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The Aluminum Trailer Company and Motiv Trailers
Archive for the ‘Car Haulers’ Category
Friday, September 11th, 2009
ATC and Motiv Trailers have developed our own niche in the race car hauler business. Yes, we care incredibly about keeping our prices down for our customers, but price has never been our leading sales pitch. We have developed our business around building the best race car haulers in the business. The reason customers keep coming back to ATC and Motiv is because our quality and fit and finish simply cannot be beat.
We also have found ways to continue to come out with innovative new designs and race programs that keep us in the winners circle. The FastLane and RedLine packages on our ATC and Motiv trailers are our two top selling packages. We package in all of our most popular options for race car haulers. These packages include aluminum cabinetry, cast corners, polished trims, aluminum wheels, aluminum walls, premium floor coverings and a host of all the 110v features that racers need. We found that by packaging in these features we were able to offer these packages at a wonderful price point.
The racing community is a tight-knit group that knows and respects quality and precision craftsmanship. We encourage prospective customers to ask their racing counterparts about ATC and Motiv and see what kind of buzz is out there. We view each and every trailer as a mobile advertisement for our company. We’re confident that you’ll hear the same great new about ATC that we have been hearing for ten years now. You can also check us out on the web at www.AluminumTrailer.com
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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.
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
The Aluminum Trailer Company(ATC) has been building car 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 a world class all aluminum car trailer.
ATC builds the only all aluminum frame car trailer in the industry. Other manufactures add steel reinforcements on their race trailers. Not on ATC’s enclosed car trailer. We build our car 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 the strongest and lightest car trailers in the industry.
ATC offers a vast array of options on car trailers. We can custom design an all aluminum car trailer to meet your needs. Our extensive list of options includes generators, compressors, 12 volt and 110 volt electrical, floor coverings, wall coverings, concession doors, interior car lifts, rear lift gates, aluminum cabinets, and that is just the tip of the iceburg. You name it and we can probably do it!
ATC builds enclosed aluminum car trailers in both a tag, or pull behind version as well as gooseneck or fifth wheel models. You can design a custom car trailer in lengths from 16′ to 34′ in our tag models and our gooseneck models come in lengths from 28′ to 53′.
Check out an ATC car trailer today. You will be glad you did!
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Friday, May 8th, 2009
ATC and Motiv build all kinds of trailers from little 6′ x 10′ up to 53′ semi-style rigs, but without question, race car haulers are a perennial top seller. Once we broke into the race car hauler business, our trailers began to almost promote themselves out at the racetrack. Much to our benefit, racers are a tight-knit group that recognize quality and precision craftsmanship. We found that the word about ATC and Motiv spread quickly.
Due to our connection with racers we are continually revising our race car haulers to make sure we are ahead of the curve with the ever changing needs of the racing industry. We credit our dedicated dealer network and customers for helping keep us on the cutting edge. What kind of race car hauler are you looking for? Call one of our dealers today and let us show you why ATC has risen to the top of the race car hauler business.
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Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
There are many choices available in aluminum car haulers. You know the benefits of aluminum, lighter weight, resistant to road salt and corrosion. You know you want an aluminum car hauler, but the choices still seem endless. Here are a few things to look for as you compare different aluminum car haulers.
First, look at the foundation of the aluminum car hauler, the frame. Is it a full perimeter frame with 16′ floor joists that provides the greatest strength, construction just like your home or is the frame of the aluminum car hauler made with main rails running on the interior of the trailer and outriggers? What materials are being used? Is it structural aluminum of the appropriate size and thickness to support the rigors of transporting or is it basic tube steel made with a cheaper aluminum alloy? Is the frame of the aluminum car hauler completely aluminum designed and engineered from the ground up as an aluminum trailer or is it a steel construction frame with aluminum substituted in some high visibility areas?
Secondly, check out the manufacturer of aluminum car haulers. At Aluminum Trailer Company, we started with building aluminum car haulers from the ground up. Our engineering and design teams have years of experience working with aluminum. That’s all we do.
When you are in the market for aluminum car haulers, look for an ATC authorized dealer. Visit our website at www.aluminumtrailer.com for a complete list of dealers along with galleries of many unique aluminum car haulers and an array of other enclosed all aluminum trailers
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Tuesday, April 21st, 2009
Let me suggest items you should look for in an Open Car Hauler Trailer.
The first question you need to answer is your preference for aluminum or steel. Steel trailers will be less expensive than their aluminum counterpart, but weighs more and is susceptible to corrosion from road salt, grime, and the weather, whereas aluminum is corrosion resistant and will generally last longer and look better under the same conditions.
The next important question to answer is what are your weight requirements? Do you have the right tow vehicle for the weight rating of the trailer? What is the weight of the vehicle you will load on the trailer? An 18′ open car hauler trailer can weigh anywhere from 1,200# to 2,000# depending on whether it is made of aluminum or steel, and options selected. You are fine with tandem 3,500# axles if your vehicle and cargo weight less than 5,000#, but you may want to consider heavier axles to increase the carrying capacity of your trailer if your vehicle weighs more than 5,000# or if you are intending to haul other cargo with the vehicle that would exceed 5,000# in weight.
