North American trailer dealers mark your calendars! September 11th and 12th ATC will be in Louisville, Kentucky displaying our newest products at the only trailer industry event which caters specifically to North American Trailer dealers. Come visit us and experience everything ATC have to offer your dealership. You will see how diverse our product line is, which is sure to either expand your current dealership line or fill in some of the gaps. Our territory managers are more then eager to enlighten you on everything ATC has to offer!
Archive for July, 2010
NATDA Show
Friday, July 30th, 2010Living Quarter Trailers
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010Here at ATC we understand that not every family is the same or has the same needs. So why would manufacturers think that they could create one living quarter that works for all families? At ATC our specialty is custom trailers! With our dedicated and experienced dealer network, sales and engineering staff we will help put you and your family in a custom living quarter that exceeds your expectations. This will help to make your time away from home both comfortable and enjoyable. Bring us your ideas and we will turn them into reality.
Good Things On The Horizon From ATC and Motiv Trailers
Monday, July 26th, 2010All great companies must continuously strive to reinvent their products in order to create more value and curb appeal. I’m proud to say that ATC/Motiv Trailers is a company that has never been satisfied with the status quo. Over the past 11 years in business we have been constantly searching for ways to improve our trailers. Yes, we have a great trailer, but there is always room for improvement. For the past year we have been locking ourselves in the office late hours, drinking lots of coffee and coming up with a host of fresh new ideas for our trailers.
I proud to announce that we are about ready to open the doors and introduce some great new things. Our first unveiling will be in September at the NATDA (North American Trailer Dealer Association) dealer show in Louisville, Kentucky. Our public unveiling will be at the PRI (Performance Racing Industry) show in Orlando, Florida in early December. We have a bag full of tricks and we cannot wait to share our ideas with our customers.
Stay tuned for more great stuff from ATC and Motiv. Don’t get too excited though, because we’ll probably top this again next year!
Motorcycle Trailers
Friday, July 23rd, 2010Pack your bags, and load your hogs… its time for a road trip. Chance are if you are going to Daytona or Sturgis you will be in good company with your ATC or Motiv motorcycle trailer. I’m always pleasantly surprised at how many ATC and Motiv motorcycle trailers I see at the national rallies. I guess what they say is true, motorcycle guys and gals really do appreciate and recognize precision craftsmanship.
Yeah, there certainly are manufactures out there that sell motorcycle trailers for less, but many of them dip well below the acceptable threshold of quality. I’m all for a good price, but some of these trailers are bordering on ridiculous. The key to ATC and Motiv success in the motorcycle trailer market is focusing on value.
We proudly provide more value than any other manufacturer due to our quality of design, unmatched craftsmanship and our warranty program. Give us a try and we’ll be happy to make you a believer in ATC and Motiv motorcycle trailers!
Aluminum Motorcycle Trailers
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010ATC has been building an all aluminum motorcycle trailer for over 10 years now. We have always been on the cutting edge of design and quality. Whether your needs are basic or you want a fully decked out design ATC can build you the trailer of your dreams.
ATC’s all aluminum motorcycle trailers are just that, all aluminum. Most companies can’t say that. That is because they reinforce their trailers with steel. They haven’t figured out how to build an all aluminum motorcycle trailer that will hold up to the rigors of daily towing without reinforcing it with steel. At ATC we figured that out ten years ago.
ATC has designed its aluminum motorcycle trailer with a full perimeter frame. We build our aluminum motorcycle trailer strong enough to handle your fully decked out bikes without the need for steel reinforcements. This unique design allows ATC to build one of the lightest and strongest aluminum motorcycle trailers on the market. Our perimeter frame aluminum motorcycle trailer design differs from our competitors design in that our sub frames strength comes from our tube frame which runs all the way to the outside of our sub frame. Not like most motorcycle trailers that rely on a frame that includes outriggers to support their side walls.
All things considered, don’t you want your aluminum motorcycle trailer to be “all” aluminum? Don’t cheat yourself, when you go shopping for an aluminum motorcycle trailer, buy the only all aluminum motorcycle trailer on the market, Buy ATC.
Gooseneck Trailers
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010The next time you are at the race track, or for that matter just driving down the road, check out the number of trailers you see. Then check out the number of gooseneck style versus tag trailers. Goosenecks trailers will probably out number the tag models two to one. There are a number of reasons you see so many goosenecks. Let me tell you about a few.
