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[Bipenut]

I have a question for you guy's that already have trailers. I'm getting ready to buy a 6 X 12 V nose trailer and I'm currently looking at an Interstate or a R&R all aluminum frame. Has anybody had any experience with either of the manufactures? I'm really leaning towards the R&R for the weight savings and the fact that it will not rust but the down side is the price, little over $4200.00 out the door. Any input would be great.

 

[3Dchief]

In five years you won't remember the difference in price, but you will see the rust! You won't have problems structurally for a lot of years, but the rust will show up fairly quickly and you'll see it every time you hitch that rusty tongue to your vehicle. Out here, I wouldn't worry about which one, but in the rust belt I would go for aluminum.

Weight wise, I'm surprised at how little the difference really is. Unless you are towing at the limit of your vehicle, I wouldn't worry about that too much. Plus, you are hauling light airplanes, not cinder blocks!

 

[yakken]

This is what happens with rust.

 

[Bipenut]

This is what happens with rust.View attachment 12028

Ouch, I think you just convinced me not to buy steel.

 

[Bipenut]

I ordered my trailer today, I decided to go with a 6x10 v-nose all aluminum and I should have it by the 2nd week of March.

 

[Rooman]

Cant beat alloy
I went with Legend v-nose deluxe 7x17
20 yr on frame
20 yr on floor
Warranty

Only alloy trailer better is the ALUMINA series of trailers........and they are niiiiiice

 

[Bipeguy03]

Well I've been Flying R/C for 21 years, and FINALLY I bought my first trailer today. Brand spanking new LOOK 6x14 V nose, should be here in a couple of weeks.

Needless to say, I'm happier than a fat kid at Pizza Hut!

 

[yakken]

Cool, i have a look trailer to. So far so good with mine

 

[Mark Harper]

I have an old 6X12 Haulmark that I rebuilt. It came with torsion springs and electric brakes. Pulls like a dream. Here's a pic when I just started on the interior. It's pretty much done now, I'll try to remember to get some current pictures put up.

 

[Bipeguy03]

bbrown, what type of flooring did you use in yours? I think I'm gonna "borrow" some of your ideas lol