appalachian trailers

[water doc]

Anyone ever buy a trailer from appalachian trailer company ? And if so are you happy.

Thanks

 

[the tractor vet]

They use to be just down the road from my shop , would i buy one NO not unless they just TACK WELDED IT and i finished up the job They have had a bunch of there welds fail . Know the owner and would i deal with him , only if i was standing in a corner so he could not get to my back side.

 

[wdkrahn]

They are the absolute cheapest trailers on the entire market. If you're going to use the trailer for real (more than 10 times a year) consider something a little heavier duty. I think PJ builds the finest trailer out there. I don't think you'd be able to find more of a contrast between appalachian and a PJ. One end of the spectrum to the other. And the price of a PJ is not a whole lot more than an appalachian. The frame of an appalachian is 8" c-channel versus PJs 12" I-Beam. (on a gooseneck). From my experience you definitely get the most trailer for your money out of a PJ. Email me if you want more info on PJ trailers.
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[water doc]

thanks guys thats what I thought and I welcome your input.

 

[wdkrahn]

if you are interested I could even put you in contact with a PJ trailers dealer in your area...

 

[john_Bud]

Now that's a glowing recommendation!

 

[Anonymous-0]

Interesting comments here....

My Father purchased an Appalachian 10,000# (not 5th wheel) several years ago and has had no problems with it whatsoever. The only complaint is that the paint job could have been better, but other than that, it has been a very solid trailer. Is everyone on here talking from personal experience or just hearing stories from other people? I am interested in hearing your horror stories about these trailers so I know what to look out for on my Father's.
Thanks.

 

[jason, NW Ontario]

I was looking at a PJ just last night, and it looked okay. 18 ft, 5200 lb axles, no beavertail, 4" C channel frame, but would have preferred closer spacing on cross-members (looked like 24"), and I would want 235R16 tires instead of the 205R15. Now if I can just find one cheaper - will have to head stateside, WI maybe, to find it 2/3 the cost.

Jay

 

[Weldin Man]

Check out www.gatormade.com. Friend just bought one, absolutely the nicest trailer I have seen for the price.

 

[wdkrahn]

you may not have as much problems with a bumper pull 10K trailer cause they are closer constructed to a good trailer than what their goosenecks and dumps are. The things that I've seen and heard about appalachain are largely in the goosenecks, i.e bad wiring (stapled to the floor boards), cheap paint, as little steel as possible.

 

[wdkrahn]

Jay, that PJ must have had only 3500 lb. axles if it had a 4" channel frame with 205/15 tires and 24" c.m. We sell a 10K bumperpull (PJ) with 2" dovetail and fold up ramps and 6" channel frame w/3" channel c.m on 16" centers and 16" 10 ply radials for 3200. If you"re in northwestern ontario consider MN possibly. Even cheaper there.

 

[Brian/Pa]

got 2 of em and if i need another trailer i will buy another from them. 24'fifth wheel 14K hauls a JD R and all kinds of other stuff. been to Tx twice, and a 7K bumper car hauler that got as many miles as my one truck. had both trailers for 6-8 years only flaw is the paint and license plate location.