Trucks & Trailers - Quick Continental Trailer Decision - Input Needed

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mstyle8517
05-08-2012, 02:10 PM
I know these posts annoy the heck out of some people, but I think I've given enough good advice on here to get a pass on this one.

My trailer is literally falling apart. I have shopped out new trailers, just the way I want them (torsion axles, dual stainless steel disc brakes, etc.) and haven't found anything legit under $4000 - just not worth it.

So I've been looking on craigslist, found this:

http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/boa/3001932952.html


I'm assuming brakes are nickle cadmium, but I can always replace down the line or even replace now and sell the old brake kit - I really want the D-Maxx SS brakes. Has torsion axles and brakes on both axles.

Guy says he got it with a 22 Century W/A, he lost his job, had to decide between the house or the boat, etc. Says it's been in the water 8 times. I was thinking of going down there and if it looks as good there as it does in the pictures, offering him $2000 for it - does that seem like a good deal for me, should I offer less, should I settle for more? What does the Hull Truth sayeth?


Parthery
05-08-2012, 06:31 PM
Sent you a PM....

bamaboy473
05-08-2012, 07:16 PM
Clean as can be, half the price of a new one, and you're asking........you're asking us what???


mstyle8517
05-09-2012, 05:52 AM
Haha, I looked at it, thing was immaculate - all SS hardware, he said something about it being heavy duty - channels were 7" high - I got it for $2k, search is over! Thanks to those who responded

Parthery
05-09-2012, 06:30 AM
One thing Continental does do is use 6.5 I Beam on their bigger trailers...it makes a difference.

Congrats...looks like you got a nice setup.

gameon
05-11-2012, 06:05 AM
My 5 yo continental has aluminum cracks all over the place



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