Tilt Trailer?

[Bonkers]

I was thinking about picking up a tilt trailer. I know the Sloan kwikload is choice but no one around here deals in them and I don't want to pay to ship cross country. Are there any other trailers worthy?

Also I understand the principles of how the trailer works, but how reliable is the setup? I mean does the added stress of pivoting a 3000lbs car cause any mechanical concerns?

I guess the most obvious last question is whether anyone has (or know of) one they'd like to sell.

Thanks.

 

[Mark Red GTS Cooper]

I bought mine in NC, drove down, drove back with a trailor.

 

[Jerry Colpitts]

Bonkers i do not know if this helps. But we have a dealer here in new england that advertises in our regional newsletter.His number is 508 993 3498.

 

[Matthew Howell 97 GTS]

I believe there is a sloan 18ft for sale in the Kansas City
area for around $2000.00 not even a year old. Thats close to half price. Email me for further details

 

[Supercharged Vipermad]

Bonkers,
Anything within an 8 hour drive should be considered. I When I sold my Sloan to JMcGuire, in FLA....I drove down from RI and he drove up...we met in Richmond. Then, when I bought the enclosed, I drove from RI to AR to pick it up. Plenty out there, and plenty of help if you need.

 

[RCKTMN]

Bonkers,

If you have the opportunity, get the Sloan. It works very well with Vipers and loads easier than dealing with ramps. It's great if you're loading/unloading alone.
I bought mine from Yered Trailers. They're here in Mass.. The number is 1-(800)-888-1930. Have you tried Sloan's website. I think they list vendor locations. Also, I notice that you're in Delaware. I am planning on offering trailer services with mine. If you get something from up my way, I could pick it up and deliver it to you. I'm sure I could beat their delivery charge. Just PM if interested.

Good Luck!
Paul

 

[Bonkers]

Bonkers,
Anything within an 8 hour drive should be considered.

Oh I'll drive pretty much anywhere right of the Mississippi for a decent used one. All the ads I've seen lately have been Plains - Mountian time zones. I don't have the time or $$ for a trip like that and $1000+ shipping defeats the purpose of buying used.

Matt - you have a PM....

 

[FLX109]

Bonkers,

If you have the opportunity, get the Sloan. It works very well with Vipers and loads easier than dealing with ramps. It's great if you're loading/unloading alone.
I bought mine from Yered Trailers. They're here in Mass.. The number is 1-(800)-888-1930. Have you tried Sloan's website. I think they list vendor locations. Also, I notice that you're in Delaware. I am planning on offering trailer services with mine. If you get something from up my way, I could pick it up and deliver it to you. I'm sure I could beat their delivery charge. Just PM if interested.

Good Luck!
Paul

Hey Paul,
What kind of trailer services are you offering?

FLX109

 

[Frank 03SRT]

I believe there is a sloan 18ft for sale in the Kansas City
area for around $2000.00 not even a year old. Thats close to half price. Email me for further details

That trailer was mine and is now sold. It was a fine trailer.

 

[Bonkers]

I think I already emailed you on that one didn't I Frank? Still I'm in no rush to buy, maybe another will pop up before I really need it...

 

[Vipera Russelli]

Bonkers, I bought my Sloan from Jim Ksenich (717-764-9289) in York, PA (which is about 50 miles due north of Baltimore, MD). Jim gave me the best deal of the three Slaon dealer I called and was a great guy to work with.

Here is my post on the SRT board with some details (and pic):

http://vca2.viperclub.org/forums/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB21&Number=461252&Forum=UBB21&Words=sloan&Match=Entire%20Phrase&Searchpage=0&Limit=25&Old=allposts&Main=461252&Search=true#Post461252

 

[Bonkers]

Still looking. If anyone sees one east of the Mississippi for under $3k let me know...

 

[98viperGTS]

That looks like a great trailer but wouldn't it be better to have an enclosed one? I would be worried that rocks would chip the paint on a long trip.

I saw this one on ebay and was thinking about it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=66470&item=4545969093&rd=1

 

[big-n-italian]

ok, here is a silly question - if the enclosed trailer does not have a side door (located next to the drivers door), how does one get in and out of the car? Through the window I am assuming?

 

[98viperGTS]

You do have a little room to open the door. Not much by any means but enough to get out with a little practice.

 

[VIPR GTS]

biggy-I use a winch and pull the car in backwards using the tie down slot in the rear of the frame. It takes less than 2 minutes to load this way with out the side door.

 

[Y2K10 SRT#39]

I'm looking for one on the left coast.
Will drive to pick it up! (Sloan only)
(Tony..... help me here!)

PBR

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[Bonkers]

Still looking...