Does anybody know of (reputable) someone in the area that works on trailers? I have an 18-foot dovetail open car trailer with full steel deck that I purchased from Rob Carpenter about 5 years ago. It is structurally sound and I completely rebuilt the brakes less than 1000 miles ago, but it needs some updating.
The most imminent issue is that it needs to be re-wired. The brake lights, brakes, and turn signals work OK, but the regular running lights have recently stopped working. I have checked the electrical connector and that is not the problem. I still get voltage in that circuit about 4 feet beyond the 7-prong plug; the problem is somewhere in the trailer and not the connector. What I would like to do is to have the trailer completely re-wired with new cable, and possibly add some additional LED running lights to improve night visibility. I really need this done in the next 2-3 weeks and do not have the time nor energy to do it myself. If the price was right, it could use a fresh coat of paint too.
Does anyone here have a recommendation for someone that would:
1) Rewire the trailer, possibly adding a few running lights?
2) Give it a fresh coat of paint? (Less critical)
Thanks folks. I appreciate the feedback.
Trailer repair/rewire?
Trailer repair/rewire?
Terry Kehne
SCCA #337340
1996 Impala SS - not stock SM96
2005 Dodge Magnum RT - bone stock
1997 VW Passat TDI - Sprint 520 nozzles, Stage 2 RocketChip tune
2001 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 Cummins
I drive a hybrid - it burns both gas and rubber.
SCCA #337340
1996 Impala SS - not stock SM96
2005 Dodge Magnum RT - bone stock
1997 VW Passat TDI - Sprint 520 nozzles, Stage 2 RocketChip tune
2001 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 Cummins
I drive a hybrid - it burns both gas and rubber.
Re: Trailer repair/rewire?
Smoky mountain motors in lenoir city has always done well with the club trailer
Chris Harp
2009 Mazda RX-8 | 2018 Toyota Tundra | 2011 BMW M3
2009 Mazda RX-8 | 2018 Toyota Tundra | 2011 BMW M3
Re: Trailer repair/rewire?
Awesome. Lenoir City is very convenient for me too. I'll look them up and give them a call. Thanks!
Terry Kehne
SCCA #337340
1996 Impala SS - not stock SM96
2005 Dodge Magnum RT - bone stock
1997 VW Passat TDI - Sprint 520 nozzles, Stage 2 RocketChip tune
2001 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 Cummins
I drive a hybrid - it burns both gas and rubber.
SCCA #337340
1996 Impala SS - not stock SM96
2005 Dodge Magnum RT - bone stock
1997 VW Passat TDI - Sprint 520 nozzles, Stage 2 RocketChip tune
2001 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 Cummins
I drive a hybrid - it burns both gas and rubber.
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Re: Trailer repair/rewire?
I used Phoenix... they are located on Parkside Dr. I believe with all the carlots. They did work on my old open trailer and I was satisfied with the results. Not sure if they do painting though, they might if you ask.
Michael Smith
C5 Z06
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Re: Trailer repair/rewire?
Thanks, Mike.
Terry Kehne
SCCA #337340
1996 Impala SS - not stock SM96
2005 Dodge Magnum RT - bone stock
1997 VW Passat TDI - Sprint 520 nozzles, Stage 2 RocketChip tune
2001 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 Cummins
I drive a hybrid - it burns both gas and rubber.
SCCA #337340
1996 Impala SS - not stock SM96
2005 Dodge Magnum RT - bone stock
1997 VW Passat TDI - Sprint 520 nozzles, Stage 2 RocketChip tune
2001 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 Cummins
I drive a hybrid - it burns both gas and rubber.