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The Aluminum Trailer Company and Motiv Trailers
Archive for August, 2010
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
Over the years ATC has developed several Living quarters trailer packages. We now offer a 12’ and 14’ (with slide out) living quarter package for gooseneck and fifth wheel trailers and various bathroom packages for the bumper pull trailers. The Living quarter trailer package is shown on our website at http://www.aluminumtrailer.com/living%20quarters For example lets look at the 12’ Living quarter package. It is a spacious set up that sleeps four. Full amenities are included.
ATC living quarter trailers are not the typical RV toy hauler you are probably used to seeing. We start with a custom car hauler frame then add your living quarter. Our wood cabinets are real oak or maple or cherry, built in our own cabinet shop. If you want actual corian countertops in your living quarters we can do that as well. This is just the beginning. If you need a garage to meet your custom specs or needs we will help you get what you want as well. Please give us a call to discuss your next or first living quarter trailer.
Tags: Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Custom Trailers, Living Quarter Trailers, Living Quarters, motiv, Motiv Trailers
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Monday, August 30th, 2010
Every once in a while we get customers asking us why we use Advantech floors in our trailers… Here’s the scoop.
There really is only one downside to Advantech and that is that customers sometimes initially think it is just cheap chipboard and we are cutting corners to save cost. A simple look into Advantech proves otherwise.
The true facts are that Advantech was created by Huber Woods out Charlotte, North Carolina for the housing industry. They created this board because housing contractors were complaining that the standard plywood sub floors on their houses were delaminating when it sat unprotected in the snow, sleet and rain. Huber woods created Advantech to withstand the moisture that was destroying the plywood subfloors. Advantech is a manufactured wood board but it is different than any other OSB on the market. It is made with non-water soluble glue and it is compressed with 4 times the pressure than that of a normal OSB. If you look at the board close up you will clearly see the difference between this board and any other OSB.
Advantech is used exclusively in our snowmobile trailers and it works better than any other product. The snow comes and melts but it does not penetrate the board. All you have to do is simply sweep the water out of the trailer. Due to the density of the board it also does well holding up against the sharp snowmobile carbides. With a plywood floor, you need to change the plywood every few years because the carbides tear the plywood to sheds. With Advantech the carbides will scratch and mar the surface, but it will not penetrate the board. We’ve seen many “well seasoned” snowmobile trailers come in with noting more than scratches on the floor… nothing like a plywood floor.
Another huge benefit Advantech provides is in on our wide body car haulers. Advantech can be ordered in any width we want, whereas plywood can only be ordered in at 96″ wide. On a 102″ wide body trailer that means that there has to be a silly 3” plywood seam the entire length of there trailer. With Advantech we order our boards in at 99″ wide so it PERFECTLY fits into a wide body frame design.
Tags: Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Custom Trailers, motiv, Motiv Trailers
Posted in Car Haulers, Cargo Trailers, Custom Trailers, Gooseneck Car Haulers, Gooseneck Trailers, Living Quarters, Motorcycle Trailers, Snowmobile & ATV Trailers, Stacker Trailers, Uncategorized | Comments Off
Friday, August 27th, 2010
We sure have grown up a fair bit since the first race car hauler we built and showed down in Daytona back in February of 2000. I’ll be honest, that first ATC race car hauler trip to Daytona was a struggle. Some of the top trim came off on my way down to Florida and my dad and I spent the better part of a day looking for it along the highway. Somehow, by the grace of God, we found it! We popped it back on and continued on the show. To say we were a bit “green” in the race car hauler business would be quite an understatement.
I’m happy to say over the past 11 years we have done a lot of growing up and we have learned a tremendous amount from our customers and dealers. We now find ourselves deep into the race car hauler business with an overflowing list of satisfied customers. We thank all of you who helped us get here and have had a part in our success.
While we have learned a lot and enjoyed some success over the years, part of being a great company is never getting complacent. I’m happy to say that we are continuing to grow and improve our race car haulers. We invite you to see the new product launch at this years PRI (Performance Racing Industry) show in Orlando Florida. We promise you will not be disappointed with the new look and features in our ATC and Motiv race car haulers.
Tags: Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Car Hauler, Car Haulers, Car Trailers, Custom Trailer, Custom Trailers, Gooseneck Car Haulers, motiv, Motiv Trailers, Open Car Haulers, Race Trailer, Race Trailers
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Thursday, August 26th, 2010
Toy hauler trailers are similar to living quarter trailers in that they have some of the same components. However the purpose of a toy hauler is a bit more defined as hauling toys and doubling as living space when toy hauler owners are playing at an event. Toy haulers usually include some kind of living space. Toy hauler trailers also include a garage space of some kind for the transport of the toys. Toy hauler trailers sometimes mix the two of these items into one so that they use the space inside the trailer more efficiently. Toy haulers come in all shapes and sizes. Toy hauler trailers can be large or small and can be a full living quarter or just a bathroom/kitchen with a garage. ATC living quarter trailers are equipped to carry much larger loads than most travel trailer or RV based toy hauler trailer. You very often can get a disappointing result when you spend much time and money on a toy hauler trailer. Toy hauler trailers can very greatly in both material quality and fit/finish. Because it’s a living space and not a typical trailer, toy hauler trailers to us, seem to be more crucial in these areas. Toy hauler trailers are made by many manufacturers and there for have a wide range of results. Toy hauler trailers at ATC get more time and attention than most manufacturers give them. We feel that toy hauler trailers are very important to our business.
