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The Aluminum Trailer Company and Motiv Trailers
Archive for the ‘Living Quarters’ Category
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
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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.
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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
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Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
Here 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.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Bunk Trailers, Custom Trailer, Custom Trailers, Living Quarter Trailers, Living Quarters, motiv, Motiv Dealers, Motiv Trailers
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Friday, July 16th, 2010
When 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!
Tags: Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Bunk Trailers, Custom Trailers, Living Quarter Trailers, Living Quarters
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Thursday, July 15th, 2010
Did 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
Tags: Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Custom Trailer, Custom Trailers, Living Quarter Trailers, Living Quarters
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Friday, July 2nd, 2010
You 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
Tags: Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Car Haulers, Cargo Trailers, Commercial Trailers, Concession Trailers, Corporate Solutions, Custom Command Center, Custom Trailer, Gooseneck Trailers, Living Quarters, Mobile Displays, motiv, Motiv Trailers, Office and Lab Trailer, Race Trailers, Specialty Trailers, Steel Trailers, Vending Trailers
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Friday, September 11th, 2009
Congratulations, If you are scouring the internet looking for high quality living quarter trailers, you can put down your mouse; your search is over. Welcome to ATC and Motiv Trailers! By now, I’m sure you have found a plethora of other trailer manufactures that offer their trailers with farmed out sleeping accommodations and kitchenette features.
Here at ATC and Motiv, you’ll find that we proudly construct 100% of our high quality living quarter trailers in-house. We do this because we have found that the quality of the living quarter conversion is paramount and we do not want to lose control of this during the manufacturing process. Over the years, we have spoke with hundreds of racers out at the tracks and learned how critical a comfortable living environment is while spending time out at the track. In order to provide the comforts of home while out at the track we chose to include much of the luxuries of home. All of our living quarter models come standard with real hardwood cabinetry and craftsmanship just like you find in your home.
We invite you to look though our full line of living quarter trailers for our aluminum frame ATC and steel frame Motiv trailers. You’ll find more information on our 12’ floor plan and our 14’ floor plan with a slide out on our website at www.aluminumtrailer.com. Make sure to check out some of the custom living quarter projects too. Please call us if we can help you with your next living quarter trailer.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Living Quarter Trailers, Motiv Trailers
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Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
ATC and Motiv Trailers is becoming fairly well known for our custom and commercial trailers, as well as our stellar enclosed car haulers. But did you know that we also build RV trailers too? We offer several RV trailer packages and modules in both steel and aluminum – and they’re pretty darn fine ones at that! If you’re looking for a toy hauler, our t1 or t2 module is designed with everything you need to travel in style. Both packages are available on our steel RSX and MSX, and the all-aluminum Quest and SS models…and they’re loaded with classy features like black appliances, brushed nickel kitchen and bathroom fixtures, glass shower, and RV style toilets.
If you’re into sheer RV trailer luxury, check out our 12′ and 14′ LQ Packages. They come standard with all the great stuff listed above, plus solid hand-crafted cabinetry and woodwork, hydraulic slide-outs, premium queen-sized mattresses, and awesome décor. And of course all this goes on top of the superior ATC and Motiv craftsmanship that goes into each and every trailer we build.
And did you know that ATC and Motiv is RVIA certified? The RVIA (Recreational Vehicle Industry Association) maintains a strict standard of quality for RV trailer manufacturers they certify. When you get your ATC or Motiv trailer with an RVIA seal on it, you can rest assured it was made with the utmost attention to quality in the electrical, plumbing, heating, and safety systems. Just one more way we exceed your expectations.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Living Quarters, Motiv Trailers
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Friday, April 24th, 2009
RV trailers are growing in popularity. Their versatility as a recreational vehicle for the family and a trailer to haul the family toys, all terrain vehicles, motorcycles or off road bikes makes the RV trailer a perfect purchase for many traveling families.
There are 2 basic types of RV trailer: the garage/cargo area and the living quarters are separated with a hard partition wall or to maximize the utility of the space, the living quarters are incorporated into the garage/cargo area. This kind of arrangement includes fold away beds, removable tables, and shared cabinet space. Depending on your RV trailer need will dictate the type best suited for you.
Cargo carrying capacity is the biggest concern in determining the RV trailer to fit your needs. Living quarter amenities add considerable weight to RV trailers so make sure you have sufficient carrying capacity left to haul your cargo. Consider purchasing a trailer with higher GVWR than you think you will need. Be sure your tow vehicle is rated appropriately.
You will also want to make sure the cargo area footprint is large enough for your stuff. Consider putting all of your cargo as you would like to arrange it on an open space and measure the footprint. Maximum exterior width for RV trailers is 102″, which equates to approximately 98″ of interior width. You will need to take into consideration the rear door opening to make sure the cargo will fit.
Finally, think about how you will be using the trailer while at your destination. Will the vehicles be parked inside when not in use, is there an exterior awning to “expand” the living space?
RV trailers are an economical way to take your toys with you on family vacations. Consider these few tips before making your purchase.
