Time is running out to take advantage of our ATC and Motiv special Fastlane and Redline promotional retail customer discount. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to save money while upgrading your current trailer to the trailer of your dreams! ATC and Motiv have put together two different packages which encompass everything a racer needs and more. Check out our promotions at www.aluminumtrailer.com –just click on the promotions tab to view a list of the standard features as well as prices which will knock your socks off!
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Race Car Haulers
Thursday, December 2nd, 2010
Race Car Trailers
Wednesday, November 17th, 2010In the racing industry there are many different kinds of race car trailers. The weekend racers have their own style of race car trailer. The hobbyists have their own version of race car trailers as well. As you go up the scale into bigger time racing there is a whole different market of race car trailers. Very large racers such as bush series or Nascar use semi trailers for their race car trailers. They pull their race car trailers with a large tractor. At ATC we build race car trailers in each category. From the very smallest go-cart trailers to the largest semi type race car trailers. Each market has different needs inside of their race car haulers but they all accomplish the same things. We have the unique ability to supply both aluminum race car trailers and steel race car trailers. Each time someone approaches us with a specific request for a race car hauler we are able to deliver to them the exact product that they are looking for.
Open Car Haulers
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010Some of our most popular models at ATC are our Concours Series open car haulers. These lightweight yet extremely tough all-aluminum trailers are the simplest choice to transport your car wherever you need to go. The open deck provides a platform to beautifully display your vehicle, while the standard safety features give you peace of mind for even the longest of trips. ATC’s open car haulers come standard with non-skid extruded aluminum flooring, which will hold up beautifully under the elements. The deck comes with four 5000# D-rings to secure your cargo, and the full-perimeter aluminum tube frame offers tremendous strength without the weight of steel framing and wood decking. Best of all, the 72” ramps have in-frame locking storage! Rear stabilizer jacks are also standard to provide stability and ease during loading. And as always, ATC offers a variety of options to help your trailer fit your needs. Want longer ramps or a rock shield…perhaps a welded-on tire rack? No problem! And the very best part of the Concours series open car haulers…our everyday low price will leave plenty of cash in your pocket to spend on your vehicle! Check out our photo galleries on www.aluminumtrailer.com, or give one of our professional dealers a call today!
Open Car Hauler Trailers
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010About a year and a half ago we completely redesigned the fit, finish and function of our open car hauler trailers. We were able to lower the deck height approximately 3”, get rid of an awkward beavertail design, strengthen our frame structure, move to a more convenient rear ramp storage system… and oh yeah, drop about $500 of cost out of our open car hauler trailers.
To say we designed in some monumental changes might be a bit of an understatement. Our open car hauler trailers continue to offer a full aluminum extruded plank floor and a full aluminum tube designed frame. We also redesigned our removable fender systems to strengthen our fastening procedure.
ATC open car hauler trailers continue to set the bar for quality and value. Please visit your local ATC dealer or click on our website to learn more about this great product offering from ATC.
Race Car Trailers
Monday, September 27th, 2010Well it’s that time of year again. Yes it is autumn. The time of football games both college and pro. Yes it the time that the leaves are such beautiful colors. It also means that Thanksgiving will be here soon. But for quite a few of you out there this time of year is bittersweet. You are the ones for which the race car season is over. No more victory laps. No more weekends of the smell of oil and tires. Just you and your car stored away for winter, and of course your race car trailer.
Why your race car trailer? Well I’m pretty sure that during the season it was your most neglected part of your race necessities. Therefore, now is the perfect time to take care of business. Need some refurbishing or even some major overhauls? We can help. We as in the Aluminum Trailer Company or www.aluminumtrailer.com. You see we build race car trailers, so we are especially suited to give your trailer the tender loving care that it needs. Our service department can do it all for you from minor adjustments to major overhauls.
Even if you think that your trailer is too far gone to care about, you’ll need at least some upgrades to it if you expect to sell it. Why sell it? Well to buy a brand, spanking new race car trailer before next season starts. Wouldn’t that be a nice Christmas Gift? Oh wait, that’s my story for December. See you then. Happy Trailering!
