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The Aluminum Trailer Company and Motiv Trailers
Archive for August, 2009
Monday, August 17th, 2009
“Custom trailers” is a phrase that is often tossed around in the trailer business. But what exactly does it mean, especially in terms of your trailer needs? Literally, customization is defined by one source as anything made or modified to a personal taste. Here at ATC and Motiv Trailers, we are proud to say that our custom trailers have really made their mark in the trailer industry – and even in the wider business arena. Not every trailer manufacturer will do “custom trailer” work. The bigger companies much prefer to turn out standard, identical, cookie-cutter trailers. In truth, these type of trailers are far easier to design and produce. Our custom trailers require significant sales and engineering design time, as well as painstaking craftsmanship by our production workers. This can sometimes make the process a little longer and the costs a bit higher. However, we believe that the final product’s quality and efficiency will save you time, effort, and money in the long run.
Just imagine, being able to sit down with someone and design a trailer that is absolutely tailored to your needs. We’re happy to say that there is very little that can surprise or stump us for long. Want just a few examples of custom trailers we have built? How about dog grooming trailers, emergency response command centers, high technology laser and radar communication trailers, even a mobile fish tagging trailer used in the salmon industry. The list goes on and on…just check out the custom trailers section of our website, www.aluminumtrailer.com , and see for yourself what we can design for your personal taste!
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Friday, August 14th, 2009
Car haulers cover a wide range of trailers. Ranging from 16 foot open car haulers to a 53 foot fully enclosed transporter car hauler, there are car haulers to meet your specific needs.
Price is one consideration. Open car haulers are the least expensive of the car haulers. You can purchase 18 foot open car haulers for $2,000. Nicely equipped 24 foot enclosed car haulers set up for the weekend race enthusiast could be purchased for less than $15,000. Whereas, fully equipped enclosed 53 foot car haulers could carry a sticker price in excess of $250,000.
Weight of the car haulers is another consideration. Federal licensing requirements, and federal excise taxes are based on gross vehicle weight ratings of car haulers in combination with the GVWR of the tow vehicle. Car haulers with a GVWR of 26,000 pounds or more require special licensing for the driver and additional federal excise taxes are due at time of registration.
Most important in determining the right car hauler is how it will be used. Will the car hauler be used to haul only one type of vehicle or is it multi use? Do the dimensions of the vehicle(s) to be hauled require special car hauler configurations or dimensions? Is it used primarily for storage or will you be using it also as a portable garage? Will you haul other equipment with you in the car hauler which would require additional storage bins, cabinets, hanging racks, etc? Will you always have the ability to power the car hauler with shore power or will you require on board power generation? All things to be discussed with your local dealer who can help you determine the right car hauler for you.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Car Haulers, Motiv Trailers
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2009
If your hauling needs dictate hauling multiple cars, a stacker trailer may just be the perfect solution. Stacker trailers give you the ability to haul cars double decker style. Stacker trailers are shorter and easier to maneuver behind your tow vehicle. Stacker trailers incorporate a car lift into the design of the trailer to allow for stacking the cars inside. It may be a rear gate lift. In this type of lift, the rear door doubles as the car lift to the second level. The second level is a full length fixed floor, and the car lift is on the outside of the trailer. Or a rail lift may be used. lift may be. This type of lift, housed completely inside the stacker trailer, has a stationary platform that moves up and down inside the stacker trailer. In this type of car lift, the second level is fixed in front of the lift mechanism. Both have their benefits. The rear gate lift frees up floor space inside the trailer for other uses. However, the rear gate lift requires additional space behind and above the trailer to operate. The interior rail lift is typically less expensive.
Stacker trailers are commonly towed by Class A motor homes. Stacker trailers are similar height to Class A motor homes and can be painted to match the tow vehicle. In shopping for stacker trailers, weight is generally an issue. Stacker trailers may be built with a steel frame, wood floor, steel rail lift, all of which add significantly to the overall weight of the stacker trailers. Another option is all aluminum stacker trailers. These stacker trailers frames are all aluminum, aluminum floors and aluminum rail lifts.
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Monday, August 10th, 2009
Just for fun, I typed in the phrase “trailer manufacturers” into Google to see what would come up. I wasn’t too surprised to get 11,400,000 results. One of the first sites that came up was www.natm.com , the official website of the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers. Here at ATC (The Aluminum Trailer Company) and Motiv Trailers, we are very proud to say that we are an official member of the NATM. What does this mean to you exactly, as a consumer? Well, only trailer manufacturers that have passed a strict “Guidelines Compliance Consultation” are allowed to display the NATM certified decal. This decal indicates our commitment to building a safe, outstanding product – and ensures that our trailers are meeting federal regulations and industry safety standards. Since we are a trailer manufacturer that specializes in the custom-built, unique trailer, it is especially critical to us that we are following all safety regulations and standards to ensure you a safe and well-built trailer. Not every trailer manufacturer has taken the time and effort to be NATM certified. Take a moment to look for the red, white, and blue sticker on any trailer you are considering – if it is missing this emblem, you can’t be certain that the trailer has been built in compliance with NATM guidelines. Membership in the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers…it’s just another step we take here at ATC and Motiv to ensure that our product is the absolute best trailer out there!
