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The Aluminum Trailer Company and Motiv Trailers
Posts Tagged ‘Car Hauler’
Monday, September 27th, 2010
Well 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!
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Car Hauler, Car Haulers, Custom Trailer, Custom Trailers, Gooseneck Car Haulers, Motiv Trailers, Open Car Haulers, Race Trailer, Race Trailers
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Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010
Are you in need of a new trailer to haul your race or show car? ATC and Motiv have just the trailer for you! We specialize in both aluminum and steel custom car haulers. We understand that no two people have the same needs, so why build one type of trailer for everyone? At ATC and Motiv we allow you custom design your trailer to maximize space and make enjoying your job or hobby a lot easier. Check out our website to see trailers we have built in the past which may help give you ideas for your future ATC trailer.
Tags: Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Car Hauler, Car Haulers, Custom Trailers, Gooseneck Car Haulers, Race Trailer, Race Trailers
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Friday, September 17th, 2010
Don’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.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Car Hauler, Car Haulers, Custom Trailer, Custom Trailers, motiv, Motiv Trailers, Open Car Haulers
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Thursday, September 16th, 2010
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.
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!
Tags: Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Car Hauler, Car Haulers, Car Trailers, Custom Trailers, Gooseneck Car Haulers, Motiv Trailers, Open Car Haulers
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Tuesday, September 14th, 2010
What 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!
Tags: Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Car Hauler, Car Haulers, Car Trailers, Custom Trailers, motiv, Motiv Trailers, Open Car Haulers
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Friday, September 10th, 2010
Before I started working at The Aluminum Trailer Company six years ago, I couldn’t tell you the difference between one car hauler and another. I’m not even sure I could tell you what a car hauler was! What a difference six years makes. Not only have I gained an appreciation for the car hauler, I am convinced that ATC and Motiv trailers builds the best car haulers in the market today. This is especially true for the racing circuit. Our company has been around for a little over 10 years now. We have spent that time not only perfecting our aluminum framed trailers, but also listening to what our customers were asking of us. The result of this pursuit of the ultimate race car hauler is our Quest series (both gooseneck and tag) in ATC, our RSX series (both gooseneck and tag) in Motiv and our signature stacker series in both companies.
We feel that in terms of quality, fit and finish and value, our car haulers are the industry leaders. The great thing about ATC and Motiv trailers is no matter if you are looking for a unit you can pick up right off a dealers lot of you have exact specifications you need to meet, we can build your trailer. Our design, sales process is second to none. This allows us work with you to design exactly what you need. If you do not need a custom trailer and price is your biggest consideration, we have some options for you there as well in our standard product line. Visit us at www.aluminumtrailer.com to see what we have to offer. We know that you will be pleased if you chose to go with an ATC or Motiv car hauler.
Tags: Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Car Hauler, Car Haulers, Custom Trailers, Gooseneck Car Haulers, motiv, Motiv Trailers, Race Trailer, Race Trailers
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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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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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Tuesday, July 20th, 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 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.
Tags: Aluminum Motorcycle Trailer, Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Bike Week, Car Hauler, Car Haulers, Cargo Trailers, Custom Trailer, Custom Trailers, Gooseneck Car Haulers, Race Trailers
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Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
Sometimes 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!
Tags: Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Car Hauler, Custom Trailers, Gooseneck Car Haulers, motiv, Motiv Trailers, Race Trailer, Race Trailers
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Monday, June 21st, 2010
Enclosed trailers are easy to find. All you have to do is look over the road, look on line or look at your nearest trailer dealer. Whats not so common is an enclosed trailer built with world class precision and quality as the goal. Aluminum Trailer Company and Motiv Trailers are the premier manufacturer of enclosed trailers. Whether you need an aluminum frame or the more economical steel version, you can count on us to not only deliver but to surpass your expectations for an enclosed trailer. Visit us at www.aluminumtrailer.com . At our website we have a wide range of photo galleries showing you the different types of enclosed trailers that we can build. Whether you need a cargo trailer, motorcycle trailer, car hauler, gooseneck or have some other need for a special custom trailer, let ATC and Motiv trailers build your enclosed trailer for you.
Enclosed trailers offer many benefits over open ones. Keep your gear and important business property out of the elements. Enclosed trailers offer more security then you would get in an open trailer. Enclosed trailers offer more cargo capacity than an open trailer. You can add custom cabinets, shelving, lift mechanisms, etc all to give you the most cargo carrying capacity.
Find us on the web, give us a call or visit your local dealer to get more information on types of enclosed trailers you can buy from the Aluminum Trailer Company and Motiv trailers. We are here to serve your needs.