Open Trailers
Tuesday, September 21st, 2010For ATC, open trailers are a product that we have limited numbers of. We have a 16’ open trailer only in aluminum. We have an 18’ open trailer only in aluminum. We have a 20’ open trailer only in aluminum. These open trailers are designed to haul cars. Our open trailers can be used for other things as well. The fenders are removable on our open trailer so that a car can be parked and the doors open. Open trailers in all shapes and sizes are pretty common and it seems as though everyone is building them. Because we are good at working with aluminum, we have decided that open trailers are something that we can build and do a good job with in a narrow way. Open trailers for cars are on the high end of the open trailer market but it doesn’t feel as though the rest of the market is a place for us. Open trailers continue to be a niche for us.
Open Car Haulers
Friday, September 17th, 2010Don’t need an enclosed car hauler? An open car hauler may be your trailer of choice.
ATC builds open car haulers in lengths from 16’, 18’ and 20’. ATC offers open car haulers with tandem 3500# axles and with tandem 5200# axles. Standard features on an ATC open car hauler include: 4 recessed D rings in the floor, all aluminum construction, extruded floor decking, rear storing loading ramps, removable fenders, LED lights, and radial tires.
Open car haulers are lightweight, easy to pull, and very easy to maintain. ATC has designed its open car hauler with an extruded deck and a full perimeter frame. Our open car hauler is designed strong enough to handle up to 6000 pounds of payload without the need for steel reinforcements. This unique design allows ATC to build one of the lightest and strongest open car haulers in the industry. ATC’s perimeter frame open car hauler 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 open car haulers that rely on a frame that includes outriggers as a key part of the structure.
Nearly ten years of quality open car haulers on the highway! ATC is the open car hauler that you want behind your truck.
Buy an ATC open car hauler trailer today! You will be glad you did.
Car Trailers
Thursday, September 16th, 2010ATC 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.
The options available on an ATC car trailer are almost endless. You can purchase a trailer without any options. Standard features include a spring assisted rear ramp door, 36” side door, and 4 d rings. Drive in, strap your car down and you are ready to go.
The list of car trailer options is nearly endless. Many ATC car trailers are built with a list options that totally deck out the trailer. Finished aluminum walls, floor coverings, 12 volt and 110 volt electrical packages, cabinets, and air conditioning and heat. Cool looking and comfortable, car trailers are now design to deliver you and your car in style.
The next time you are at the track take a look in the pit. You will be amazed at the variations in the car trailers. From the most basic open car trailer that just gets the car from home to the track to the most elaborate trailer that includes a full blown living quarters. Car trailers and options vary. One thing that stays constant is ATC industry leading quality.
Check out an ATC car trailer today. You will be glad you did!
Open Car Haulers
Tuesday, September 14th, 2010What do we usually mean when we say something is open? You know instead of closed, locked, not available just to name a few things that open is not. The reason I ask is that I work in an industry that like many other niche industries has many esoteric terms and descriptions for the things we make. If I say to you that ATC (www.aluminumtrailer.com) makes Open Car Haulers would that mean anything to you? You might think I was talking about availability meaning it’s available, it’s not yet sold, it’s open!
Well that’s all correct, but misses the main idea. In this case open means not covered. You know open to the weather. Not enclosed. Open for all the world to see. This then gets to our next point which is the car hauler part of open. We now know what open means and car hauler is a little easier to grasp. Therefore class an Open Car Hauler is a trailer that is built to haul or transport a car and the car is exposed or open.
Your next question has to be, why in the heck would I want to do that? First it is the most affordable way to buy and own a car hauler trailer. It is basic transportation. Second it’s cool everyone gets to see your great car. As you are passing them on the highway they are looking and saying to themselves …. Wow I wish I had a cool car like that.
If you’d like to make that happen, give us a call and we’ll build one for you. Happy Trailering!
Race Car Haulers
Friday, August 27th, 2010We 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.
Open Car Haulers
Monday, August 9th, 2010Open 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 |
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Model #: ATCO8518TA2(7000#GVW) |
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Contact ATC at 1-877-441-2440 for a dealer near you!
Race Trailers
Tuesday, August 3rd, 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 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.
The Aluminum Trailer Company
Monday, August 2nd, 2010The 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!
