I regularly check Craigslist and there's a used Gator gooseneck trailer for sale near me that is in virtually new condition and would be a no-brainer if 20ft of deck space would work for me, but it won't.
kalispell.craigslist.org
I've seen a few Gator trailers around so this got me looking at their website and clicking on the "get a quote" button late yesterday afternoon. I woke up to an email from a salesman with a quote and a lot of information, and like Kaufman they do direct sales with pick up at a number of their facilities.
Based on the specs and the quote, Gator makes an awesome trailer at a much better price than PJ. Their 25+5 is around 20% more than the "equivalent" Kaufman, but it's arguably a better trailer with a lot of nice features. If I were intending to use the trailer a lot, i.e. daily, weekly, or even every other week, I think the added cost would be well worth it to get a higher quality trailer with a much better warranty. As it is, I'm not under the illusion that I'm getting the best 25+5 trailer out there, or the even the best value for money. All I can hope for is that it's good enough for my needs and that it provides many years of reliable service.
Options are good, so maybe look at Gator if you're considering a new trailer.
2023 Gator 20+5 gooseneck 24.9k (like new) - trailers - by dealer - vehicle automotive sale - craigslist
2023 Gator (like new barely touched) - 20+5 deck - two 10k axles, elect brakes - heavy hutch suspension - great tires, brakes, lights, wood - unusually nice repo
I've seen a few Gator trailers around so this got me looking at their website and clicking on the "get a quote" button late yesterday afternoon. I woke up to an email from a salesman with a quote and a lot of information, and like Kaufman they do direct sales with pick up at a number of their facilities.
Based on the specs and the quote, Gator makes an awesome trailer at a much better price than PJ. Their 25+5 is around 20% more than the "equivalent" Kaufman, but it's arguably a better trailer with a lot of nice features. If I were intending to use the trailer a lot, i.e. daily, weekly, or even every other week, I think the added cost would be well worth it to get a higher quality trailer with a much better warranty. As it is, I'm not under the illusion that I'm getting the best 25+5 trailer out there, or the even the best value for money. All I can hope for is that it's good enough for my needs and that it provides many years of reliable service.
Options are good, so maybe look at Gator if you're considering a new trailer.