Tags: Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Car Hauler, Cargo Trailers, Commercial Trailers, Custom Trailers, Gooseneck Trailers, Living Quarters, motiv, Motiv Trailers, Race Trailers
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Friday, June 11th, 2010
ATC and Motiv have been working hard to put together two different packages which are perfect for our racing customers. Even though you are able to customize our trailers to fit your exact needs we have put together two packages at a value price. These packages are our Motiv Redline and ATC Fastlane. Listed below are the standard features for each package.
REDLINE PACKAGE
7′ INTERIOR HEIGHT
SCREWLESS EXTERIOR
POLISHED CAST CORNERS
POLISHED ALUMINUM VERTICALS
POLISHED ALUMINUM TOP RADIUS
POLISHED REAR HEADER
BLACK MARBLE VINYL FLOOR
ATP RAMP
ATP TRANSITION FLAP
SCREWLESS ALUMINUM WALLS
ALUMINUM WHEELS
8′ UPPER CABINET
STRAIGHT BASE CABINET
30 AMP BREAKER BOX W/ MOTORBASE PLUG
25′ SHORE CORD
(1) EXTERIOR GFI PROTECTED RECEPT
(3) INTERIOR GFI PROTECTED RECEPTS
(3) 48″” FLUORESCENT LIGHTS MOUNTED AT 45 DEGREES
(2) RECESSED EXTERIOR HALOGEN LIGHTS
BRACE AND WIRE FOR FUTURE A/C
ATP HINGE COVER
REAR SKID PLATES
FASTLANE PACKAGE
7′ INTERIOR HEIGHT
UPGRADE TO 4″” RUB RAIL FROM 3
SCREWLESS EXTERIOR
POLISHED CAST CORNERS
STAINLESS STEEL VERTICALS
STAINLESS STEEL TOP RADIUS
FMVSS SIDE DOOR LOCK
POLISHED REAR HEADER
BLACK COIN RUBBER FLOOR
BLACK COIN RUBBER RAMP
BLACK COIN TRANSITION FLAP
SCREWLESS ALUMINUM WALLS AND CEILING
ALUMINUM WHEELS
8′ UPPER CABINET
STRAIGHT BASE CABINET
UPGRADE TO DUAL SLIMLINE LED BRAKE LIGHTS
30 AMP BREAKER BOX W/ MOTORBASE PLUG
25′ SHORE CORD
(1) EXTERIOR GFI PROTECTED RECEPT
(3) INTERIOR GFI PROTECTED RECEPTS
(3) 48″” RECESSED FLUORESCENT LIGHTS
(2) RECESSED EXTERIOR HALOGEN LIGHTS
BRACE AND WIRE FOR FUTURE A/C
ALUMINUM SKID PLATES
Tags: Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Car Hauler, Gooseneck Car Haulers, Race Trailers
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Friday, May 21st, 2010
If you are in the market for a race trailer, congratulations, you have come to the right place. ATC and Motiv have become know as market leaders in the race trailer business. So you might ask, what really makes ATC and Motiv different from the countless other brands out there? And the answer to that is “Everything”
No where in our sales pitch will you ever hear us taut that we are cheaper than the other guy. We’re simply not the cheapest race trailer in the business, nor do we want to be. If you’re looking for cheapest price you need to get yourself down to South Georgia and go shopping. If you are looking for value and quality of ownership, that’s were ATC and Motiv come in.
We build our aluminum and steel race trailers on a full perimeter tube frame which provides commercial grade quality. Our workmanship is second to none. And let’s talk about warranty too. We don’t have near the warranty issues as our competitors, due to our forward thinking engineering process, but once in a while we do make mistakes. Not only do we pay our warranty claims, (which now days is becoming a rarity) but we offer industry-leading customer service though the process. Try getting that out of South Georgia!
Remember that thing your dad told you when you were younger about the fact that you always get what you pay for… Well that has never been truer. At ATC and Motiv our prices are competitive and our product shines above the rest. Please allow us to show you why ATC and Motiv have risen to the top of the race trailer market.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Car Hauler, Motiv Trailers, Race Trailers
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Wednesday, May 19th, 2010
Wow, this was my first time at Limrock for a Porsche Club event with the fine folks from the CVR (Connecticut Valley Region). I was able to sit back and catch up with many of our ATC customers and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Porsches screaming around the track. And let me tell you, with the mufflers off, there really aren’t words to explain the sense of excitement that comes from hearing the Porsches let out a banshee-wail as they come out of the final corner heading onto the straight away.
Driving around the paddock was rewarding as I was able to catch up and thank many of our ATC and Motiv customers for choosing our trailers. Let’s be honest Porsche guys are performance oriented folks that recognize quality and precision craftsmanship. That is why it meant so much to me to see out trailers so well represented at this event. I was proud that of the oodles and oodles of trailers out there, ATC and Motiv appeared to be the most represented brand. I guess a lot of our hard work back at the factory is paying off.
