Texas Trailer Supply quality?

[Txhuntr2]

I need a 16ft utility trailer with brakes. Anyone buy a trailer from these guys? How’s the quality?

https://texastrailersupply.com/tandem-axle-utility-trailers/

https://houston.craigslist.org/trb/d/and-20-ft-82-pipe-brakebulldogtreated/7063872455.html

[Tyrex750]

I bought one from them, kept it for about 4 years. The floors are not treated, they have regular lights not led. They will work, but u get what u pay for.

[150class]

Following as I have looked into these guys also.

[Rsp]

I’ve had the same trailer you are looking for , for prolly 7 years . It’s been fine for me, but when I bought it , they tried selling it to me with used bald tires. Price went up if you wanted new tires

[CabezaBlanca]

There's a reason their trailers are priced so cheap.

[Txhuntr2]

There's a reason their trailers are priced so cheap.

Is that a general statement or do you own one?

[CabezaBlanca]

Is that a general statement or do you own one?

I've owned two, still own one.

[Txhuntr2]

I've owned two, still own one.

How’s it been? Any trouble? How’s the paint, welds etc. I only use a trailer 2-3 times a year so I don’t need the best available. I’m fine saving money if it’s structurally sound without major issues.

[Hoggslayer]

I've owned one. I'd buy one again if I was in the market. If you need a trailer it will get the job done. If the job is really important, get a better trailer.

[S-3 Ranch]

How’s it been? Any trouble? How’s the paint, welds etc. I only use a trailer 2-3 times a year so I don’t need the best available. I’m fine saving money if it’s structurally sound without major issues.

Our guy over near Houston international airport bought one similar, my summary
1. Deck didn’t last long, sitting outside
2. Paint job was marginal
3. Oem tires where horrible/ not even trailer tires, but where cheap car tires
4. It was ok for short local hauling, I personally wished he would have upgraded different things about it

[BDann]

I’ve been looking at one of their 4x8 trailers to pull behind my Jeep. I’m hoping they aren’t total junk.

[JB_Archery]

We bought the 16' x 76" tandem axle with brakes from them about 4 years ago and it has done well for us... we did have ours kept in a storage unit so floor has held up fine. We just had to start changing tires last year from ranch road rocks, thorns, etc... but I've hauled my Tacoma on it many times and was very pleased. I would definitely ask what upgrades they offer and take them.

[TX03RUBI]

Ive had the 12' tandem axle for about 6 years now from them. Other than tires we havent had any issues with it, and its seen upwards of 50k miles. Now we dont use it for anything heavy. Ive got better built heavy trailers for that. It tows our UTVs all over the place though. The most weight it ever has is 2500-2700 lbs on it.

My recommendation is buy it with the cheap crap tires, and drive it straight to a tire shop. Their "upgraded" tires arent worth a **** either.

[kurt68]

Is this the place on the I45 north in Houston? If so, does anybody ever remember about the two brothers that owned it back in the 80's, they were in their 80's, got lost and never found? Anybody remember that?

[DaveC]

My recommendation is buy it with the cheap crap tires, and drive it straight to a tire shop. Their "upgraded" tires arent worth a **** either.

Amen to that.

I’ve owned two of their trailers . If you pay up for a treated deck up front you will get treated wood.
If you go in and order what you want they will have it built within a week.
I preordered both of the ones I purchased from them.
I went with 72” deck width instead of the normal 77” width so the trailer will fit between my fences and track tighter behind my truck. I also added a front side drop gate on my last one to load atvs sideways on the front.
Also added extra tie downs at specified locations.

They do not paint the underside of the trailer, at least not the two I bought. A few hours with a creeper and a can of rust oleum takes care of that.
Wires are run through torch holes in the under frame, pretty times saving way for them to do it , not ideal though.

PSA-

Wherever you buy- don’t forget to check your hubs /bearing nut tightness after your first few trips. The bearings work themselves in can have slack in them requiring a snug up or they will wear out prematurely.
To check- Jack the tire up off the ground and try to wiggle the tire up and down and side to side , there should be no noticeable movement. If so , pull the bearing cap, then cotter Key and snug the castle nut until the tire barely spins freely then reinstall parts.
I’m not doubting you don’t already know all that, but for those that don’t the previous paragraph can save a headache down the road.


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