If you are looking for the best and easiest way to trailer your cargo you want to make sure you checkout a gooseneck trailer. Gooseneck trailers provide the maximum in payload capacity as well as providing a great ride down the road. The design of the “gooseneck” allows for more weight to be transferred to the tow vehicle. The terms gooseneck refers to the part of the trailer that essentially sits on top of the pick up truck or tow vehicle. With this design the front of the gooseneck trailer rides farther forward on the truck and allows more of the weight to be transferred to both axles on the tow vehicle.
This additional weight transfer can be very beneficial. With the gooseneck design approximately 20 percent of the trailer weight is transferred to the tow vehicle. When you compare this to 10 percent on a “tag “ trailer, the weight transfer can become rather substantial, allowing you to haul more payload.
Because more of the weight is transferred to the tow vehicle with a gooseneck the drivability of the truck and trailer combination becomes much easier. Simple put, you don’t have all of the trailer weight riding on the very end of your tow vehicle hitch. In some cases tag trailers can tow poorly. With the weight resting over the axles of the truck, towing a gooseneck trailer is much smoother
Race Trailers
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010Over the last 20 year the race trailer market has changed dramatically. Back in the early 1990’s most of the race trailers were rather basic and served one purpose. That purpose was to get a race car from point a to point b. When you compare today’s race trailer with the race trailer of the 90’s the changes have been amazing. Current race trailers still serve a basic purpose, getting a race car from point a to point b. However, the style in which it is done has changed by leaps and bounds.
Race trailers now have as many options in the as you can think of, not just the basics. Todays race trailers come with complete electrical packages and full cabinet packages. The interior of many race trailers is as nicely equipped as many homes or offices. The interior of race trailers include aluminum walls, vinyl floors, carpet and air conditioning.
Since race trailers often sit at the race track all weekend long many are now equipped with bath rooms or even full blown living quarters! These packages include all the luxury of a fine hotel room. You can have your T.V.; surround sound, gas grill, inside and outside shower, and even a washer and dryer.
Race trailers have come a long way over the last 20 years. If you are in the market for a state of the art race trailer, check out ATC and Motiv. We build the highest quality race trailers on the planet.
Utility Trailers
Monday, July 19th, 2010Utility trailers. They have all sorts of uses and you see them everywhere. You see utility trailers at the ballpark, you see them in the neighborhood maintaining lawns, and you might even see them at your church. Face it, we need utility trailers.
The next time you are driving thru town count how many utility trailers you see. You will be amazed. They are everywhere and being used for everything. ATC manufactures aluminum frame Utility trailers. Motiv builds a steel frame utility trailer. Both utility trailers are designed from the ground up and will deliver years of outstanding, trouble free use.
Utility trailers come in all shapes and sizes. ATC and Motiv utility trailers come in 13 different colors and can be used for almost any job or activity. Utility defined is; something useful or designed for use. ATC and Motiv utility trailers fit the bill. A trailer designed for use that will last and last.
The Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) and Motiv Trailers have been building utility trailers since August of 1999. The Aluminum Trailer Company and Motiv Trailers are located in the heart of utility trailer manufacturing. Elkhart County, Indiana has long been the hub of utility trailer building. We have assembled the highest quality workforce to build the highest quality utility trailer.
Check out ATC today.
Bunk Trailers
Friday, July 16th, 2010When you were growing up did you have to share a room with any of your siblings? If so, did you share a bed or did you have bunk beds? I don’t know how long bunk beds have been around or just when someone decided to save space by stacking two twin beds, but it sure was a lot of fun growing up and having them. There always seemed to be a fight over who took the bottom bunk. For convenience it was certainly the best choice, but the top was always a lot more fun.
Anyway the reason I’ve been thinking about bunk beds is that now they are in trailers. Bunk trailers to be specific. What do I mean, and why is that important? Well it not often that something you do for a living actually ends up doing a lot of good. I build trailers for a living (www.aluminumtrailer.com) and in this case we built bunk trailers. Five of them, if you want to be precise. They had 11 bunks to sleep up to 22 people. Now why or when would you need that kind of accommodations?
That’s were the doing good part come into play. As I’m sure you are aware the first thing you need when you have a natural disaster or even a local emergency is help. But where does the help sleep if there are no hotels functioning or if local houses are destroyed? Voila! The bunk trailer. Our bunk trailers have seen a lot of use in a lot of emergencies helping a lot of people. And well that makes me appreciate what I do. I’m not sure you’ll ever need one, but if you do please check us out. Thanks and Happy Trailering!
