Trailer opinions

I’m in the market for a 53’ step deck and have been shopping the used market for the most part as my budget is $30k. I came across Brazos trailers the other day and wanted to get some opinions on them as it seems they are fairly new to step deck trailers. The prices for a new combo trailer from them are about same as a 10 year old used trailer from a reputable builder like Wilson or Mac. I’d prefer an all aluminum trailer as my truck is a single axle and every extra pound in payload helps. But for the price, the Brazos combo trailer caught my eye. Is this one of those cases where you get what you pay for? Thanks for the help.

 

Here is a link to trailer

https://www.brazostrailers.com/step-deck-combo/

 

Excellent points on resale and something I haven’t really considered. An all aluminum trailer is first choice due to weight but I am paying cash so a new one is out of my budget. I’ve also set aside $5k for ramp/leveler kit, although I’ve found a few trailers with kits already installed.

In regards to used trailers, I’ve been limiting my search to trailers no more than 10 years old, especially all aluminum units as I’m worried about fatigue issues. Am I over thinking that and need to expand my options to 15 years old? I have zero experience with aluminum trailers.

 

That’s a Melton fleet trailer I believe. I’ll have to give them a call to find out details. Makes you wonder why they are getting rid of it after 2-3 years? I would have thought most fleets would keep them 4-5 years.

 

Would you send some pics over? How’s tires and brakes?

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