You will also want to know some specific measurements of your vehicle, ground clearance, wheel base, door clearance, overall length and width are all important to insure your car can be properly loaded and secured on your new open car hauler trailer.
Equipped with this information, you’re now ready to start looking at trailers. There are many brands of open car hauler trailers available. Different brands offer different specialties. Look for the following: ramp dimensions, load ratings, and ramp storage; deck height, stabilizer jacks for loading, removable or permanently fastened fenders, radial tires or bias ply, LED or incandescent lighting. All of these differ with brands and will have a significant impact on your experience with your open car hauler trailer.
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Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
If you’re into racing, by necessity, you’re probably also into car hauler trailers…and you know there is a huge variety of them out there. More than likely you have purchased more than one – and if so, you know that one of the first decisions you have to make is whether to build your trailer out of aluminum or steel. Steel frame trailers have been around longer and certainly cost less than aluminum; however, aluminum has become extremely popular for all types of trailers, including car haulers.
What are the advantages, you ask? Why would anyone pay more for aluminum? Well, the first one most people talk about is the weight difference. Aluminum is definitely lighter than steel. The average aluminum frame is 10 to 20 percent lighter than the identical steel frame. However, that isn’t the only benefit. One of the best things about aluminum is its rust and corrosion resistance. Your aluminum trailer will maintain its beautiful appearance year after year with very little upkeep, while you would have to keep a constant watch on your steel trailer for rust. This also makes the resale value of an aluminum trailer higher than steel.
Another thing to keep in mind with aluminum car hauler trailers is that once you enter the arena of aluminum trailers, you are looking at a whole new realm of quality, fit and finish. Once a company commits to building an aluminum trailer, they quickly learn to step up to a much greater level. This is especially true at ATC, where the Quest, our aluminum car hauler trailer, is the only true all-aluminum trailer on the market today. Give us a call today and let us show you how awesome an all-aluminum trailer can be!
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Sunday, March 8th, 2009
I typed Car Haulers in my Google search engine and it came back with over 1 million hits on those keywords. Every kind of car hauler you could possibly imagine, steel, aluminum, open, fully enclosed, 1 car to 10 car haulers are all available at every price range. Given all these options, how does a consumer decide which one best fits his or her needs? The most important factor in selecting your car hauler is finding the right manufacturer. Understanding the company’s mission, is it to be the price leader or the highest quality product with the most expensive parts, to be the largest volume producer, to be the most recognized name in car haulers, to offer the gamut of car haulers. Obviously the mission of the car hauler manufacturer will dictate the final product affecting everything from the design of the car hauler to the delivery process. How many years has the manufacturer been building car haulers? There is constant change…car dimensions change, consumer preferences change, more storage, sleeping quarters, bathroom facilities, awnings, entrance door widths, rear ramp door heights, tow vehicle capabilities. You want a manufacturer who has the knowledge and experience to understand your needs, not only for your trailer but for resale, you want a trailer that holds its market value. ATC & Motiv Trailers is a niche manufacturer of enclosed car haulers and has been for the last 8 years building car haulers for the weekend race enthusiast, the classic car buff, and for the professional race team. Our sales team along with our design and structural engineers knowledge and experience insure that every car hauler manufactured by ATC & Motiv Trailers is built to our customers exacting standards equipped especially for them.
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Sunday, February 22nd, 2009
The Aluminum Trailer Company(ATC) and Motiv Trailers has been building car 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 a car trailers with unsurpassed quality.
ATC builds the only all aluminum frame car trailer in the country. Other manufactures add steel reinforcements on their race trailers. Not ATC. We build our car 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 car trailers in the industry.
ATC offers a vast array of options on car trailers. One of the most popular options on a car trailer is our Fast lane package. The Fastlane package includes an aluminum screw less interior, aluminum wheels, aluminum cabinets, and a complete electrical package. The Fastlane is a great way to purchase a car trailer that is ready to roll to any occasion.
The Fastlane is a complete package for a ready to go car trailer but it is not the only way to purchase your ATC car trailer. ATC offers an amazing list of options for you to add to your car trailer to customize your car trailer. Options like interior floor coverings, over 13 different exterior colors, aluminum wheel upgrades, and car trailer lengths from 18′ to 53′.
Check out an ATC car trailer today. You will be glad you did!
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Monday, February 16th, 2009
Think all trailers were created equally? Think again! Here at ATC and Motiv, we’ve taken enclosed car haulers to a whole new level. We are driven by quality and craftsmanship…not by quantity. Our ATC all-aluminum enclosed car haulers are the strongest, lightest, and best looking trailers around. Features like polished cast aluminum corners, stainless steel verticals, screwless exterior, and LED lights are just a few of the things that make our trailers stand out from the rest – and that’s just on the outside. Take a look inside and you’ll see our custom cabinets, recessed fluorescent lights, maybe some screwless interior aluminum walls and ceiling…everything you could want to make your trailer the best looking one around. If you love ATC’s world class quality but are on a budget, check out our Motiv Trailers line of steel enclosed car haulers. Built by the same Amish craftsmen, they offer a more economical alternative to aluminum.