Bathroom Trailers
Thursday, July 15th, 2010Did you ever have a time when you just had to go? Go? You know what I mean especially if you’re over 40 or decided to have just a little too much coffee that morning. Anyway, what do you do when you have to go and there is no bathroom in sight? Or maybe you have a phobia regarding those port-a-potties at major outdoor events. You know the ones that seemed like they have not been cleaned for at least two months, or that some little kid was just not quite tall enough to reach all the way, and the seat is wet and it’s not water!!
Well I can’t help everyone but if you’re at a race event, or crafts fair, or boy scout jamboree, or even on the job as a landscaper then I every well can help. You see if you are at those events and you are one of the vendors or participants then you more than likely have trailer that you hauled everything to your event. The next step is easy. Add a bathroom to your next trailer purchase. Bathroom trailers are probably the best idea, since well the trailer itself.
You have all the convenience and privacy, and none of the worries (well you do have to dump the tank occasionally). It is truly the last piece of your trailer. Why am I talking about bathroom trailers? Well I just happen to build them. Check us out at www.aluminumtrailer.com. By the way I speak from experience, I’m that guy who always drinks too much coffee in the morning. Happy Trailerin
Race Car Haulers
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010Sometimes our prospective new dealers ask us about the best ways to sell our aluminum race car haulers. We have found out that just throwing a billboard up at the local race track or taking out a shiny new ad in next weeks motorsports periodical just may not be the best way to reach our customer. The best way to get race car hauler sales for Motiv or ATC Trailers is to take our trailers out to the track and show people.
Yeah magazine ads looks good and billboards catch a lot of eyes, but what helps ATC / Motiv Trailers win is showing customers face-to-face why our trailers are better. Our fit-and-finish is second to none, our full perimeter tube frame cannot be beat, and how about a true and fair warranty that we actually pay in less than 30 days (try getting that from the other guys out there).
ATC and Motiv Race car haulers aren’t just better, we are competitively priced too. I’m not going to say that our price isn’t important, but no where in our sales pitch is price our primary selling point. Our race car haulers sell because they are the best ones out there… any yes we are competitively priced.
Go to our dealer locater or check us out at the track next weekend and you’ll see why seeing is believing!
Aluminum Gooseneck Trailers
Tuesday, July 13th, 2010One of my favorite things about blogging is highlighting past projects where we have completely exceeded a customers expectations. A few years back we were asked to build a highline aluminum gooseneck trailer for a guy up in the Toronto area. As I learned more and more about the project, I began to understand that he didn’t want just any aluminum gooseneck trailer, he wanted the best aluminum gooseneck trailer ever built.
This aluminum gooseneck trailer was going to be used for his snowmobiles in the winter and his ATV’s and motorcycles in the summer. The trailer was designed and built with a full living quarter and bathroom design. One important feature of the project was that the customer wanted private sleeping quarters for six people.
What came out of our engineering department was a 46’ gooseneck stacker complete with two slide outs, custom attic bedroom, Amish–made hardwood cabinetry, custom submerged bathroom layout, and a stacker lift system layout that was capable of housing up to 6 snowmobiles and loads of gear.
Arguably, this may have been the best aluminum gooseneck trailer we have ever built. Check out these images!
Toy Hauler Trailers
Monday, July 12th, 2010Looking for the perfect combination of living quarter and garage? Look no further, The Aluminum Trailer Company and Motiv Trailers have worked hard at designing Toy Haulers to meet all needs. What we’ve realized during the process is that no two people are the same. Luckily ATC and Motiv specialize in custom building and designing each trailer we make. This means you will get exactually what they are looking for rather then settling for a trailers that almost meets your needs. Start building the trailer of your dreams today! www.aluminumtrailer.com
Cargo Trailers
Friday, July 9th, 2010The Aluminum Trailer Company and Motiv Trailers have designed a price competitive cargo trailer to meet your every need! The Raven Lite is offered in both steel and aluminum with standard features including leaf spring axles, 24” on center floor, wall and roof cross members, 1.5” upper and lower trim, .030 exterior aluminum, one piece aluminum roof, 32” side door, double rear cargo doors, 24” ATP stone guard, Lauan or 3/8” plywood walls, rood vent, dome light and many more features making this price competitive trailer a market leader. Our Raven Lites are available in black, white, red and silver frost. Other pickable options include white vinyl walls and ceiling, 12” on center floor cross members, rear ramp doors, 48” side doors, transition flaps, radial tires, additional height, 2’ wedge nose and stabilizer jacks. For pricing information please visit www.aluminumtrailer.com and find out who your closest dealer is!