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Friday, August 7th, 2009
So you have scheduled an event, you hope to have a record crowd. The entertainment is scheduled. Food is taken care of and the list goes on and on of preparations and planning. Well don’t forget one very important item, where you do your business. You are going to need a restroom trailer. That is where ATC comes in. From shower trailers, mobile bunk rooms to restroom trailers, ATC can build to your spec and help you design the restroom trailer you need to fit your budget. Restroom trailers can be just small single unit or a 53’ deluxe restroom trailer facility. We also can provide financing.
The Aluminum Trailer Company has also built several restroom trailers for the show biz industry. Give us a call we listen to what you need and help the design of your custom restroom trailer.
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Thursday, August 6th, 2009
If you have a high volume of cargo and are looking for a safe, secure way to transport it, look no further than ATC and Motiv gooseneck trailers. Many customers want to know what is the longest bumper pull trailer that we can build. We have built up to 34′ long bumper pull trailers, but strongly recommend switching over to a gooseneck of fifth wheel trailer for this size. Because of the hitching mechanism and the location of the weight on the tow vehicle, large trailers are much safer when designed with a gooseneck or fifth wheel hitch.
Another big benefit to gooseneck trailers is the additional enclosed storage space above the bed of the truck. Many customers use this enclosed space as a safe place to keep valuable cargo and protect it from the elements. Access doors are often used on either the driver side of the trailer or on passenger side of the trailer to allow easy access to this area. We generally do not recommend adding cargo doors on the front of the trailer due to potential leak hazard.
ATC and Motiv offers a full line of gooseneck trailers for general storage or complete with full living accommodations. Check out more information about our innovative line of gooseneck trailers at www.aluminumtrailer.com. Thanks for your interest in ATC and Motiv Trailers!
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Gooseneck Car Haulers, Gooseneck Trailers, Motiv Trailers
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Monday, August 3rd, 2009
If you are looking for truly customized trailers, you have come to the right place. At ATC & Motiv Trailers we offer a lineup of trailers that give you a very good base that is strong and packed full of features. From there, the design is completely up to you.
Having the ability to make a customized trailer to your desires gives you flexibility to make a trailer truly work for you. We don’t lock you in to a predefined cargo area with storage spaces, but give you the flexibility to add more storage space to your unit in areas that fit your needs. With a customized trailer, you can decide how you want your cargo loaded and your floor plan laid out.
Customized trailers do not just let you bring more things, but it also gives you the ability to choose what the most convenient layout is for your needs. No longer will you predetermined floor plan of a trailer make the decision as to what you can take on a trip.
Since ATC & Motiv is a custom trailer manufacturer, we have an infrastructure design to give extra care and attention to details. Those details on your customized trailer are what makes the trailer work best for you. So, if you are tired of being locked into someone else’s idea of efficient use of space and floor plan, then give us a call and see what we can do for you. ATC & Motiv Trailers are here to make sure that your trailer is built jst the way you want them!
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Monday, August 3rd, 2009
Quality! To some it is just a novel idea, but is at the bottom of the list of priorities when it comes to quality or price. Others seek it out, knowing the true value that is behind a quality piece beyond simply the price tag. Our customers tend to be those for whom it has started as a novel idea, but once they have experienced a competitors trailer quickly realize that the peace of mind and dependability of buying a quality piece is well worth the price for a quality trailer.
Building a quality trailer is what ATC & Motiv Trailers is all about. This is what makes our product different from so many other competitors. We believe that building a quality trailer involves a number of key components. First, all of our trailers are built using only the highest quality components. Where other manufacturers try to skimp on their materials, we make sure that the parts that we use are going to last for years to come. The second component of a quality trailer is having a workforce that is committed to making a quality product. Our workers view each trailer project as a chance to use their skills and since many of them are Amish, they have a pride in the work that they do that you won’t find at many other trailer manufacturers. Lastly, is having an attention to detail. Our staff, from sales and engineering to production is geared toward building a quality custom trailer. Having a focus on quality custom trailers allows us to focus on the details and make sure things are right that many of the mainstream producers will refuse to do or mess up if they try.
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