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Re: Educate me on Trailers

About 4 years ago we purchased a Pace America 6 X 12 enclosed. It has a large drop gate that is a 1000 lb capacity ramp and a small side door. It is only single axle with no brakes so the load capacity is 2000 lb -- add brakes and it goes to 3500 lb for the same trailer. This is a VA State law -- we went with no brakes because it doesn't have to have a state inspection sticker. There is a great deal of room, fairly stripped down when we got it and we installed our own tie downs. It is fairly light and very easy to pull. The automotive dept services it -- they do not have to do much. It cost us less than $3000 and has been great to have. We have pulled it with my 2001 Silverado, 2004 Trailblazer with a 4.2 l 6cyl, and a new Nissan 6spd V6 --- none have any trouble pulling it. It is registered to the school systen so tags are govt use -- we keep it at our school and have the only keys -- we are the only users. We currently have no graphics on it, but are working on getting a wrap donated -- there is a local guy that is very creative and we want something that will make people really look.

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