Utility Trailers
Thursday, July 8th, 2010ATC is producing basic utility trailers. In the past The Aluminum Trailer Company was only known for custom aluminum trailers. Now ATC has launched a new line called the ravin light models. These basic utility trailers are built in the same plant as our high end custom trailers. By limiting the options on the utility trailers and looking closely at what areas we could be more efficient in we were able to create a high quality utility trailer at a low price. But please know that when ATC says they have limited options that is for ATC standards in utility trailers. If you take a moment and visit Aluminumtrailer.com look for the economy cargo trailers. You can actually price your own trailer and find the dealer nearest you. When you are ready to make your next utility trailer purchase make sure you check out ATC we now have a great utility trailer to fit your budget as well.
Motorcycle Trailers
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010Summer is here and now is a great time to get your ATC motorcycle trailer. You’ve invested in a beautiful bike why would you trust it to just any old cargo trailer. The Aluminum Trailer Company offers the best fit and finish you will find in the motorcycle trailer industry. Take a moment and visit our website www.aluminumtrailer.com Look at the motorcycle trailer section then look for the GTX package. This motorcycle trailer package will give you just about every feature you could want in your trailer, but if that is not enough feel free to give one us a call and we will help you design your own custom trailer to give you exactly what you want.
Just another thought an ATC motorcycle is so practical. Instead of adding to your garage just add a trailer that you can use to store your bikes and transport safely to the next bike rally.
Mobile Power
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010There are so many applications for mobile power trailers. ATC has designed and built what we call the mobile air, power, and light trailer. The fire industry needs a way to provide light, air, and power to the disaster scene. Our air, power and light trailers come with a powers 20 Kw diesel generator. This allows enough power to light up the scene and run air equipment that is used to fill the tanks for the fire breathing apparatus. Our air trailer is compact enough to be pulled with a ¾ ton truck but also provides enough room for the bottles to be easily filled from the inside of standing outside of the trailer. It helps us insure the job is done correct without having to worry about tough environment on the outside of the mobile power trailer. ATC is about to build a beautiful air power and light trailer that also provides a rehabilitation area for the fireman to recharge during deployment. Keep an eye on www.aluminumtrailer.com/custom (emergency response section) after July 2010 you will see this first of its kind air, power, light and rehab trailer.
Mobile Communications
Monday, July 5th, 2010If your company needs a mobile communications unit please give us a call. ATC has developed quite an experience in building mobile communications units. We have worked with groups like the coast guard, national guard, army, navy air force, federal, state, municipalities, and numerous commercial applications. With working so many different groups we feel we can offer you a wide range of experience in helping you design your mobile communications trailer or truck. Take a moment to look at the custom section of our website www.aluminumtrailer/custom.com . You will begin to get a feel of some our capabilities. We want to help you design and build the best mobile communications unit to fit your budget and needs.
Enclosed Trailers
Friday, July 2nd, 2010You could have had an enclosed trailer. My guess is that many people think they can’t afford an enclosed trailer but have they considered all of the advantages? First of all what did you spend on the equipment or toys you are transporting. An enclosed trailer will keep them safe and secure. Also an enclosed trailer will help keep your investments out of the public eye, I am sure you have heard the saying out of sight out of mind. With an enclosed trailer you also create mobile storage for your toys. You also now have a mobile garage to work on your toys when you get to your destination. Motiv and ATC have launched an all new line of inexpensive enclosed trailers called the ravin light series. You might be surprised how inexpensive it can be to get a quality built enclosed trailer. Check out our enclosed trailers on our website at www.aluminumtrailer.com
Dog House Trailers
Thursday, July 1st, 2010The oil industry has used dog house trailers for your years. It has really been a fitting name for the typical crew trailer in the industry. The basic dog house trailer would include a rear door entry, a little shelter, knowledge box, and a couple lockers and that was about it. Now ATC is in the dog house trailer business and things have changed. The Aluminum trailer company has built hundreds of deluxe dog house trailers to fit our customer’s needs. From basic steel locker trailers to high end aluminum dog house trailers ATC can custom design and build a trailer to meet your crews needs. The all aluminum dog house trailers offers many benefits such as light weight, corrosion resistant and long term value. We know your crew is going to be tough on your dog house trailer but with an aluminum dog house trailer after years of abuse ATC can refurbish your trailer at a fraction of the cost of buying a new one.
Take a moment to see just a few of the custom dog house trailers we have built and designed from the ground up. Just hop on www.aluminumtrailer.com then click on the custom section. Look at the crew trailer section and you will see just a few of the great oil field trailers we have built.