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Monday, April 20th, 2009
It’s one of those annoying facts of life – sooner or later, everyone has to answer the call of nature. It’s especially irritating when you’re at the racetrack, or on a job site, where decent facilities aren’t always readily available. And from a woman’s perspective, let me tell you, it can be REALLY tough to find an acceptable place to take care of business! And don’t even get me started on the long lines you typically have to wait in.
That’s why ATC and Motiv Trailers offer a great variety of bathroom trailers to choose from! You can have a clean, private place to use the restroom…right inside your trailer. We have designed a number of awesome bathroom packages to fit anybody’s needs. If you want to keep it simple, the S1 or S2 bathroom package added to your tag trailer is the perfect way to go. The wedge nose design maximizes your trailer storage space, and you can even add a shower with the S3 bathroom trailer package. Another extremely popular option we offer is the GN3 Walkaround Bathroom trailer. This design, available on all of our gooseneck trailers, has the bathroom tucked up against the riser wall and still leaves room for stairs leading up to the bunk. Our racer customers love this floorplan for the track…it leaves plenty of room in the garage for your cars and provides quick and easy bathroom access. You can use the restroom and even wash up, right there in the comfort and privacy of your own trailer. Oh, and did I mention that the GN3 comes with your choice of oak or aluminum cabinets, 12V sconce lights, RV style toilet, medicine cabinet with mirror, and glass shower door? Ladies, trust me, this is a classy addition to your trailer…and gentlemen, need I tell you how happy this will make the women in your life? Of course, we also offer these bathroom packages on our custom trailers – they are an excellent addition to any mobile office or lab trailers, command centers, and even kitchen/vending trailers. Yes, once again, we take care of all your needs here at ATC and Motiv…even the ones that aren’t often talked about!
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Tuesday, February 10th, 2009
 ATC & Motiv Trailers has built bunk trailers for the past several years. In the attached picture you will see 10 of these trailers deployed in the recent Ice storms in Arkansas and Missouri. These bunk trailers have been deployed for hurricanes, events, and just about anywhere you need a mobile hotel. Each bunk trailer is equipped with 20 beds, privacy curtains, generators two full bathrooms dividing the trailer into two groups. By dividing the sleeping arrangements into two separate areas one crew can be sleeping while one is section is accessible to the crew that is currently up and working. Each bunk trailer is completely self sufficient and ready roll to the next event. For more in depth pictures of these bunk trailers visit our Custom & Corporate Sales page. In the bunks and bath section you will see two different styles of bunk trailers ATC has custom built for our customers. Please feel free to give us a call (574.773.9031) we will help you design your custom Bunk Trailer.
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Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
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Elkhart county is known as the RV capital, but with high gas prices and a slower economy it’s a big investment to buy an RV and a trailer to haul your toys and equipment. Our living quarters offer you both in one great package! You can still get good gas mileage with your pickup, haul your cargo and have a place to sleep! We offer a variety of layouts and we can customize the trailer to fit your needs. So take a look at our living quarters page to get an idea of what you may want and let us know how we can help get you in a living quarters trailer. |
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Friday, May 9th, 2008
The Aluminum Trailer Company has designed two living quarter trailers to best fit the needs of our traveling retail customers. ATC is now offering a 12′ and 14′ Living Quarter that will make you feel like you never left home!
Our 12′ and 14′ LQ’s now come standard with (2) 20# LP tanks, city water hook up, 6 gallon DSI water heater, winterizing tap and a 25,000 BTU LP ducted furnace. This is just the beginning of everything you will receive in your new all aluminum, full tube, full perimeter frame ATC LQ. An elegant Oak based woodwork in the kitchen, living room, bathroom and bedroom will show you the amazing craftsmanship and standards ATC strives for.
The holding tank capacity in our Living quarter trailers are as follows-94 gallon fresh water tank, 45 gallon grey water holding tank, 45 gallon black holding tank and sewer hose storage. See our Living Quarter Trailers to find out more!
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Monday, June 4th, 2007
The Aluminum Trailer Company has designed two living quarter trailers to best fit the needs of our traveling retail customers. ATC is now offering a 12′ and 14′ Living Quarter that will make you feel like you never left home!
Our 12′ and 14′ LQ’s now come standard with (2) 20# LP tanks, city water hook up, 6 gallon DSI water heater, winterizing tap and a 25,000 BTU LP ducted furnace. This is just the beginning of everything you will receive in your new all aluminum, full tube, full perimeter frame ATC LQ. An elegant Oak based woodwork in the kitchen, living room, bathroom and bedroom will show you the amazing craftsmanship and standards ATC strives for.
The holding tank capacity in our Living quarter trailers are as follows-94 gallon fresh water tank, 45 gallon grey water holding tank, 45 gallon black holding tank and sewer hose storage.
To find out more information look us up on the web at www.aluminumtrailer.com
Tags: Aluminum Living Quarter Trailers, Aluminum Trailers, Living Quarter Options, Living Quarter Trailer Companies, Living Quarter Trailers, LQ Trailers, LQ's
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