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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Attitude:), Aug 6, 2007.

  1. Aug 6, 2007 #1
    Attitude:)

    Attitude:) "Love each Day as if it was your last"

    510
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    Jul 13, 2007
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    I would like to hear suggestions on trailers. My son has looked at several so far and I would like to hear from you guys what your thoughts are on this. We're looking for a used trailer to get us through the first few years of being O/O. Mostly for hauling grain in our area. What are the best to use, prices we should look for and is there a decent place online to look or is it better to keep asking around locally. Nothing fancy, just something to get us by for now. Thanks:)
     
    Attitude:), Aug 6, 2007
    Attitude:), Aug 6, 2007
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  3. Aug 8, 2007 #2
    CaptCaveman

    CaptCaveman <strong>"Positive Pessimist"</strong>

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    Just Google grain trailer, they are out there and don't forget to check local(within 150 miles).
     
    CaptCaveman, Aug 8, 2007
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  4. Aug 9, 2007 #3
    Attitude:)

    Attitude:) "Love each Day as if it was your last"

    510
    36
    Jul 13, 2007
    TX NM & CO
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    Thanks and will do. I've been looking around on the web, but haven't tried typing in grain trailers. I see we're neighbors:)
     
    Attitude:), Aug 9, 2007
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  5. Aug 9, 2007 #4
    thomas

    thomas Light Load Member

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    Check www.truckpaper.com This site has all truck/trailer on it. I also use ebay. Hope this helps.
     
    thomas, Aug 9, 2007
    thomas, Aug 9, 2007
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  7. Aug 9, 2007 #5
    Burky

    Burky Road Train Member

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    We had a 41 foot Wilson hopper that we used on the grain farm. All aluminum construction, spring ride, about 7-8 years old when we got it. Did a good job for us. In 5 years of daily commercial use, we rebuilt the (original) track and gears that opened the hoppers, and replaced the tarp when it finally started to wear out where it contacted the bows. About every other year we had to replace the bungee cord that helps to roll the tarp at the front.
     
    Burky, Aug 9, 2007
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  8. Aug 10, 2007 #6
    CaptCaveman

    CaptCaveman <strong>"Positive Pessimist"</strong>

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    Amarillo Tx
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    It'll be tough finding good grain hoppers in the Texas panhandle for the next few months. several ethanol plants will be coming online, lots of grain in, lots of ethanol out.
     
    CaptCaveman, Aug 10, 2007
    CaptCaveman, Aug 10, 2007
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  9. Aug 12, 2007 #7
    Attitude:)

    Attitude:) "Love each Day as if it was your last"

    510
    36
    Jul 13, 2007
    TX NM & CO
    0
    I'm sure thinking this could be our problem looking around locally. We have a couple to look at this weekend up in Dalhart, just not sure what shape they're in etc.

    I'm looking up the site ya'll gave me and on ebay. Never thought of ebay lol.

    Thanks everyone!
     
    Attitude:), Aug 12, 2007
    Attitude:), Aug 12, 2007
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