18'....steel floor with welded in D ring tie downs...

What are you going to haul Billy? More info will get a knowledgeable suggestion.

Rudi wrote:

What are you going to haul Billy? More info will get a knowledgeable suggestion.

mustang maybe a truck sometimes a 2008 Suburban is my largest vehicle I own.
 

Last edited by BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA (5/25/2022 11:38 AM)

My larger trailer is a 16' + 2' dovetail for a total of 18'. I've hauled everything from an F150 truck to a model A to a   Blown 35 Dodge 5 window coupe to a 65 Mustang. it hauled them all well. the f150 was a trailer full. 
either type of deck has pros and cons
Wood will rot, steel will rot eventually.  Steel decks are slick from the standpoint if you loaded a steel bush hog for instance.  Steel on steel is very slick and will move easier than steel on wood,  Look at the majority of semi trailer decks, they are wood whether on a flat bed or a box trailer.  Steel is easier to clean, just a hose will hose off any dirt you would haul.  Wood tends to collect dirt, rocks fall down between the gaps created by shrinking boards.
Best bet is to see what you can get for the best price

I built an 18' flatbed back in the 80's using 2X8 treated lumber shiplap on 2' centers. It sits outdoors always and has held up well over years. Haven't used it much the last 10 yrs accept to haul some stone & sand. I wouldn't drive a heavy car or truck on it any more, but the deck is easy too replace

In hindsight, I wouldn't buy another trailer. Instead, I'd rent one fron uhaul when I needed to move a car. Why? You need space to park/store your own trailer. You need to periodically check and pack wheel bearings. Over time, it'll need new tires. Once your so called friends learn you have a trailer, they'll want to borrow it. Once borrowed, you may have to hound them to have it returned or, they return it damaged. Trailer theft is high everywhere...mine got stolen and was secured. Ain't worth it...rent one for occasional use and be satisfied...

I need to take mustang a few places like
to  muffler shop. Then a week later I need to take it to a drive shaft shop and I get tired of having to find rides back and forth to these places is why I wanted another trailer....very handy to load it on a trailer and drive back home and when work  is done go back and get it....hardly ever  finish in one day. Renting a trailer would add up when you need it several times a month. If I only needed one a couple times a year I would say yeah renting is a good way to go. Most all my needs are spaced out a week or so apart. I have limited time in between days off to arrange stuff.

What are you towing it with? Trailer weight plus vehicle being towed need to be considered.

Anyway I've been looking at a trailer too. Eventually I want to tow my Mustang (if I ever get it running) and definitely need to tow my Lightning every so often. Because of the Lightning I like a 20' trailer, but if I was just going to tow an early Mustang and 18 would be more than adequate.

I rented a really nice 20' trailer with 7500# axles and brakes, loved towing it from Texas to Maryland and back. Only thing is my tow rig needs air bags as it had a good bit of squat.

Last edited by Raymond_B (5/28/2022 9:08 PM)

BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA wrote:

I need to take mustang a few places like
to  muffler shop. Then a week later I need to take it to a drive shaft shop and I get tired of having to find rides back and forth to these places is why I wanted another trailer....very handy to load it on a trailer and drive back home and when work  is done go back and get it....hardly ever  finish in one day. Renting a trailer would add up when you need it several times a month. If I only needed one a couple times a year I would say yeah renting is a good way to go. Most all my needs are spaced out a week or so apart. I have limited time in between days off to arrange stuff.

AAA Gold membership gets me 4 free tows up to 100 miles for each person on the account. Other packages may get more. They do specify the car has to have current tags to be eligible. I was on my second year of moving it around before anyone actually asked if it was!!

Raymond_B wrote:

I have a 2008 4x4 Suburban.
 

Check the GVW I guess is all I was saying. Obviously the larger the trailer and if it is all steel will add to the weight. Also get brakes on the trailer and a controller in the tow rig if you don't already have it.
 

I have brake controller we pull a travel trailer all over.

Trailer reg. 3500lbs gross and more must have brakes on all axles in PA, so I'm sure their other states the same way.

Yup, those U-Haul trailers are daddy-o.