[thelittlemrs]

Well, we have come full circle and BikePump is likely going to order an InTech 28 brand new. Any favorite options? Power or manual awning? Loading lights? Tips for ordering brand new from them?

[Trak Ratt]

Optional sized wheels and tyres for most make sense. Power tong jack, non skid floor covering? Why would you want wind your awning open and closed if power is an option?

[BikePump]

does anyone have loading lights on their trailer? its one option that sounds nice but not sure how useful

[cmartin]

My car came with them but you can never have enough light.

[N0tt0N]

These "Loaded" Lights? The pole is extra, apparently:


You'll also need some SFW hospitality as well:


And something to demonstrate your true skills!


Now all you need is something to tow the car with!

Nice stuff! Congratulations!

[cmartin]

Thats good, I like where this is headed. I like the grill and would add a salamander. For the early mornings you need an espresso machine, dual boiler of course. And dont skimp on the grinder, the burs are never big enough.

[BikePump]

Totally baller I love it

[Der ABT]

Spread axel of its an option
Ramp extensions....usually cheaper to get it from the factory than race ramps.
E track everywhere
Couple extra d rings for bike or cart or what ever else you will carry,
Slide out for the generator
Loading lights are fine but not necessary...plenty of cheap options like headlights or a flashlight...or led add ons.
Step down is nice for the door
Def power tounge jack....love mine

[HoodPin]

Get underfloor storage boxes if available.

Increased roof height and insulation are cheap when done during build.

Get a winch; you'll be glad you have it when you need. Mine is mounted in front most underfloor storage box.

Mount the spare tires outside if you can. I had a post made to mount 2 on the front of my trailer. Also get a Camco trailer tire changing ramp and X style lug wrench. Make them accessible even when the trailer is loaded. Trust me...you will get a flat one day.

Opt for heaviest axles you can afford. 6K lb with 8-lug wheels on mine, with E-rated tires. Lesser rated tires will be dicey if one blows while trailer is loaded. If 2 blow, you'll be glad you had 2 spares. I also keep a 10K lb bottle jack in the same compartment as the winch, in case you can't use the Camco ramp.

Manual canopy is fine for me, versus more costly motorized versions. Also see if you can install canopy to work over your side entry door. Depends on roof height, door height, etc. Sometimes you don't have a choice.

Get power cable that DOES NOT have to be fed out through a hole in the floor. I modded my trailer with a marine outlet outside, and now stow the cable in the outside compartment. Consider 50amp cable if possible. I have adapters to step down (& up) between 50, 30, and 15 amp connections. I also have a length of 30 amp extension cord if 50 amp doesn't reach.

Generator is nice, but built-ins are expensive. I use the compartment for gear storage, and have a portable generator I can bring along if location doesn't have power available.

Also worth considering is a driver side escape door. Bad backs, weight, etc. can be an issue when trying to climb in/out of the car loaded in the trailer.

[Paddy]

I looked at an InTech, but decided on a nice new United from Trailer Enterprises out of Maryland. Here are the specs and cost $15K less than the InTech, but I also have a F250 diesel so weight wasn't an issue for me.

http://trailerenterprises.com/

Specs:

