[DallanC]

We've had some butt clenching events double trailering when we need to haul both the trailer and atvs... it can get mighty sketchy, so yea a 'hauler is much safer and easier to work with. I just wasn't planning on anything like that for quite a while.

That said, we looked at a few trailer ideas when we dropped ours off for estimates, and good thing we did as alot of toyhauler floor plans didn't actually work when I tried to measure them out and see what fits. We did find one line of toyhaulers that has a model with a floorplan that would work great, 23ft and still fits 3 atvs inside.

Thats still a long ways off, still need to hear from the insurance co on what they decide when they get the estimate, and what they plan to do. Its all going to come down to the difference in price from whatever they offer to finding a decent used trailer with a price difference we can work with. $34k for a new one is NOT an option lol


-DallanC

 

[DallanC]

Still haven't resolved this yet... insurance co is still trying to assess "fair market value". Very slow service IMO.

But, the only reason I wanted to bump this is I learned something interesting. You can buy a trailer out of state (ie: dealer in AZ), which sell trailers for a huge discount vs locally listed trailers, and even have it shipped here to your doorstep... base cost +taxes, +licensing ... and even adding in $1200 (approx) shipping costs... for less than the same exact trailers BASE asking price here locally (minus local taxes and other fees)! Saves $5-7000 over a local trailer cost.

One dealer in Tucson I talked to (they are among the few that stock the model I'm interested in) said well over 1/3 of their business is to Utah / Colorado buyers. Utah is a crazy priced market, well higher than the national norm by $thousands. If anyone is looking for trailers, this might be something to consider.


-DallanC

 

[Ifish]

I will second the recommendation for TJ Trailer in Ogden. Those guys are honest and will do their best.

 

[Gdevilutah]

My in-laws are going through the same thing right now. Theirs just got totaled so they are looking for a new one now. Would you mind sharing the name of the dealer you talk to in Tucson?

 

[LeftyGuy]

Advanced Rv in West valley does an awesome job!

 

[DallanC]

Insurance Co made a more than fair offering for our trailer. We'll turn over the title and pickup a check tomorrow. Sucks to have gone through this, but I'm happy with how we were treated (other than it took a month but thats ok).

Gdevilutah, i'll pm you.

-DallanC

 

[belenom]

Your story made me think of our camping trip. We also went to another state to go fishing. I don't know if you'll believe it or not, but it was just like in the movies, a deer came running out on the road at night. Good thing I saw it in time and was able to turn the car around. But unfortunately, the car suffered minor damage and had to repair it with sealant click here so that in the future, nothing leaks into it in any case. Especially when you go to the states where it rains all the time. I have an older car, so water leaks during heavy rains.