Want your enclosed car hauler designed exactly how you want it? That’s no problem either. Our engineers are happy to work with your custom needs. While other manufacturers turn out enclosed car haulers that are a dime a dozen, we take pride in the fact that we rarely build identical trailers. We’ll do whatever it takes to accommodate your car, team, and tools – and we’ll do it with style! Steel or all-aluminum, tag or gooseneck, we offer a trailer that’s perfect for you.
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Saturday, February 14th, 2009
Not all car haulers are created equal. And do you remember that old phrase your dad taught you long ago about, you get what you pay for? All of this and more is true about ATC and Motiv car haulers. ATC and Motiv car haulers are some of the best built trailers on the road. We proudly offer a full tube constructed frame as well real world Amish craftsmanship. Because our trailers offer industry-leading quality and fit-and-finish, our trailers have garnered a name of respect among the racing community. We also recognize that most racers still have specific needs from their car hauling trailer. Twenty years ago a car hauler was just a box on wheels, but now that just doesn’t cut it. ATC and Motiv offer a vast options list to help customize your trailer into exactly what suits your needs. We even offer a free download to our quoting software (ATC & Motiv Express) on our website that helps customers better understand our available options and the associated costs. In order to make sure you custom car hauler is built to your specification ATC and Motiv also provides 3-D CAD prints. Before any custom car hauler gets welded in our shop, we will be sure that the custom CAD prints meet your full expectation. Save yourself a headache and invest your hard earned dollars in a trailer that will perform well for you over the long haul. Not only will your ATC or Motiv car hauler be with you for a long time, we can also assure you that it will be a trailer you will be proud to tow!
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Friday, May 9th, 2008
If you’re familiar with ATC you already know we build one of the finest car hauler trailers available in the industry…but did you know that we build each and every ATC trailer utilizing an ALL tube construction?
That’s right, when it came to designing our frames we didn’t cut corners or use inferior materials. Every structural component on an ATC trailer is built with aluminum tubing. Other manufacturers use less expensive and weaker extrusions like L-angles, I-beams, Z-rails and other open ended extrusions.
At ATC we know the foundation of every trailer begins with a solid frame, not only in design but in the materials we use. So if you’re comparing our trailer to our competitors, realize what you’re getting before you invest your hard-earned dollars. At ATC we build better trailers with better materials.
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Monday, April 9th, 2007
Looking to haul a valuable car but don’t have the capacity to tow an enclosed car hauler? Motiv has just the trailer for you! The Launch Series Car Hauler is constructed with a full perimeter frame and has all aluminum all tube construction. This is just the beginning of the amazing features the Launch series has to offer. Motiv offers this aluminum open car hauler is 16′, 18′ and 20′ models. Motiv also understands not everyone tows the same vehicles, therefore we also offer the opportunity to choose 3500# axles with standard 5,500 GVW or an upgrade to a 7,000 GVW. If that’s still not enough you can move to 5200# axles to accommodate the vehicle you are towing.
Other standard features/benefits this trailer offers is a 36″ beaver tail, removable fenders, 60″ ramps (with the option to upgrade to longer ramps), rear stabilizer jacks, LED lighting, flip down license plate, aluminum extruded flooring, and 102″ width overall. The Launch Series is just the trailer you have been looking for!!!!
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Wednesday, April 4th, 2007
Motiv is the hottest name in the race trailer market. The Motiv “RedLine” race trailer has been completely redesigned for 2007. This race trailer features more standard features than found on any other race trailer. The “RedLine “ race trailer includes aluminum wheels, coin rubber floor, aluminum cabinets, and a fully lined all-aluminum screwless interior to name just a few. Built to last the “RedLine” also utilizes a full tube sidewall and roof crossmember construction…we didn’t cut any corners in the design of this trailer! With unmatched features and benefits the “RedLine” race trailer offers the best overall value on the market.
So if you’re ready to hit the track…put the pedal to the floor and get to your nearest Motiv Dealer.
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Monday, April 2nd, 2007
At Motiv Trailers we understand that not everyone wants the exact same trailer. When you have a design in mind, whether it is just adding a few extras or a completely custom layout, we can provide the right trailer for you. We know that working with other manufacturers can make this process encumbering, difficult, and in the end you might not even get what you want!
With easy to use quoting software it makes it even easier to design your trailer from start to finish so that when it comes time to place your order it only takes a few minutes with one of our great dealers! With prints on every custom trailer we try to ensure that you know exactly what you are getting and it is exactly what you want. Our production line of skilled laborers has quality in mind to make sure that your custom trailer is built right from start to finish.
At Motiv we try to make the process simple and smooth to get you a trailer that is exactly to your liking. Come try one of our trailers and see the difference in our process, quality, and craftsmanship today!
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Thursday, March 29th, 2007
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