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Old 20-08-2008, 09:23 AM
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erick (Eric)
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Originally Posted by acropolite View Post
Galvanising if available. A galvanised trailer will outlast painted and look newer for longer. I have a painted trailer, it's been heavily used, regularly filled with dirt, weeds, gravel etc and it rusted through the metal completely in places after 10 years.

...... a good trailer will last a lifetime.
My $450 6x4 painted trailer (bright red!) is doing really well after some 12 or more years. Mind you, I've always kept it clean, dry and in the garage when not in use, while the $30,000 cars stayed outside in the weather! Go figure
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