with a VIN and GVW. Look on the inside of the tongue or maybe front rail.