And if I didn’t mention one of my favorite parts of attending Limerock, I just wouldn’t be doing this story justice. Being handed the keys to my choice of Porsche and taking test laps was out-of-this-world exciting. While I am still pretty green at racing, it was exhilarating to say the least, to be sitting behind the wheel of such and incredible race machine taking laps. Thanks to Chip and all the other kind folks at Danbury Porsche for your hospitality.
To all the CVR members, thanks for your continued support of ATC and Motiv Trailers and keep the petal to the metal! We’ll see you again next year at Limerock!
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Car Hauler, Car Trailers, Motiv Trailers, Race Trailers
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Thursday, March 25th, 2010
It’s that time of the year again; IHRA and NHRA 2010 season has arrived! NHRA’s 2010 schedule will kick off the beginning of their season with Kragen O’Reilly 50th winter nationals at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona (Feb. 11-14). IHRA’s next race will be held in Baton Rouge, LA on March 6th and 7th. With summer just around the corner it’s time to start thinking about what trailer you will be using for the upcoming season. Luckily the Aluminum Trailer Company has had you in mind! We have created a Fastlane package for our aluminum trailer line and a Redline package for our steel trailer line. These two packages encompass everything you need and more for your new 2010 race trailer. Some package features on both units include screwless exterior, aluminum interior walls, 110 lighting and electrical, 7’ interior height, floor and ramp covering, cabinets and much more. On top of all this, for a limited time only we are running a special promotion with 24’ ATC Fastlane starting at $17,380 and 24’ Motiv Redlines as low as $12,890! Check out our website for more information and further detail on these amazing products www.aluminumtrailer.com.
Tags: ATC, Car Hauler, motiv, Race Trailer
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Tuesday, March 16th, 2010
It’s tax time!!!!! I can think of lots of things to do with my money, but with race season getting underway, why not contact ATC and Motiv Trailers and use it to buy a race trailer. We have so many different things that you can do with race trailers it is ridiculous. Trust me, after talking with our sales staff, you will not being going home with the same trailer that everyone else has. We have so many different custom options that can be put on your race trailer that will differentiate you from the pack. You will be leaving them in the dust. For more information visit us at www.aluminumtrailer.com.
Tags: ATC, Car Hauler, Car Trailers, motiv, Race Trailers
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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
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Car Hauler, Motiv Trailers
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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!
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Car Hauler, Enclosed Aluminum Car Trailer, Motiv 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.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Car Hauler, Open Car Haulers
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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!
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Car Hauler, Motiv Trailers
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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.
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Car Hauler, Motiv Trailers
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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!
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Car Hauler, Motiv Trailers
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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!
Tags: Aluminum Trailers, ATC, Car Hauler, Motiv Trailers
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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.
Tags: Car Hauler
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Thursday, May 10th, 2007
 Every person has a unique fingerprint…at ATC your trailer can be just as unique. At ATC we pride ourselves on building the absolute finest all-aluminum trailers in the industry. And while we are proud of our unmatched quality, fit and finish…we’re just as proud that we have a dedicated team of craftsmen that will build your trailer to your exact needs.
You don’t have to accept a cookie cutter trailer, our trained dealers will sit down with you and design a trailer that is in every way, built just for you! Whether you’re looking for a custom racing trailer or an unbelievable motorcycle trailer ATC has the ability to build the trailer of your dreams.
So before you settle for trailer “B” take a look for yourself and find out why an ATC custom-built trailer will deliver more value for your hard-earned dollar!
Tags: Aluminum Trailer, ATC, Car Hauler, Discount, Value
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Friday, April 13th, 2007
 The all aluminum Signature Series Stacker is specially designed for those of you who need more car hauling and cargo carrying capacity. Our Signature Series Stacker trailer enables you to bring multiple vehicles on two levels. Our precision engineered, all-aluminum frame delivers a higher payload than our competitor’s steel frame stacker trailers. You might even be surprised at just how easy it is to tow an all-aluminum stacker. How is this trailer different? For starters, our all-aluminum design doesn’t stop with just the frame. We offer an all-aluminum hydraulic lift, custom-designed by our innovative engineering team. This cuts the overall weight of the trailer down significantly when compared to a standard steel lift. Secondly, our attention to detail and ability to customize this trailer to your needs is simply the best in the business. We’re not bragging… it’s just the truth.
Tags: Aluminum Stacker, Car Hauler, Car Stacker, Stacker
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Wednesday, April 4th, 2007
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If you’re looking for an all aluminum trailer, ATC is the trailer for you. You will find no steel in this top of the line aluminum trailer. ATC is the only all-aluminum, all-tube trailer on the market.
Take a look around, you will find other so called “aluminum trailers” with steel reinforcements in the axle area and where the front “A” frame meets the sub frame of the trailer.
ATC’s full perimeter all aluminum frame supplies the strength needed to build the best trailer without steel reinforcements
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Tags: All Aluminum / All Tube, Aluminum Trailer, Car Hauler
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