Trailer-Great Dane, Utility or Hyundai?

@double yellow
@rollin coal

 

Did You get any quotes?

 

I think the hound is the best. Bet the Hyundai will be the least expensive. I think one question is which will be the most durable. I've been eyeing used dry vans, and it seems like the hounds are always in the best shape, and consequently command more money. I think they have the easiest tandems to slide, and I like the way the doors seal.

 

Great Dane, Utility, and Stoughton are the only van trailers that will hold resale value. Everything else won't. Ask a dealer about that. Great Dane has the best parts network, dealer support, and good warranty. I think the stainless steel rear door frame is a much better design than Utility. I don't know anything about Stoughton. Shop around. You can do a helluva lot better than $35,000 or even $30,000 for a basic dealer stock order unit. I gave $27,500 for my 2016 Great Dane SE back in Jan. It is plastic lined with logistics posts on 16 inch centers and a metal roof. I know some people who have bought other trailers and not happy had issues. I've had zero issues with mine aside from idiots trying to destroy it.

 

Here is some more opinions

http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...ds/who-makes-the-best-dry-van-trailer.190253/

http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/threads/best-brand-of-dry-van-trailer.260710/

 

Trudell Trailer out of DePere, WI. That was the full purchase price including FET. I also saved shipping costs by bobtailing to the GD plant to pick it up when it was built.