Utility Trailers
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010Utility trailers come in all shapes and sizes. There are many different thoughts about what utility trailers are. Some would say that a utility trailer would be something that would be an open steel trailer with no sidewalls or roof. Others would put small cargo trailers in the utility trailer category. I’ve heard utility trailers being referred to as trailers that utility companies use to haul their supplies. Utility trailers to me are trailers that are used to do work in a simple application. When I hear utility trailer it usually means an open trailer with no walls or ceiling. Usually made out of steel or aluminum. Utility trailers would be on the smaller side. Usually in the 5 x 8 to 7×14 range. Utility trailers are something that we do build but they are not our main business. We build larger custom trailers and only build enclosed utility trailers for our dealers. Utility trailers usually are not finished out very well and they tend to be built by small regional manufacturers that build large volumes of standard products. Utility trailers can also be rented from dealers many times as well.
Flatbed Trailer
Monday, May 11th, 2009There are many companies that make a variety of flatbed trailers. They come in a wide range of prices and features with varying levels of quality put into the construction. Anyone familiar with ATC trailers will know of the quality that goes into each and every one of our trailers and that goes for the flatbed trailers that build as well.
Now more than ever, this is an exceptional time to consider and aluminum open car hauler. We are running a promotion to get a great 18′ long aluminum flatbed trailer to fill all of your towing needs at a fraction of the normal retail price. What sets us apart from the competition?
Our trailers are truly all aluminum. From the base frame to the floor decking, you won’t have wood or steel that is going to rot away. The aluminum also makes our flatbed trailer extremely light weight. The 18′ aluminum open car hauler advertised in the promotion weighs in at only 1,310 lbs. That means more payload and easier pulling, all from using a full aluminum construction.
Our flatbed trailers have removable fenders to help you load and unload your car. We also moved the ramp door storage into the back of the trailer, making it quick and convenient for you to use them. With all of these benefits and the spectacular promotion price currently, now has never been a better time to buy an ATC flatbed trailer.
In the market for an open car hauler trailer?
Tuesday, April 21st, 2009Let 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.
The lightest and strongest open car haulers in the industry.
Friday, March 20th, 2009The Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC) has been building an all aluminum open car hauler since early 2001. ATC builds an all aluminum open car trailer that offers the best fit and finish available and the best value. ATC ‘s sales, engineering and production teams work together to design and manufacture one of the lightest, strongest, and best towing open car trailers on the market.
ATC has designed its open car hauler with an extruded deck and a full perimeter frame. We have an open car hauler designed strong enough to handle up to 6000 pounds without the need for steel reinforcements. This unique design allows ATC to build one of the lightest and strongest open car haulers in the industry. ATC’s perimeter frame open car hauler 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 open car haulers that rely on a frame that includes outriggers as a key part of the structure.
ATC builds open car haulers in lengths from 16′, 18′ and 20′. ATC offers open car haulers with tandem 3500# axles and with tandem 5200# axles. Standard features on an ATC open car hauler include: 4 recessed D rings in the floor, all aluminum construction, extruded floor decking, rear storing loading ramps, removeable fenders, LED lights, and radial tires.
Nearly ten years of quality trailers on the highway! ATC is the trailer that you want behind your truck.
Buy an ATC open car hauler trailer today! You will be glad you did.
Flatbed Trailers
Saturday, March 14th, 2009The Aluminum Trailer Company makes the finest aluminum flatbed trailer that money can buy. If you are in the market for an open car hauler then take the time to check out the latest design that ATC has to offer. Our all aluminum flatbed trailer weighs less than a steel trailer. This means that you have more payload available on the deck for your cars and cargo. Our open car hauler will never have a rust issue, either cosmetic or structural! An aluminum flatbed trailer won’t rust or have cheap black paint peel off like you see on any steel open car hauler that has been used for any period of time.
Now that you have seen the benefits of aluminum over steel, there are other great features that ATC brings to an open car hauler that you won’t find in a competitors trailers. Our trailers integrate the ramp storage through the back of the trailer. This gives you easy access to the ramps right where you need them. In our new design for 2009 we lowered the deck height on our aluminum open trailers so you have an easier time loading and unloading your car.
With these improvements and excellent standard features such as removable fenders, electric brakes, all aluminum frame and an all aluminum deck; our aluminum flatbed trailers are the best trailer you can find. Take a second to look at our promotions page and check out some great deals including a limited time offer on our ATC aluminum open car hauler. We know you won’t be disappointed.