Tags: Aluminum Trailers, ATC, ATV Trailers, Custom Trailers, motiv, Motiv Trailers, Toy Hauler
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Wednesday, August 25th, 2010
Living quarter trailers take some unique capabilities to build the right way. Here at ATC I wouldn’t say that we specialize in living quarter trailers but we do a good job in building them. Our living quarter trailers don’t really compare to an RV or Travel trailer in either price or design. Our living quarter trailers usually are highly customized and serve multiple purposes. Our living quarter trailers can be added to most of our models to make a very unique product that meets a living quarter trailer customers needs. Living quarter trailers can be slapped together in a way that gives the appearance of a finished livable unit but then have nothing beneath the surface that will satisfy the customer over the long haul. We have our own custom wood cabinet shop where we make high quality cabinets for our living quarter trailers. Our living quarter trailers also can be outfitted with aluminum racing cabinets in place of wood as well. Living quarter trailers also take a special kind of worker that can do finish work as well as being efficient on time. To fit all of the things required by a place that you expect to live in into a small space afforded by a living quarter trailer is very difficult. Living quarter trailers become even more difficult to build when they are customized. We have been building living quarter trailers for about 5 years now and have done pretty well.
Tags: Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Custom Trailer, Custom Trailers, Living Quarter Trailers, Living Quarters, motiv, Motiv Trailers
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Friday, August 13th, 2010
Believe it or not, winter is just around the corner. While we are all sad to see summer go, it means snowmobile season will soon be upon us! Now is the perfect time to contact your closest ATC/Motiv dealer to spec out a snowmobile trailer that best fits your needs. Waiting until the last moment means that you have to settle with a good; while planning a head assures you can get the perfect trailer! ATC and Motiv offer both a steel and aluminum line of snowmobile trailers which you can custom design to meet your every need. Not only can we provide you an amazing trailer to haul your expensive snowmobiles but you can also design your trailer to include a bathroom and lounge which will be a nice escape from the intense winter conditions. Visit us at www.aluminumtrailer.com and gain inspiration from trailers we have built in the past to spec out your new ATC/Motiv trailer.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Custom Trailers, Motiv Trailers, Snowmobile Trailers
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Monday, August 9th, 2010
Open Car Hauler
Don’t miss the opportunity to take advantage of ATC’s 18’ open car hauler special. For a limited time only ATC is offering all aluminum, all tube construction, full perimeter frame Concours series open car hauler for the retail price of $4,620. Below is a list of all the standard features included in the retail price!
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Trailer Type: 2010 ATC Concours Series Open Car Hauler
Axles: (2) 3500# Torsion Axles
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Width: 8.5′
Length: 18′
Height: 0′
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Model #: ATCO8518TA2(7000#GVW)
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$5,467.00
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Standard Features:
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FRAME
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- FULL PERIMETER ALUMINUM FRAME
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- 2000# ZINC PLATED MANUAL JACK
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- ELECTRIC BRAKES – ALL AXLES
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- GEL CELL BATTERY BREAKAWAY KIT
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EXTERIOR
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- L.E.D. SINGLE BRAKE LIGHTS
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- GRAY MOD WHEELS W/ CHROME CAP
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- ST205/75R15LRC RADIAL TIRES
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CONCOURS FEATURES
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- IN FRAME LOCKING RAMP STORAGE
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Regular Price:
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$5,467.00
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Manufacturer Stimulus Discount:
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$-847.00
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Final Price:
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$4,620.00
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Contact ATC at 1-877-441-2440 for a dealer near you!