2014 stage iii race trailer
· 8.5' wide x 24' long (21' 4" usable floor) x 6' 6" interior height (6' 5" door height clearance)
· gvwr: 9,990 lb
· empty weight: 5,380 LB
· color: Silver metallic screwless exterior
· axle -
· (2) dexter 5,200 lb independent torsion suspension axles
· electric brakes on all wheels
· e-z® lube hubs
· tires -
· st225/75r15e 10-ply radial tires
· nitrofill tires (nitrogen)
· 6-lug 15” aluminum wheels (clear coated)
· chrome center caps w/ removable plug
· chrome lug nuts
· hitch -
· 7-way rv molded plug
· 2-5/16" coupler
· 5k tongue jack
· safety chains
· breakaway kit w/ charger
· frame -
· 4-1/2" skid roller wheels welded on rear undercarriage (pair)
· (2) spare tire wells in floor
· winch mount plate under floor - front center
· steel uni-body construction
· triple-tube a-frame tongue - 48” clearance to center-ball
· 6" doubled (welded together) i-beam main frame rails
· 16" on-center floor cross members
· 16" on-center wall posts
· 16" on-center roof bows
· undercoating on lower frame
· vents -
· front roof vent braced & wired for a/c
· rear non-powered roof vent
· interior -
· white vinyl ceiling w/ angled cove edges
· insulated ceiling
· blocks between wall posts to close off exterior bottom of sidewalls
· 11/32" white vinyl board interior walls
· black marine-grade carpet protective wainscoting 3' up on interior walls
· real black raised rubber-coin flooring
· 3/4" plywood subfloor
· aluminum interior transition flap w/ hinge for ramp door (hinge cover)
· (4) heavy duty recessed d-rings on floor
· (2) rows of recessed e-track on floor - 60” apart on centers
· (2) 4’ rows of recessed e-track on road side wall behind base cabinet at 12" & 30" above floor
· 12 volt electrical -
· (6) 12 volt l.e.d. 18-diode 3" round recessed dome lights in ceiling w/ wall switch at side door
· (2) 12 volt l.e.d. 18-diode 3" round recessed dome lights under overhead cabinet
· (4) 12 volt l.e.d. 18-diode 3" round recessed loading lights in sidewalls w/ wall switch at rear
· 12-volt l.e.d. Loading lights (pair) on rear header w/ wall switch on curb side at rear
· 12-volt receptacle - cigarette lighter in wall plate above work bench
· carbon-monoxide detector (battery operated)
· (2) pairs of l.e.d. Tail lights w/ chrome trim rings
· l.e.d. Back-up lights w/ chrome trim rings
· midship amber l.e.d. Turn signals (pair)
· l.e.d. Clearance lights
· exterior -
· .030 smooth aluminum exterior
· epoxy glued exterior panels (screwless exterior)
· 24” aluminum tread plate stone guard
· one-piece aluminum seamless roof
· luan reinforcement lining under entire roof sheet
· cast aluminum upper front corners
· polished aluminum front vertical corners
· polished aluminum radius front top
· polished aluminum rear corners & header
· 3” aluminum top rail
· 4" aluminum bottom rail
· spread axles w/ individual aluminum fender flares
· weather guard coating on fasteners
· door -
· 36" wide x 30" high generator door (vented)
· 48" x 72” rv-style side door w/ flush rv lock & deadbolt
· aluminum door hold-back
· 12-volt lighted grab handle behind door
· beavertailed floor for e-z loading - 4’ long / 3” drop beavertail
· ramp rear door w/ spring assist, 3,000 lb load capacity
· 95-3/4" wide x 77" high ramp door opening
· (2) stainless steel recessed camlocks in rear ramp door
· aluminum grab handles on ramp door
· low-car package - 4' all aluminum end flap on ramp door w/ 4" rubber bumper spacers
· cabinets -
· aluminum cabinet package across front wall - 36” high x 28” deep “l”-shaped base cabinet, 16” tall x 16” deep straight overhead cabinet, & 24” wide wardrobe w/ clothes rod
· base cabinet left center door raised for future winch cable mouse hole
· mill finish aluminum work bench top
· 110 volt electrical -
· (3) recessed double tube fluorescent lights in ceiling
· (2) 3-way wall switches for fluorescent lights, (1) behind side door & (1) curb side at rear
· (7) interior duplex receptacles
· (1) exterior gfi receptacle
· (2) 500 watt quartz lights, recessed on curb side between side door & rear
· wall switch for curb side quartz lights, behind side door
· 50 amp electrical panel
· 50 amp exterior motor base plug, on front stone guard
· 50 amp rv power cord - 25' long w/ twist-lock plug
· Manual awning
· warranty -
· 5 year limited manufacturer's warranty
· 25 year limited floor plywood warranty
· freight from bristol, in to hagerstown, md included