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Steven B
10-21-2009, 01:57 PM
I'm looking at getting a 5x8 solid side trailer. I'm looking at Big Tex, Iron Panther, Carson & Carry-On.
I've heard great things about Big Tex trailers, so I'm kinda leaning towards them. My dealer quoted $1690msrp, kinda steep though.
The Iron Panther trailer, the same dealer sales Big Tex. The sales man said allot of great things about the IP trailer, he even said it's just as good quality as the Big Tex. Can't find any reviews online about them. Dealer quoted me $1490msrp.http://cargotrailerworld.com/Ads/Adimages/19978.jpg
Carson trailer. I've heard mix reviews on Carson quality. I've got a 5x10 Racer & it's been good to me. $1555otd.
Carry-On. I've heard some bad reviews about them, espically the trailers from Lowes & other big box stores. Quality also seems to be a mix from trailer stores. $1400otd.
What would be a good choice? I'm kinda leaning towards the Iron Panther, from what the salesman has told me. I like the price of the Carry-On, but I don't want to replace it 2 years down the road.
mnglocker
10-21-2009, 02:00 PM
Get the one with the heaviest frame and axel; 'nuff said.
GravelyNut
10-21-2009, 02:13 PM
Check the Big Tex for paint. They don't paint before assembly all their trailers.
Steven B
10-21-2009, 02:17 PM
Check the Big Tex for paint. They don't paint before assembly all their trailers.

I called up a different Big Tex store, this has one in stock. He kept going on about the quality & how they have a 2 step painting.
Steven B
10-21-2009, 02:22 PM
Get the one with the heaviest frame and axel; 'nuff said.

Axle Weight & GVWR:
Iron Panther: 3500lb & 2990GVWR
Carry-On: 3500lb & 2990GVWR
Carson: 3500lb & 2000GVWR
Big Tex: 3500lb & 2995GVWR
mnglocker
10-23-2009, 04:51 PM
Axle Weight & GVWR:
Iron Panther: 3500lb & 2990GVWR
Carry-On: 3500lb & 2990GVWR
Carson: 3500lb & 2000GVWR
Big Tex: 3500lb & 2995GVWR

Just going by GVWR the Carson will have the heaviest frame.
Lakewlc
10-23-2009, 09:59 PM
i got the big tex 5x8 just like your discribing.. i love it. very solid and its prolly 5 years old now with use prolly every other day
Steven B
10-24-2009, 04:21 AM
I got the Big Tex(30 SV) & bought it as soon as walked around it. I loved the contruction, felt stronger then the others I've looked at. I spent more then what I wanted to, but I fell like this trailer is going to last longer then the other trailers.
Steven B
10-25-2009, 01:36 AM
Here's pic of it. I'm in the process of installing LED lights all around.
http://www.srbracing.com/Trailer/100_0258.JPG
STIHL GUY
10-25-2009, 02:58 AM
you could find a good used trailer on craigs list if you dont want to spend all the money on a new one
Steven B
10-25-2009, 05:02 AM
you could find a good used trailer on craigs list if you dont want to spend all the money on a new one

I've been looking in craiglist & my local auto saler for the past month & nonthing. So I went & bought a new one.
South Florida Lawns
10-25-2009, 02:57 PM
Thats a ton of money for a wheel barrow trailer. Check out Loudo Enterprises http://www.pascowebhosting.com/utility.htm They can custom build trailers too if you order direct from the factory for the solid sides. I got a 16ft for the prices your 8's and 10's are.