Tags: ATC, ATC Dealers, Car Hauler, Car Haulers, Custom Trailers, Gooseneck Car Haulers, Motiv Dealers, Motiv Trailers, Open Car Haulers
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Friday, August 6th, 2010
Mobile office trailers are a specialized product that many companies build exclusively. Mobile office trailers are usually built very cheaply for construction sites or mechanical contracting sites. They are constructed to be parked in one place for a very long time and there fore the running gear of most mobile office trailers built by these companies are not made to withstand many miles on the road. Mobile office trailers that ATC builds are a bit more expensive but are built to last longer and perform better on the road. At times there are mobile office trailers that are treated as a throw away product that will only last a few years and then need to be replaced. The hassle of buying a new mobile office is difficult and the longer one lasts and meets the mobile office customer’s needs. Sometimes mobile office trailers require multiple talents to do well at. We have to have a wide variety of strengths to build well. We need to be able build a product for the mobile office customer that lasts and performs well in a variety of climates and harsh environments. Longevity is also important with mobile office trailers.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Custom Command Center, Custom Trailer, Mobil Command Center, Mobile Command Centers, Mobile Displays, motiv, Motiv Trailers
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Thursday, August 5th, 2010
Commercial Trailers are a large part of what we do here at ATC. We tend to do things that commercial trailer customers want. Commercial trailer buyers tend to be more concerned with performance than with price. They want their commercial trailer to perform in the field to their expectations no matter what the surrounding circumstances are. Many people that buy commercial trailers depend on that trailer for their livelihoods. If the commercial trailer has a problem in the field or does not do what the end user wants it to do, then the whole commercial trailer becomes a wasted product. Commercial trailer buyers also want a product that will last longer than a typical cheaper cargo style trailer. When you calculate the monthly cost of a seemingly expensive commercial trailer, the price becomes less of an issue when that commercial trailer lasts 10 years. Commercial trailers are a very important part of our business and we make sure that our commercial customers are satisfied with all of the projects that we do here at ATC.
Tags: Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Commercial Trailers, Concession Trailers, Corporate Solutions, Custom Command Center, Mobil Command Center, Mobile Displays, motiv, Motiv Trailers
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Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
Motorcycle trailers are everywhere. You’ve seen them and didn’t even know it. They hide the precious cargo of motorcycle lovers all over the country. If you ride, you know what I’m talking about. It’s not only motorcycle being hauled in your motorcycle trailer; it’s a huge investment and it is your baby. Your pride and joy.
That’s why you need a motorcycle trailer designed to take excellent care of your bike. A motorcycle trailer designed from the bottom up to give you years of incredible towing and a mobile garage to move your motorcycle any where you want to ride.
ATC/Motiv motorcycle trailers fit the bill. Top design starts at the bottom of the trailer; the sub frame. All tube frame work makes ATC/Motiv the strongest motorcycle trailer on the market… Tube walls and tube roof complete the framework of the trailer and provide years of strength and towing satisfaction.
The inside of the trailer can be tricked out almost any way you want it. Popular options include smooth aluminum walls and ceiling, coin flooring, all aluminum cabinetry, 110 volt and 12volt lighting. This list is only the beginning, the options are almost endless.
ATC has been perfecting the motorcycle trailer for 10 years. Give our motorcycle trailer a look. We think you will like what you see.
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Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
Over 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 the basic transportation purpose. 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. Today’s 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.
Tags: Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Custom Trailer, Custom Trailers, Race Trailers
Posted in Car Haulers, Custom Trailers, Gooseneck Car Haulers, Open Car Hauler, Uncategorized | Comments Off
Monday, August 2nd, 2010
The Aluminum Trailer Company(ATC) is the premium manufacturer of enclosed cargo, specialty, and auto trailers. More and more trailer users are turning to ATC as our reputation for the highest quality continues to grow through out the trailer industry.
The Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC has been building trailers since 1999. ATC is located in Nappanee, Indiana, the heart of Amish country. The company founders recognized the quality work force that was available in this area of northern Indiana and knew this was the place to build with unsurpassed quality.
ATC builds the only all aluminum frame trailer in the country. Other manufactures add steel reinforcements on their race trailers. Not ATC. We build our trailer with a perimeter tube frame, tube side walls on 16” centers, and a sturdy 1”x 3” tube roof structure also on 16” centers. This type of construction is what allows ATC to build one of the strongest and lightest trailers in the industry.
With ATC you can have it your way! We offer trailer sizes ranging from 5′ wide x 8′ long all the way up to 8.5′ wide x 53′ in length. No matter what your need may be, we can build a trailer that’s perfect for the job. You can customize any trailer to your personal taste thanks to thousands of options and custom options department. ATC offers an amazing list of options for you to add to your trailer and over 13 different exterior colors
ATC offers a wide variety of trailers. Our product line up includes open car haulers, motorcycle trailers, cargo trailers, enclosed car haulers, gooseneck car haulers, stackers, and specially designed commercial trailers. We offer a vast array of options on trailers.
Owning the best costs little more than the other brands. Value is not just the purchase price, but rather what your trailer will cost you to own and operate over the long haul. The superior construction, attention-to-detail, expert and prompt customer service, and a higher resale price at trade-in time all equals more value for your dollar.
Check out ATC today. You will be glad you did!
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Custom Trailer, Custom Trailers
Posted in Car Haulers, Cargo Trailers, Custom Trailers, Gooseneck Car Haulers, Gooseneck Trailers, Living Quarters, Motorcycle Trailers, Open Car Hauler, Snowmobile & ATV Trailers, Stacker Trailers, Uncategorized | Comments Off
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